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Sugilite in Meditation SUGILITE IN MEDITATION chakra balancing, healing, relaxation, & FEATURING more Our Crystal of the Week is The Shield of Light, Sugilite. So, today we are going to discuss using Sugilite in meditation and what benefits it can offer. First off, we’ll briefly touch on some information about Sugilite and some of its healing properties. We’ll also discuss chakra healing, guided meditation, and more that you can do with this stone and Crystal Meditation! Sugilite in Meditation Sugilite in Meditation CHAKRA BALANCING, HE ALING, RELAXATION, & MORE ABOUT SUGILITE A most beautiful and powerful crystal of the Violet Ray energy, Sugilite is a premier “love stone for this age,” embodying the perfection of Divine love and the manifestation of this energy on the Earth plane. It brings the gifts of wisdom and spiritual devotion, helping one to understand that Truth is the highest form of love, and living in one’s own truth is not only healing but empowering. Working with, wearing or meditating with Sugilite amplifies the ability to channel high frequency Violet energy into every aspect of one’s being in order to walk the Earth in strength and grace. What is it? Sugilite is a relatively rare cyclosilicate of the Osumilite group, a potassium sodium lithium iron manganese aluminum silicate mineral. Its form is usually granular to massive, though rarely it forms in tiny prismatic crystals. It is named for Dr. Ken-ichi Sugi, a Japanese petrologist who discovered the first specimens in 1944 on Iwagi Islet, Japan. Specimens found in Japan were often a light brownish-yellow rock-forming mineral, classified and soon forgotten. It is the bright purple lapidary rock found in South Africa that brought its gem properties to popularity, especially as a New Age Stone in the 1980’s. Its color ranges from pale lilac or pink, to reddish-violet into deep purple, with a rich magenta-purple shade considered to be the most precious, especially in the translucent form known as “gel.” Though Sugilite is found in Japan, Canada, and a few other localities, most deposits of this violet stone come from very deep manganese mines in South Africa. Metaphysical Properties Sugilite is a major spiritual stone, promoting individual as well as universal love. Sugilite is said to help with understanding the “big questions” in life. Especially helpful for those who feel alienated and alone, Sugilite helps the user to understand the purpose for their existence. Sugilite is also said to enhance one’s healing and psychic abilities. Sugilite helps in understanding negative circumstance by showing one what is happening, and how it is out of balance. It is an excellent tool for mediation exercises to bring the mind and spirit back into attunement. Page 1 Sugilite in Meditation Sugilite balances and heals all the chakras and the bodily areas associated with them, which in turn, allows for the free movement of kundalini energy. What is Kundalini Energy? Kundalini in the concept of Dharma, refers to a form of primal energy said to be located at the base of the spine. Different spiritual traditions teach methods of "awakening" kundalini for the purpose of reaching spiritual enlightenment and a range of supernormal powers. Writer Joseph Campbell describes the concept of Kundalini as: “The figure of a coiled female serpent—a serpent goddess not of "gross" but of "subtle" substance - which is to be thought of as residing in a torpid, slumbering state in a subtle center, the first of the seven, near the base of the spine: the aim of the yoga then being to rouse this serpent, lift her head, and bring her up a subtle nerve or channel of the spine to the so-called “thousand-petaled lotus” at the crown of the head...She, rising from the lowest to the highest lotus center, will pass through and wake the five between, and with each waking the psychology and personality of the practitioner will be altogether and fundamentally transformed.” Kundalini awakening is said to result from deep meditation, and consequently enlightenment and bliss. However, as each individual is unique, Kundalini awakenings can happen through a variety of methods not limited to deep meditation. Many systems of yoga focus on awakening Kundalini through meditation, pranayama breathing, the practice of asana and chanting of mantras. In physical terms, the Kundalini experience is frequently reported to be a feeling of electric current running along the spine. Healing with Sugilite Use Sugilite with strong layers of black manganese to relieve headaches and dispel pain, discomfort of all sorts, and general feelings of disorder. Simply hold the stone and allow the pain and negative energy to be transferred into the manganese and Sugilite. It may also be used for healing environments, and for use in crystal layouts. In order to keep Sugilite at its best, be sure to cleanse after use. Pink Sugilite is a powerful love crystal, especially in shades of magenta or fuchsia. Wear as jewelry to attract a kindred spirit, and to avoid sentimentality in relationships yet encourage commitment in good times and bad. Pink Sugilite instills a love of life and the belief of inherent goodness in people. Sugilite’s energy alleviates grief and sorrow, hopelessness, and lends the strength to face difficulties and recognize there is a bigger picture of which one is an integral part. It helps one let go of the past and move Page 2 Sugilite in Meditation forward in a positive way, releasing unwanted thoughts, memories or life experiences that run over and over, keeping the mind from peace. Sugilite is a wonderful aid for eliminating anger, hostility, jealousy, and prejudices. It encourages forgiveness and helps cultivate the ability to love and be loved without neediness. It is highly supportive of working with groups, by resolving group difficulties and fostering good communication between all. SUGILITE IN MEDITATION Meditating with Sugilite gives one the ability to channel high frequency Violet energy into the mind, and the insights are astonishing. Its energy flows in and down from the Crown Chakra, bringing deep spiritual love and wisdom, as well as a marvelous flow of chi throughout the system. When working with Sugilite the mind becomes attuned to the spirit, directing its healing force back through the mind and into the body. Repeated use of this stone allows one to establish conscious control over the mental vision one has for the physical body and to tap one’s own infinite resources to direct and effect healing. For those suffering from chronic pain or struggling to discover their life’s purpose, daily meditation with Sugilite is recommended. Sugilite is also superb when used in conjunction with Amethyst and placed over the Third Eye center to usher the mind into meditative states capable of incredible wisdom, and to increase the effect of Sugilite’s “aura of protection”. Charka Balancing Sugilite is primarily a stone for opening the Crown Chakra, not for escape into the higher-vibrational realms, but for drawing in and grounding Light on Earth through one’s own being. Its energy flows from the Crown down to the Base Chakra, opening and balancing all as it goes. Sugilite is a vital ally in connecting the mind to the wisdom of the Third Eye; and is highly effective at the Heart Chakra, stimulating a resonant love which can be felt by others and is in tune with the vibration of the perfect state of the universe. Sugilite is also able to connect the Third-Eye, Crown, and Etheric chakras, in activating inner vision and the realms of dreams. Page 3 Sugilite in Meditation CROWN CHAKRA The crown chakra is our gateway to the expanded universe beyond our bodies. It controls how we think, and how we respond to the world around us. It is the fountainhead of our beliefs. It is the source of our spirituality. It connects us to the higher planes of existence. It extends our energy beyond our body. It is the source of higher sources of information and universal energy and truth. It is the source of our coordination - the relationship of movement between the parts of our bodies and the relationship of our movement through life. When in balance: We are in balance. We are coordinated. We fit together. Our energies are in balance. We know our place in the universe. We are flexible, and we understand the ebb and flow of life. We see things as they are, and are unruffled by setbacks, knowing they are an essential part of life. We do not cling to outdated ideas or attitudes, but rather keep ourselves within the flow of life. When out of balance: You will feel clumsy, uncoordinated, and at sorts with life. You will stumble in both movement and thought. You will be uninspired and out of step. The world will seem to be spinning, and you will be unsure of who you are or why you even exist. You will be rigid in your thinking, and be spiritually adrift. Your consciousness will be limited, and possibilities will not appear to you. You will have difficulty understanding relationships, ideas, and dreams. Page 4 Sugilite in Meditation How Sugilite Works With the Crown Chakra An exceptional crystal for awakening the Crown Chakra, Sugilite infuses the body with light, bringing spiritual and unconditional love in through the Crown and down to the Base Chakra, aligning all of the chakras as it goes. It is a powerful attractor of healing energies, and has surfaced to further an awareness of the connection between the well-being of the mind and the well-being of the body. Its use helps counter the mental and emotional stresses that create many of the illnesses and diseases of the physical body.
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