“This stone is utilized in spirituality rituals. It’s
perfect as a focus of contemplation during meditation”
Cunningham Scott
Optical Calcite specimen from www.crystal-cure.com showing an example of double refraction (notice the "double" text ) |
The Calcite
mineral/crystal is the most stable polymorphous form of the Calcium carbonate
(common limestone), and is created from the amorphous precursor, that is poorly
arranged CaCO3. It’s most commonly transparent to mildly opaque, but can occur
in variety of other colors. It has white streak, hardness number 3 on the Moss’
scale and vitreous to pearly luster.
The clear Quartz
variety (which this article will deal with),
that is the single crystals of Clear Quartz variety known as “Iceland
Spar” exhibit a not so common property of birefringence, or double refraction.
That is, it can slip the rays of light in two, hence objects observed to it may
appear as doubled. [1]
While not
hidrosolubile, like most other Calcium carbonate varieties, it dissolves in
acids, even the diluted ones. Some optically active Iceland spars, may if
dipped in water for too long, develop certain dull lines in specific spots and
thus become more opaque in appearance, as opposed to the usual transparent
ones.
It’s found and
mined pretty much worldwide, and is readily available in the crystal shops most
of the time.
Use in crystal therapy
The uses of
Calcite in healing, on all the levels of the being (physical, ethereal, mental,
emotional according to crystal therapy) are generally uniform for all the
varieties of the stone, some having additional uses due to their colour.
In that sense,
for example, the Blue Calcite acts as blood pressure regulator, that is it
lowers the heightened blood pressure, releases pain and soothes the nerves,
physically and mentally. The Green one is really good in treatment of fevers,
inflammations, such as arthritis, cleans the body from the bacteria, treats
burns and regulates the activity of the adrenal glands. The red one, for
example, is very good for curing the
constipation. The clear calcite is very good for treating eyes,
improving eyesight, inspiring growth (both on spiritual and physical level) and
clearing the mind. [2]
All of the
Calcites, regardless of the colour, will improve the following physiological
processes and treat the following conditions:
·
Helps absorption of Calcium into the bones,
dissolves calcifications (pathological ones), strengthens the joints and bones
in general. It’s very helpful in securing the healthy and proper development of
skeletal tissue/system in kids.
·
Helps cleaning the excretory organs/systems
·
Helps blood coagulation and tissue healing and
regeneration
·
Relieves migraine
·
Heals the eyes
·
Removes tension
The last three
are particularly associated with the Clear / Optical Calcite or Iceland Spar,
even though that all the Calcite exhibit those properties.
Crystal essence /
elixir made from the Clear Calcite / Iceland Spar, is a considered a cure-all,
that is it energizes and cleanses physical and spiritual bodies, kick-starts
the healing process, and is excellent to treat the digestive system conditions
and skin conditions topically. The Essence made from the Yellow or Golden
calcite* is refreshing, energizing and said to broaden the spiritual awareness.
Mentally, it’s
very useful in the studying process, as it strengthens the memory, analytic
skills and helps to filter relevant from irrelevant information. It dissolves
the stress, replacing it with the serenity. It defeats laziness, and helps one
restore faith in themselves. [3]
Use in magick
Clear Calcite,
and particularly the optical variety, is used in magick, to double the strength
of spells [4] or otherwise empower magickal and spiritual work. For these purposes
it’s either held during ritual and spell work or placed on altars.
It can also bring
clarity of the mind, better understanding of abstract concepts and ideas, such
as omens, visions, peculiar dreams and so on. When mediated with or worn, or placed
under pillow, it can induce visions, and premonitions, and it will raise
spiritual awareness.
Some people place
Optical calcite in over their wallets, or on top of some money to entice it to
“to grow” multiplying by two, constantly, in a way.
It’s believed to
be able to “draw the light” into the soul. This use could be associated with
the belief that it was a stone that the Vikings used for navigation on cloudy
days, due to the stone’s effect of polarization. In that sense, it’s still believe
to be helpful in helping the soul find the light, and spirituality, and even
curing the “susto” ( “Soul loss” ) by bringing it back to the body, although
for the last, the black Calcite is used.
There is a
somewhat old belief (the stone’s use in magick is relatively young, compared to
many of the stones used in magickal work) that it can cast illusions. For such
purposes the stone had to undergo specific ritual preparations, such to be left
in the graveyard during the night of the Full Moon, and be rubbed with juice of
the Belladonna, among other.
