The ónice is a type of chalcedon formed in parallel bands. These bands can be almost any color except purple or blue, but the best known forms of ónice have bands in black and/or white.
Sardonyx is a type of ónice formed by bands of several tones of red (sardin) and white.
Most of the black ónice that is marketed today is artificially colored. Plinio El Viejo described an agata coloring method and other ónice colors to go through black ónice.
In some cases, it is ringed calcitapulido to the brightness and sold as ónice.
Main conclusions
The ónice, a powerful stone with a rich history, has been revered for centuries as a symbol of protection and strength, going back to ancient Egypt, where it was believed to protect against negative energies.
The ónice is associated with the Earth element and the astrological sign of Leo, which makes it an excellent choice for rooting, stability and improving self -confidence.
It is famous for its ability to relieve stress and favor emotional balance, thanks to its soothing energy. It is often used to maintain healthy bone structure and help in injury recovery.
It is a powerful tool to banish negativity, absorb unwanted energies and improve concentration during rituals. Its dark and mysterious appearance adds an aura of mysticism to any spell or meditation.
Content
- History and folklore
- Ónice correspondences
- Healing and magical uses of ónice
- Body
- Mind
- The ónice in magic
History and folklore
Ónice is a Latin word derived from the Greek ὄνυξ, which means «claw» or «nail».
A story affirms that Cupid cut Venusy the Parcas turned them into stone so that no part of their divine body rot.
Throughout history, the ónice has carved for jewelry and household items. The Romans were very fond of carved cameos, parallel layers of black and white that create a striking contrast between the carved subject and the background. The Egyptians used ónice for basins and domestic objects.
The ónix is the birth stone of the month of December and the star stone for Capricorn or Leo or Gemini. The ónice is an appropriate gift for the 7th or 10th wedding anniversary.
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Ónice correspondences
- Chakra: Root
- Element: Land
- Astrological sign: Capricorn
- Planet: Saturn or Mars
Healing and magical uses of ónice
Curativadescriptala, the cure of healing. INTERIOR EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL AND ENERGYTable 1: Healing properties of the ónice
Body
Ónice can improve physical strength and energy and help recover after a long disease or other stressful situation.
The ónice can also help in conditions that affect bones, teeth, bone marrow, blood and feet.
Mind
The ónice can be used to improve concentration, discipline, self -confidence and attention to the details necessary to terminate a complicated and arduous task.
The ónix can help recover from extreme stress and pain.
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Ónice in Magic
It is a wonderful stone to cling during ground meditations. It can help in protection rituals and to balance extreme emotions.
Use/PurpositodipciCiCiCiCiCióramuleto de ProtectoLevar ónice as a protective talisman against negativity and psychic attacks of the divination tool to the ÓICE in divinatory or divination rituals. Earth provides the connection with the Earth and the ritual stability.Table 2: Magical Usos of the ónice
It is also good to break bad habits and addictions and establish new habits.
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