Anchor Stone
Tourmaline Stone
Stone of many colors, tourmaline is mainly extracted from Brazil, from Africa and from Madagascar. The most well-known, black tourmaline, is used to protect and ground energy.
It is also the birthstone for the month of October.
Origins
Tourmaline is used for centuries in Africa and Asia as a protective stone. It is mainly mined in Brazil, Madagascar, Nigeria, and Mozambique. In its raw state, it appears in the form of elongated, often striated crystals. In jewelry, it is cut, polished, and sometimes set in pendants or bracelets. Multicolored tourmalines are particularly valued for their natural beauty.
Benefits
- Protection : It acts as a true shield against negative energies and external influences.
- Grounding : It helps to stay centered, rooted, and connected to reality, even in times of turbulence.
- Stability : It promotes mental clarity and emotional balance, strengthening self-confidence.
All Knowledge
Tourmaline is a fascinating stone that comes in a wide variety of colors: black, green, pink, blue, brown, or even multicolored (like the famous "watermelon tourmaline"). Each has its specific properties, but the most used in lithotherapy is black tourmaline, known for its grounding and protective virtues.
Since ancient times, it has been used to ward off negative influences and harmonize the body's energy. It is particularly associated with the root chakra, which it helps to stabilize, thus promoting balance and inner security. Its ability to absorb dense energies makes it an essential stone in stressful or electromagnetically charged environments.
Birthstone for the month of October, tourmaline is ideal for sensitive individuals, therapists, or anyone looking to strengthen their energetic grounding. It can be worn as jewelry or as raw stone in living or working spaces.
- What is the most used color in lithotherapy?
Black tourmaline, for its powerful protective and grounding properties.
- Can I wear tourmaline every day?
Yes, it is ideal for daily use, especially during stressful times or in a charged environment.
- Is it useful against electromagnetic waves?
Yes, black tourmaline is often used to neutralize waves emitted by electronic devices.
- Which chakra is associated with tourmaline?
Mainly the root chakra (base of the spine), which promotes grounding and stability.
- How to clean and recharge a tourmaline?
It can be purified by fumigation (sage, palo santo) and recharged in moonlight or on a cluster of quartz.
- Is tourmaline suitable for children?
Yes, it can help children better manage their emotions and feel reassured.
- Can I combine tourmaline with other stones?
Yes, it works well with rose quartz (softness), amethyst (spiritual protection), or citrine (solar energy).
- Why is it associated with the month of October?
Because it symbolizes transformation, grounding, and protection, in harmony with the autumn energy of the month of October.
