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Post by Sidhe Ravenwitch on Feb 19, 2004 20:49:56 GMT -5
Okay, I received a black coral necklace from my grandfather for christmas and was wondering if anyone knows the properties or possible magickal uses for this.
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Post by jadedsage on Feb 19, 2004 21:48:22 GMT -5
Here's what I found: Name The name is derived from the Latin [corallium,] related to the Greek [korallion]. Legend and Lore The oldest known findings of red coral date from the Mesopotamian civilization, i.e. from about 3000 BC. For centuries, this was the coral par excellence, and at the time of Pliny the Elder it was apparently much appreciated in India, even more than in Europe. Red coral has traditionally been used as a protection from the "evil eye" and as a cure for sterility. One of the Greek names for Coral was Gorgeia, from the tradition that blood dripped from the Head of Medea, which Perseus had deposited on some branches near the sea-shore; which blood, becoming hard, was taken by the Sea Nymps, and planted in the sea. (8) Magical Properties Coral is associated with Venus, Isis and Water. It has been used as a form of protective magic for children for hundreds of years. Cunningham recommends it as a luck-attractor for living areas. Sailors use it as a protection from bad weather while at sea. Red-orange coral is one of the four element gemstones of the Pueblo Indians. It is one of the four colors used for the directions in the Hopi/Zuni Road of Life. Coral is considered a representative of the warm energy of the Sun, and the southern direction. Healing Coral's healing properties are mostly associated with Women, young children and the elderly. For women it is said to increase fertility and regulate menstruation. For young children, it is recommended to ease teething and to prevent epilepsy. For the elderly, it is used as a cure for arthritis. Personal Experience I use coral at the lower Chakras for "Women's Healing." In particular, I will use it for disorders relating to female reproductive organs. I also use it magically, to represent female fertility. I have used it with some success for arthritis, but only for women. This is one of the stones that I "reserve" for female/feminine use. (I use Carnelian as the "male" counterpart.) I have not had an opportunity to try it for a young child. Bibliography Scientific, Environment, Occurrence and Name are from (or paraphrased from) "Simon & Schuster's Guide to Gems and Precious Stones". Precious and semi-precious gemstone information may come from "Gemstones" by E. H. Rutland. Other Precious and semi-precious gemstone information may come from "Gem Cutting", sec. ed., by John Sinkankas. Legends and Lore, Magical Properties are from "Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic", by Scott Cunningham. Some of the healing information may come from "Color and Crystals, A Journey Through the Chakras" by Joy Gardner. Some of the healing information may come from "A Journey Through the Chakras" by Joy Gardner. Personal Experience is from MY personal experience, journals and notebooks, by <grin> Tandika Star. Some occult lore is from "The Occult and Curative Powers of Precious Stones" by William T. Fernie, MD www.paganlibrary.com/reference/stones_a_short_catalog.php
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Post by Sidhe Ravenwitch on Mar 19, 2004 0:57:38 GMT -5
Thanks for the info. One question, is this info based on red coral or black coral with veins of red running through it. My necklace is black coral with tiny tiny veins of red through it, so tiny you really have to look close to see them.
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Post by jadedsage on Mar 29, 2004 12:52:05 GMT -5
I believe, if I remember correctly, the two were basically the same, but I could be in error. I'll check if you wish
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