Moldavite Healing Properties, Meanings, and Uses
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Quick Overview of Moldavite
Pronunciation
Moldavite môl′də vīt′
Color
Properties
Transformation • Change • Protection • Good Luck • Good Fortune
Moldavite Meanings and Introduction
One look at Moldavite and there’s no question it is a stone of greatness, etherically carved of spiritual fire and destined for purpose. This mysterious green talisman is star-born, formed from nature’s violent meteoric impact with Mother Earth. Etched by force and flame as it fell from the heavens Moldavite returned to the earth’s surface transformed, a glass of amazing delicacy and grace ready to serve humankind.
As a Stone of Connectivity, Moldavite carries an intense frequency, a fusion of earthly and extraterrestrial energies that are quickly felt, often dramatically in those who resonate with its power. Holding Moldavite for the first time often produces a sensation of heat, felt first in the hand, then progressively throughout the body.
In some cases, the Heart Chakra is activated, experienced as a pounding pulse, followed by sweating or flushing of the face, and an emotional release that may range from laughter to tears. Moldavite’s frequency may take some getting used to, but its profound ability to accelerate one’s personal and spiritual evolution makes it highly sought after in the metaphysical world, both for its life-altering capabilities and as a catalyst for drawing in Light to aid in Earth’s healing.
Moldavite is a member of the Tektite group of natural glasses formed from interplanetary collisions. From the Greek word tektos, meaning "molten". Tektites are glassy mixtures of silicon dioxide, aluminum oxide, and other metal oxides with an amorphous crystal structure. Unlike other Tektites from around the world, which are tar black or brownish-black, translucent Moldavite is a deep forest green and is the only variety suitable for cutting and faceting as a gem.
"Moldavite healing has a rich history, prized since the Stone Age as not only a tool but also as a spiritual talisman and amulet of good fortune, fertility, and protection."
This beautiful stone is rare, found only in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, formally known as Czechoslovakia which was disbanded in 1993. While scientists differ in theories regarding Moldavite’s origin, nearly all agree its formation coincides with the crash of a large meteorite approximately 14.8 million years ago in what is now the Bohemian plateau.
The rock metamorphosed by the heat of impact, creating a strewn field of Moldavite in the two, mostly rural, areas of Bohemia and Moravia. Farmers often turned up the stones when plowing their fields, while other specimens worked their way to the surface after spring thaw or heavy rains in the fall. More recently collectors have "mined" for gem grade and museum quality specimens by sifting and digging through loose sands and gravels.
Moldavite has a rich history, prized since the Stone Age, and used not only for arrowheads and cutting tools but as a spiritual talisman and amulet of good fortune, fertility, and protection. It was found in the archeological site of the Venus of Willendorf, the oldest known Goddess statue. It has been linked to legends of the Holy Grail, thought to be an Emerald that fell from the sky out of Lucifer’s crown before he was cast from Heaven. In Czech lore, it was given as a betrothal gift to bring harmony to marital relations, and for centuries has been used in jewelry, religious items, and spiritual transformation.
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Moldavite Appearance
The shapes of Moldavite give witness to its molten origins, most commonly drop-like (round to very flattened), plate or disc-shaped, oval, spheroid, dumbbell-shaped, elliptical, rod-like, or spiral, all common in splash patterns of liquids. Moldavites from Bohemian localities are more drop-like, elongated, or rod-like, while Moravian stones are more spherical. Moldavite occurs most often in shades of deep forest green, though some are pale green or olive, and others, especially from Moravia, are greenish-brown.
The most magnificent of Moldavite’s features is the beautifully etched, carved, wrinkled, or sculpted patterns inherent in raw and unpolished stones. Pieces found at or near the surface have been subjected to erosion in streams and rivers over the millennia and resemble the rough exterior common to river stones. More finely textured and sculpted specimens are found in sand or gravel pits. Ones found intact and unmarred are considered "museum-grade" and are both rare and valuable. The rarest of all (less than one percent) are the "sonorous" Moldavites, called Angel Chimes. These are tempered naturally and if dropped on a glass or metal surface they ring like a coin.
Moldavite is relatively fragile and should never be cleansed with salt to avoid scratching its surface.
Healing Benefits Overview
Moldavite is good for counteracting cynicism and connects even the most world-weary adult with the wonders of the universe. It eases away doubts, even when the cause is unknown, and calms worries about money by providing solutions not previously considered.
