Chakra: Base
Astrological Sign: Capricorn, Sagittarius
Element: Earth
Smoky Quartz was known as a Stone of Power. It is one of the most powerful grounding and clearing stones available. like the some of a sage bundle, the energy of smokey quartz cleanses and clears the aura.
To the ancient Druids, it was sacred and signified the potent dark power of Earth gods and goddesses. In other cultures it guided souls to the afterlife, served in shamanistic rituals and tribal ceremonies, and was utilized in magic and scrying to connect with spirits of the lower worlds.
In the realm of dark stones, Smoky Quartz offers a rare and beautiful transparency that draws light into shades of black and brown. With crystals as pale and surreal as a wisp of smoke, as dark and clear as midnight waters, or as warm and rich as a cognac by the fire, this mineral honors its connection with Mother Earth. It is a talisman of the Root Chakra, an anchor in the natural world, drawing white light energy from the Crown down through the body to be deeply rooted into the physical plane. It initiates movement of primal forces within the body and activates one’s survival instincts in a purified way.
A gemologist explained the action of smoky quartz this way: 'Smoky quartz is like a dream that shows us things we don't always see when we're awake. It helps us 'go to' those places in us that make us uncomfortable and to look at those things we'd like to deny. Most important of all, it says just accept them-the positive and the negative. Do it happily. That explains why we may feel so calm and generally loving of ourselves and others whenever we wear it. And why we should wear it more often.
It can help to remove negativity balancing the mind, body, and spirit. Smokey Quartz is grounding and protective.
Smokey Quartz is believed to relieve of depression, anxiety and sadness. It also develops a cooperative attitude in the wearer.
Smoky Quartz is one of the most powerful stones to use in crystal healing layouts to activate and purify the Base or Root Chakra. It may also be used to balance and direct the energy of the upper chakras to the Base Chakra, making the whole system radiant with light and laying a foundation on which the spiritual force can be manifested in the physical body. Smokey Quartz crystals are used to remove negative energy from within the body and surrounding the person. It protects the bearer from negative entities during Astral Projection or while entering trances or ethereal realms.
Smokey Quartz is believed to relieve of depression, anxiety and sadness. It also develops a cooperative attitude in the wearer.
Smoky Quartz is one of the most powerful stones to use in crystal healing layouts to activate and purify the Base or Root Chakra. It may also be used to balance and direct the energy of the upper chakras to the Base Chakra, making the whole system radiant with light and laying a foundation on which the spiritual force can be manifested in the physical body. Smokey Quartz crystals are used to remove negative energy from within the body and surrounding the person. It protects the bearer from negative entities during Astral Projection or while entering trances or ethereal realms.
