SMOKY QUARTZ

A psychopomp for conducting souls to the otherworld, Smoky Quartz is one of the most efficient grounding and cleansing stones. This protective stone has a strong link with the earth, promoting concern for the environment and suggesting ecological solutions. It blocks geopathic stress, absorbs electromagnetic smog, and assists elimination and detoxification at all levels, bringing in a positive vibration to fill the space. Smoky Quartz can be used to protect the earth chakra below the feet or gridded around an area of disturbed earth energy. It teaches how to leave behind anything that no longer serves you. A superb antidote to stress, alleviating suicidal tendencies and ambivalence about being in incarnation, Smoky Quartz helps tolerate difficult times with equanimity, fortifying resolve. A layout of slow-release Smoky Quartz pointing out from the body can prevent a healing crisis from occurring.

INFORMATION FROM: The Encyclopedia of Crystals, New Edition by Judy Hall

ORIGIN/ SOURCE: Brazil, Madagascar, Scotland

COLOR: While traditional Quartz has a clear or whitish cloudy color, Smoky Quartz has a grey color. Some types of Smoky Quartz are very clear, while others are almost opaque, and some pieces are nearly black.

CHAKRA: Root chakra

COMPANION STONE/ CRYSTAL: Amethyst, Citrine