Carrying or wearing Moldavite in jewelry allows its energies to remain in one’s vibrational field throughout the day strengthening its effects and increasing the incidents of beneficial synchronicities in daily life. Because of Moldavite’s intense vibration, some may experience light-headedness or a lack of grounding and may need to acclimate themselves gradually to wearing it.
Moldavite is a useful stone for star children and sensitive souls who find it difficult being in incarnation on the earth, and who cannot adjust to suffering and deep emotions. Placed on the heart, Moldavite uncovers the reasons and purpose for why one is here and eases the “homesickness” for those whose origin is not Earth.
Moldavite works extremely well in combination with other stones, particularly with the crystalline energies of Quartz varieties. It is one of the Synergy Twelve stones and is ideal for use in making energy tools. Add to wands, headbands, templates, grids, and other devices to intensify their effects.
Moldavite is a powerful aid for meditation and dreamwork, as well as increasing one’s sensitivity to guidance, intuition, and telepathy, and the ability to understand messages sent from higher realms.
Healing Properties
Moldavite healing properties can help with physical, emotional, and spiritual balance and issues. It has healing powers to help with physical ailments and emotional issues. It is also used in Energy Healing and Chakra balancing. Moldavite healing crystal therapies include slowing the aging process, awakening latent memories, and balancing the Heart Chakra. The therapeutic uses of Moldavite have a long and well-documented history. Meditation with Moldavite is also highly recommended.
Physical Healing Properties
Moldavite is useful as a tool for diagnosis, illuminating the cause and source of an imbalance or disease, and then supports the releasing and healing process. Its high vibrational energy helps re-establish the blocked areas, encouraging the cells to return to their original state of perfection.
A rejuvenating stone, Moldavite stimulates personal fulfillment and slows down the aging process. It aids in memory retention and protects against mental degeneration. It may help balance disturbances in the electrical impulses of the brain and is supportive for hard-to-treat progressive illnesses.
Moldavite is an excellent stimulant for treating gout, and like many green stones is good for the eyes. It may be beneficial in treating asthma and other diseases of the respiratory tract, allergies, or rashes caused by modern chemicals or pollution, and assisting the body in overcoming flu and anemia.
Emotional Healing Properties
Moldavite is a stone of the heart, reaching into the deepest inner self and bringing to the surface that which one most needs to recognize, honor, integrate or release. Its resonance brings the heart into union with the mind, allowing them to work together in partnership. The mind in building its creations looks to the heart to see what is worthwhile, and the heart learns to view the self and others with compassion and empathy.
Moldavite is an unconventional stone, inspiring unexpected solutions and awakening latent memories. It assists in releasing archaic belief systems and long-held ideas that no longer serve one’s best interests, and has the ability to neutralize hypnotic commands. Those who dislike Moldavite’s deep green color often have an aversion to emotion and need to experience unconditional love to find wholeness. They may also have hidden emotional trauma that needs to surface and heal, for which other crystals are required.
Chakra Balancing Healing Properties
Moldavite, with its beautiful green energy, is first and foremost a stone of the heart. However, with its high vibrational frequency, Moldavite’s energies can activate any or all of the chakras. This often happens simultaneously and sometimes with great emotional release. It has also been known to stimulate Kundalini energy.
The Heart Chakra is located near the center of the breastbone. It regulates our interaction with the external world and controls what we embrace and what we resist. When the Heart Chakra is out of balance you may feel either controlling or controlled in a relationship, and become critical of the little foibles of others Green crystal energy is used to resolve blockages and to re-balance the Heart Chakra, helping us understand our own needs and emotions clearly. Shop for Heart Chakra Items >>
Moldavite also stimulates the Third Eye and Crown Chakras. The Third Eye Chakra is the center of our perception and command. It directs our sight and everyday awareness of the world. Our consciousness is located here, and we relate to ourselves through this chakra. When the Third Eye Chakra is in balance our thoughts and internal communications within ourselves are healthy and vibrant. We are open to new ideas, dreams, and can control the flow of energy within all chakras. Shop for Third Eye Chakra Items >>
The Crown Chakra is located at the top of the head and is our gateway to the expanded universe. It controls how we think, and how we respond to the world around us. It is the fountainhead of our beliefs and the source of our spirituality. When the Crown is in balance, our energies are in balance. We know our place in the universe and see things as they are. Shop for Crown Chakra Items >>
Benefits for Spirituality
Moldavite is a talisman sent to Earth for spiritual awakening, transformation, and evolutionary growth. It facilitates a strong, clear, and direct connection between one’s consciousness and the Universal Source. With its own cosmic oversoul, Moldavite has an ability to connect with Ascended Masters and cosmic messengers and draw into the Earth plane those thought patterns and light vibrations that are most beneficial for ascension and illumination.
