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Abalone Shell Meaning and Spiritual Properties

Explore the beauty, symbolism, and spiritual traditions of Abalone Shell.

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A note on crystal traditions: this article explores spiritual beliefs and folklore. Crystal healing is not an established medical treatment or a substitute for professional care.

Power & Benefits of Abalone

Abalone Shell is good for seeing beauty, femininity, and power. The colorful shell symbolizes independence, self-reliance, and solitude. Its energies are thought to offer protection and emotional balance. It brings a natural shielding that blesses the person with tranquility.

Spiritual & Emotional Influence

Abalone Shell facilitates connection with ancestors. It is good for love, letting go of emotions and relaxation.

The Physical Connection

Abalone Shell is thought to aids in detoxing. It is believed to be good for the eyes, helping cataracts and hemeralopia which is the inability to see in bright light. It is also thought to help build physical strength and reduce physical tension.

The Chakras Connected to Abalone

Throat Chakra.

Astrological Signs

Aquarius, Pisces, Cancer, and Scorpio.

Locations Found & History

Abalone Shell can be found in oceans around most continents to include Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Africa, United States, and Vietnam. Abalone Shell has been used in jewelry, decorative bowls, and masks by many ancient cultures. Indigenous Cultures have used the abalone shell as a smudge bowl to burn sage. They believed that the Abalone Shell and the sage together carry their messages up to heaven. The colorful shells have been found in archeological sites around the world, from the Blombos Cave in South Africa to California’s Northern Channel Islands; they have long been revered for their beautiful colors.

Rarity, Value & Variations

Abalone Shell is the shell of a marine mollusk. It contains minerals that give the shell a range of brilliant colors.

How to Use Abalone

Worn in Jewelry, Abalone Shell because it evolved in the ocean, has an ultra-tough exterior which is what makes it known for nurturing protection. When you wear Abalone Shell jewelry, it helps to connect you with the power of the water element, which is a subtle, yet powerful energy. This energy helps to guard you against negative vibes, whether they stem from your inner critic or from other kinds of darkness that may enter your personal space. When you wear Abalone Shell jewelry, you have a constant flow of its protective properties.

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