The Metaphysical Properties of Travertine
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Spiritual meaning of Travertine -
Travertine is a sedimentary stone that’s formed when carbon-dioxide-rich water saturates the earth at the mouth of hot springs. The most well known travertine pools are in Turkey.
The stone then re-evaporates forming Calcium Carbonate deposits which then recrystallize incorporating surrounding minerals and impurities.
These surrounding minerals and impurities go on to form the variations in coloring the different Travertine pieces, which is technically also a form of Limestone.
Typically a stone in the colors of tan to yellow, large deposits of this hot-spring formed mineral are found in Italy, but it can form outside of any hot-spring.
Not all of these areas are mined, however, as some are protected ecologically.
Large deposits of Travertine also exist outside Tivoli, Italy, near Rome (source) and it has a hardness of 4-5 on the Mohs scale, which is just below Sandstone, and just above Limestone, making it a reasonably soft stone when left unglazed.
For reference, Quartz is a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale and Diamonds are a 10.
Most people are familiar with Travertine for its use in construction and countertops, but it also has many rejuvenating properties.
A stone’s metaphysical properties are often related to where the stone is formed and also, the coloring, translucence, and hardness.
From these qualities, any person can deduct a stone's spiritual uses by applying biological facts philosophically (just like the way you do animal spiritual meanings).
However, it's possible to figure out a stone's spiritual messages by sitting with a stone and seeing what impressions you pick up.
Spiritual Properties of Travertine
Boosting and purifying the energy field
When I sit with Travertine, it tells me you can use it for confidence and boosting the auric field.
It gives off a very bright, golden, yellow light and can be placed over any chakra to boost or charge your energy; it can also be placed over any chakra to balance or clear it.
Due to its connection and formation along hot springs, this stone has a purifying effect on the energy field.
Infusing your aura with restorative energy
Travertine is a yellow stone that can promote a rejuvenating effect on the energy field.
It can solidify and amplify already present positive energy and cheerfulness in a space.
Being made as a byproduct of thermal areas, Travertine has fire energy, which can stimulate life force energy and create a sense of enthusiasm.
Due to Travertine’s connection to restoring waters and hot springs, it’s also thought to have properties related to regeneration and restoring the body in times of depletion.
Releasing negative energy
Travertine can spiritually fill the aura with golden light, which boosts confidence, happiness and joy. When your aura is filled with renewing, vibrant energy, any lower vibrational energy can fall away.
Travertine can be used for:
Purification and energy cleansing
Boosting the auric field
Balancing and clearing out the chakras
Filling your aura with renewing golden light
Releasing negative energy
Where to find Travertine
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