When we talk about roses, we usually associate them with beautiful, colorful, fragrant flowers. However, in this case, we are dealing with a mineral resembling rose petals in shape, with colors ranging from white, creamy, light brown to darker brown, and even red, green, blue, or black, depending on the sand from which they originated.
Alternately called a stone or collector’s mineral, it is used for decorating gardens, aquariums, or terrariums. It can reach sizes of up to several meters, but individual petals range from 2-3 millimeters to 30 centimeters.
Desert Rose (stone rose, sand rose, gypsum rose) – Formed in hot, deserts with appropriate sunlight and specific climatic conditions. The main deposits of this stone come from the USA, Mexico, Australia, Germany, Egypt, Slovakia, and Argentina. The most beautiful specimens come from the Sahara: It is composed of fused crystals of gypsum and quartz sand. In non-cemented sand below the surface, when groundwater flows beneath the surface due to capillary processes, high temperatures cause evaporation, and the calcium sulfate crystallizes in sandy sediment. CaSO4 2 H2O. The fibrous variety of gypsum is called selenite, and the granular one is called alabaster.
Desert Rose and its connection to the elements: As a type of selenite formed from the combination of water, wind, and sand, the elements involved in its creation are:
- Water – about the water element,
- Wind – in the context of the air element,
- Sand – as the earth’s element,
- Sun – providing fire and completing the process of the fire element,
- The space of creation and its quintessence – here, we can also refer to the fifth element, ether, as it contains all the above elements but is none of them, being something more than just their combination.
In lithotherapy, its properties include antidepressant and calming effects:
- Lifts mood,
- Improves mental attitude,
- Alleviates emotional pain. It is a remedy for loneliness. It aids in grounding and enhancing a sense of security. Symbolically, it refers to the uniqueness and individuality of the human being and their broad social value. It is also attributed to magical properties: As mentioned before, created by the five elements, it is also considered an excellent mineral for meditation, primarily in relation to the fifth element, ether. Desert Rose is designed to support creativity and tranquility, as well as balance through its influence on the chakras:
- The first (root) – supports grounding and a sense of security,
- Second (sacral) – assists in regulating life energy,
- Third (solar plexus) – provides peace and balance,
- Fourth (heart) – supports creativity and manifestations,
- Sixth (third eye) – aids focus during insights and visions, and may enhance them,
- Seventh (crown) – supports self-expression and the flow of connection to the source. Ultimately, it activates all these chakras. With proper use, it also activates symbols and tattoos.
Purifying effect: It aids in purifying the biofield of both individuals and their surroundings. Therefore, it can be placed in the bedroom, office, or any other important place where peace and focus are needed. As it contains selenite, it also has a purifying effect on other crystals and stones placed nearby.
Supporting love: This belief is mainly held by people from African countries, considering the Desert Rose a unique gift symbolizing enduring, strong love. It is exchanged as a special Valentine’s Day present. For single girls who want to get married, receiving a Desert Rose is believed to be a chance to quickly find happiness. Given on a wedding day, it aims to create a strong bond, strengthen love, create a home hearth, and generally provide positive energy for a happy life.
Healing properties for the body: Powdered Desert Rose has an impact on:
- Facilitating the rapid healing of broken bones,
- Reducing excessive sweating,
- Improving skin quality through appropriate cosmetic treatments, and toning it. It is most commonly used as a facial mask.
How to meditate with the Desert Rose? Every meditation with stones or minerals begins with befriending them. Warm your hands by rubbing them together, place the stone in the center of your left hand, and hold your right hand above it. Close your hands, bring them close, and try to feel their energy. Hug it to the heart chakra or apply it to the third eye. You can meditate lying down with the rose placed on specific chakras or sitting cross-legged or in a lotus position, holding it in your hands or placing it on the crown of your head. Of course, focus on proper breathing during meditation.
Dr. Agnieszka Malczewska-Błaszczyk – EsoPositiv Institute Holistic Therapies
Agnieszka Malczewska-Błaszczyk – Doctor of Social Sciences, sociologist, educator, suicidologist, psychotronic, sound therapist (social psychology, quantum therapies, vibrational medicine, regression, precognition, and others). Founder of the EsoPositiv Institute and EsoPosiTiV television, KOSMI TV. A long-time member of the Presidium of the Polish Suicidological Society and the Polish Society of Mental Hygiene. For over 25 years, she has specialized in working with patterns, stress reduction, and depressive states. Effectively combining academic science with metaphysics to support the process of “self-healing.” She has completed numerous courses on these topics, frequently presented at national and international conferences. She gives lectures and courses on multidimensional prevention and topics in her specialization. A frequent guest on television and radio shows, author of reviews, 10 books, and over 45 publications on mental health, safety, and metaphysics. She paints energetic paintings. She also successfully conducts therapeutic sessions online. Contact: a.malczewska.blaszczyk@gmail.com, tel: 604579587 (WhatsApp), Facebook: Agnieszka Malczewska-Błaszczyk.
01.02.2024 Stockholm
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