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Featured this month is the curious multiformed gypsum named Selenite

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Named for Selena, the Moon Goddess, this white opaque stone is the fibre optics of the mineral kingdom.

Selenite is a tubular hydrous calcium sulfate mineral also known in other forms as Gypsum, Satin Spar or Desert Rose. It was formed in ancient sea salt beds. As a water element stone, Selenite calms emotions. It is also good for the kidneys. Don’t put it in water, though, as it dissolves and pits easily. Selenite is very fragile and the striations chip which makes it ideal for carving castles. I have a Selenite castle lamp that is very pretty when lit. It reminds me of a misty moon mountain.

Selenite is a clearing stone. It works on the higher chakras, particularly the crown, drawing in divine light and unblocking stagnate energy. In fact, Selenite was used instead of glass in the windows of early Italian churches and can still be seen at the Santa Sabina Basilica in Rome. Some now use it for space clearing in the home, to remove negativity or uninvited spirits. Other gems and jewelry can be cleansed simply by placing them near Selenite. The wand shape acts as an energetic eraser when passed over the body. Selenite is said to connect one to the stars, especially the Pleiades. It is a stone favoured by shamans, sages and spiritual seekers.

In Naica Mexico, there are subterranean caverns full of massive towers of Selenite. The largest one is estimated to weight over fifty tons and is 500,000 years old. I was told once that Selenite is in short supply and advised to access it while I can, but gypsum is a mineral found on every continent, so I question the accuracy of that statement.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Disclaimer: The associated legends, lore and metaphysical properties said to be attributed to gemstones and minerals are not meant to be a substitute for proper medical treatment by qualified practitioners.