Pietersite, also known as Tempest Stone, is a high vibration stone that is used by many healers in their energy work. It works to activate and balance the Third-Eye and Solar-Plexus Chakras, and is known as the stone that holds "the keys to heaven". This chatoyant stone is very popular with healers for its ability to stimulate the Pineal gland, thus enhancing one's intuition and insight. When working with Pietersite for these purposes, one will find that its ability to increase one's will can help to facilitate progress with specific spiritual goals. Attuning to Pietersite can deepen the connection to the etheric body, which is also helpful for those spiritual journeys.

Be aware that power and strength are amplified with Pietersite, and can come with a release of any emotions that have been previously repressed. With these emotions, may also come the acknowledgment of truths that have, up until now, been unrecognized. These characteristics beg one to be somewhat prepared when working with the energies of Pietersite. This quality can be quite helpful to those working with deeply buried, past life issues that are creating conflicts in the present.

Meditating with Pietersite can facilitate a deep meditative state, even to the point of trances and out of body experiences, depending on the individuals desires and experience. The energies of this of stone can clear blockages and bring light into the subtle bodies, allowing for greater progress in one's spiritual life. Working with Pietersite can bring higher spiritual energies into day to day existence, thereby helping to better experience the profundity of the now.

Physically, Pietersite can assist with such issues as exhaustion, confusion, headaches and all types of breathing difficulties.

Pietersite is perfect for meditations, journeying, astral travel, and dreaming. Use Pietersite for all types of healing modalities, including grids and laying on of stones.

Metaphysical:
Primary Chakra: Solar Plexus, Throat, Third Eye, Crown
Astrological sign(s): Leo
Vibration: Number 9

Geological:
Stone Type/Family: Member of the Quartz family
Crystal System: Trigonal
Chemical Composition: SiO2 Silicon Dioxide w/inclusions
Hardness: 7

Physical:
Color: Colors include various blues, golds and reds, that may appear together or alone. Blue is the rarest color, followed by red. The blues range largely from a baby blue to dark midnight hue. Golds can be light to very deep and rich, sometimes with a reddish hue.
Location: China, Namibia
Rarity: Due to limited locations, Pietersite is uncommon
Fun Fact: Pietersite was discovered by Sid Pieters in 1962 while he was prospecting some farmland in Namibia, Africa.

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