jet
Jet is a type of lignite, a precursor to coal, and is a gemstone. Jet is not a mineral but rather a mineraloid. It has an organic origin deriving from wood which has then decayed under intense pressure. Jet gets its name from the French word “Jalet” and down the line to the ancient greek of Gagae possibly the village where it was first discovered.
Jet occurs as black or brown, and may include pyrite within it. The term, “jet-black” is thought to have come from comparing color to the stone itself. Jet has been used for millennia as a talisman against all dark entities. From ancient Greeks using it to curry favor with the goddess Cybele, to medieval fisherman wives burning it to protect their husbands off |
fishing, Jet has been used toward of the darkness. Jet can become electrically charged when rubbed, and is said to become part of the body when worn. Persons who are attracted to Jet are old souls with much experience in incarnation here on earth. Jet promotes taking control of life, transmutes negative energy and alleviates unreasonable fears, guards against violence and illness and give protection during spiritual journeys. Jet wards against destabilizing finances when placed in a cash box or a dedicated wealth corner. Jet cleanses the base chakra of the body, and stimulates kundalini and when placed at the chest, directs kundalini toward the crown chakra.