The Desert Rose is sometimes called the Sand Rose, Selenite Rose or Gypsum Rose. It is a form of gypsum that, when sand particles become embedded in it, forms rosette-like concretions. They are found in arid, desert regions, hence their name. (The properties of Selenite also apply)

Desert Roses are said to contain a spirit guardian, and each one is different. Because of this, they are useful as protective talismans and can increase your own self-confidence and self-worth. Those who are timid or shy, but have latent talents, can benefit from a Desert Rose. This is especially true for children/teens.

Use Desert Rose to increase creativity as well as psychic abilities. If you suffer from phobias, especially claustrophobia, keep a Desert Rose handy for its calming effects. It can help one to deal with grief and to let go of those things/emotions that have been keeping you from living your best life.

Physically, Desert Rose can help with travel sickness, viral infections, nausea and disorders associated with the prostate.

Desert Roses provides Wood Energy. Wood energy is traditionally associated with the East and Southeast areas of a home or room. It is associated with the Family and Health area and the Prosperity and Abundance area.

Wood energy is vital to your well being It is associated with family, ancestors, and community. Use this stone in the East area of a room or home if you want to keep Qui, the Universal Life Force flowing properly there.

A Desert Rose will enhance energy flow aiding your efforts that are devoted to enhancing family and community.

Some practitioners use Desert Roses in meditation. Hold one in each hand to become solidly grounded before a meditation effort.

Physical and Metaphysical Properties for

PROPERTIES FOR STONE: Selenite Desert Rose

PRIMARY CHAKRA: Root-Chakra

SECONDARY CHAKRA: Crown-Chakra

CRYSTAL SYSTEM: Monoclinic-Crystal-System

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION: CaSO4 - 2(H2O) Hydrated Calcium Sulfate

ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Capricorn-(December-22-to-January-19), Scorpio-(October-23-to-November-21), Taurus-(April-20-to-May-20)

NUMERICAL VIBRATION: Number-11

HARDNESS: 2-Hardness

COLOR: Cream, Tan-(light-brown), White

LOCATION: Australia, Mexico, Morocco, Namibia, Spain

RARITY: Fairly-Common

PRONUNCIATION: dez-ert-rohz

MINERAL CLASS: Sulfates

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (PHYSICAL): Back-Problems-and-Pain, Bone-Strengthening, Chronic-Fatigue, Epilepsy, Infection, Muscular/Skeletal, Osteoporosis, Pain-Relief, PMS, Prostate-Health, Psoriasis, Spine-Health, Ulcers

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (EMOTIONAL): Chaos, Forgiveness, Harmony, Honesty, Positive-Energy, Reducing-Stress-or-Tension, Self-Confidence-and-Self-Worth

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (SPIRITUAL): Angel-Communication-and-Connection, Aura-Cleansing-and-Clearing, Christ-Consciousness, Communication-and-Connecting-with-Higher-Self, Enhancing-and-Stimulating-Dreams, Enhancing-Psychic-Abilities, Increases-and-Enhances-Intuition, Meditation, Past-Life-Recall, Raising-Vibrations, Reiki, Release-and-Dispel-Negativity, White-Light

AFFIRMATION: I am comfortable in all social situations.

QUESTION: Do you consider yourself and introvert or an extrovert?

REFERENCE 1: http://www.healingcrystals.com/Giant_Panda_Animal_Totem_Articles_13733.html