Colour |
Brownish to blackish hue, sometimes yellowish |
Appearance |
Translucent, long, pointed crystals with darker ends. All sizes (Note:
very dark quartz may be artificially irradiated and is not transparent).
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Rarity |
Easily obtained but ensure that it is natural smoky quartz. |
Source |
Worldwide. |
ATTRIBUTES
Additional Properties Smoky Quartz is one of the most efficient
grounding and anchoring stones and at the same time raises vibrations during
meditation. This protective stone has a strong link with the earth and the
base chakras*, promoting a concern for the environment and ecological solutions.
This stone is a superb antidote to stress It assists in tolerating difficult
times with equanimity, fortifying resolve.
Grounding spiritual energy and gently neutralizing negative vibrations,
Smoky Quartz blocks geopathic stress*, absorbs electromagnetic smog*, and
assists elimination and detoxification on all levels. It brings in a positive
vibration to fill the space. Smoky Quartz teaches you how to leave behind
anything that no longer serves you. It can be used to protect the earth
chakra below the feet and its grounding cord* when in an area of disturbed
earth energy.
Psychologically, Smoky Quartz relieves fear, lifts depression, and brings
emotional calmness. It alleviates suicidal tendencies and ambivalence about
being in incarnation. Smoky Quartz aids acceptance of the physical body
and the sexual nature, enhancing virility and cleansing the base chakra
so that passion can flow naturally. This crystal alleviates nightmares and
manifests your dreams. When it comes into contact with negative emotions,
it gently dissolves them.
Mentally, Smoky Quartz promotes positive, pragmatic thought and can be used
in scrying to give clear insight and to neutralize fear of failure. It dissolves
contradictions, promotes concentration, and alleviates communication difficulties.
Smoky Quartz facilitates moving between alpha and beta states of mind and
aids clearing the mind for meditation.
Physically, because Smoky Quartz is often naturally irradiated, it is excellent
for treating radiation-related illness or chemotherapy. However, care should
be taken to select naturally formed stones with minuscule radiation rather
than ones that have been artificially treated with radiation (these stones
are usually very black and nontransparent) Tolerance of stress is much improved
with the assistance of relaxing Smoky Quartz and this stone provides pain
relief. In healing, a layout of slow-release Smoky Quartz pointing out from
the body can prevent a healing crisis from occurring.
HEALING
Smoky Quartz is particularly effective for ailments of the abdomen, hips,
and legs. It relieves pain, including headaches, and benefits the reproductive
system, muscle and nerve tissue, and the heart. Smoky Quartz dissolves cramps,
strengthens the back, and fortifies the nerves. This stone aids assimilation
of minerals and regulates liquids within the body
POSITION
Anywhere, especially base chakra. Under pillow, by a telephone, or on geopathic
stress lines. Wear as a pendant for long periods. To dispel stress, place
a stone in each hand and sit quietly for a few moments. Place over painful
point to dissolve pain. Place point away from body to draw off negative
energies, poin0t toward to energize.