Barite Desert Rose

Barite Desert Rose dissolves self-imposed programs as well as those that are no longer serving you.  When you feel that you have no direction or have lost direction, Desert Rose helps you to center and ground.

Barite is excellent for journeying, stimulating dreaming and dream recall. It cleanses and rebalances entire chakra system, as well as revitalize the body.

There are two different stones called Desert Rose. One is red (Barite) and the other is brown/white (Selenite).

Historical Folklore

“Barite” is derived from the Greek word for “heavy.” Barite is known for being a heavy mineral.

Some cultures believe desert roses have the ability to purify the energy of a room.

Geology

Sand inclusions can turn barite a shade of brown and shape it into a flower-like formation. These are called Desert Roses. Barite Desert Roses can be found in Mexico, Algeria, Spain, Namibia, Morocco, and Argentina. Some have also been found in the United Kingdom and United States.

Chakra Association

This stone is associated with the crown and third eye chakras.

Care

You can place this stone in full moon moonlight to energize. It can also be moved through sage smoke or incense, placed in rice, or buried in the earth over night.

Astrological Association

Barite is associated with Aquarius.

Health Folklore

Barite Desert Roses are said to help fight addiciton as well as balance brain chemistry.

Disclaimer: Crystal meanings and spiritual healing lore are not a prescription, diagnosis or healthcare information. They are presented as spiritual supports to healing and other life issues. See a doctor or licensed medical practitioner for all health issues.

Barite Desert Rose at Crystal Life

We hand-select all of our stones here at Crystal Life. After hundreds of thousands of years in the earth, they are eager to begin work with their new human partners! When stones arrive at Crystal Life they are welcomed warmly by staff members and the store’s resident nature spirits. The stones are energetically cleared on a regular basis, to help them maintain their own inherent peaceful characteristics and personalities while being visited by so many store guests.

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