Serpentine, also called "New Jade" is a wonderful healing stone! Serpentine helps to clear out and release the clouded/dense areas of all chakras so that healing can occur. Serpentine will help with healing on all levels (mental, emotional, and physical). Serpentine forms a unique connection to promote healing in the way that is best for each individual.

Serpentine can be used to attract/manifest what you want into your life--abundance on all levels, prosperity, love, healing, etc.It aligns your intent with the Heart Chakra and Source energy.

The name "Serpentine" was given to this stone since many types of Serpentine resemble the color and texture of the serpents scales. And what better stone to use when working with the rise of Kundalini energies. (Kundalini is a Sanskrit word meaning either "coiled up" or "coiling like a snake.") Serpentine helps to create an opening so that the Kundalini may travel and lessons the discomfort, which is sometimes associated with movement. Serpentine also enhances the meditative state and retrieval of ancient wisdom.

Shungite has Water energy. Water energy is symbolized by blue and black. Use these colors of crystals to enhance any space that you use for repose, calm reflection, or prayer. Use blue or black crystals to bring the flowing energy of the water element to areas of your home and life that are focused on realizing your potential.

Water energy is traditionally associated with the entry or the North area of a home or room. It is associated with the Career and Life Path area. Its flowing energy will assure a balance of energy as your life unfolds and flows. To keep your life moving forward towards your goals use the water elements energy.

Physical and Metaphysical Properties for

PROPERTIES FOR STONE: Serpentine

PRIMARY CHAKRA: Heart-Chakra

SECONDARY CHAKRA: Crown-Chakra

CRYSTAL SYSTEM: Variable

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION: (Mg,Fe)3Si2O5(OH)4, Magnesium Iron Silicate Hydroxide

ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Gemini-(May-21-to-June-20)

NUMERICAL VIBRATION: Number-8

HARDNESS: 3.5-to-4-Hardness

COLOR: Green

LOCATION: Brazil, Canada, China, India, Mexico, Peru, Russia

RARITY: Common

PRONUNCIATION: SER-pin-teen

MINERAL CLASS: Silicates

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (PHYSICAL): Chronic-Fatigue, Diabetes, Health-and-Healing, Immune-System-Strengthening-and-Support, Lungs, Stomach-Problems/Constipation/Diarrhea, Toxins

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (EMOTIONAL): Anger-Diffusing-or-Release, Irritability

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (SPIRITUAL): Ancient-Knowledge-and-Wisdom, Clears-Chakras, Enhancing-Psychic-Abilities, General-Respect, Healing, Kundalini-Energy, Past-Life-Recall

EXTRA GRADE: Beautiful pistachio green color, opaque, < 25% matrix

A GRADE: Nice lime/olive green color, opaque, 25% - 50% matrix

B GRADE: Poor olive green color, opaque, and/or > 50% matrix

AFFIRMATION: I am constantly filled with new, healing energy.

b5QUESTION: How to you create family harmony?

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