Country of origin: USA
Hardness on Mohs scale: 3.5
Rarity: Common
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Chakra: Third eye
Planet: Mercury
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What does howlite look like?
Howlite is an opaque crystal. White in colour with grey lines creating a marble-like pattern. Howlite can also be found in blue and green and is often dyed to create other colours.
What is howlite used for?
Howlite is used to make jewellery and is also craved into small decorative items in various shapes such as animals. Pieces of howlite are also used in homes and work spaces to promote a calm, positive and productive space.
Cleansing and charging howlite
All crystals should be cleansed when you first get them and then regularly after that. They should also be charged to keep them at their full power.
Two of the most common ways to cleanse crystals is with water and with sunlight.
Can howlite get wet?
With a hardness of only 3.5 on the Mohs scale howlite should not be put into water. Anything with a hardness of 5 or below will be damaged by water.
Can howlite go in sunlight?
Howlite will not fade in the sun therefore it is safe to both cleanse and charge this stone using sunlight.
For a more comprehensive guide check out this blog post: How to Cleanse and Charge Crystals
Howlite healing properties
Physical healing properties
- Great for muscles, bones, teeth, soft tissue and hair
- Balances calcium levels
- Eases pain
- Beneficial for osteoporosis
Emotional and mental healing properties
- Soothes stress, anger and rage
- Relieves insomnia
- Encourages a desire for knowledge and calm communication
- Improves patience and memory
- Assists with both expressing and calming emotions
- Reduces selfishness
Metaphysical properties
- Prepares the mind to receive wisdom
- Assists with accessing past lives and out of body journeying
- Boosts positive character traits
- Helps to form ambitions
- Cleanses negative energy
Affirmations for howlite
Affirmations are a great tool to use alongside crystals. They can be used to set your intention and further personalise your journey of healing and growth. Firstly, decide which of the many properties of howlite you feel is needed in your life at this current time. Next, write down your affirmation as if it has already happening, in the present tense. Remember your affirmation must be positive, for example rather than “I no longer struggle to stay asleep” say “I sleep peacefully with ease”.
Here are some examples you can use:
Where do you put howlite in your home?
Howlite is a great stone to have in your bedroom, especially if you suffer from insomnia. It’s calming energy will help you get a great nights sleep. Another space which really benefits from this crystal is your workspace, particularly for people who have their own business or would like to progress in their career. Howlite not only encourages the seeking out of knowledge but also with forming ambitions too, a great combination for those looking to advance in their career.
What chakra is howlite good for?
Howlite opens and balances the third eye chakra. The third eye chakra is all about intuition, wisdom and higher consciousness. Placing howlite on the third eye chakra during meditation can have amazing results.
How to use howlite
Howlite can be used in an area of your house or placed within your energy field.
To be within your energy field a crystal can be:
- Placed near you
- In your pocket, wallet, purse or bag
- Worn as jewellery or an accessory
The crystal’s energy will now be working to heal, improve your life.
Another option is to meditate with howlite. You can either place it on one of your chakras or hold it in your hands. This is especially powerful if you have a particular healing property you wish to receive.
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