Crystal Grimoire
Opalized Ammonite
Chakras: Root, Crown
Zodiac: All Zodiac
Elements: Earth, Water
Summary
Opalized Ammonite is associated with the Root and Crown Chakras and is known as a karmic cleanser. Its natural spiral, a Fibonacci form, symbolizes change and positive forward motion, and it brings a flow of cleansing energy, grounding, and gentle release.
Keywords
Often associated with: cleansing energy, grounding, gentle release, Fibonacci Sequence, protection, karmic cleanser
Spiritual meaning
In crystal tradition: Symbol of protection from evil spirits and negative energy, and a karmic cleanser representing change and positive forward motion.
Emotional meaning
Often associated with: Helps offer gentle release of what's been stored in the energetic body.
History and lore
In history and lore: In India, as Kunz recorded in 1915, the salagrama stone, a fossil ammonite, was looked upon in later Hindu belief as the special emblem of the god Vishnu, and each faithful worshipper was to adore it once a day. A black salagrama was said to bring fame to its owner and a red one a crown.
About the sources
- George Frederick Kunz (1856 to 1932), Tiffany & Co.'s chief gemologist and author of The Curious Lore of Precious Stones (1913) and The Magic of Jewels and Charms (1915).