Fossil Coral / Petoskey Stone
Fossil Coral / Petoskey Meaning:
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With its fabulous eye of patterns, Petoskey is a stone of magic, with its ancient origins and watery energies, for the coral colony lived 350 million years ago when Michigan has a warm inland sea. Physical healing properties are said to help with:
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Infections
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Eyes
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Lungs
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Fluid levels and balance within the body
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Polyps
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Bladder
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Glands, bones and breasts
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Emotionally it can help with breaking free of constant interference and guilt inducing pressures and overcoming prejudices about different lifestyle choices.
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Fossil Coral / Petoskey is used with the Sacral and Crown Chakras.
Sacral Chakra
Name in Sanskrit: Svadhisthana means the “dwelling place of the self”
Location: The lower abdomen below the tailbone (includes lower pelvis, womb, and genitals)
Colour: Orange
Element: Water
Signs of balance: Feelings of creativity, playfulness, and sensual and sexual pleasure
Signs of imbalance: Addictive/compulsive behaviours, sexual dysfunction, fear of change, emotional instability. In the body, the sacral chakra connects with reproductive issues (infertility, impotence, or menstrual issues) and lower back, kidney, or stomach disorders.
The Svadhisthana chakra relates to the water element, and like water, the sacral energy controls fluidity, versatility, and freedom, whether sexual, emotional, or creative. When in balance, someone feels an abundance of creativity and pleasure. When out of balance, a person feels emotionally unstable, sexual dysfunction, and a lack of creative energy.
Crown Chakra
Name in Sanskrit: Sahaswara meaning the thousand petal lotus
Location: The crown of the head
Colour: Violet
Element: Cosmic energy
Signs of balance: Feelings of enlightenment and a spiritual connection to our higher selves
Signs of imbalance: Happiness depends on external conditions, existential depression, narrow mindedness, greed and materialism, excessive egoism. The imbalance of the crown chakra can also manifest physically through headaches, fatigue, and mental illness.
The Sahaswara chakra relates to cosmic energy. For most, the idea of the crown chakra may seem out of reach, reserved only for wise monks or gurus. However, each person has the power to connect to their higher selves little by little through meditation and healing.
How to Cleanse and Clean Fossil Coral / Petoskey
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To cleanse your fossil coral / petoskey, you can use a sage smudge stick or incense stick while setting cleansing intentions. You can also leave it in the moonlight of a full moon to cleanse and charge.
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To physically clean your fossil coral, you can use warm soapy water and a soft cloth.