Crystal of the Month: March

I hate to be cliche but it's March and I owe it to my 8% Scottish heritage to celebrate a GREEN stone that represents luck! According to Ancestry.com, I am only 8% Scottish and 2% Irish. Now I was not raised with any Scottish traditions (nor any other non-American traditions) but as I learn more, I like to think about what I would believe if my family carried out Nigerian traditions and Mexican traditions? Either way, I feel very fortunate to have been blessed with what traditions I do have! So I may not have been blessed with the "luck of the Irish" but I do have Aventurine on my side!

Aventurine Image from Energy Muse

Aventurine is a stone of prosperity, compassion, and empathy! It can help the owner to see alternatives to situations while easing anger and irritation. It encourages leadership qualities, decisiveness, and perseverance. It also helps stabilize the state of mind and creates creativity!

Aventurine Point from Energy Muse

Better known as the "gambler's stone", Aventurine is sure to bring luck whether presenting new opportunities to the carrier or providing liquid courage so that you can seize each exciting moment. This crystal is known to boost confidence and shift your perspective to a more positive one. Not to mention the green color inspires the thought of wealth, health, and monetary gain!

Carved Aventurine Quartz Buddha Pendant from Market Square Jewelers

Some health issues that Aventurine can help heal are:

-Relieves stammers & severe neuroses

-It aides in regeneration of the heart

-Benefits the thymus gland & nervous system

-Balances blood pressure

-Stimulates the metabolism & lowers cholesterol

-Anti-inflammatory effect, easing skin eruptions, allergies, migraines, & soothing the eyes.

-Helps heal lungs, sinuses, heart, muscular and urogenital systems

Raw Aventurine from the Mayan Rose Shop on Etsy

Finding Aventurine

Aventurine can be found in most stores or ordered online. You can purchase it in raw form and tumbled.

Appearance: Aventurine typically comes in four colors; Green, blue, red, and yellow! I have even heard it comes in a peach/pink color and silver. It can have a slight marble appearance to it and can be mistaken for Jade!

Raw Aventurine in multiple colors from Geology.com

Associations: -Chakras: Heart Chakra

-Birthstone: N/A -Zodiac: Aries and Leo

-Planet: N/A -Element: Earth -Vibration number: 3

Properties:

-Inspires Creativity & Imagination

-Mega manifester

-Prosperity/wealth generator

-Calmness and balance

-Career and love success

-Feeling of luck

Image from MonkandMoon.com

Myths & Lore

The name Aventurine actually derives from the Italian word "a ventura" meaning "by chance". Rumored to be made by accident, a Venetian glassmaker accidentally broke a mirror and melted it into molten with copper fillings. He then named it Aventurine which now is actually known as a man-made stone called Gold-stone. Actual Aventurine stones have been used for over 2.5 million years. Used in Chinese culture, it was thought to be more valuable than jade. According to LotusFun.com, "Green Aventurine honors Guan Yin, which translates to "She who harkens to the cries of the world." She is known to the Chinese as the Goddess of Mercy, Passion, and Unconditional Love. The protector of children, women, and the unfortunate, she is the most loved of the Chinese Goddesses."

Image can be found here

Amazonias used it for jewelry and talismans after finding it in Brazilian caves. Early Tibetans placed Aventurine over the eyes of deities in temples because they believed the green gems increased visionary powers of the monks who represented them.

Feng Shui experts believe that an elephant with it's trunk facing upwards symbolizes victory, prosperity, and good luck so you may often see elephant statues made of Green Aventurine!

Lucky Crystal Elephants in Aventurine & Tiger Eye from Energy Muse

Care Clean with warm soapy water and dry with a damp, soft cloth. It is generally a durable stone but can be chipped and scratched. It is also recommended to keep out of direct sunlight for long periods of time.

Aventurine paired with Pyrite for the win!

If you want to use your Aventurine for manifesting luck or wealth, you can wear it in a piece of jewelry, carry it in your pocket or wallet, and you can place it somewhere you will see it everyday! I like to put mine in my purse...and occasionally on top of lotto tickets. We haven't hit "Lucky for Life" yet but I still have hope! Happy Saint Patrick's Day and may you have an abundance of wealth, health, love, and luck!

Cheers to my ancestors, Micole Elise