Do you know the properties of the Abalone stone?

Abalone is known in the therapeutic practices of Crystal Therapy or in esotericism in general as a stone or crystal. In these mystical areas, the term crystal includes not only stones, but other elements of distinct origin such as resin.

Actually, abalone is not a stone: it is the exoskeleton of a mollusk, i.e. it is used as shelter for a small aquatic animal. Abalone shells hold sea snails and from them are extracted mother-of-pearl, which has an iridescent colour that shows a rainbow on its surface.

As we will show in this article, abalones have many properties that can be used to transform the spiritual and physical body. These include energetic cleansing, strengthening beauty, enhancing vital energy, and stimulating well-being and harmony.

In addition, you can use abalone to reduce stress and anxiety, aid digestion and even use it as a complementary treatment for depression. We will present, below, a little of its history and give tips on how to use it to improve your life. Check it out.

Characteristics of Abalone

For you to use the powers of abalone correctly, it is essential that you understand its origin and history. In addition, we have included other important information below so that you can easily identify it when looking for it, such as its colors, varieties, hardness and composition.

Other information such as its benefits, beliefs and its relationship to the signs, chakras, planets and elements are also presented below.

Origin and history

The abalone is the common name given to the shell of small and large mollusks belonging to the family Haliotidae. Popularly, abalones are called sea ears or even ear shells, due to their shape.

Their use by mankind has been recorded for over 12,000 years and abalones have been an integral part of the culture of several Native American ethnicities. In addition, abalones have been collected throughout the world due to their beauty.

Colors and varieties

The colors of abalone shells are iridescent, meaning that you can see on them the spectrum of the rainbow. There are several varieties of abalone, and according to the species, these beautiful shells can vary in size (between 2 and 30 cm long) and shape, and can be oval, arched or even flattened and flat.

The outer part of the shell is opaque, but its inner part is predominantly silver, blue, red, all of these with metallic shades that reveal the rainbow.

Hardness and chemical composition

The chemical composition of abalone is calcium carbonate, whose chemical formula is CaCO3. Despite the complicated name, it is the same component found in eggshells and in crystals such as aragonite and calcite.

On the Mohs scale, a scale used to measure the hardness of minerals, abalone has a score of 3, meaning it is easily scratched with a knife and can even be permanently scratched with a copper coin. Abalone can come into contact with water, but it should not be left for too long so as not to become more brittle.

Benefits

The benefits of abalone fall into two broad categories: physical and spiritual. From the physical point of view, abalone causes healing of problems related to the bones, the digestive system and muscle tissue.

The energetic properties of abalone from a spiritual point of view include the development of psychic abilities, which is why it is one of the favorite crystals for people who consult cards or want to work on their intuition, sensitivity and mediumship in general.

In addition, abalone calms the mind, being extremely powerful to be used by those who wish to work with others, as it stimulates cooperation and teamwork. Abalone also helps its users to deal with different situations involving their feelings, aiding in their emotional and mental health.

Beliefs

The beliefs connected to the abalone originate from people from the Americas, Oceania and Africa. For the Maori, people from New Zealand, the abalone had the power to bring strength to those who carried it and that's why they were carried by warriors who went to battles.

The North American people believed that the shells of the abalone were the ideal receptacle for burning sage, a sacred herb that could drive away evil spirits. When placed on the abalone, messages would be sent directly to the gods.

For the Apache, the abalone was connected with the Painted Woman in White and therefore, young Apache use the abalone shell to symbolize the spiritual power of previous generations. Presently, abalones are believed to confer psychic powers to their users.

Signs and chakras

As it is a crystal of marine origin, abalone is sacred to all three zodiac signs ruled by the Water element: Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces. Used by those born in this sign, abalone will give you more intuition, emotional balance and connection with your ancestral element.

In addition, these signs will improve their health and confidence and personal power by using an abalone crystal.

Regarding the chakras, abalone can be used to balance three distinct chakras: heart chakra (located near the heart), frontal chakra (also known as the third eye, located between the eyebrows) and the crown chakra, found in the part above the head region known as the corona.

Consequently, you can use it to balance these chakras by simply leaving it on the corresponding area.

Elements and planets

Abalone is ruled by the Water element. Being associated with water, abalone reconnects its users with this element, referring to the energies of the ocean, intuition, psychic powers and the subconscious. Besides, being an ancient crystal, abalone is also ruled by the Akasha element.