Resonating with Moldavite also creates an energy of spiritual protection. It prevents negative energies and entities from connecting with or clinging to one’s aura, and assists in disconnecting one from unhealthy personal attachments.
Another of Moldavite’s important properties is its ability to ground Light for the healing of the Earth. It provides an understanding of the essential unity of all life and our responsibility to see our planet as a whole being in need of love and compassion.
The Color Energy of Moldavite
Moldavite utilizes green color energy and is a "growth crystal" – a powerful conduit of the earth’s Life Force of birth, development, and creation, and of the power of nature’s constant renewal. It is a potent aid in nurturing, whether of fledgling family relationships or a new business venture. It is perfect for keeping a venture on course, a project on schedule, and life on track
Lighter Green crystals promote spiritual growth and a renewed commitment to a higher purpose. Those of a darker hue are talismans of physical growth and strength, and safety in travel.
Meditation with Moldavite
Meditating with Moldavite may produce powerful visionary states, out of body travel, merging with the Light, or other phenomena. Place in the hand, on the Heart, Third Eye, Crown, or any Chakra that feels appropriate. It assists in quieting the mind and allows for an easier flow into resonance with the stone’s emanating vibrations. Music or guided imagery enhances the experience.
Since meditation with Moldavite raises the consciousness to the highest spiritual dimension, it is important to ground during or after these sessions with stones such as Hematite or Smoky Quartz, or by holding a pair of Boji Stones. Clear Quartz helps stabilize Moldavite's effects.
Moldavite Meanings in Divination
The Divinatory meaning of Moldavite is... A dramatic change in your life for the better.
Crystals and Angels
If your birthday falls in any of the following periods, a Moldavite of the color listed can be a valuable conduit to your Guardian Angel. The table also provides the name of the Guardian Angel of those born in the time period.
| Date | Crystal Color | Name of Guardian Angel |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 - Jan 5 | Green | Nemamiah |
| March 31 - April 4 | Dark Green | Sitael (Sirael) |
| June 6 - June 10 | Green | Hakamiah |
| July 7 - July 11 | Light Green | Ieiaeil (Jejalel) |
| Sept 3 - Sept 7 | Green | Yehudiah |
| Sept 8 - Sept 12 | Dark Green | Lehahiah |
| Dec 27 - Dec 31 | Dark Green | Poiel (Polial) |
There are other Angels that are partial to Moldavite, too. The table below gives you more information about them.
| Purpose | Crystal Color | Name of Angel |
|---|---|---|
| Raphael is known as the Glory Angel; Tree of Life, the Angel of Wednesday, the Ruler of Mercury. He is also the Master of Tarot Card 0 “The Fool” and the 1st Tarot Card “The Magician”. Raphael also Heals Illness and is the Ruler of The west wind. He is the Angel of Compassion, Knowledge, Progress, Repentance, and Love. | Dark Green | Raphael |
| Master of the 11th Tarot Card “Justice”. | Dark Green | Chadaqiel |
| Protector and Ruler of the dates Sept.8-12; Virgo. | Dark Green | Lehahiah |
| Protector and Ruler of the dates December 27-31; Capricorn. | Dark Green | Poiel |
| Protector and Ruler of the dates March 31- April 4; Aries. | Dark Green | Sitael |
| The Angel of the Birds. | Green | Arael |
| Angel of Mercury. | Green | Cochabiel |
| Protector and Ruler of the dates June 6-10; Gemini. | Green | Hakamiah |
| Metatron is the Crown Angel, the Tree of Life, and helps to Heal Learning Disorders. He is also the Master of the 20th Tarot Card “Judgment”. | Green | Metatron |
| Protector and Ruler of the dates January 1-5; Capricorn. | Green | Nemamiah |
| Master of the 18th Tarot Card “The Moon”. | Green | Vakhabiel |
| Protector and Ruler of the dates September 3-7; Virgo. | Green | Yehudiah |
| Helps to Heal Anxiety and the Angel Tuesday. | Light Green | Chamuel (Khamael) |
| Protector and Ruler of the dates July 7-11; Cancer. | Light Green | Ieiaeil |
| Ruler of Earth/Night and the Angel of Conception/Babies Names. | Light Green | Lailah (Lailiel) (Leliel) |
| Shimshiel or Shamshiel is known as the Ruler of Earth/Day. He is also the Master of the 19th Tarot Card “The Sun”. | Light Green | Shimshiel (Shamshiel) |
Moldavite for the Goddess
Crystals of Green honor Persephone, the Greek Goddess of Spring. She represents celebration and the Earth alive with new growth.
