CHRYSOPRASE

ORIGIN: Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, South Africa and Russia.

CHRYSOPRASE is a rare form of green chalcedony, a member of the quartz group. It contains small quantities of nickel. It is also called chrysophrase, chrysoprasus or the stone of Venus, is named from the Greek 'chrusos’ meaning gold and ‘prason’ meaning leek in reference to its colour.

HISTORY: It has been known since ancient times and was a favourite stone of Alexander the Great who attributed his success in battles to the Chrysoprase beaded girdle he wore. The Greeks, Romans and Egyptians used it to make seals, signets, jewellery and other ornamental objects because of its beautiful apple green colour. In Medieval Europe it was worn to attract money and ward off nightmares. Legend has it that thieves would use Chrysoprase to make themselves invisible.

HEALING: Chrysoprase opens, activates and energises the heart and sacral chakras, balances yin-yang energy, and brings universal energy into the physical body. It induces deep meditative states, and imparts a sense of being a part of the divine whole. Chrysoprase is known to promote love of truth. It encourages fidelity in business and personal relationships. It stimulates creativity and draws out one’s talents. It is believed to help to heal the inner child, releasing emotions locked in since childhood. It brings a sense of security and trust and is useful in healing co-dependence whilst supporting independence and encouraging commitment. Chrysoprase is a strong detoxifying stone. Aids mental and physical illness and exhaustion. It apparently increases the assimilation of Vitamin C. 

AFFIRMATION: I see myself and others through the lens of the heart’s compassion, and I grow in the paths that serve the good of all.
ENERGY: Spiritual protection, Eloquence, Balance, Hope and Youthful zest 
ZODIAC: Taurus, Libra and Gemini
BIRTHSTONE: May
WHEEL OF LIFE: Green - April/May - Mid-Spring
PLANET: Venus
ELEMENT: Earth
CHAKRA: Heart and Sacral
NUMBER: 3