Therapeutic Properties of Opal

The name "opal" comes from the Sanskrit word for "upala," meaning precious stone. It is said that precious opal, with its display of fire, can spark creativity, and that the "dance" of its fire can help people enjoy their lives.

Opal is often associated with the gift of prophecy. Both Chinese and Romans believed in this power of opal. The Chinese believe that in order to benefit from opal, the wearer must be pure of heart.

Opal is the traditional birthstone for those born in the month of October.

Traditional Metaphysical Properties of Opal:

Creativity, spontaneity, relationships, memory, happy dreams and changes.

Healing Powers of Opal:

Opal is beneficial for subduing an over-active 7th Chakra (Crown Chakra). Natural Healers use opal to promote visions, enhance prophetic dreams and intuition. They also believe that opal helps kidneys and blood diseases.

Opal has been associated with the sacral chakra, imbalances of which can cause problems with addictions. Some believe that opal can help moderate and harmonize sexual desires.

Some, however, say that the power of opal can be misused and that it can be used to cast beauty spells.

Opal helps you see possibilities. It helps you discover a broader perspective. Some find opal very hard to wear. Opal frees you when you feel blocked in a situation.

With its display of fire, opal is believe to spark creativity. The "dance" of its fire can help people enjoy their lives. The light-colored stones have long been associated with helping people become less visible to others and also in improving eyesight.

Some believe that opal may keep blonde hair from fading with age! Gazing into its depths can result in improving eyesight and reducing stress levels.

Black Opal

It is said that black opal helps you see your soul. It helps you recognize the possibilities. It strengthen bones.

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