Shiva shell or Shiva Eye a protective covering at the orifice of the Turban snail shell. Shiva Shell sometimes called Pacific Cat’s Eye have been believed to open the Third Eye Chakra which transform and mute negative energy. Across the gem-rich countries of India, Tibet and Sri Lanka, many Hindus worship the god Shiva. Many pictures of Shiva show a third eye in the middle of the god’s forehead and it is from this that the gem’s name is derived. It is a stunning natural gem made of calcium carbonate and have brown and black band that are carved into the shape of the eye.
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Thailand and Indonesia
Gemstone Meaning
The Stone is the key symbol of the mystical terminology of alchemy, symbolising perfection, enlightenment, and heavenly bliss.Also known as mermaids’ money it is thought to be a good luck charm for fishermen.
Spiritual Healing Properties
Shiva Eye enhances the psychic abilities, intuition, extrasensory perception, mental imagery, and concentration. This Eye is used to understand dreams but is besides a powerful ward against bad dreams and nightmares. Put it beside your bed or the bed of a child having bad dreams. Eye of Shiva also called the Brow Chakra is a stone for the Third Eye.This stone is also used for general protection and deflect the evil eye; it repels negativity and prevents the psychic attack. Shiva Eye is known to protect wearers from all forms of negativity help to concentrate the mind, and aid in decision-making. The stone is believed to increase stamina and self-confidence and have a cooling effect on the body.
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