Opal
There are many varieties of opal available, including:
Andean (pale blue, turquoise, and green)
Cherry (pink, red, and orange)
Dark (brown, black, or grey-blue)
Fire (rich red-orange)
Precious (clear with rainbow colors)
Common (no opalescence – can be clear, white, grey, green, purple, or brown)
White (white with traces of other colors)
Dendritic or tree opal (common opal with moss-like patterns)
Each variety has its own healing benefits, but there are some that are common to all varieties. As a general rule, opal can intensify emotions and release inhibitions. Opal can encourage us to be independent and stimulate our creativity and interest in the arts. It can help you find your true self, let go of anger, and improve your sense of self-worth.
Avoid using opal if your energy is scattered; it may only make the condition worse. Opal may also quickly bring to light any negative emotions or unpleasant truths.
Opal is said to bring loyalty and faithfulness, as well as spontaneity.
Opal is associated with the archangels Haniel, Metatron, and Uriel, and the astrological signs of Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, and Pisces.
All opals:
- Emotional calm
- Self esteem
- Fright
- Improving memory
- Moderating greed
- Promoting harmony
- PMS
- Lowering fever
- Insulin regulation
- Parkinson’s disease
- Infection
- Assimilation of protein
- Loss of hair condition
- Varicose veins
- Childbirth
- Weak eyesight
- Cleansing kidneys
- Pineal gland
- Hair
Fire opal:
- Unhealed grief
- Letting go of the past
- Burn-out
- Energy depletion
- Exhaustion
- Increasing vitality
- Balancing adrenal glands
- Abdomen
- Intestines
- Underactive kidneys
- Lower back problems
- Blocked spinal energy
Cherry opal:
- Menopause
- Spinal injuries
- Tissue repair
- Diabetes
- Soothing a sore throat
Andean opal:
- Emotional recovery
- Easing relationship difficulties
- Assimilation of iron
- Hair loss
- Metabolic imbalances
- Chest constriction
Dark opal:
- Sexual tension
- Eases menstrual cramps
Please note: none of this is intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any specific illness or ailment, yadda, yadda. Please see your doctor if you have anything going on medically…etc.