Moldavite may also be used to honor Gaia, the Greek Earth Mother Goddess. Born directly out of Chaos, the primal emptiness, she was the first (or one of the first) beings to appear during the process of creation and is honored as being the Earth itself.
Moldavite Birthstone
There are several ways to find an appropriate birthstone. The traditional one is listed first. These are from the popular lists that most people are familiar with. The second way is to find your natural birthstone by the color wheel of life. Finally, many people use the traditional stones of the Zodiac.
In this section, you will find information on all three approaches.
Traditional Birthstone
Moldavite is not a traditional birthstone.
Natural Birthstone
Moldavite is one of the natural birthstones of those fortunate enough to be born in the heart of spring (April 20 – May 20).
It will help to bring you renewal, success in new ventures, and good health.
Zodiac Crystal
Though not associated with any specific zodiac sign, Moldavite is a stone born of the stars and is, therefore, a universal product of all the signs.
Meaning in Talismans and Amulets
Dating even into pre-history, Moldavite has always been revered as a spiritual talisman and an amulet for good fortune and fertility. The Neolithic peoples of Eastern Europe wore Moldavite at least 25,000 years ago, and the earliest known goddess statue, the famed Venus of Willendorf, was discovered in a digging site with a number of Moldavite amulets.
Using Moldavite in Feng Shui
Moldavite utilizes Wood Energy, the energy of growth, expansion, new beginnings, nourishment, and health. It enhances vitality, brings abundance, and keeps us growing physically. Use green crystals to enhance any space used for eating, in the room of a small child, or in a place of your home where you are beginning a new project.
Wood Energy is traditionally associated with the East and Southeast areas of a home or room. It is associated with the Family and Health area, and the Prosperity and Abundance area.
Meanings in Ancient Lore and History
The green stones from the sky have been prized by humans as far back as the Early Paleolithic period for sharp-edged tools and arrowheads, as well as wearing them as amulets. Some of these amulets were found in the same archeological dig as the Venus of Willendorf, the oldest known Goddess statue, and may have been used to honor her. They were also discovered in layers of strata containing pottery associated with Late Neolithic cultures.
In Czechoslovakian folklore, Moldavite was believed to bring good luck and harmony to marital relationships and for centuries was given as a betrothal gift. Throughout the Middle Ages Moldavite was so highly prized only nobility or royalty were allowed to wear it, and in later centuries was quite popular worn in pendants and as adornments in men’s walking sticks. Many specimens reside in various museums and institutions, private collections, and even NASA possesses a number of Moldavites.
In the 1960s, the Swiss government gave a gift of Moldavite to Queen Elizabeth II on the tenth anniversary of her coronation, a beautiful naturally sculpted raw stone set in platinum and surrounded by diamonds and black pearls. There was also a rosary of faceted Moldavite beads with a carved Madonna made for Pope John Paul II as a gift from the Czechoslovakian people.
"Moldavite has found acclaim as a spiritual relic associated with the legends of the Holy Grail."
In the last century, Moldavite has found acclaim as a spiritual relic associated with the legends of the Holy Grail. In recorded history, the Grail vessel was held to be the cup that caught the blood of Christ as He died on the cross. In the Arthurian romances, the Grail cup magically passed among the knights and ladies seated at the Round Table during the feast of Pentecost, giving each the food they most desired – holy nourishment. A drink from the Grail brought healing and rejuvenation, and spiritual awakening. It guided the knights on quests for their right paths of destiny.
In some versions, the Grail was the chalice used by Christ at the Last Supper, while others believed the Grail was not a cup, but a stone – an Emerald that fell from the sky out of the crown of Lucifer during the war between God and Satan, and was brought to earth by angels who remained neutral. The ancients called all clear green gemstones “Emeralds” and Moldavite is the only such stone to fall from the sky.
