August 13th, 2013

Sorry about my absence of posts yesterday, I was doing some very important things before school starts again on Monday (no, I was not writing fanfiction, why would you accuse me of that?). Then this morning, I went in to get my first driver's license, and I passed! So excited! My third and final bit of personal news is that we'll be having a Japanese foreign exchange student stay with us for 10 days, starting next Tuesday. Her name is Miho, and we've gotten to talk a bit. She seems really nice; can't wait to meet her! All right, without further ado... 

Angelite

Physical Characteristics: Angelite is the common name for Blue Anhydrite, which can occur in variations of pale blue, grey, and off-white. The stone is almost exactly Gypsum, only without any water in its chemical structure. 

A Public Service Announcement: DO NOT cleanse Angelite in water. Your stone will thank you.

In Nature: Because Angelite is only found in the absence of water, it is usually located in arid regions.

Chemical Composition: CaSO4

Mohs Scale Hardness: 3.5 (low)

Can be Found: Austria, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Canada, the United States

Healing Properties*: Angelite relieves all kinds of physical and psychological pain and protects against cruelty and abuse. Its domain is that of the thyroid and parathyroid glands, healing inflammations of the throat, upper body, lungs, and the base of the skull. It balances bodily fluids and reduces the severity of of stomach ulcers and sunburn.

Magickal Properties: Angelite is an excellent balancer, aligning the physical body with the ethereal. The stone assists in contacting angelic beings, astral travel, and heightening sensory awareness. It also fosters telepathic communication, provided that both persons are carrying a piece of the stone. If the piece has been programmed for telepathy, so much the better. Angelite provides inner peace, tranquility, and focus, and endows its bearer with compassion, pity, and tenderness. It increases one's commitment to alleviating suffering. The stone creates a protective energy shield around where it is placed or held, and as a communication stone it is ideal for positively dealing with anger. Angelite may be used as an aura cleanser.

Chakra Association: Fifth (Throat), Sixth (Third Eye), and Seventh (Crown) chakras

Element: Water

Energy: Receptive

Planetary Association: Venus

*Magickal healing should never take the place of seeing a doctor and following any recommended prescriptions, actions, or other advice. Magick works best in tandem with physical efforts, anyway, so don't skimp on those check-ups!