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Mystical StonesExcerpted from The Book of Stones,by Robert Simmons and Naisha AhsianPERIDOTKeyword: Increase, prosperity,warmth, well-beingElement: EarthChakras: Solar Plexus (3rd),Heart (4th)Peridot is a magnesiumiron silicate mineral witha hardness of 7. Its crystalsystem is orthorhombicand it generally forms inshort compact prisms which are verticallystriated Its olive to lime greencolor is caused by iron.The name Peridot is ofGreek origin, but the originalmeaning is not known.Chrysolite is a name sometimesused to describe yellowgreenPeridot, and this nameis derived from the Greekwords meaning ‘gold’ and‘stone.’For three thousand years,Peridot has been gathered andmined on the inhospitableEgyptian Island of Zaghargad.The name Zagbargad isArabic for Olivine, or Peridot.The Egyptians made Peridotbeads some 2,500 years ago.It was also used for rings andother jewelry in Greece andRome in the third and fourth centuries.In the i8oos, Peridot was a populargemstone in the United States andEurope. Important sources of Peridotare in Pakistan, Burma, Australia,Brazil, South Africa and the UnitedStates.Since ancient times, Peridot wasviewed as a symbol of the sun, and inGreece it was believed to confer theenergy of royalty to the wearer. It wassometimes worn as a protection againstevil spirits, and in thirteenth centuryEngland wearing a Peridot engravedwith the symbol of a torchbearer wasbelieved to bring wealth. Interestingly,the idea of Peridot as a stone of prosperityhas resurfaced in present-dayintuitive information.These stones are little green nuggets ofpositive power. Their vibration bringsan inner sense of warmth and wellbeing,like sunshine on a spring day.Peridots help one activate and harmonizethe third and fourth chakras, creatingan integration of Love and Will.They can assist us in having thecourage to act out our heart’s desires,and to be generous to others, even aswe pursue our individual destinies.Peridot is a stone of financial and spiritualabundance, and it can aid inattracting and creating our most importantinner visions here on Earth.Peridot can be used to bless andenergize one’s work, whether it hetending one’s garden, raising children,working as a healer, building a business,or assisting others in such activities.It is not a stone to take one ‘out ofthis world.’ Rather, it is a tool for helpingto bring the physical dimension ofreality into alignment with one’s innertruth. This most definitely includes successand abundance in one’s careerendeavors, if one is doing one’s rightwork, and if one believes oneself to hedeserving of success.Peridot can assist one in reestablishinga sense of self-worth if one isplagued by guilt or regret for pastdeeds. It quiets spiritual fears—forexample, those related to a feeling ofkarmic debt—and allows one to moveforward on one’s evolutionary path. Itsupports one in taking responsibilityand making amends for any sufferingone may have caused others.Peridot is a powerful generatorof the frequency of Increase. Itcan be used to manifest theincrease of wealth, increase ofhealth, and increase ofjoy andemotional well-being. Thisstone allows you to gentlyexpand your ability to receivefrom the Universe, acceptingyour birthright of completeabundance on all levels of life.More than a financial prosperitystone, this ally aids in increasingdne’s ability to receive on alllevels. In the process, it mayreveal the areas where selfworthissues have not allowedone to receive in the past.Peridot is an Elven stone, carryingthe frequency of interdimensionalEarth beings who share thisplanet with the human race. It can beused for contact with the fairy anddevic realms and to communicate withNature spirits of all types. Peridot is anexcellent stone for Earth healers, as itsenergy attunes one to the subtle realmsof Nature.Additional information on stones and theirmetaphysical properties can also be foundat www.heavenandearthjewelry.com,www.thebookofstones.com, or by calling1-800-942-9423.66 EARTH STAR APRIL / MAY 2007