WITHERITE

(Barium carbonate, aragonite group)

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Witherite Specimen picture

About Witherite

Barium carbonate of the Aragonite group, often white or pale, can fluoresce. It's a stone of transformation and clarity, aiding in self-discovery. (Toxic if ingested).

Primary Hues

Colorless, White, Grey, Yellowish, Greenish, Brownish, often forms pseudohexagonal twinned crystals or massive (can fluoresce)

Metaphysical Properties

A stone of transformation and clarity. Believed to aid in releasing old patterns, promote self-discovery, and enhance connection with spiritual realms. (Handle with care, barium content is toxic if ingested).

Chakra Connection

  • Crown
  • Third Eye

Astrological - Zodiac

  • Aquarius
  • Pisces

Planetary Influence

  • Uranus
  • Neptune

Elemental Energy

  • Air
  • Spirit

Associated Tarot Cards

The Tower Tarot Card

The Tower

Type: Major Arcana

Rationale: Represents profound transformation and clearing blockages- aligning with Witherite.

Judgement Tarot Card

Judgement

Type: Major Arcana

Rationale: Symbolizes spiritual alignment and awakening to a higher purpose- resonating with this stone.

Associated Deities

Hecate Image

Hecate

Pantheon: Greek

Domain: Magic- Crossroads- Transformation

Rationale: Hecate's role as a goddess of profound change aligns with Witherite.

Anubis Image

Anubis

Pantheon: Egyptian

Domain: Afterlife- Guide of Souls- Transition

Rationale: Anubis guides souls through transition- connecting to this stone's transformative energy.

Metaphysical Uses

Personal Transformation Focus (Symbolic)

Spiritual Alignment Meditation (Nearby)

Clearing Blockages Visualization (Symbolic)

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Geological & Scientific Details

We do not currently have scientific information available for Witherite.

Associated Minerals