ROSE QUARTZ: properties and benefits

Rose quartz: description

Mineral class: oxides, quartz group.
Chemical formula: SiO2 + Na, Al, Fe, Ti + (Ca, Mg, Mn)
Rose quartz is a quartz containing silicon dioxide that forms in pegmatite rocks. Generally translucent, pale pink in color, it has a vitreous luster and excellent light diffusion.

Rose quartz : element

Water : the water element concerns the sphere of emotions and femininity ( love , healing, compassion, reconciliation, intuition).

Rose quartz: chakra

Fourth chakra Anahata (“Heart”)

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Rose quartz : mythology

Popular tradition attributes to rose quartz the power to attract love and according to Greek mythology it would be a gift from the god Eros to men.
An oriental legend explains its origin as follows: a poor and handsome young man loved a girl of a higher caste than him, so they were forced to meet in secret. The young man always brought as a gift to his beloved a rose variegated with white like the color of her complexion. One day the young woman’s father discovered them and killed them: the rose they held in their hands was transformed into a wonderful stone flower , the rose quartz.

Rose quartz: effect on the body

Rose quartz is associated with everything related to the heart , on a physical and emotional level: it relieves heart problems, regulates the circulatory system, lowers high blood pressure.
Rose quartz fights stress , depression , insomnia and physical and mental fatigue. Helps overcome sexual problems and improves fertility .

Rose quartz: effect on the psyche

Rose quartz is the symbol of femininity . It gives inner peace, balance, tranquility and joy. It is suitable for those who have undergone an emotional separation or in any case feel the need to receive comfort and warmth. It teaches to love all forms of life and heals the wounds of the soul through forgiveness , which is why it is also known as the relief stone.
Rose quartz opens to love for oneself and for others, makes one feel worthy of receiving it, develops compassion and sensitivity , teaches generosity and tolerance. It allows you to find calm and decision with an available and positive attitude towards life.
Rose quartz frees from anxiety , nervousness and worries: it dissolves emotional tensions , cancels the ego and harmonizes life with that of the Universe. It helps to have self-confidence and to develop, mature and respect feelings.
It develops a sense of aesthetics and is a particularly suitable stone for artists.

Rose quartz: method of use

Rose Quartz can be drained after use under running water.
To obtain visible effects on the physical and spiritual level, it is advisable to carry the stone with you in close contact with the skin at heart level. It is particularly suitable for meditation and also for children, to improve their self-esteem from an early age and develop solidarity with peers.
The presence of one or more rose quartz crystals in the bedroom promotes a peaceful sleep . Be careful not to leave it in direct sunlight as it may fade and lose its luster.