Being that it’s a
good stone for communication and understanding notions with double meaning,
it’s suitable for Truth spells as well. Finally, it’s held to me magickally
curative as well, hence why it’s essence is believed to be a sort of a cure
all.
Here are some of
the magickal correspondences for the Clear (and Optical) Calcite:
·
Planetary ruler: Moon
·
Elemental ruler: Water
·
Numerical correspondence: 8
·
Energy: receptive
·
Birthstone of: Cancer
·
Time of the Year: Imbolc, Blue moon*
·
Angelic ruler: Gabriel the Archangel
To empower spells, and gain spiritual power
Place a piece of
Optical Calcite on your altar during your spiritual work. For this purpose it
really goes well with the Amber and Spectrolite, so you can combine them. You
can arrange them in an auspicious pattern, such as pentagram, if using more
stones, or you can place a piece on a plate alongside a purple or white candle,
dressed with the “Master key” oil, and an old skeleton key, and a piece of your
own hair, nail, or drop of your own
blood, and burn daily and pray for increased spiritual powers.
Physical body change spell
There is a spell, prominently circulating on the internet, used to help change body part, or the shape of the body in general.
While some may struggle with the notion of it being even possible, the spell is
basically programing a crystal, to do a specific magickal work. Being that the
crystal atoms are organized in a uniform patter, making nearly perfect, symmetric
geometrical figures as they grow, this makes perfect sense. It’s a matter of
transfer magick. The original spell uses Quartz
Crystal, but being that Iceland Spar work on bones, muscles and helps
growth where needed, I think that the Iceland Spar, particularly those cut into
cubes or rhombs are ideal for this type of spell. I’d also suggest burning an
orange candle when performing the spell for the first time, and each day
afterwards, a bit until it’s burnt all the way down.
The spell
instructions are as follow, just replace Quartz with the Iceland Spar:
“Procedure: Take the small piece of paper and write your
name on it. Draw on it what body or body part you want changed and what you
want it to look like. The picture could show the entire body or just the part.
Now hold the paper in your hands and imagine the body/part changing from what it looks like now to what you want it to look like.
Then fold it up any way you like and tie it to the crystal. Then once more visualize the body part changing.
Put it away and every evening until the body is changed take it out and visualize it changing again.
When the change is done tear the paper up and scatter it to the wind.
This spell is very good for changing aspects you don't like. It took a few days to see results so don't expect an over nighter” [6]
Now hold the paper in your hands and imagine the body/part changing from what it looks like now to what you want it to look like.
Then fold it up any way you like and tie it to the crystal. Then once more visualize the body part changing.
Put it away and every evening until the body is changed take it out and visualize it changing again.
When the change is done tear the paper up and scatter it to the wind.
This spell is very good for changing aspects you don't like. It took a few days to see results so don't expect an over nighter” [6]
The White essence
My personal
formula for a cure-all type of potion with Clear Calcite**
Using spring
water, create an essence with the Clear Quartz and the clear Calcite Crystals.
Strain. Add some Holy Water. Read the Psalm 142nd over it. Drink
some to heal, remove pain and restore health and energy.
Happy Imbolc/Candlemas, and Many Blessings to all my readers
Shadow!
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*While it’s only natural that certain gemstones take special
place in certain magickal times,
certain periods of the year, be it even a single day, it should be obvious that
this does not imply that these stones can be used only in/on these given times. Crystals themselves are pretty much equally
powerful all year long, If properly maintained (cleaned and charged), of course
**Clear Calcite in tumbled form, or that which is not
necessarily an optical variety is preferred for usage her, as the Optical
Iceland Spar, may contain the “hooks” inside, which can absorb water and give
crystal a sort of “dull”, more opaque appearance.
CREDITS AND REFERENCES:
[2] Judy Hall, “Crystal Bible; A definitive guide to crystals” pg. 90th, 91st , 92nd
[3] As under [2] pg. 89th
[4] According to: Cunningham, Scott “Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of crystal, gem and metal magick” pg 79th and 80th
[5] Various sources, but mostly “Dunwich’s guide to Gemstone Sorcery” by Dunwich, Gerina , pg 183rd, and www.archangels-and-angels.com website information
[6] Retrieved from: http://www.spellsofmagic.com/spells/beauty_spells/body_spells/5708/page.html
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