Rhodonite

A good stone to support the grieving process.

Chakra(s): heart

Astrological sign(s): Capricorn, Libra

Mohs scale: 5.5–6.5

Rhodonite helps ground your spiritual practice. With this stone in hand, visualize and connect your heart with the energetic roots that grow from the soles of your feet. This stone reminds you to integrate your spirituality into everyday life so your heartfelt connection with the Divine becomes evident in your daily interactions with others. 

Rhodonite helps you to relax your mind enough so that you don’t take everything so seriously. With this stone in hand, look for and appreciate the comical aspects of mental challenges, and let the laughter that rises within you well up to relieve pressure and uplift you mentally and emotionally. 

 Rhodonite helps to restore balance to your emotional body after a period of grief following a loss or disappointment. This rosy gem also offers grounded support during a time of heartache and sorrow. Allow the gentle pink energy to help you carry on as you journey through a period of unhappiness. Use this stone to feel love.

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