Red Calcite Star

Red Calcite Star

Color: red

Chakra(s): root and navel

About the stone: Red calcite is calcium carbonate and crystallizes in the rhombohedral system. Its red color is due to impurities that exist within its chemical composition. Red calcite is found in massive form or as rhombohedral crystals.

Astrological sign(s): Aries, Capricorn

Planet(s): Mars

Number(s): 4

Element(s): earth

Mohs scale: 3

Spiritual uses: Red calcite can be used to amplify the understanding of the teachings of Native American spirituality or the way of the Good Red Road (walking the road of balance). Its energy lends itself to a stronger connection with Mother Earth and earth-centered spirituality.

Mental uses: Red calcite helps you integrate new core beliefs into your mindset surrounding money, wealth, and prosperity.

Emotional uses: Red calcite helps you to uncover core issues stored in your root chakra and navel chakra. Use it to dredge up what needs to be addressed and dealt with.

Physical uses: Red calcite is the perfect stone to use when an activity requires physical endurance. Employ this stone when you are starting a new business or a new facet of an existing business. This is also a good stone for physical trainers of all types as it adds vigor and power to any workout.

Excerpted from The Essential Guide to Crystals, Minerals, and Stones (Llewellyn. 2013) by Margaret Ann Lembo