Green Chrysoprase is a delightful stone of the green ray. It is a variety of chalcedony, which is a type of quartz, and is one of the more valuable stones of this group. It derives it’s beautiful coloration from the nickel content it contains. Which means that it is possible for the color to fade if it is subjected to too much sunlight. Therefore one must pay extra attention in the care of this stone.
The meaning of Chrysoprase comes from two words, chrys (chrysos) being the Greek for 'gold or yellow' and prase (prason) from the Greek for 'leek' or ‘bloom,’ referring to the green coloring of it. Through the heart chakra, Apple Green Chrysoprase has a wonderful energy of love, and through the solar plexus chakra, it brings you the energy of abundance on all levels.
It brings through the vibration of Divine Truth and promotes joy and happiness while healing the heart of energies of depression and anxiety, this is an excellent stone for anyone who needs a lift. As it promotes joy and happiness it will assist many who have been finding life difficult to learn more about being happy. This lovely crystal helps to bring acceptance and healing into the cells of the body and prepare them for deep healing. Chrysoprase has been credited with banishing greed, selfishness, and carelessness.
If you are in a co-dependant relationship it will help you to let go of people in your life that are holding you back, and become independent. It will also help you to understand the circumstances that created this dependence. The stone releases ego based negativity associated with co-dependant relationships.
Chrysoprase opens up your heart to assist your heart to heal. If you are feeling depression or anxiety it brings you hope, as it aids you to release these feelings. Chrysoprase allows one to tap into this inner courage and strength with the wisdom to use it wisely. At one time it was believed that Chrysoprase held the sacred flame of the Goddess, it will assists one in recognizing the trinity within oneself. Helping to bring what is currently unconscious, and possibly damaging, into the conscious realm; where it may be assessed and dealt with so it may be let go.
During meditation with this crystal, you will be enabled to make a connection with the Divine Mind. This will empower you to understand more deeply, the concepts around Divine Truth, as you center yourself within your heart, and a sense of justice, with the ability to release energy around and related to ego based issues from the past. Chrysoprase is said to be useful in balancing the yin/yang energy and for aligning one’s chakras with the ethereal plane.
It has a strong connection to nature and to the elemental beings. It brings the gift of natures growth and may connect you to Mother Gaia and to earth spirits. Told to have the ability to remove and balance both inferiority and superiority complexes. protect from evil dreams and demons, but also to build courage to see one’s own truth.
Noteable healing powers of Chrysoprase include strengthening the eyes, restricting the flow of excessive blood, and relieving the pain of rheumatism. Chrysoprase is said to speed the healing process of just about any wound, but it should not be placed directly on the body during healing sessions, but instead held over the affected areas. Keep a Chrysoprase close to your bed at night to speed healing of any type of wound. When consciously directed, it is also used to stimulate and increase fertility as well.
Chrysoprase has been gifted with the ability to assist in ailments such as banishing greed, selfishness, carelessness, and irritability, While also offering imagination, happiness, adaptability, versatility, progress, and adventure. As well as protecting one from evil demons and bringing success in all new experiences. Chrysoprase will also double as a shield and protector against negative thoughts of others. If necessary, place a Chrysoprase near the front entrance of one’s home or place of business to protect one from the negative thoughts of all who enter.
Being a magic stone of ancient Greek, it was recharged in the open air at half moon in order to ensure prosperity, good health, and a happy marriage. Chrysoprase must be cleansed briefly under running water before each use and then recharged overnight among a host of rock crystals at least every two weeks. Cleanse during a rain shower whenever possible.