Chiastolite


(Brown w/black cross in middle)Also known as "cross stone", protection stone, turns dissention into harmony, helpful when in a state of change, balances one's perception
Chiastolite is a powerfully protective stone. In ancient times it was used to ward off wishing and curses. It has the property of transmuting dissension into harmony. This is a creative stone with the power to dispel negative thoughts and feelings. It transmutes conflict into harmony and aids problem solving and change.

Other Names:
Cross Stone, Andalusite
Color:
Brown-gray, rose, gray, reddish-brown, olive green
Appearance:
Distinctive cross in center of stone, often small and tumbled
Rarity:
Easily obtained
Source:
Chile, Russia, Spain
Magickal Uses:
Chiastolite is a gateway into mysteries and facilitates journeys out of the body. It facilitates understanding and exploration of immortality. Linked to death and rebirth, it is helpful for those making the transition beyond death. This stone can provide the answers to mysterious events.
Psychological Effects:
Chiastolite dissolves illusions and calms fears, enabling you to face reality, and is particularly helpful in overcoming the fear of going mad. It aids in the transition between one situation and another, especially at the psychological level, and releases worn~out patterns and conditioning.
Mental Effects:
Chiastolite aids problem solving by strengthening analytic capabilities. Emotionally, it clears feelings of guilt and stabilizes the emotions. It maintains spirituality during illness or trauma, invoking protective forces. It assists in attuning to the soul's purpose
Healing Properties:
Chiastolite lessens fevers, staunches blood flow, and alleviates overacidification, healing rheumatism and gout. It stimulates lactation in nursing mothers. This stone repairs chromosome damage and balances the immune system. It can cure paralysis and is a nerve fortifier
Position:
Place as appropriate or wear around the neck
Green Andalusite
Magickal Properties:
This form of chiastolite is a heart cleanser and balancing stone. It releases emotional and chakra blockages caused by pent up anger and old emotional trauma, and is very helpful in psycho- or crystal therapy.
Brown Andalusite
Magickal Properties:
This common form of chiastolite has the general properties as listed above