Therapeutic and magical properties of axinite

Aksinit - one of the most common calcium-aluminum Boroszkates. The very name of this mineral is consonant with the Greek word "axe", which in translation means an ax. This name is quite true, because the crystals of aksinite have the shape of an acute tip at the end, which gives them an external similarity with an ax.

Aksinit at first glance very much resembles the usual smoky quartz, but it can be distinguished from its twin by a pronounced glass shine. Aksinit is widely distributed in nature, its deposits are scattered almost all over the world, beginning from European regions, ending with the territory of North America. However, among the main mining sites for these minerals is the island of Tasmania, the Alps, Canada and the United States. Quite large deposits of aksinite are in France and in Mexico.

Therapeutic and magical properties of axinite

Medical properties. It has long been believed that aksinit patronizes women, so it helps get rid of most of the female diseases; It is recommended to breastfeeding mothers for increased lactation. Depending on the desired effect, one chooses which ornament with an axinite stone should be worn by a girl or woman. For example, if she wants to recover from mastopathy, then the perfect option for her will be wearing an axinite in the form of a brooch on her chest. Women suffering from such diseases as infertility and frigidity, lithotherapists advise to purchase rings with a stone placed in them and to wear it solely on the left hand, on the ring finger, so that the healing properties of axinite manifest themselves more strongly.

Magical properties. Quite a lot of rituals and sacred rituals were unthinkable without using this sacred stone, for, for example, the aksinite was always considered the stone of the goddess of the moon, through which she could communicate with her initiated priestesses and give them her orders. Therefore, the stone was an integral part of the ritual of dedicating girls to the priestesses of the moon. At that time, people believed that the three main phases of the moon for them: growing, decreasing and complete - are represented by three different goddesses: Artemis, Hecate and Selene respectively. Since each goddess must have her own priestesses and her own laws, the initiation rituals were slightly different, and the main difference was the color of the stone. Knowledgeable priests believed that the goddess Artemis most pleasing aksinit pearl-gray color, Hecate protects the stone of a dark purple hue, and the favorite color of Selena - bright yellow, with a tender honey hue.

A lot of different beliefs about this stone existed in other countries. So, for example, the Chinese sages identified the aksinite with the peaceful energy of Yin, and attributed to him the ability to bring peace and comfort to the house, drowning the aggression of Jan's energy. To this end, every pious Chinese considered it his duty to make himself a statuette of the crystals of axinite, which was then placed at home in a place of honor.

But the indigenous inhabitants of the island of Tasmania, which is the most important mine for the extraction of aksinite, also connected it with the Moon, and called these crystals by her tears. The priests of this island, trying to "drain the tears of the moon," threw these stones into ponds and ponds. Very often it was possible to meet amulets from crystals of aksinite on the chest in the parturient women and young brides, because, according to one of the beliefs, the stone could save the future child from bad deeds, purify his spirit and thoughts.

Unlike most other minerals, the aksinite interacts very well with almost all the signs of the zodiac and patronizes them. However, here too it does not do without exceptions: very much the axinite dislikes the signs of Fire, to which Sagittarius, Aries and Leo belong. The remaining signs of the zodiac can easily choose aksinit as an amulet and amulet from bad forces and evil eye and count on his protection.