Tuesday 16 December 2008





Chrysocolla

Chrysocolla, a hydrous copper silicate, is formed through the oxidation of copper. Its chemical composition is copper, oxygen, silicon dioxide (quartz) and water. Its name is derived from two ancient Greek words, chrysos meaning gold and kolla meaning glue. Chrysocolla was used in ancient times as a soldering agent for gold. Gold is quite often found in chrysocolla hence it is used in the detection of gold veins when prospecting. It can be found throughout the world wherever gold and copper are present.

In alchemy, the transmutation of lead into gold was quite often used as a metaphor for the transmutation of 3rd dimensional human being into higher dimensional light through ascension. Chrysocolla could be seen to be part of the alchemical process by means of its ability to show us the importance of mindful communication. (St Edmund here in Bury was thought to have ascended by means of a shaft of light, which is one of the reasons that Bury St Edmunds has been a place of pilgrimage for many thousands of years). Another gift that Chrysocolla teaches is that of gentleness, teaching that genuine power best expresses itself through the heart.

Chrysocolla relates to the throat chakra, our main communication centre. The front relates to taking responsibility for our personal needs. The back of the throat chakra is related to a person’s sense of self within society. This centre is about speaking our truth, being true to our beliefs and speaking with love, regardless of what others may think. The stones energy helps translate our thoughts into words in a profound and heartfelt way.

Chrysocolla is also closely attuned with the vibration of the earth, linking heart, throat and base chakras. This is one of the reasons that chrysocolla is so effective in relation to singing and chanting as it grounds any excess energy.

At this time of human evolution, revising our ways of communication in accordance with the power of the spoken word, will go towards creating that which we think about most. The direct correlation between our thoughts, and therefore our words, and our reality is key in the realization that when we change our thought patterns we can change our reality, transmuting fear into love and creating joy and harmony. Chrysocolla can remind us of this response ability. It can aid us in aligning the sacred sound of our voice with the Heart of the Universe.

With Love

Cosmo

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