Chinese serpentine (new jade)

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"Feel more love for yourself and others — Chinese serpentine will support you."

Symbolism and healing properties of Chinese serpentine:

Chinese serpentine (serpentine Australian jade) is associated with harmonising properties and balance. It reportedly helps calm the mind and emotions. It is typically green to red in colour. Its shades can range from light green to dark green with hints of brown or black. A pinkish tinge is not uncommon either. It is traditionally linked to Kuan Yin, the Chinese goddess of love, compassion and mercy. In astrology it is associated with love and compassion. It is said to help develop love for oneself and others. It reportedly has a supportive effect on relationships.

People also seek it out for its reportedly calming properties and its ability to balance energies. In alternative medicine it is used to reduce stress, anxiety and tension, and also to relieve fatigue and exhaustion. It is said to bring feelings of wellbeing, calm and balance into the wearer's life. It can also reportedly provide protection. It is even considered a protective stone, said to shield its wearer from negative energy. It is often associated with spiritual growth.

Types of serpentine:

We offer two types of serpentine, including Chinese serpentine. They differ not only in colour but also in their characteristic properties and different healing properties. These include:

Serpentine (serpentine) is associated with love and compassion. It is said to help develop love for oneself and others. It supports relationships, empathy and expressions of compassion. It can be green, brown, red or black in colour. According to astrology it has harmonising properties, reportedly helping to calm the mind and protect its wearer from negative energy. It is said to cleanse the energy field, support a sense of safety and protect against negativity. It is often associated with regeneration and renewal of the body, reportedly increasing vitality and energy. It is regarded as a mineral that supports spiritual growth and development.

Serpentine is suitable for these zodiac signs:

Gemini (22 May – 21 June), Sagittarius (23 Nov – 21 Dec), Taurus (21 Apr – 21 May) and Aquarius (21 Jan – 20 Feb)

Chakras associated with serpentine:

1st chakra – root chakra Muladhara: influences stability and security
3rd chakra – solar plexus chakra Manipura: influences emotional balance
4th chakra – heart chakra Anahata: influences the heart area, associated with compassion and love

Chinese serpentine is suitable for these zodiac signs:

Taurus (21 Apr – 21 May), Gemini (22 May – 21 June) and Sagittarius (23 Nov – 21 Dec)

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Localities, forms of Chinese serpentine and history:

The most significant locality for Chinese serpentine is various regions of China.

In nature, Chinese serpentine occurs in the form of layers and veins in rock, individual pieces and blocks, and varieties and druses of various shapes and sizes. This natural mineral reportedly has very strong properties, which are used across many fields worldwide. On the Mohs hardness scale it corresponds to 2.5–4.

The history of Chinese serpentine goes back thousands of years. It was used mainly by the ancient Chinese for its protective properties. They also made jewellery and amulets from it. They attached great importance to it for spiritual and ritual use. This stone was gradually exported to various parts of the world, where it remains popular to this day.

Did you know?

Chinese serpentine is often associated with a Chinese healing technique known as Gua Sha? Gua Sha is a traditional method in which the skin is scraped with a special tool, often made precisely from Chinese serpentine.

What is Chinese serpentine used for and what can you make from it?

Chinese serpentine is a very popular stone in jewellery-making, mainly for its unique appearance. Necklaces and bracelets are made from it. The various shades of green and red in this mineral give jewellery a natural, striking look. This mineral is also often worked into earrings and rings. It is widely used to make more robust, bold jewellery, though delicate and elegant pieces are no exception either.

People also like to make figurines, statuettes, vases, candlesticks and plates from this mineral. Often this stone is also used for decorative or massage purposes.

Chakras associated with Chinese serpentine:

1st chakra – root chakra Muladhara: influences stability and security
4th chakra – heart chakra Anahata: influences the heart area, associated with compassion and love

Also check out our encyclopedia of minerals by chakra and find out more here >>>

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