JADE - Stone of Fidelity

BIRTHMONTH: August

Although more popularly known as a protective shield against accidents and misfortunes, Jade is a stone of the heart. It vibrates in harmony with the heart chakra unlike any other stone. It can attract and enhance love of all kinds. It is a stone of fidelity and generosity. It is also considered to be good for the physical heart and for emotional balance and stability.

This gem is regarded as a symbol of the good, the beautiful and the precious. It embodies the Confucian virtues of wisdom, justice, compassion, modesty and courage, yet it also symbolises the female-erotic. In ancient Egypt, jade was admired as the stone of love, inner peace, harmony and balance.

As in all black stones, black jade protects from attack and negativity. It also helps us to control our greed or need for control by instilling wisdom in the use of personal power.

MYTHS & LEGENDS

A butterfly carved from jade holds a special romantic significance. Ancient Chinese legend tells of a youth who wandered into the garden of a wealthy mandarin in pursuit of a multi-colored butterfly. Instead of being punished for trespassing, his visit led to marriage with the mandarin's daughter. Today, a jade butterfly symbolizes successful love.

ABOUT THE STONE

Jade is a term that is actually used for two different types of stone: Jadeite and Nephrite. The two minerals bear considerable resemblance but differ in their chemical composition and colour. Nephrite ranges mainly from mid to dark green or grey-green, but it can also be white, yellowish or reddish. Rarer, and somewhat tougher, jadeite displays hues which include green, but also white or pink, and reds, blacks, browns and violets.

Source: https://www.gemstone.org

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