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- Hey, crystal lovers.
In this video, I'm sharing all about petrified wood,
which is the name given to a type of fossilized wood,
really any stone that has replaced the organic wood material
with a type of mineral,
typically something like agate or opal.
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I always enjoy working with an affirmation with my crystals.
So as I'm working with my petrified wood,
the affirmation that I choose to say is,
I invite the wisdom of my ancestors to help guide me
for the highest good of my being.
Petrified wood is an excellent stone
for helping you enhance your grounding practices.
So if you're feeling a little bit out of sorts,
a little stressed, overwhelmed, anxious,
or a little bit spaced out, then petrified wood
can help get you back into the present moment
and ground you into your body.
It also facilitates a connection with the natural world.
So Mother Nature, but especially to tree spirits
and beings in the fairy realm.
Petrified wood also helps you access ancient wisdom
and guidance from your ancestors,
which is why I chose to make that part of my affirmation
for working with this beautiful, beautiful stone.
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This crystal also helps encourage you
to take responsibility for your own energy.
So putting boundaries in place where you need them,
acknowledging your shadow aspects,
but also being realistic about your needs
and saying no when you need to.
Petrified wood is also amazing for enhancing protection.
So you're able to just carry a piece in your pocket,
or if you're lucky enough to find a piece as jewelry
or some beads to make a bracelet,
it's great for that energetic protection and shielding.
It also helps you get really focused
and set a balanced pace for your day.
It's not necessarily about hustle and overwork,
but it's about finding a pace that helps you get done
the things that you need to get done,
but also allow yourself some space for joy and rest.
Petrified wood also instills patience.
So think of the time that it would take
for the earth to replace
all of those organic particles with actual minerals
and that long process of transformation.
Well, petrified wood is a reminder for that
and instilling patience within us when we're undergoing
our own long process of transformation.
It's also an amazing stone
for enhancing creative problem-solving skills.
So if you feel like you've come up against
a roadblock or challenge, rather than kind of giving up,
quitting or walking away, when things get too challenging,
it helps you see things from a new perspective,
kind of shed a new light on things.
So you can see a creative way forward
and then determine what you wanna do.
Do you wanna go forward with a new plan
or would it be in your best interest to call it quits?
It's not necessarily a stone that's there
to push you forward no matter what,
just helps you shake things up and see things
from a new perspective so you don't give up
before you're really ready.
It's also a fantastic stone for any type of past life work
and past life healing.
It has that ancient energy to it.
It is a fossil, after all.
And finally, it's so strong.
Think of the symbolism,
the strength of stone and of wood, of trees.
And so it's excellent for enhancing
your inner strength and your willpower.
As you see from the pieces that I've shown you,
this opaque stone comes in multi-colored bands and rings
that range from black to dark brown and tan,
and sometimes even cream, gold, and red
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Petrified wood corresponds to the Zodiac signs of Virgo,
Capricorn, Taurus and Scorpio.
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It connects to the earth element,
hence all of that good grounding energy
and its companion flower is Wild Ginger.
A great companion essential oil for petrified wood
is Vetiver, and an excellent companion crystal
is silver sheen obsidian.
Petrified wood is commonly found in the Western
United States, especially in the Southwest.
Think of the petrified forest in Arizona,
as well as Australia, Madagascar and New Zealand.
So, as I mentioned earlier, petrified wood is created
when minerals replace the organic molecules
in the plant material.
And this stone is incredibly grounding and it helps enhance
your stability, especially that emotional stability.
It also creates more stability in your life
with things like your career and your home life,
your spiritual practice and connection with nature,
just helps you find that all-around balance.
And I think that really comes about because of this quality
of keeping you grounded and in the present moment.
Petrified wood embodies the energies of the Oak Moon
and calls forth the energy of this mighty tree
to lend its strength to you in times of need.
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Finally, petrified wood also has kind of a connection
with the beaver as an animal archetype.
Think about how beavers have a relationship
that's deeply intertwined with wood
and beavers really represent the persistence that's needed
to overcome any obstacles that are blocking your path,
that are damming things up.
So the stone can help you accomplish
what you set your mind to by encouraging you
to take things one step at a time,
so you don't feel overwhelmed.
And it also helps you feel a little bit more industrious
when things don't go exactly as planned
and lets you kind of architect your own path forward.
So work with petrified wood anytime
you know that you need to undertake kind of a daunting task
to help keep you motivated
and on track throughout the process.
Thank you so much for watching
I'm Ashley Leavy
of the Love & Light School of Crystal Therapy.
And until I see you again, many crystal blessings.
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