The planetary ruler of the abalone is Venus, due to its strong connection with water. Moreover, according to Roman mythology, Venus, the goddess that names the planet of the same name, was born from the sea and is commonly represented on a shell.

Effects on the spiritual body of Abalone

The effects of abalone on the spiritual body include energetic cleansing. In addition, you can use it to strengthen and radiate inner beauty, enhance vital energy, provide well-being and harmony, and bring serenity. Discover how to bring about these effects on your spiritual body below.

Acts in the energetic cleansing

One of the main ancient and modern uses of abalone is energetic cleansing. Because it is a shell, it serves as a kind of trap, in which negativity will be trapped, stored and neutralized. In addition, abalone is commonly combined with white salvia, a plant native to the United States that has become increasingly popular in Brazil.

To cleanse your body or your home, walk with a burning sage inside an abalone throughout the environment. No negative energy will remain in the place where you passed. If you cannot find the white sage, you can use rosemary.

Strengthens and radiates inner beauty

Since the outer part of abalone is opaque and only its inner part is metallic and iridescent, it is a symbol of inner beauty. So, if you need to enhance your beauty, starting from within you, you can make use of abalone for that.

Invest in accessories with this powerful shell to better benefit from its effects. In the same way, you can gift someone who needs help to improve their temperament and become someone more beautiful inside.

Potentiates vital energy

Although the abalone has a gentle energy, it is excellent for boosting vital energy. Leave it in the center of your home or have one always near you, preferably in direct contact with your skin so you get the extra charge of energy you need.

To benefit from this crystal, you can lie down in a comfortable place and position it just above your head, in the crown chakra region, so that you receive a charge of divine energy that enhances your vital energy.

Provides well-being and harmony

Abalone is a Venus crystal, planet that rules the emotions, so it is closely linked to well-being and harmony. Its aquatic energy also provides emotional comfort and balance, making your life lighter and more peaceful.

If the people you live with often fight, try leaving an abalone crystal in the center of your home or in the place where the fights happen most often. You will soon notice how the energy of the place will change.

Brings serenity

Abalone contains within it the power of the ocean. Consequently, like the soothing sound of waves coming and going and breaking on the beach, it can be used to calm the heart, soothing the emotions and bringing more serenity.

You can meditate, lying down, with an abalone crystal over your heart to better harness its energies or simply wear it as a pendant. In the latter case, make sure the chain is long enough for your abalone to come into direct contact with your heart.

Effects on the physical body of Abalone

Like all crystals, abalone can also be used as a complementary therapy to traditional treatments, causing positive effects on the physical body and improving health. You can use it to relieve anxiety and stress symptoms, to fight syndromes and depression, to help digestion, besides helping to cure muscle related problems. Check it out.

Relieves symptoms of anxiety and stress

Being linked to the element of Water, abalone is popularly used to balance the emotions. When carried or left on the heart, it relieves the symptoms of stress and anxiety, encouraging the flow of change and calming the stormy waters of the mind.

Therefore, it can be used to reduce the symptoms of these mental disorders, which the majority of the world's population is susceptible to, by also treating directly at the triggers and the unconscious part that holds these problems back.

Ally in the fight against syndromes and depression

Due to its therapeutic power to balance emotions, abalone is essential to combat syndromes such as panic syndrome and depression. This is because it dispels the panic, worry and frustration that are often associated with these issues.

In addition, carrying an abalone or having it next to you promotes emotional change, strengthening the part within you that is able to understand who you are, connecting you to your life purpose and the now. Remember that using abalone should not replace conventional medical treatment but rather provide alternative and spiritual support to it.

Alleviates feelings of anger or loneliness

If you often feel lonely or have sudden bouts of anger, you can benefit from the energies of abalone. This powerful crystal is able to bring meaning to your mind, so you can identify your bouts of anger and dissipate your energy without exploding, taking it out on someone, or punishing yourself.

Within your shell, you can find symbolic comfort, and from this, have your emotional whirlwinds appeased to see the rainbow after the storm, so that you will no longer feel angry or alone.

Helps digestion

Another widely used property of abalone is its ability to aid digestion. If you suffer from any kind of digestive problems, try meditating with an abalone diriment. Also, you can keep an abalone pendant or bracelet near you at all times, so that you can better benefit from its energies.

It also acts on muscle tissues

If you suffer from problems such as cramps and other disorders like constant muscle pain, try carrying an abalone crystal with you, especially when exercising. Its regenerative powers will act on your body, protecting it and stimulating the regeneration or healing of muscle tissues.

