Staurolite

[)O( ~ Khara~ )O(]

I have searched this thread and have not found any reference to Staurolite, by this name or by the common name of "Fairy Cross".

I was wondering if it was just no one had heard of them, or what?

These stones have a lot of history behind them, both Pagan and other walks. The Celtic story says it is the tears of the faeiries that crystalized when their circles were destroyed. The Cherokee say they are left by Elohino (Mother Earth) for her children to use to stay in contact with the four elements of life.

They are only found in I think 3 places in the world, one being Virginia, the other Ireland, and I cannot remember the third. Many times they are perfectly shaped square crosses, and sometimes the christian cross. Other times they are in a general bumpy shape but still very distinct from just a small stone.

I love giving these stones as gifts, and have given the crosses to christian friends as well. For those who can, you can actually feel the energy resonate from these little stones, which are about the same size as a marble. They are wonderful for re-energizing stones freshly cleansed. I keep them all over my altar and mixed in with my other stones as well.

So am I the only one hooked on these little beauties, or have more of you discovered their magick?

[SylverStar]

magickal attributes: good luck, protection, security,astral connection, confidence

I haven't seen any but would love to find some

[OceanEyes]

wow, those sound awesome! I wonder if there might be somewhere online you can purchase them...

Thanks so much for the info!

[jennymac]

They sound great!!!I'd love to have one! I'll be looking online later.

[Mithrea]

Mine keep disappearing and reappearing grrrrr!

[WtchyChick13]

Great info on these stones can be found at these links:

http://www.highhopes.com/fairystones.html

http://www.twoguysfossils.com/images/min_fairycross_details.jpg

http://www.fairystonemine.com/

The following link, has great info on the metaphysical properties and such:
http://www.whitemagic.com.au/crystals.htm#staurolite

Some info grabbed from that site:

Fairy Cross (Staurolite)
Elements - Earth, Air, Fire, Water
Powers - Protection, Elemental Magic, Money, Health
Folk Names - Fairy Cross, Fairy Tears, Staurotide, Cross Stone.
Staurolite is a natural earthy brown coloured smooth crystal Cross - made up of twinned crystals which form into equal-armed Crosses, or X-shapes.
Each Staurolite Crystal Cross varies in appearance and according to legend is known as the 'Fairy Cross'. Carry in a blue mojo bag.
When the twin crystals intersect each other at right angles, they produce perfect crosses with arms of equal length. A perfectly formed 'Fairy Cross' is rare and most favoured in magic. More frequently however, the cross forms at varying angles.
There are several types of Staurolite Crosses and the most common is - St. Andrew. Equal-armed crosses symbolize the interpenetration of the physical and spirutal planes, the combination of projective and receptive energies within our bodies and souls. Though the 'Cross' is associated with Christianity in the western world, it was used in religion and magick centuries before.
In magic, the Staurolite 'Fairy Cross' represents the four Elements.
Because of its shape, the Fairy Cross is carried or worn by those wishing to balance the four elements within and it is placed on the altar for power during magickal rituals of all kinds. As with all stones, exhibiting unusual shapes or patterns, it is prized for luck and protection.
The Staurolite 'Fairy Cross' is said to protect against negative energies, disease and accidents. Empower your Fairy Cross and keep in the car. Also believed to energize sexual drive and draw wealth to the bearer.
There are many superstitions surrounding this little cross.
Carried by three Presidents of the United States as a luck charm and in Brittany, they were said to have fallen from the sky.

.........It is said that long ago good fairies were dancing around a spring when a elfin messenger brought news of the crucifixion of Christ. The fairies wept. As they cried, their tears fell to the ground - forming these enchanting crosses of stone. Long after the fairies disappeared, these amazing crosses of the mineral Staurolite remain.

The Fairy Cross is believed to protect the wearer and is prized in elemental magic.

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There is so much information out there on these wonderful stones--of course a lot of it is based in Christianity as far as the legends and such. But the stones are just gorgeous. :D

[)O( ~ Khara~ )O(]

Awwwww Mith, I told you to keep it hidden!

I was curious of those who owned these stones to see if they too had a problem with their disappearance and sudden re-appearance. Mine do this at times directly from my altar. When they show back up, when I pick them up, the energy is so strong it almost burns.!!

I sent one to Mith, she can tell you, the package with the stone woke her up, all the way from her mailbox!