rhodonite

Crystal System: Triclinic
Hardness: 5.5-6.5
Chakra: Heart and Solar Plexus
Energy Vibration: 9
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Planet: Mars 
Source: Brazil, Germany, Mexico, Russia, Spain, and Sweden
Beneficial For:  Closing Metaphysical Gates, Confidence, Confusion, Doubt, and Meditation

Rhodonite is a manganese inosilicate mineral. It occurs commonly as compact masses with a rose-red color. Rhodonite gets its name from the greek, “rhodos” meaning rosy.

Rhodonite is an emotional balancer that nurtures love and encourages the brotherhood of humanity. Rhodonite stimulates and heals the heart. It grounds energy, balances yin-yang energy and aids in achieving one’s highest potential. This stone resonates strongly with forgiveness and assists in reconciliation after long term pain and abuse. It is beneficial against emotional self - destruction as well as codependency. In past life healing, it deals with betrayal and abandonment, clearing away emotional wounds and scars from the past and allowing for painful emotions to rise up in order to be dealt with and resolved. Rhodonite promotes self love

and forgiveness, helping take back projections and allowing oneself to take responsibility for their own actions. A useful stone in “first aid’ of the emotions, rhodonite helps emotional shock and panic. Rhodonite turns back insults and prevents retaliation. It recognizes that revenge is self-destructive and assists in remaining calm in dangerous or upsetting situations.