LOCALE — Milbladen Mining District, Midelt, Khenifra Province, Meknes-Tafilalet Region, Morocco, Africa

SPECIMEN — Vanadinite is characterized by its hexagonal prisms that range in hue from cherry to blood orange. Some of the most lustrous vanadinite specimens, like this one, come from Morocco, which produces some of the largest and juiciest crystals. This specimen displays these sharp red crystals on a barite matrix.

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“The Empowerer”

ENERGY: Hot, Exhilarating, Enlivening, Masculine

FOCUS: Claiming responsibility and embracing your power to determine your reality

USE WHEN: Needing courage, overcoming challenges

Physical energy is our vital life force. A version or concept of it exists in every culture: prana (Hindus), qi (Chinese), pneuma (Ancient Greeks), spiritus (Latin), ruach (Hebrew), asé (Yoruba in Africa), orenda (The Iroquois) just to name a few. In the chakra system, this energy originates at the base of the spine at the root chakra (1st) and is then harnessed and converted through the other chakras, starting with the sacral (2nd). Each person is individually responsible for choosing how they convert this energy into conscious action, thus deciding what reality they create and bring into existence. Red stones fuel these efforts by addressing the obstacles that are holding one back from doing what is in alignment with their higher self such as: increasing stamina and drive, overcoming lethargy, feeling courageous or unafraid, feeling empowered, or being apathetic. The energy of red stones is powerful, energizing, fiery, passionate, intense, sensual, ambitious, and cleansing.

S — Approx. 2” x 2” x 1.75”

W — 6 oz. / 170 grams