The secret that Astrophyllite has to share with those who listen is to know yourself. It illuminates your true self, guiding you towards your life purpose. Connecting with your Garnet in Astrophyllite crystal touchstone encourages you to notice the synchronicities that occur in your everyday life; the ones that surround you all the time if you just take the time to listen. These events may appear random at first, but as you pay more attention to them, you begin to perceive these as messages from the Universe. This crystal touchstone is a magnet for these occurrences and opens you up to being more aware of them to understand their meaning. The flickers of gold and red within these crystal touchstones lift your spirits and make the heart a little fuller. Astrophyllite is a very, very high-vibrational crystal that energizes your entire being with light, while also having a very grounding energy. The astrophyllite metaphysical properties encourage you to truly love yourself, and come to terms with anything from your past that you’ve had trouble “digesting.” This crystal provides emotional support, but in a more unconventional way. Astrophyllite gently helps you become aware of and acknowledge any negative patterns, habits or thought processes that you’re holding onto on a cellular level. It is only when we are aware of these often hidden patterns that we can begin to heal and release them. Astrophyllite is a crystal for accessing your shadow self, that one we often like to overlook, yet exists within all of us. Once you fully know yourself and accept yourself wholeheartedly for who you are, this self-knowledge will empower you to make honest changes throughout your life. You will be able to take huge strides and make the necessary transformations to move your life forwards in a meaningful way. The Garnet meaning is rooted in ancient history and comes from the Latin word ‘granatum’, which means pomegranate: a reference to its intense red color that resembles the glistening, deep red seeds of the fruit. The Garnet crystal was also cherished by early medieval jewelers who incorporated the stone into everything from rings and brooches to buckles and necklaces. Even then, it was more than just a fashion statement but was thought of as a protective talisman against negative energy. Possessing a special beauty all their own, the Garnet stone meaning is linked with the heart chakra, making this deep red gemstone a dark and intense contrast to your other love-attracting stones like Jade and Rose Quartz. All Garnet in Astrophyllite Touchstones are natural products from the Earth; because of this, each individual stone will be unique and vary slightly in color, size, and shape. Measures approx. 2" - 2½" • Weighs approx. 4.56 ounces
