Energy: Receptive Astrological signs of: Capricorn Scorpio
Planet: Venus Vibrates to the number: 9
Element: Earth

Powers: Power, protection, love, peace, business success

For purposes of physical healing, Malachite offers a soothing energy that moves through the entire system. Said to alert you to hidden physical problems, it soothes deep-seated areas of distress over time. If illness or disease can be thought of as certain systems of the body failing to communicate with one another, then malachite restores the flow of communication so that, indeed, your right hand will know what your left hand is doing.

Malachite will improve your understanding of yourself as a physical form and will deepen your appreciation of the integral beauty of that form when all systems are in communication, working for optimum wellness.

ATTRIBUTES Malachite is a powerful stone but one that needs to be handled with caution. It is best used under the supervision of a qualified crystal therapist. It is toxic and should be used only in its polished form. Avoid breathing its dust. If used as a gem elixir, apply externally only or make by the indirect method of placing the stone in a glass container and standing this within spring water so that the stone does not touch the water.

This stone magnifies both positive and negative energies. It is the stone of transformation, encourages risk taking and change, draws out deep feelings, breaks unwanted ties and outworn patterns, and teaches how to take responsibility for one's actions, thoughts and feelings. It alleviates shyness and supports friendships. It strengthens the ability to absorb and process information, makes one more observant, and helps in understanding difficult concepts.

Psychologically, Malachite is a stone of transformation. Life is lived more intensely under the influence of this adventurous stone, which encourages risk-taking and change. It mercilessly shows what is blocking your spiritual growth. Malachite draws out deep feelings and psychosomatic causes, breaks unwanted ties and outworn patterns, and teaches how to take responsibility for one's actions, thoughts, and feelings. It releases inhibitions and encourages expressing feeling. This stone develops empathy with other people, showing how it would feel to be in their place. It alleviates shyness, and supports friendships. Malachite is useful for psycho-sexual problems, especially when these have been caused by traumatic past-life sexual experiences. It assists the rebirthing process.

Mentally, Malachite goes to the core of a problem, enhancing intuition and insight. It helps alleviate mental disturbances, including psychiatric illness, and combats dyslexia. It strengthens the ability to absorb and process information, makes you more observant, and helps in understanding difficult concepts.

emotionally, it may make moods more intense but quick to change. Malachite can be used for inner exploration. It stimulates dreams and brings memories vividly to life. However, Malachite may need to be supported in the healing and transformation process by other stones.

Healing: It is useful for cramps, including menstrual cramps, and facilitates childbirth. Works with the female sex orgins and treats any sexual dis-ease, this stone lowers blood pressure, treats asthma, arthritis, epilepsy, fractures, swollen joints, growths, travel sickness, tumers, the optic nerve, pancreas, spleen, and enhances the immune system and stimulates the liver to release toxins. Treats diabetes when worn around the waist.

POSITION: Wear on left hand or place on third eye. Position as appropriate for healing. Place on solar plexus to absorb negative emotions. Use polished malachite and indirect method for elixir preparation. Apply externally.

Note: Malachite may cause slight heart palpitations, in which case remove immediately and replace with Rose Quartz or Rhodonite.