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Howlite is a calcium borosilicate hydroxide mineral typically found in irregular nodules that often resemble cauliflower heads. Its natural colour is a creamy white or off-white, veined with fine grey, brown, or black spider-web like matrix patterns. It has a dull or sub-vitreous lustre and is often porous. Due to its porous nature, Howlite is frequently dyed bright blue to imitate Turquoise, but in its natural white form, it is used for carvings, beads, and jewellery due to its soothing appearance.

Howlite is known as the "Stone of Patience and Calming." It is an extremely calming stone that is believed to effectively absorb stress, anxiety, and tension. It is particularly effective for soothing an overactive mind and overcoming insomnia, encouraging deep, restful sleep and pleasant dreams. It encourages patience, diminishes rage and uncontrolled anger, and promotes mindful communication, helping the user to articulate emotions without hostility.

Hardness: 3.5 on the Mohs scale (it is a soft mineral and prone to scratching).

Chakra: Primarily the Crown Chakra (for spiritual awareness and connection) and the Third Eye Chakra (for wisdom and insight).

Zodiac Sign: Gemini and Virgo.

Benefits: Promotes patience, calmness, and reduced anxiety, aids in overcoming insomnia and achieving restful sleep, diminishes rage and uncontrolled anger, encourages gentle and clear communication, and facilitates spiritual awareness and lucid dreaming.

Source: USA (California and Nevada), Canada, Türkiye.

How to use Howlite

Place it in your home: Keep a piece on your bedside table or under your pillow to absorb anxious thoughts, calm an overactive mind, and encourage deep, peaceful sleep.

Meditate with it: Hold the stone during meditation to connect with its soothing energy, quickly calming the mind and allowing you to receive intuitive insights with a serene sense of clarity.

Carry it: Keep a piece in your pocket or bag, especially if you are prone to stress, anger, or impatience, drawing on its energy to maintain a calm and centred demeanour.

Wear it: As jewellery (beads or pendants) for continuous access to its calming and stress-reducing energy, supporting a patient and gentle attitude throughout the day.

Use for wisdom: Place the stone on your Third Eye to enhance memory and aid in accessing past-life wisdom during deep relaxation or meditation.