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Garden Quartz, also known as Lodolite or Scenic Quartz, is a variety of Clear Quartz that features captivating inclusions of various minerals, most commonly Chlorite (green), Hematite (red/brown), and Limonite (yellow/orange). These inclusions create internal landscapes that resemble mossy gardens, submerged forests, or fantastical scenes. It is highly valued for its natural artistry and beautiful vitreous lustre, and is frequently polished into spheres, carvings, and unique jewellery.
Garden Quartz is known as the "Stone of Manifestation and Shamanic Journeying." It carries a powerful yet gentle energy that facilitates deep emotional healing and spiritual release, helping to shed past trauma and fear. It is exceptionally effective for deepening meditation, accessing past life memories, and initiating powerful manifestation by helping one to connect with their highest self. Its connection to the Earth's ancient wisdom makes it a superb grounding and protective stone during spiritual work.
Hardness: 7 on the Mohs scale (making it durable for daily wear, though care should be taken with large inclusions).
Chakra: Primarily the Crown Chakra (for spiritual journeying) and the Heart Chakra (for emotional healing and nurturing).
Zodiac Sign: Virgo and Aquarius.
Benefits: Aids in deep emotional healing and release of trauma, facilitates spiritual journeying and past-life recall, enhances manifestation and focused intention, promotes clarity, courage, and vitality, and provides powerful energetic protection and grounding.
Source: Brazil (Minas Gerais is the main source), Madagascar.
How to use Garden Quartz
Place it in your home: Keep a specimen in your meditation space or bedroom to create a portal for spiritual connection and a calming, high-vibrational atmosphere.
Meditate with it: Hold the stone during meditation, focusing on the internal landscapes to guide shamanic or astral journeys, or use it to facilitate deep emotional release and healing from past wounds.
Carry it: Keep a piece in your pocket or bag when undertaking any form of intense self-work or healing, drawing on its energy for courage and support.
Wear it: As jewellery (pendants or rings are excellent for showcasing the scenery) for continuous access to its high-vibrational, protective, and manifesting energy.
Use for intention setting: Place the quartz near written intentions or affirmations to amplify them, allowing its internal "garden" to symbolise the blossoming and growth of your goals.
