Green Aventurine: The Comfort Crystal

Green Aventurine: The Comfort Crystal

Green Aventurine is a beautiful green crystal that varies in shade. Aventurine can come in a variety of colours, but the most common is the well-known green that is found in parts of India and China. There is little history known around the origin of Green Aventurine, and many believe this is because it was often mistaken for Green Jade. However, as it is thought to bring good luck, it was often worn as amulets or talismans. 

The Folklore Involved

There is folklore that links this crystal with Fae and nature spirits. Some believe that these mythical creatures are linked to Green Aventurine, and so holding or wearing it around nature can bring a connection to them. Also, folklore believes that carrying the crystal in your left pocket protects from bad luck!

What Can It Be Used For?

Green Aventurine is thought to reduce negative thoughts and emotions, making it a comforting crystal. It has many links to mythical creatures and olden folklore of being linked with good luck and prosperity. This is the type of crystal you would want to keep around for important events, and is a great crystal to use during meditations and rituals as it calms the mind. 

Green Aventurine is also known to help with sleep, which is not surprising as it is a comfort stone. Simply place a charged crystal by your bed, or tuck it under your pillow for a good night's rest! Similarly, it is linked to the heart crystal so wearing it as a pendant over the heart can help amplify its use wherever you go.

Birthstone

This wonderful crystal is the birthstone of those born in August! It is a lucky crystal which can be increased when used by an August born person, so if you need opportunities to arise, Green Aventurine can help to create the conditions needed to make opportunities. Similarly, this stone is the zodiac stone for Libra’s too!

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