Rhodonite, Rhodocrosite

April 12, 2006

In a message dated 4/12/2006 8:11:08 PM Eastern Standard Time,

witch_esmel writes:

> I almost immediately began feeling very depressed and " bitter " about people

> that had hurt me (my ex-) and became so upset I put the stone away

Rhodonite is more rock like and opaque pink with black and white flecks.

Rhodochrosite also shades of pink may have some crystalline areas, creamy

banding

and some translucent areas.

perhaps the stone is a tool for you to work through these still buried issues

from the past ... to help you release them and move on. Just the impression I

get. Certainly it can be overwhelming at first but if you work with it slowly

but steadily Rhodonite may eventually bring you a different sense of calm.

Blessings

ReNau

April 13, 2006

Hello all,

I recently had a startling experience and wanted to know if others have had

the same. I was drawn to a Rhodonite stone and began working w/ it for a few

days. I had read the description in several crytstal books and they have always

represented this stone as very benign. I almost immediately began feeling very

depressed and " bitter " about people that had hurt me (my ex-) and became so

upset I put the stone away and grabbed another stone, (something a pale green,

don't know what) and immediately felt a sense of calm.

Has anyone had this experience before? Does it mean you need to work w/ the

stone and ride it out, or use something else? When I was purchasing the

Rhodocrosite, the lady advised me to be aware of the same effect. These

reactions were not something I was expecting....

Thanks,

Esmel

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April 13, 2006

Esmel -

I have had positive experiences with rhodocrosite. The sensation is similar

to rose quartz, but with a deeper, warmer nurturing feeling. One of my favorite

stones is a rhodocrosite sphere.

Blessings,

Lahna

maura esmel <witch_esmel wrote:

Hello all,

I recently had a startling experience and wanted to know if others have had

the same. I was drawn to a Rhodonite stone and began working w/ it for a few

days. I had read the description in several crytstal books and they have always

represented this stone as very benign. I almost immediately began feeling very

depressed and " bitter " about people that had hurt me (my ex-) and became so

upset I put the stone away and grabbed another stone, (something a pale green,

don't know what) and immediately felt a sense of calm.

Has anyone had this experience before? Does it mean you need to work w/ the

stone and ride it out, or use something else? When I was purchasing the

Rhodocrosite, the lady advised me to be aware of the same effect. These

reactions were not something I was expecting....

Thanks,

Esmel

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April 13, 2006

Hello Esmel -

I think as both stones work with the emotions it might be bringing

things up to the surface for you to work with more quickly than you

might think, especially if you have a good quality piece that is

deeper pink with few markings. I do have a rhodonite necklace that I

have worn and did find it's energy soothing. However, I don't know

how fresh your wound is with your ex, so it sounds like working with

a green stone is really good for you right now and perhaps you will

find the rhodonite to be easier to integrate. I wonder though if

also green calcite or sugilite might assist you with releasing the

old feelings of anger as well (just finished workign with the cyrstal

questionnaire, I'm not yet that knowledgeable, but I'm sure they

would help).

It's interesting to see there is synchronicity amongst the board with

yet another stone. I was looking over my little stash of stones

today, making note of what purchases I want to make, and I started

thinking about working with my rhodonite, wanting to place a loose

bead from my necklace in my little pouch to wear around my neck with

some other heart/emotion stones. I haven't done it yet though, I've

got some rose quartz in there right now with my obsidian, some

citrine and my herkimer diamond. I had a piece of rutilated quartz

in there but started feeling bursts of disturbed feelings and

replaced it with the rose quartz which immediately calmed me down.

Though I have to say, this little rutilated piece feels a little

strange to me, like a piece of lucite more than an actual stone, I

may need to pick up something that feels more quartzy!

One other thing that I can say from experience, it is quite common

and normal to need to put a stone away/take off a necklace after a

bit. It's best not to try and force yourself to tolerate the stones

energies and allow yourself to acknowledge when you've had your fill

for the day.

Jean

, maura esmel

<witch_esmel wrote:

>

> Hello all,

>

> I recently had a startling experience and wanted to know if

others have had the same. I was drawn to a Rhodonite stone and began

working w/ it for a few days. I had read the description in several

crytstal books and they have always represented this stone as very

benign. I almost immediately began feeling very depressed

and " bitter " about people that had hurt me (my ex-) and became so

upset I put the stone away and grabbed another stone, (something a

pale green, don't know what) and immediately felt a sense of calm.

>

> Has anyone had this experience before? Does it mean you need to

work w/ the stone and ride it out, or use something else? When I was

purchasing the Rhodocrosite, the lady advised me to be aware of the

same effect. These reactions were not something I was expecting....

