Selenite
Selenite Meaning:
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Selenite is commonly found in the deep caves of Mexico, Morocco and Madagascar and the raw crystal formations can be as long as 35 feet.
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Selenite is a calm stone that instils deep peace and is perfect for mediation and spirit work.
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Selenite can also be used in a Protective grid around the house. It can help create a safe and quiet space that doesn’t allow outside influences to disturb.
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It is one of the basic crystals to have in your collection and is easily accessible in most countries and is one of the more cost effective ones.
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Where should you keep it? Hold it or place it in or around the house but be careful as Selenite will dissolve when wet.
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Selenite belongs to the CROWN CHAKRA.
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 Selenite
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Selenite is one of the crystals that can be left in sunlight, which is a great way to cleanse and recharge the crystals energies. The light of the full moon and smudging are also ways to cleanse.
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To physically clean your Selenite, use a DRY cloth to do so - please note DON'T USE WATER to clean or cleanse your Selenite as it will dissolve. Selenite is also extremely fragile and can splinter off - so make sure not to drop it or use harsh equipment to clean it.