Malachite Healing Properties
Malachite is one of the most ancient gemstones, well-known for its healing properties. The stone is often used in ornaments and jewelry, and is believed to strengthen the spiritual forces of its wearer. Malachite healing stone amplifies the positive energies around and within its owner, and absorbs all negative energies. Hence, this powerful gemstone can have a profound impact on the body and mind of the person wearing it, and brings about positive changes by eroding the discordant energies and making the person aware of his/her dis-harmonies. In the following section we will discuss in detail how the malachite healing properties benefit us but before that let us have a brief idea about its physical characteristics and history.
Malachite Physical Properties
Malachite is a non transparent, beautiful stone that possesses a gracious silky luster. It generally comes in pleasant green color that may vary from deep green to light green shades. Malachite is an outcome of aged copper ores, hence, it is basically a carbonate containing loads of copper within. It is usually found with azurite which is also a well-known type of copper based metaphysical stone. Both the stones are quite similar with respect to their metaphysical properties and also possess common healing properties.
Malachite History
In ancient times, the stone was one of the prime gemstones and was used in the headdresses of the pharaohs. Malachite was also used as face adornment by most Egyptian women. The stone was grounded and then applied on the eyelids and eyelashes. The stone's concentric rings resemble the eye like pattern on the peacock feather and so the stone is also referred to as the 'Peacock Stone'. However, it is also believed that the stone was sacred to goddess Juno whose holy bird was the peacock, so it was called the 'Peacock Stone'. Now let us move on to some of the really interesting and useful healing properties of malachite stone.
Healing Properties of Malachite
Considered to be the 'mirror of the soul', malachite is a healing stone that reaches the inner emotions of the person. It clears and stimulates the chakras and attunes both the mind and soul to spiritual guidance. The stone works by absorbing any type of unwanted or negative energy you want to get rid of. It is often placed on the solar plexus area of the body and works by removing or pulling out all the accumulated negative powers, feelings, obstacles or physical barriers. It identifies, regulates and releases the suppressed negative experiences or trauma, and provides an emotional healing. It improves the mind's ability to process information and clear mental disturbances or problems.
The stone is often used to protect the children from nightmares, evil eye and other harmful influences. If a small piece of malachite is attached to the baby bed, it helps the baby have a quiet, sound sleep without any disturbing dreams. Malachite healing qualities help to change your life to the better, promote new interests, encourage you to take new challenges, and even strengthen your personal life. Malachite healing stone also benefits by reducing swelling and inflammation related to arthritis. It is also used to treat asthma, menstrual cramps, motion sickness, hypertension, vertigo and tumors. Hence, its vibrating energy stimulates the overall immune system and help combating different health ailments.
After the self-healing session is over, do not forget to clean the stone of all impurities and negative energies it has absorbed. For its cleaning, place the stone on a piece of quartz and then keep it under direct sunlight. The stone is best suited to people belonging to planet Jupiter and born under zodiac signs like Pisces, Scorpio and Sagittarius. Remember malachite dust is toxic in nature and one should only use it in its polished form. Also the stone if worn as an ornament or jewelry should be set in white metals like silver or platinum and not in gold. Hence, when given proper respect and care, the stone will bestow you with unlimited malachite healing properties that will undoubtedly transform your life in a positive and healthy way.