>

> Thanks,

> Esmel

>

April 13, 2006

>I was drawn to a Rhodonite stone and began working w/ it for a few days. I had

read the description in several

>crytstal books and they have always represented this stone as very benign. I

almost immediately began feeling very depressed and " bitter " about people that

had hurt me (my ex-) and became so upset I put the stone away and grabbed

another stone, (something a pale green, don't know what) and immediately felt a

sense of calm.

>

>>

>> Has anyone had this experience before? Does it mean you need to work w/ the

stone and ride it out, or use something else? When I was purchasing the

Rhodocrosite, the lady advised me to be aware of the

>>same effect. These reactions were not something I was expecting....

>>

I have also had experiences with Rhodonite bringing up suppressed

feelings of hurt and emotional pain and resentment and like you

initially when I recognized those feelings I was called to other stones

for releasing and healing of them. Sometimes one might choose to " ride

it through " with the Rhodonite and other times other stones will come

forward after the Rhodonite has opened up our awareness.

I've also had experiences with Rhodonite that had been previously held

by others bringing an image and sharing a bit of the bittersweet ,

painful or resentful memories of the other person with me so that I was

able to incorporate healing work and releasing on these areas during

my treatments or communications.

Subsequently I've had this Rhodonite stone seem to bring forth more

pleasant feelings and memories or trigger a kind of nostalgia at times.

These effects may initially seem at odds with the traditional healing

properties of Rhodonite but it seems like they do fit in if you read

" between the lines so to speak that becoming aware of suppressed

feelings and thoughts which impede us from living in unconditional love

and calmness etc. may often be an essential part of the process of

becoming and being the loving beings we aspire to be. As a living

being the stone itself has free will and can choose to help us in the

way that best serves our true needs Rhodonite like many pink stones

Has a connection with Quan Yin energies while we may associate Mercy

with a kind of wimpy fluffy forgiveness in fact true mercy often

includes the clear shock of revelation and is expressed in revealing

and guiding us to face things about ourselves we might have wanted to

ignore or deny.

Conventional descriptions properties of Rhodonite are often similar

to that below

" Works with the practical aspects of our feelings and has a greater

grounding effect than other pink stones, Helps expression of confidence

, love , calms , protects against nightmares, eases stress, heals the

emotional pain of loss Works with heart chakra; helps us express

confidence and lovingness Calms and feeds the soul through the heart.

Soothes nightmares. Stress, heartache, loss, etc. Very good for speech

and hearing problems. Eases Asthma suffering, stone of grace and

elegance. It decreases anxiety while increasing attention to detail. It

works beneficially on the heart chakra, opening one to unconditional

love and increased service to mankind. It is also a calming stone.

Rhodonite is also a stone of contrasts. The bright pinks indicate energy

that enhances passionate love. The shiny black indicates grounding

energy. This stone can help one have a passionate love that is also

grounded. Physically it has been known to help with emphysema, joint

inflammation, light sensitivity, strep throat and heart disorders. " .

Peggy Jentoft

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April 13, 2006

Many thanks, Renau. I think I will work w/ it less and/or maybe try a smoky

quartz or citrine w/ it.

renaumoon wrote: In a message dated 4/12/2006 8:11:08 PM Eastern

Standard Time,

witch_esmel writes:

> I almost immediately began feeling very depressed and " bitter " about people

> that had hurt me (my ex-) and became so upset I put the stone away

Rhodonite is more rock like and opaque pink with black and white flecks.

Rhodochrosite also shades of pink may have some crystalline areas, creamy

banding

and some translucent areas.

perhaps the stone is a tool for you to work through these still buried issues

from the past ... to help you release them and move on. Just the impression I

get. Certainly it can be overwhelming at first but if you work with it slowly

but steadily Rhodonite may eventually bring you a different sense of calm.

Blessings

ReNau

April 13, 2006

Thanks Lahna. I think both stones are telling me to work w/ them, but maybe

less intensely. Just curious, but have you ever noticed working w/ a stone, say

at the Full Moon, that maybe the reaction was amplified because of the moon

energies, as opposed to a new moon? Maybe certain intense stones should not be

worked on when lunar energies are peaking, since this can amplify the harshness

of the purging process. A theory I have been pondering...

Esmel

Lahna Harris <peacedove1133 wrote:

Esmel -

I have had positive experiences with rhodocrosite. The sensation is similar

to rose quartz, but with a deeper, warmer nurturing feeling. One of my favorite

stones is a rhodocrosite sphere.

Blessings,

Lahna

maura esmel <witch_esmel wrote:

Hello all,

I recently had a startling experience and wanted to know if others have had

the same. I was drawn to a Rhodonite stone and began working w/ it for a few

days. I had read the description in several crytstal books and they have always

represented this stone as very benign. I almost immediately began feeling very

depressed and " bitter " about people that had hurt me (my ex-) and became so

upset I put the stone away and grabbed another stone, (something a pale green,

don't know what) and immediately felt a sense of calm.

