Serpentine
Serpentine is a beneficial and versatile stone. It is said to help with emotional cleansing and attract love and money. This stone is said to be an excellent meditation stone developing an enlightenment, insight or clarification for the wearer. Allows complete focus and purposeful resolution. Serpentine gets its name from the word ‘serpent’ because it resembles the skin of a snake. It is said to help one find inner peace, calmness, and a long life; instills in the bearer a respect for the elderly and wards off snakebites. It is said to help you to find your higher purpose and to identify the actions you need to take to allow you to experience peace and fulfillment. It is great for connecting with your environment and bringing about Joy in your life.
Serpentine is a catalyst for bringing joy into our physical existence. It enhances cellular growth, rejuvenation and strengthens. Promotes “thinking with love” prior to “speaking with intellect”. Considered an important gemstone to the Assyrians, as early as 4000 B.C., it was used in Seals and Cylinders, Serpentine was known as Za-tu-mush-gir.
The 30th Chapter of the Egyptian Book of the Dead is said to be carved from a tablet of Serpentine.