The name Opal is derived from the Latin opalus and the Sanskrit upala, meaning ‘precious stone.’ In Roman civilisation, Opal was linked with good luck and hope. The belief in France that Opal could render its wearer invisible, allowing him or her to steal without being caught, may have been the beginning of Opal’s negative associations. An Australian legend reports that a gigantic Opal governs the stars, human love and the gold within the mines. Australia produces 97% of the worlds precious opal, but deposits of opal without the multi hued fire have been found in Brazil, Mexico, Peru and the USA.
Precious opal is formed by a secondary processes through the solidification of silicic acid gel by, loss of water. The silicic acid in the gel forms tiny silicon dioxide globules between which up to 2% water and gas still remain enclosed. It is the bending of light by these globules that gives the opal its wonderful colourful play of colour. It shows a variety of flashing colours called fire or opalescence. The fire appears as flecks or sparkles of vivid colours floating on top of the background.
There are three basic types of precious opal, boulder opal, black opal and white opal. The basic healing abilities of opal is listed below but black and white opal has qualities that are exclusively their own.
Boulder Opal forms in ironstone boulders in Queensland. This type of opal is often cut with the ironstone left on the back, as the opal seam is usually quite thin. Leaving the ironstone on the back means that boulder opal can be very dark and beautiful in colour. The opal forms within the cavities of the boulders in both vertical and horizontal cracks. Boulders vary in shape and size, from as small as a pea, to as big as a family car. Boulder Opal has a tendency to cleave; when cleaved the "split" leaves two faces of opal, with a naturally polished face.
Black Opal is characterised by a dark body tone causing brightness of colour which is unmatched by lighter opals. Black Opals are usually mined in Lightning Ridge, New South Wales, and are the most famous, and sought-after type of opal. The term 'black opal' does not mean that the stone is completely black (a common mistake), it simply means the stone has a dark body tone in comparison to a white opal.
White Opal is also known as 'milky opal', white opal features light white body tones, and is mined in South Australia. White opal is more common and because of its body tone, generally does not show the colour as well as black opal. Nevertheless, white opals can still be absolutely magnificent in colour if a good quality stone is found.
Precious OPAL And physical health
Opal has a generally health enhancing effect because it strengthens the will to live. Opal is beneficial for the health or your eyes, kidneys and skin. This stone is helpful if you are challenged by dehydration or water retention. Use it to balance your body's water content. This is a good stone for those who work in or around water, such as a physical therapist who employs hydrotherapy. Opal strengthens the will to live. It treats Parkinson's disease, infections and fevers. Opal strengthens your memory, purifies the blood and kidneys. It regulates insulin, eases childbirth and alleviates PMS (use the dark colours for this). Opal is beneficial to the eyes, especially as crystal water.
Black precious opal can be helpful in breaking up densities in the body, such as tumours and cysts. White precious opal helps strengthen the skin, hair and fingernails. It is useful for skin disorders including eczema, psoriasis and rosacea.
Opal strengthens desire, erotism and sexuality. It makes us emotional, seductive, unconventional, in love with life and enhances optimism. If you have been emotional or on the verge of tears, other peoples energy is affecting your wellbeing. If you are a highly sensitive person find solace in water, have a bath, a swim, or walk along the waters edge to help clear away energy that isn't yours and replenish your energy field. The high water content of opal assists you to shift your emotions through to self awareness. This stone also helps protect you from too easily absorbing other people's energy, feelings, or thoughts. Because opal produces its colours through interference and diffraction, allow this stone to run interference for you when encountering challenging people, places or things that affect your emotions or hurt your feelings. Opal stimulates originality and dynamic creativity, it helps in accessing and expressing your true self. Opal is absorbent and reflective. It picks up thoughts and feelings, amplifies them and then sends them back. Opal is a karmic stone sending you the message "what you put out here comes back to you three fold". It is a protective stone, if you program it correctly you will become invisible and unnoticeable to others. Opal has always been associated with love and passion, desire and eroticism. It is a seductive stone that intensifies emotional states and releases inhibitions. Opal can act as an emotional stabiliser, but the stone may scatter energy and the user needs to be well centred before using opal to explore or induce feelings, or to have other stones standing by to help integration. Opal shows you what your emotional state has been in the past and teaches you how to take responsibility for how you are feeling now. It encourages you to send out positive emotions. Wearing opal is said to bring loyalty, faithfulness and spontaneity to you but it may also increase fickleness if the person is inclined that way in the first place. Opals are used to send healing to the earth's energy field, repairing depletions and re-energising and stabilising the grid.
