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Shungite Meaning and Spiritual Properties

Explore the beauty, symbolism, and spiritual traditions of Shungite.

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A note on crystal traditions: this article explores spiritual beliefs and folklore. Crystal healing is not an established medical treatment or a substitute for professional care.

Power & Benefits of Shungite

Shungite has metaphysical properties that make it useful for balance and protection. It helps you focus on goals as it acts as a conductor of energy and moves it towards your desired outcome. It is considered a cleansing stone that purifies the body, mind, and spirit.

Spiritual & Emotional Influence

Shungite is good for balance, emotional, and spiritual recovery from illness or stress. It has electricity-conducting properties that make it suitable as an amplifier in magic and meditation.

It protects against EMF and geopathic stress. It cleanses emotions and helps you to let go of anything that holds you back. It can be used to help remove negative people or bad luck from your life, and help ease anxiety and insomnia.

The Physical Connection

It is thought that Shungite is good for detox. It is said to be good for recovery from disease, illness, and surgery. It is also thought to promote growth and tissue repair. It is said to help with stress-related allergies.

The Chakras Connected to Shungite

Crown Chakra, Root Chakra, Sacral Chakra, Solar Plexus Chakra, and Third Eye (Brow) Chakra.

Astrological Signs

Cancer.

Locations Found & History

High-quality Shungite is only found near Lake Onega in northwest Russia in the Zazhoginskoye deposit. Low-quality Shungite is found in Austria, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kazakhstan, and India. Other alternate names for Shungite include Buckminsterfullerene, Fullerite, Fullerene, and Black Ocher. Shungite was discovered in the village of Shunga, Russia, where it gets its name. In Russia, it has a long history, with Czar Peter, who ruled Russia and was said to drink water infused with Shungite minerals, leading to his frequent travels to the Karelia region where Shunga is located.

Rarity, Value & Variations

An opaque, lustrous black, charcoal, or brown non-crystalline mineral. It is up to 98 percent carbon.

How to Use Shungite

Use Shungite elixir for detox and recovery from illness and disease. Place in a water bottle or jug to purify water.

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