Rhodonite Meaning and magickal uses
A rose and black stone for emotional healing, forgiveness and self-compassion.
- Element
- Earth
- Planet
- Venus
- Zodiac
- Taurus
- Day
- Friday
- Chakra
- Heart
- Color
- Rosy pink with black veins
- Hardness
- 5.5-6.5
- Found in
- Russia, Australia, Peru, Brazil
How to use it
- Forgiveness practice
Hold rhodonite while you write a letter to someone you are ready to forgive, including yourself. You do not have to send it. Keep the stone on the letter overnight, then let the paper go.
- Heart reset
After an argument, sit with rhodonite against your chest and breathe slowly. Name what hurt, then name one thing you need. Let the black veins remind you that pain can be held gently.
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History and folklore
Rhodonite takes its name from the Greek rhodon, rose, for its warm pink color. It was mined in the Ural Mountains of Russia, where it was carved into bowls, boxes and decorative pieces, and it was later named the national stone of Russia. In modern witchcraft it is thought of as a stone of emotional first aid, helping the heart heal after hurt while its black veins keep you grounded. It is a kind companion for shadow work.
A rose and black stone for emotional healing, forgiveness and self-compassion.
- Intentions: Healing, Love, Peace
- Element: Earth
- Planet: Venus
- Zodiac: Taurus
- Day: Friday
- Chakra: Heart
- Color: Rosy pink with black veins
- Hardness: 5.5-6.5
- Found in: Russia, Australia, Peru, Brazil
How to use it
- Forgiveness practice. Hold rhodonite while you write a letter to someone you are ready to forgive, including yourself. You do not have to send it. Keep the stone on the letter overnight, then let the paper go.
- Heart reset. After an argument, sit with rhodonite against your chest and breathe slowly. Name what hurt, then name one thing you need. Let the black veins remind you that pain can be held gently.
Works well with: Pink Candle, Rose, Friday, Venus, Waning Gibbous
Folklore
Rhodonite takes its name from the Greek rhodon, rose, for its warm pink color. It was mined in the Ural Mountains of Russia, where it was carved into bowls, boxes and decorative pieces, and it was later named the national stone of Russia. In modern witchcraft it is thought of as a stone of emotional first aid, helping the heart heal after hurt while its black veins keep you grounded. It is a kind companion for shadow work.
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