Black precious opal helps you face your darkest fears, It assists those who wish to overcome phobias, anxiety attacks, chronic worry and other manifestations of fear energy.
White precious opal will bring to the surface of your consciousness whatever emotional patterns need to be cleared. This can sometimes create a period of intense emotional sensitivity when you first begin working with this stone. After this initial period of cleansing, however, it will assist you in becoming more positive and loving.
Opal makes us light hearted, sometimes even a little light headed. It encourages spontaneity, poetry and an interest in the arts of the Muses. Opals are supportive when encountering mental obstacles. Use this stone to gain the perspective needed to make the shift from distraction to action. Opal amplifies traits and brings characteristics to the surface for transformation. It increases self-worth, helps you to understand your full potential.
Opal bestows joy in your worldly life. It draws out attention to the more colourful sides of life and awakens the desire for variety and distraction. The watery vibration of opal makes this stone a perfect tool for connecting with the devic forces of water, including all the devas of the undine family of which merfolk and water sprites are but a few. Connect with opal's energy to assist in interspecies communication with dolphins and whales for expanded spiritual awareness. Ancient greeks believed the opal had the power of giving foresight and the light of prophecy to its owner. Opal is a delicate stone with a fine vibration. It enhances cosmic consciousness and induces psychic and mystical visions.
Black precious opal incorporates Light into the dark void, It is a powerful stone for the spiritual warrior, who must enter the darkness carrying the Light of consciousness. It can help those who have come to facilitate the crossing over of spirits and ghosts to the higher realms. It is a powerful shamanic stone and can facilitate the journey to the lower world.
White precious opal can be called upon to bring angelic energy into your energy field. It is extremely useful in infusing the aura with full spectrum energy and can help you sense your spiritual guides more strongly.
PRECIOUS OPAL Boulder Black White
PRECIOUS OPAL AFFIRMATION I am incredibly intuitive. I have the gift of insight. I accumulate information the way a sponge absorbs and holds water. I am receptive. I nourish myself through a close connection with pools and baths. I drink plenty of fresh water throughout the day.
The chakras are the body's internal energy centres, and are aligned vertically near the spine. Energy enters the body through the head (heaven) and the base (earth). The seven chakras are vortex points where these forces mingle, with each producing a distinctive energy pattern. The purpose of these chakras is to absorb, transform and distribute the body's internal energy, known by terms such as prana, life force or chi. Specific organs and body parts are associated with each chakra, as well as corresponding behavioural, emotional and personality patterns. It is important to note that the chakras are in constant interplay, and cannot really be separated.
There have two extra chakras discovered recently; the Earth Star Chakra and the Soul Star Chakra, I have included a brief description of these in the page.
Human beings are not just the physical body. You have seven auric bodies. These seven unseen bodies are known as energy bodies, energy layers or auras. The seven non physical bodies aren't separate from the physical body, they are all interconnected with each other. The health of any of these bodies contributes toward the overall physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of a person.
These energy bodies are affected by all aspects of your lifestyle. The energy that feeds them comes from outside and inside. Everything in your life influences these bodies. The health of these energy bodies depends on the amount and quality of prana or chi flowing through them which is generated in the Kundalini Line and Chakras.
