Watermelon Tourmaline -Stone of Wholeness

The Angels kept the most beautiful of the Heart Chakra crystals for last. This crystal, Watermelon Tourmaline, brings about Wholeness. It is truly a magical crystal!

Watermelon Tourmaline’s beauty is unparalleled, this crystal draws you in. Just like a watermelon, it has two very distinct colours, green on the outside and a beautiful pinky red on the inside. The colours are best seen when this crystal is in slices. It is this colour combination that gives this crystal its name.

History:

Tourmaline has the biggest variety in colour and it is thought that through the ages Tourmaline was confused with other crystals, like Emerald and Ruby.

The Egyptians believed that the reason for the variety in Tourmaline’s colours was that it had crossed a rainbow as it journeyed up from the centre of the Earth. It is thought that when Theophrastus, successor to Aristotle, wrote about “Lyngourin” he was in fact referring to Tourmaline.

Even though Tourmaline in all its colours, may have been used for jewellery through the ages it was not until the 1800’s that Tourmaline was classified as a mineral species. It was an American gem collector, George Kunz, who introduced Tourmaline to the mainstream jewellery market when he presented Green Tourmaline to Tiffany & Co in 1875.

The Last Empress of the Ch’ing Dynasty in China, The Dowager Empress Tzu Hin, loved Tourmaline so much that her body now rests on bed of Tourmaline.

Characteristics:

Tourmaline falls into the Silicate family. This is the largest and most abundant crystal family. Tourmaline is a complex combination of minerals with Boron and Lithium as its main components. It grows with a variety of other crystals, such as Quartz, Beryl and Feldspar and forms from gasses given off by the molten rock in granites and pegmatites. Tourmaline’s hardness is 7 – 7 ½ on the Mohs’ scale which is the hardness required for gem cutting.

Tourmaline can be electrically charged when rubbed and this will cause static.

Tourmaline has seven main colour descriptions and Watermelon Tourmaline falls under the Elbaite description, this means it is multicoloured. Watermelon Tourmaline is fairly rare, making it an expensive crystal. It is found in Brazil, Africa and United States.

Function:

Watermelon Tourmaline’s purpose is to align your physical body with your emotional and spiritual bodies. It raises your energy vibration at the heart level, by releasing old fears, hurts and pain. It helps you to see yourself as a complete being not just as a body or as spirit.

Watermelon Tourmaline helps you to meditate — Watermelon Tourmaline aligns your Physical Body with your Emotional and Spiritual Bodies

Watermelon Tourmaline helps you to be fully grounded in your physical body, whilst allowing you to stay focus on your spiritual goals. It is deeply calming and instills patience and tact within each of us. It makes one more compassionate and will attract true friendships.

The Pink and Green colour aspects in Watermelon Tourmaline combines self-love with universal love.

Watermelon Tourmaline is a community builder. It helps you to read the truth in each situation, giving you insight into the pitfalls and the dramas created by others. This helps you to get around these scenarios to help create the best outcome for all, in doing so bringing family, friends and communities together.

Watermelon Tourmaline helps you to understand that happiness is your natural state and once you have grasped this concept a deep sense of calm comes from within.

Crystal Quotation:

“Always turn a negative situation into a positive situation.” – Michael Jordan

Crystal First Aid:

Watermelon Tourmaline strengthens all aspects of the Heart.

What to expect:

Watermelon Tourmaline is a fast acting and powerful crystal and pacts a real punch. It will feel like a breath of fresh air has swept over you, even if you just hold one for a short time.

This crystal opens the energy channels in and around the body so that energy can flow freely.

Anybody who comes into contact with this crystal will be aware that their heart vibration has been lifted as it takes you out of your head and places you firmly within your Heart Chakra. It is a very centring crystal.

The Best Way to Clean :

Most Tourmalines do not need cleaning as it is self-cleaning. Watermelon can be washed under cold running water.

All Tourmalines will attract more dust than other crystals.

Charging:

Charging your Tourmalines is very important. Charge your crystal by placing it in the moonlight for 5 days before the Full moon.

How to work with Watermelon Tourmaline:

Wear Watermelon Tourmaline so that it touches the skin. It is especially effective if you place it on an acupuncture point to clear out a blockage.

When you first start working with this crystal, use it for short periods of time, so that your energy can get used to its energy. It might be overwhelming at first.

Watermelon Tourmaline is an excellent crystal to meditate with. Simply sit with it for a few minutes and you will feel a deep sense of calm flow over you. You will feel fully present in the moment, while at the same time feel a strong connection to the Divine Spirit.

Watermelon Tourmaline is the ultimate token of love as it represents the complete heart, physical, emotional and spiritual.

Affirmation for :

“I am whole, I am one with life”

Deity working with Watermelon Tourmaline:

With Watermelon Tourmaline you call on the Divine Spirit who in itself is “All That Is”. The Angel or Spirit Guide who best suit your needs will come to you. You might feel the presence of the great Archangel Metatron or simply feel the energies of your own Guardian Angel with you.

The Divine Being that comes to you is attracted by your spiritual need, whether it is to comfort and bring peace or to reach bigger goals. This Divine Being only wishes to help you to achieve Wholeness.

Invocation:

“Divine Spirit, please send to me the Angel I need to work with now. Let me feel their presence and let me be centred in their love.”

Conclusion:

As I mentioned in the beginning, the Angels kept the most beautiful of the Heart Chakra crystals for last. This is crystal is a favourite among Crystal Healers, because it is such a powerful healer. It opens your heart to the wonders of the World and brings you truly into your own being.

Next week we move onto the crystals that heal and work with the Throat Chakra. These beautiful light blue crystals helps us with to become better communicators.

Crystal Blessings

Imogen

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