Day 10 | Rhodonite Mushroom Keyring

December 10, 2023

Why a mushroom?

Mushrooms have been used for centuries in spiritual and religious practices. In many cultures, they are seen as a symbol of life and death, fertility and abundance. They are also often associated with the natural world and with magical or otherworldly creatures.

While the specific meanings of mushrooms vary between cultures, there are some common themes. Mushrooms are often seen as symbols of transformation due to their ability to grow rapidly and change shape. They are also associated with rebirth and new beginnings, as they often appear after rainfalls or in areas where something has died.

In many ways, mushrooms embody the cycle of life: they decay matter to create new growth, just as we ourselves rely on the decomposition of organic matter to sustain us. For this reason, they can be seen as powerful symbols of renewal, regeneration and hope.

RHODONITE

patience | expression | understanding

Rhodonite is a stone of Grace and elegance. It decreases anxiety while increasing attention to detail. It works beneficially on the heart chakra, opening one to unconditional love and increased service to mankind. It is a stone of inner growth as well and helps with self-love.

Rhodonite is also a calming stone, with energies used for easing anger as well as calming stress and anxiety. It is said to bring emotional balance, and as such bring confidence in one's life in many areas. Rhodonite is also a stone of contrasts. The pinks indicate energy that enhances love and is used in metaphysics to attract a good mate. This stone can help one have a passionate love that is also grounded or help mend a broken heart.

Rhodonite is a stone often used in crystal healing for healing trauma and abuse issues.

MINERAL FAMILY: manganese silicate

CRYSTAL SYSTEM: triclinic

COLOUR: light to rich pink, with black ‘webbing’

AFFIRMATION: “As my talents and abilities grow, I use them for the loving benefit of all.”

BEST FOR: promoting forgiveness and understanding, processing situations and emotions, heals the heart, instils compassion and generosity, releases fear, encourages self-love

ORIGINS: Madagascar, Russia, South Africa, Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, USA

COMPANION STONES: for heart healing – rose quartz + emerald