Has anyone had this experience before? Does it mean you need to work w/ the

stone and ride it out, or use something else? When I was purchasing the

Rhodocrosite, the lady advised me to be aware of the same effect. These

reactions were not something I was expecting....

Thanks,

Esmel

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April 14, 2006

In a message dated 4/14/2006 12:49:00 AM Eastern Standard Time,

witch_esmel writes:

> Any idea how long the " purging " process might take, or if I should combine

> the stone w/ something to mute it out a bit?

>

Any kind of purging process is going to take the amount of time it needs.

That cannot be gauged in our human consciousness time frame. Many factors will

be

involved in the amount of time it takes as well, how often and how

deeply/intensely you allow things to get will certainly factor in. You could

also have

other issues surface that are beneath this layer of work you have to do. While

not directly linked issues may possibly link in some essence (recent hurts

that had the same impact on you as childhood hurts sort of thing)

We all have our karma to work through and certain things will keep attracting

us to a certain situation type until we open to the learning from that

situation. Once we have opened to that it can bring back all past lessons of the

same sort for us to finish working through as well. (I hope this makes sense.

Being in my brain is not always easy for others! LOL)

Blessings to your weekends.

ReNau

April 14, 2006

Hello again Esmel -

Excuse me for creating a bit of confusion in my post. I was thinking

about an emotional blend to include rhodonite but I haven't created

it yet, I was just thinking about it at that time and thought that

was where I was heading. Citrine I always use because that always

makes me feel good, I love my little citrine points

Regarding green v. pink stones for the emotions, the green ones offer

healing and energy, while the pink can actually be quite stirring at

times, as their role is to purify the emotional body so they cause

you to express what needs to come up if you've got something you need

to work with or release but then they are right there to soothe you.

As for my obsidian adventure, I went to my closest metaphysical shop

yesterday in search of stones and realized that yes I did in fact

have a piece of onyx, which I still like. I picked up a nice piece

of obsidian with some other stones and I actually find it quite nice,

nothing to be afraid of. I feel it as something that will help me

release any lingering fears I have over really being myself.

That is interesting information about the fairies, I haven't studied

them directly, but I am aware that I'm aware when they're around but

it's like something that's running in the background, if that makes

sense? Consciously, I've been focused on the ascenion energies and

ascended masters realms. One time though I did see a little person

in my back yard when I lived in CT. He was in a funny bent over

position, and turned back into what anyone normally would perceive as

a rock it seemed as soon as he realized I could see him, he felt

startled to me that I had been able to perceive him. What's

interesting is that this was a large stone that people always wanted

be be with, to sit on and congregate around, several people also have

used it for comfort when they were upset and needed to be alone. We

always played back in that part of the yard when we were young.

There was another large rock like that in our front yard, but we

didn't sit with it as much. I grew up in southern NY state and CT

and really have a strong sense of fairy and gnome and nature spirit

energy there. I know they are everywhere, but from my time in AZ I

had more of a feeling of an angelic and ET presence, though I know

that they are everywhere as well. I will be more conscious of any

future feeling to work with anything green and acknowledge their

energies. I almost bought some green aventurine yesterday, but put

it back. Maybe they are trying to rekindle my early memories of

being more connected to myself.

TTFN,

Jean

April 16, 2006

Hello Jean,

Thanks for your interesting post! I don't know too much about obsidian but

have recently noted that it comes in pastel colors, yellow and peach/red at our

gem shop. I've not been attracted to the dark, or black stones (my energy is a

little lighter). I did combine the Rhodonite w/ a smoky quartz and noticed I

did have some feelings emerge but not as intense as before. I was thinking that

the full moon might have amplified these energies the first time I used this

stone.

I wonder if anyone has tried this, I sometimes use a photograph of someone and

put stones on the chakras for healing. I did this w/ my Mom (she said it helped

a little), my dog (he has chronic kidney disease) and is doing sooo much better,

and yesterday w/ myself. For myself, I am meditating w/ the Rhodonite, but I

have a picture of myself w/ smoky quartz around to draw the negativity away. I

guess the symbolism for me is to transmute the negativity when it comes up. This

is sort of a passive method since I can't meditate every minute and I don't

carry the stones w/ me all the time. I noticed yesterday before I went to bed,

that I did have a slight burning sensation in my heart chakra region. I

frequently have these sensations when meditating w/ stones, particularily w/

green and now pink stones. I have also had the slight burning sensation in my

3rd chakra, but never in the others.

That is interesting about your fairy/gnome experience. I haven't actually

seen one but I'm feeling that they are very close by. The veil, I believe, is

thin right now w/ the May fest coming up.

Have a wonderful holiday.

Esmel

Jean <jfish1754 wrote: