An orange-brown variety of crystalized Calcium Carbonate, Aragonite is a powerfully grounding stone and a popular aide for those seeking to connect back to the spirituality of their bodies and the Earth.
Aragonite strengths lie in its deep connections to both the Earth and Spirit—helping one find their balance and their center at all times. This particular dual-connective force, also makes Aragonite a potent choice for grounding spiritual energy into the body (or lower chakras).
HISTORY & LORE
Aragonite is named back in 1797 after its initial place of discovery—Molina de Aragon, Spain.
While not much is known about this crystal’s cultural and historical significance, Aragonite has been a popular mineral used in stabilizing coral reef ecosystems (due to its ability to nurture sea life and not disturb the water’s pH).
The sea is also where this crystal is most likely to be found (outside of caves)—with nearly all mollusk shells containing forms of Aragonite.
Today, Aragonite is revered in mystic communities for its ability to harmonize and ground opposing energies—as well as for its deep connection to all lands and life on Earth. It’s a stone that’s been gaining popularity in recent years as more and more people discover it’s highly potent and balancing effects.
PROPERTIES
Aragonite is a powerful crystal for…
- Grounding
- Connecting deeply with the Earth
- Alleviating stress
- Stabilizing chaotic energy
- Clearing energy blockages
- Easing an over-active mind
- Healing geopathic stress
- Releasing harmful attachments
- Promoting peace and serenity
- Centring one’s thoughts
- Strengthening self-discipline and self-control
- Overcoming stagnation
- Getting to the root of imbalances, traumas, and blocks
HOW TO USE
Working with the energies of Aragonite:
- Meditate. For those times when you feel deeply ungrounded and disconnected from self, or for those times when you feel weighed down by heavy blocks/cords/attachments, grab a piece of Aragonite and sit in meditation. Hold the stone between your palms, or lie down and place it over your lower-abdomen, and allow the clearing and grounding energies to move through you—connecting you back to the Earth and yourself.
- Carry during stressful times. For when you’re anticipating high-stress, or whirling chaos, carry a piece of Aragonite in your pocket. This stone is excellent for highly sensitives who might have trouble adjusting to the chaos of cities and other urban environments—Aragonite will help keep you tethered to nature even when nature is hard to come by.
- Slip under your pillow. A little-known fact about Aragonite: it’s grounding and clearing energies lend its potency to insomniacs and wide-eyed night owls. By slipping a piece of Aragonite under your pillow, you can help ease your mind and your body—helping you fall asleep (and stay asleep)!
Properly caring for Aragonite.
A physically hardy stone, Aragonite can be stored anywhere one would normally store a crystal.
To cleanse your Aragonite, bury it under the Earth for a full day and a full night, run it through your favorite clearing incense (cedar, sage, frankincense), or lay it outside under the light of Full Moon.
