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Serpentine is a group of magnesium silicate minerals that are metamorphic in origin. Its colour is typically a mottled shade of olive-green, dark green, or yellow-green, often with fibrous or speckled inclusions of other minerals (like magnetite or chromite). Some varieties are translucent, while others are opaque. It possesses a smooth, waxy, or greasy lustre. Due to its relative softness and abundant supply, it is widely used for architectural stone, large carvings, and ornamental jewellery.

Serpentine is known as the "Stone of Spiritual Exploration and Kundalini Awakening." It is a powerful stone believed to facilitate conscious direction of healing energy, particularly by clearing blockages along the chakras and stimulating the movement of Kundalini energy (the life force often visualised at the base of the spine). It is deeply protective, promoting spiritual stability, peace, and meditation. Serpentine aids in finding inner peace and emotional cleansing, encouraging the user to feel more in control of their life.

Hardness: 2.5 to 5.5 on the Mohs scale (it is a relatively soft mineral and requires careful handling).

Chakra: Primarily the Heart Chakra (for healing and love) and the Crown Chakra (for spiritual exploration).

Zodiac Sign: Gemini and Pisces.

Benefits: Facilitates Kundalini awakening and energy flow, promotes spiritual exploration and deep meditation, aids in emotional cleansing and finding inner peace, encourages a feeling of control and self-mastery, and provides powerful energetic protection.

Source: USA, Canada, UK, China, South Africa, Italy, Australia.

How to use Serpentine

Place it in your home: Keep a piece in a meditation space or an area dedicated to spiritual practises to promote a feeling of peace, harmony, and energetic flow.

Meditate with it: Hold the stone or place it at the base of the spine (Root Chakra) or on the Heart Chakra during meditation. Focus on the sensation of energy flowing upward and clearing all blockages.

Carry it: Keep a piece in your pocket or bag to draw on its constant energy of protection and peace, helping you to feel centred and less affected by emotional chaos.

Wear it: As jewellery (a pendant close to the heart is excellent) for continuous access to its calming, spiritually insightful, and protective vibration throughout the day.

Use for energy work: Use a Serpentine wand or polished piece to clear the entire length of the body, drawing energy along the spine to activate and align the chakras.