When any one of the auric bodies is not working properly, it affects the other bodies and the physical body, as each body relies on the others to gather and distribute energy. read more
Use Opal to enhance the positive qualities of Cancer
Caring
Cautious
Charitable
Creative
Emotional
Fruitful
Home Loving
Imaginative
Intuitive
Loving
Nurturing
Orientated
Productive
Prolific
Protective
Psychic about their children
Sensitive
Shrewd
Supportive
Sympathetic
Use Opal to enhance the positive qualities of Capricorn
Ambitious
Attentive
Careful
Dedicated
Deliberate
Dependable
Disciplined
Focused
Honest
Humorous
Kind
Logical
Loyal
Patient
Practical
Prudent
Reserved
Serious
Supportive
Tolerant
Use Opal to enhance the positive qualities of Libra
Artistic
Charming
Civilised
Committed in Marriage
Compromising
Diplomatic
Easy-Going
Good-Looking
Idealistic
Intellectual
Objective
Observant
Peaceable
Perceptive
Principled
Respectful
Romantic
Sociable
Tasteful
Treat Everyone as an Equal
Urban
Value Others
Well-Balanced
Use Opal to enhance the positive qualities of Pisces
Affectionate
Altruistic
Creative
Compassionate
Devoted
Easy Going
Emotional
Enchanting
Imaginative
Instinctive
Intuitive
Kind
Loving
Mystical
Reverent
Selfless
Submissive
Sympathetic
Unworldly
Use Opal to enhance the positive qualities of Sagittarius
Adventurous
Ambitious
Broad Minded
Charming
Enthusiastic
Far Sighted
Freedom Loving
Good Humoured
Honest
Idealistic
Impulsive
Independent
Intellectual
Jovial
Loyal
Lucky
Non-Possessive
Optimistic
Outgoing
Passionate
Philosophical
Straightforward
Talkative
Use Opal to enhance the positive qualities of Scorpio
Capable of Genius
Complex
Deeply Emotional
Determined
Exciting
Extravagant Tastes
Forceful
Humble
Hypnotic
Industrious
Intense
Intuitive
Looks for Inner Values
Loyal
Lusty
Magnetic
Not Money Orientated
Passionate
Perceptive
Powerful
Protective
Reserved
Sensitive
Supportive
Strong Willed
negative qualities
Use Opal to reduce the negative qualities of Cancer
Changeable
Clingy
Crabby
Dependant
Fussy
Indirect
Insecure
Jealous
Manipulative
Moody
Non-Daring
Over Emotional
Possessive
Touchy
Unable to let go
Worrier
Use Opal to reduce the negative qualities of Capricorn
Anxious
Calculating
Cold
Controlling
Fatalistic
Grudging
Mean
Perverse
Self-Cantered
Unable to Commit
Unemotional
Unpredictable
Use Opal to reduce the negative qualities of Libra
Changeable
Easily Influenced
Flirtatious
Gullible
Indecisive
Opinionated
Promiscuous
Self-Indulgent
Use Opal to reduce the negative qualities of Pisces
Always looking for Compliments
Confused
Depressed
Easily Led
Escapist
Goalless
Inarticulate
Idealistic
Indecisive
Irresponsible
Lazy
Manipulative
Needy
Secretive
Vague
Weak Willed
Use Opal to reduce the negative qualities of Sagittarius
Aggressive
Blindly Optimistic
Careless of Self
Careless with Money
Dogmatic
Exaggerates
Flighty
Judgemental
Impatient
Impetuous
Irrational
Sarcastic
Selfish
Unpunctual
Unreliable
Use Opal to reduce the negative qualities of Scorpio
Angry
Compulsive
Demanding
Holds Grudges
Jealous
Makes Enemies for Life
Obsessive
Obstinate
Possessive
Quick Tempered
Resentful
Secretive
Self-Justifying
Self-Pitying
Stubborn
Suspicious
Unforgiving of Mistakes
likes
Cancer likes the following but by using Opal in your daily lives. you are encouraged to be aware when something becomes an obsession
Business
Children
Food
Future Security
Hobbies
Home and Country
Holding On
Nurturing
Parties
Personal Security
Planning for the Future
Predictability
Romance
Routine
Capricorn likes the following but by using Agate in your daily lives, you are encouraged to be aware of when something becomes an obsession.
