Rose Quartz
Chakra - Heart
Known as one of the beauty stones, Rose Quartz helps promote greater love of beauty in oneself and others and also enhances calm and peace. In short, it seems to have a strong effect on emotional health and well-being.
It's name is derived from its soft rose colour, which ranges from very pale pink to deep reddish-pink. The colour of this semi-precious stone is very stable and will not fade in direct sunlight or heat.
History
Beads made of Rose Quartz have been found dating back to 7000 BC in ancient Mesopotamia. Ancient Egyptians used Rose Quartz in funerary masks and both the Egyptians and Romans added powdered Rose Quartz to cosmetics to prevent wrinkles and encourage a good complexion. The popularity of Rose Quartz reached out a lot further than just Mesopotamian and Mediterranean regions. It was widely used in carvings in ancient Tibet and China. In early American cultures, Rose Quartz was worn to help balance emotions.
Some believe this stone was first used as a token of love as far back as 600 BC.
Uses
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As the "stone of love" Rose Quartz can work to release the pain of a broken heart and work to bring new love and friendship into your life. Calming and reassuring it also helps to comfort in times of grief.
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Rose Quartz is good for boosting low self-esteem or self-confidence.
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Restore trust and harmony in relationships encouraging unconditional love.
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Rose Quartz can help with insomnia by helping you relax into a deep and restful sleep with its calming powers.
For Children:​
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Rose Quartz has such gentle loving energy, it is a stone every child should have. It boosts self-love and love for others
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Soothes emotions, hyperactivity, fear, anxiety, aggression and OCD.
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It can inspire compassion, empathy and forgiveness.
