Natural sunstone flat pebble

WELL-BEING

The “worry stone” or anti-stress pebble is your best ally for fighting anxiety. Hold the pebble between your index finger and thumb and gently move your thumb back and forth. This movement will help you calm down and manage your stress. You can take it to the office, bring it everywhere with you, and take it out of your pocket or bag whenever you feel the need.

In ancient times, the Greeks wore sunstone as a bracelet or pendant to attract luck and prosperity.

In Viking legends, the sunstone was revered. It was said that those who carried a sunstone would reach Valhalla.

Sunstone is also said to have helped the Vikings navigate at sea. It supposedly allowed them to locate the sun in cloudy or foggy weather.

It possesses a specific optical property called birefringence. All light passing through the stone is split in two, much like prisms that decompose color.

Despite this optical property, it is difficult to physically verify its use for navigation. Researchers have conducted thousands of computer simulations where mathematical algorithms play the role of Viking ships. The simulation predicts overcast weather and the use of the sunstone. In 92 to 100% of cases, the crews reach their destination by using the sunstone every three hours to find their way.

Sunstone symbolizes joie de vivre and optimism. It spreads good vibes and cheerfulness while stimulating vital energy. It is the stone of action, ideal if you have a tendency to procrastinate.

It will be your best ally during periods of major life change and transformation.

Purification and recharging

Cleansing:

Sunstone can be purified by soaking it for a few hours in demineralized water. No salt. You can also purify it through smudging with a palo santo stick or white sage. Burn the palo santo or sage and pass the stone over the smoke. Don’t forget to ventilate the room well after smudging.

Recharging:

Sunstone recharges in sunlight. You can leave it for a few hours in a sun-drenched room.

It can also be placed in a quartz geode, on a quartz cluster or an amethyst druse.