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"If you long to discover a new perspective, yellow opal can reportedly help you find it."

Symbolism and healing properties of yellow opal:

Yellow opal is associated with energy, vitality and joy. Its yellow colour symbolises sunshine and warmth, which reportedly brings optimism and happiness. It occurs in various shades of yellow, from light through amber and golden to dark. In any case, it is sparkly and bright. This stone is traditionally linked with the Germanic sun goddess Sunna and the Egyptian sun god Ra, who is regarded in Egyptian mythology as the creator of the sun. It is said to have supportive effects on inspiration, creativity and innovation. According to astrology, it encourages energy.

People also seek it out because it reportedly helps gain a better perspective on life. It is said to remove blocks in the creative process and help find new ideas and open up one's thinking. It reportedly has supportive effects on confidence and self-esteem. It is said to be able to remove negative thoughts and replace them with positive ones. It is reportedly characterised by encouraging effects on self-love and self-acceptance. In alternative medicine it is used for treating emotional blocks. It is often regarded as a stone that can truly support creative energy.

Types of opal:

There are four types of opal, including yellow opal. They differ not only in colour but also in their characteristic properties and different effects. These include:

Green opal is associated with the heart and love. It symbolises love, compassion and understanding. It reportedly helps open the heart and accept love from others as well as self-love. It is said to support emotional healing and bring harmony to relationships. According to astrology, it has protective effects and shields its wearer from harmful influences. It reportedly helps remove blocks. People also seek it out because it is associated with prosperity and abundance. Its energy is said to support wealth and bring opportunities for growth and development. It reportedly attracts success, abundance and happiness into its wearer's life. It is also often regarded as a stone of healing and regeneration.

Green opal is suitable for these signs:

Gemini (22 May – 21 June), Cancer (22 June – 22 July), Leo (23 July – 22 August), Scorpio (24 October – 22 November) and Pisces (21 February – 20 March)


Chakras associated with green opal:

3rd chakra – solar plexus chakra Manipura: reportedly affects emotional balance
5th chakra – throat chakra Vishuddha: reportedly affects communication and self-expression
6th chakra – third eye chakra Ajna: reportedly affects spiritual growth and awareness



Dendritic opal is associated with growth and personal development. Its patterns are reminiscent of nature and the transformation, new beginnings and development connected with it. According to astrology, it reportedly helps its wearer find their direction and reach their potential. It is said to have a calming effect, bringing a sense of stability and harmony. It reportedly helps resolve conflicts and emotional swings. People also seek it out because it is said to be able to develop inner wisdom and mindfulness. It reportedly encourages a deeper perception of the world around us. It is also often associated with supporting creativity and new ideas. It reportedly connects to creative power and supports artistic and creative processes.

Dendritic opal is suitable for these signs:

Gemini (22 May – 21 June), Virgo (23 August – 22 September), Libra (23 September – 23 October) and Sagittarius (23 November – 21 December)


Chakras associated with dendritic opal:

1st chakra – root chakra Muladhara: reportedly affects stability and security
4th chakra – heart chakra Anahata: reportedly affects the heart and emotions
6th chakra – third eye chakra Ajna: reportedly affects spiritual growth and awareness



Black Lianite opal (que sera beads / lianite blue opal) is associated with love and happiness within it. It is said to have protective effects. According to astrology, it is associated with intuition. Some cultures regard it as a stone of luck and love. It is also associated with passion and emotions. It is said to bring good energy.

Black Lianite opal is suitable for these signs:

Scorpio (24 October – 22 November), Capricorn (22 December – 20 January) and Pisces (21 February – 20 March)


Chakras associated with black Lianite opal:

1st chakra – root chakra Muladhara: reportedly affects stability and security
2nd chakra – sacral chakra Svadhisthana: reportedly affects sexuality and fertility
6th chakra – third eye chakra Ajna: reportedly affects spiritual growth and awareness

Yellow opal is suitable for these signs:

Leo (23 July – 22 August), Virgo (23 August – 22 September) and Sagittarius (23 November – 21 December)

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Localities, forms of opal and history:

The largest deposit of opal is in Australia. Other major localities include Mexico, Ethiopia and Brazil.

In nature, opal occurs in the form of vein systems in rocks, in the form of geodes, deposited sediments on the beds of rivers, seas and oceans, which subsequently harden and form opal rock, and spherical or ball-shaped formations called nodules. In any case, natural opal reportedly has very strong properties that can be put to use in several ways. On the Mohs scale, its hardness corresponds to 5.5 to 6.5.

In ancient times, opal, especially the yellow variety, was used by the ancient Greeks and Romans, who valued it highly for its dazzling beauty. It was regarded as a symbol of light and strength. The Greeks reportedly believed that if someone gave a yellow opal to another person, that person would be able to foresee the future. They also reportedly believed in its protective properties. In the Middle Ages it was very popular among European nobility. Coronation jewels were made from it. Yellow opal was especially popular during the reign of Queen Victoria.

Did you know?

Did you know that in many cultures, yellow opal is reportedly used in various rituals, especially those connected with the arrival of summer and the summer solstice? During these rituals it is placed on altars to allow growth and blossoming.

What is yellow opal used for and what can you make from it?

Yellow opal is widely used for its beautiful colour and dazzling shine, especially in jewellery making. It is used to make earrings of simple as well as more elaborate designs, as well as rings set with other stones or diamonds, necklaces and lockets that attract attention with their distinctive beauty. In bracelets it is used as the centre stone or in combination with other gemstones. Bracelets give the wrist a gentle shine. Last but not least, it is used to make elegant brooches and clasps.

You can also use it to make amulets and talismans, figurines and decorative objects, buttons, or for vases and aquariums. In this form it gives a space a radiant effect and a pleasant atmosphere.

Chakras associated with yellow opal:

3rd chakra – solar plexus chakra Manipura: reportedly affects emotional balance
6th chakra – third eye chakra Ajna: reportedly affects spiritual growth and awareness

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