Ambitious People
Being Committed
Dependability
Financial Security
Firm Foundations
Knowing what they Discuss
Loyalty
Perseverance
Professionalism
Purpose
Reliability
Security
Libra likes the following but by using Opal in your daily life, you are encouraged to be aware when something becomes an obsession
Beauty
Communicating
Conviviality
Gentleness
Love
Making People Happy
Morality
Sharing
The Finest Things in Life
Pisces likes the following but by using Opal in your daily life, you are encouraged to be aware of when something becomes an obsession
Anything discarded must stay discarded
Being a Role Model
Feeling Needed and Appreciated
Input Valued
Getting Lost
Mystery in all its guises
Romance
Sharing Thoughts/Dreams
Solitude to Dream
Stability
The Ridiculous
Sagittarius likes the following but by using Opal in your daily life, you are encouraged to be aware of when something becomes an obsession
Causes and Demonstrations
Daydreaming
Family Friends
Feeling Trusted
Freedom
Getting to the Heart of Matters
Intellectual Compatibility
Laws and Meanings
Literature and Theatre
Music and Dance
Philosophical and Political Debates
Socialising
Taking Risks
The General Feel of Things
Travelling
Scorpio likes the following but by using Opal in your daily life, you are encouraged to be aware of when something becomes an obsession
Acknowledgement
Being Involved
Being Persuasive
Hidden Causes
Honesty and Integrity
Knowing Where They Stand
Loyal Partner
Mystery
Privacy
Religion
Secrets
Sensuality and Passion
Sex
Strength
Trust
Truth
Work that is Meaningful
dislikes
Cancer dislikes the following but by using Opal in your daily life, you can become aware of when these characteristics that you see in yourself and others are starting to control your feelings and actions.
Advice (good or bad)
Aggravating Situations
Being Told what to Do
Being Away from Home for Too Long
Failure
Opposition
Spontaneity
Tactless Criticism
Capricorn dislikes the following but by using Opal in your daily life, you can become aware of when these characteristics that you see in yourself and others are starting to control your feelings and actions.
Bossiness
Challenged by Lover
Displays of Ego
Dominance
Extravagance
Fantasies
Flightiness
Game Playing
Go-Nowhere Jobs
Ignominy
Indecisiveness
Ridicule
Vulgarity
Wild Schemes
Libra dislikes the following but by using Opal in your daily life, you can become aware of when these characteristics that you see in yourself and others are starting to control your feelings and actions.
Being a Slave to Fashion
Brutishness
Distasteful Situations
Injustice
Unprincipled Behaviour
Violence
Pisces dislikes the following but by using Opal in your daily life, you can become aware of when these characteristics in yourself and others are starting to control your feelings and actions.
Being Criticised
Being Ignored
Crude Behaviour
Feeling All at Sea
Feeling Alone and Unloved
Feeling Vulnerable
Know-it-all’s
Noisy Scenes
Not Dreaming
Ostentatious Displays of Knowledge
Sagittarius dislikes the following but by using Opal in your daily life, you can become aware of when these characteristics in yourself and others are starting to control your feelings and actions.
Apathy/Laziness
Being Constrained
Being Doubted
Being Tied Down
Details
Clubs
Control
Convention
Duplicity
Explaining Themselves
Jealousy
Over the Top Theories
Possessiveness
Routine
Shallow People
Waiting
Scorpio dislikes the following but by using Opal in your daily life, you can become aware of when these characteristics in yourself and others are starting to control your feelings and actions.