If you prefer, you can do a massage using the shells, being careful not to break them, since they are very fragile.

How to use Abalone?

You can use abalone in several ways, always aligning the energies of this crystal with your intentions. Among the main ways to use it are meditation, as an element of decoration of various environments or even as a personal accessory. Find out how to use it in each of these ways below.

How to use Abalone for meditation

The Abalone can be used in two main ways to stimulate meditation. In the first way, it needs to be in direct contact with your body, preferably left on your skin. In deeper meditations, leave it on your head or chest while lying down. The second way is through indirect contact.

To use it like this, leave it between your legs, while in the lotus position or delimited area near your body, preferably not too far from it, or at strategic points in the environment such as where the walls meet. When meditating, you can imagine your body being welcomed by the abalone shell.

How to use Abalone as room decoration

Abalone is an extremely suitable crystal for decoration. As it is a shell that can be polished to reflect a very beautiful iridescent colour, leaving it in your home is an item of beauty in itself. To benefit from the energy of abalone in the room, leave it on a centrepiece, preferably supported on a wooden tripod.

The abalone is also used as a receptacle for incense in Native American traditions. To use it as an incense holder, fill it with fine sand, preferably sand from the beach and deposit your charcoal on it to then burn your aromatic herbs like white sage.

If you prefer, you can purchase abalones of different sizes, to create distinctive textures and volumes with this very powerful crystal to beautify your home.

How to use Abalone as a personal accessory

The abalone is the shell, from which the mother-of-pearl is extracted. Therefore, you can invest in accessories that use this material, ranging from tiaras, bracelets, pendants or even hair clips.

If you prefer to wear it as a bracelet, your powers are directly sent to your skin, which will ensure that you receive more energy while wearing your accessory. It is recommended that you wear the abalone on the left side if you are right handed. If you are left handed, wear it on your right wrist.

If you want to use it as a pendant, choose a chain that leaves it in contact with your chest, so that you receive its energy directly in this chakra, the heart chakra.

How to take care of Abalone?

The abalone has a very simple maintenance, since it can be cleaned with water. When cleaning it, never use cleaning products, as this will not only decrease its energy, but also compromise its effectiveness.

As with all stones used for esoteric and therapeutic purposes, your abalone needs to be cleansed and energized. Find out how below.

Abalone Cleansing and Energizing

To cleanse your abalone, place it on your hands directly under running water (tap water from your home can be used). Then, close your eyes as you hold your abalone under the water, positioning your hands in a shell shape, and imagining a powerful light blue light emanating from your crystal and illuminating everything around you.

Then speak, as if reciting a prayer: "with the power of the water element, I cleanse you of any and all energy. May it be so.

After cleaning, it is time to energize your crystal. To do this, leave it in a vase with plants or even directly on your window so that it receives sunlight and moonlight for at least three hours. Now your abalone can be used.

Price and where to buy Abalone stone

The price of abalone varies a lot according to the size, but it is a bit steep. Smaller shells usually cost between R$70.00 and R$100.00 and larger shells can cost upwards of R$400.00.

Abalone is a little hard to find. However, look for it in esoteric stores (physical or online), religious articles stores, in craft fairs near the coast or in stores specializing in crystals, stones and minerals.

When purchasing your crystal, look for a specimen that pleases your senses. Don't forget to use your senses and intuition when choosing it.

The abalone can be found, usually in its smaller forms, on beaches further north in Brazil. Remember that it is the exoskeleton of a living being, so do not kill the animal, or its energy will be negative. Furthermore, it is believed to bring bad luck and poverty.

The Abalone stone is also known as the "ears of the sea"!

Due to its shape that resembles ears, the abalone is also known as the ears of the sea. Besides the shape, there are other reasons that justify this popular name: its magical use and connection with the element of water and the planet Venus.

In addition, it is believed that because it is intimately connected to the oceans and time immemorial, it is possible to have psychic access to the oceans using the energies of this crystal. To do this, try lying down and meditating with this powerful crystal near your ear. If you can, have two, one on each, side, but just one is more than enough.

On your meditative journey, imagine the sounds of the water breaking, like the soul echoes of the ocean itself. During the process, let your water bathe your body, cleansing it of bad energies so that you can then access the whispers of the sea, as you have possession of one of its ears right next to you.

In this way, you will be graced with oceanic beauty, being witness to the powerful energy of the sea that will bring more connection, calm and well-being into your life.