In other stories, the cup was carved from the Emerald. Some translators interpret the Emerald as being from Lucifer’s forehead and not his crown, and have linked this with the pearl fixed in the brow of the Indian god Shiva. Called the Urna, this stone is like the Third Eye that allows one to see inward to knowledge and perfection.
"Moldavite is associated with the phoenix, consumed by fire and reborn in fire, a symbol of spiritual renewal."
In history an actual “Grail” was discovered and brought to Napoleon, a bowl called the Saint Graal reputed to be a platter used by Christ at the Last Supper. Napoleon, under expert examination, was disappointed to find it was made of green glass. While Moldavite is green glass, there is only speculation as to whether the true bowl might have been substituted to keep it from Napoleon, or whether the bowl was indeed the Grail. Another historically noted chalice made of gold and adorned with Moldavites was used as an ostensory (a vessel in which the consecrated Host is presented for the veneration of the faithful), and was passed down through the centuries but disappeared during the Second World War.
Moldavite’s Sanskrit name is Agni Mani, meaning "fire pearl". In the 1930s the famed artist and mystic Nicholas Roerich drew a close analogy of Moldavite, the fire pearl, to the Stone of Shambhala, the most sacred jewel of Tibet believed to be of celestial origin from the constellation of Orion, and further asserted it must be the same stone as in the Holy Grail.
Moldavite is also associated with the phoenix, consumed by fire and reborn in fire, a symbol of transfiguration and spiritual renewal. It is also referred to as the Philosopher’s Stone, the Grail of alchemists, for its qualities of transformation and the bestowal of youth and longevity.
More Crystal Information
What is Moldavite?
Moldavite is a vitreous silica projectile glass.
Where is Moldavite found?
High-quality Moldavite is primarily found in the Czech Republic. Other sources for Moldavite include Germany and Austria.
How is Moldavite formed?
Moldavites are tektites, a natural glass generated by the melting and cooling of silica sand or rock thrown into the sky due to a meteorite impact.
What is Moldavite good for?
Moldavite is good for inciting change, personal growth, transformation, and inspiring unexpected solutions.
Can Moldavite go in water?
Moldavite is safe when being rinsed with water. However, long-term soaking can cause damage. Moldavite is safe to wear in a chlorinated pool or saltwater for short periods.
What does Moldavite mean?
Moldavite is an intense stone of transformation, fortune, and protection.
How do you cleanse Moldavite?
Moldavite can be cleansed using any of the usual cleansing methods. The recommended options are running through water, using other crystals such as Selenite, or soaking in sunlight.
How do you charge Moldavite?
Moldavite can be charged using any of the usual charging methods. People have found Vogels to be greatly effective in charging their Moldavite.
Can Moldavite be left in the sun?
Moldavite is safe to be left in the sun.
How hard is Moldavite?
On the Mohs Hardness Scale, Moldavite is a 5.5 - 7.
Why is Moldavite called Moldavite?
Armand Dufrénoy named Moldavite after the Bohemian town of Moldauthein.
How to use Moldavite?
Moldavite is an intense stone to work with. It is highly recommended to work with it in short doses and slowly increase the length of time. Moldavite can be used in many different ways. The most popular uses include jewelry, meditation, carrying it with you, placing it in your home, or in grids.
What does Moldavite look like?
Moldavite is a transparent or translucent mossy green stone with swirls and bubbles that add to its appearance.
How can you tell if Moldavite is real?
Fake Moldavite can't replicate the old-age appearance that real Moldavite has from being created many years ago. Fake Moldavite will always look wet and shiny new. No two Moldavites should look similar. Fake Moldavites are made with molds of real Moldavite, and the makers of these Moldavites tend to reuse the same molds and flood the markets with duplicates. Most fake Moldavites come from China or India. Make sure you are shopping from a reputable vendor that knows the origin of the stones. Real Moldavite is full of imperfections and contains air bubbles inside. Fake Moldavite can also have bubbles, but you'll find them on the surface rather than inside.
Why is Moldavite expensive?
Moldavite isn't readily available and difficult to extract from the ground because it is basically glass making it delicate. Moldavite is usually extracted by hand versus tools and machinery to avoid damaging the fragments. The demand for Moldavite has recently skyrocketed while the supply for Moldavite is scarce, which drives the cost up.
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Written by Linda Mason
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