Physical Properties Serpentine

On an energetic level, Serpentine is mainly seen as a stone that brings movement. Where energy has come to a standstill, she helps it flow again, so that your body can feel lighter and more supple. Many people reach for Serpentine especially during periods of tiredness or low energy, because she gives the feeling that the battery is slowly recharging. Through her grounding effect she is also valued during inner restlessness: she helps you return to your body and feel rooted again.

The green color of Serpentine makes her a stone that people like to keep close to relax. She is associated with a sense of calm that comes from within, as if tension slowly drains away. Many wearers find that with Serpentine they can more easily settle into a deep, relaxed breath.

Please note: gemstones can offer support on an emotional and energetic level, but are never a substitute for medical or professional care. If you have any complaints or concerns, always consult your physician.

Spiritual Properties

Spiritually, Serpentine is perhaps most strongly connected to the idea of Kundalini: the life energy that, according to Eastern traditions, rests at the base of the spine. Serpentine is seen as a stone that gently awakens this dormant energy and lets it rise upward, along the energy centers. Precisely because she is so grounding at the same time, she is valued during these kinds of inner processes: she helps you connect heightened experiences with the ground beneath your feet, so that you do not feel a little lost.

The name Serpentine comes from the Latin word for snake, a reference to the green, sometimes mottled color that resembles snakeskin. That association with the serpent runs like a thread through the history of the stone. The Greek physician Dioscorides described a green stone in the first century that people carried for protection against snakebites. Throughout the centuries Serpentine has also been widely used as a decorative and carving stone, and because she closely resembles Jade she was sometimes even sold as false jade.

The theme of the snake shedding its skin fits beautifully with the emotional effect many people attribute to Serpentine. She is seen as a stone of renewal, helping you to release old fears and outdated beliefs. Anyone in the middle of a change often finds in Serpentine a calm companion who shows that letting go and starting over are simply part of life.

Beautiful Gemstone Combinations

Smoky Quartz

Smoky Quartz is a strongly grounding stone and therefore a logical partner for Serpentine. Where Serpentine sets energy in motion and lets it flow upward, Smoky Quartz makes sure you stay firmly with both feet on the ground. Together they give a feeling of safe growth, in which spiritual openness and stability go hand in hand.

Moonstone

Moonstone brings softness and intuition and connects beautifully with the renewing effect of Serpentine. While Serpentine helps you release what no longer fits, Moonstone supports you in trusting your feelings during that transition. This combination is often chosen by people who want to enter a new phase with more calm and self confidence.

Rose Quartz

Rose Quartz is known as the stone of self love and emotional healing, and it strengthens the gentle heart work of Serpentine. Both stones work on the Heart Chakra, which makes them complement each other wonderfully in softening old sorrow. Together they help you look at yourself with more kindness as you move through change.

Properties

• Hardness: 2.5 to 5.5 (Mohs scale)
• Density: 2.5 to 2.6 g/cm³
• Composition: Mg3Si2O5(OH)4
• Crystal structure: Monoclinic
• Color: Green, yellow green, olive green, brown, gray

Locations

• United States
• Italy
• Greece
• New Zealand
• Canada
• China

Zodiac Signs

Gemini

Gemini has a strong bond with Serpentine, because this sign constantly wants to build bridges between opposites. Serpentine helps Gemini connect the busyness in the head with a calmer feeling within. In this way she supports the clarity and flexibility this sign is known for.

Virgo

Virgo often feels responsible and can therefore find it hard to let go. Serpentine invites Virgo to be a little softer toward themselves and not to want to arrange everything down to the last detail. Her grounding effect fits well with the practical, rooted nature of this sign.

Scorpio

Scorpio revolves around transformation, and that is exactly where Serpentine fits seamlessly. The image of the snake shedding its skin mirrors the deep process of renewal that Scorpio recognizes so well. Serpentine supports this sign in approaching change with confidence.

Chakras

Root Chakra

The Root Chakra is the place where, according to tradition, the Kundalini rests, making it the natural starting point of Serpentine. Serpentine helps you feel safe and rooted, so that you can grow from a solid foundation. This Root Chakra provides the sense of stability needed to dare to embrace change.

Heart Chakra

Through her green color, Serpentine resonates strongly with the Heart Chakra. She is associated with emotional healing, gentleness and the release of old sorrow. An open Heart Chakra makes it easier to look at yourself and others with love.

Crown Chakra

When the life energy flows upward, it eventually arrives at the Crown Chakra. Serpentine supports this Crown Chakra in experiencing a connection with something greater than yourself. In this way she helps bring spiritual insights back into everyday life.

Care

Serpentine is a relatively soft stone, so she asks for a gentle hand. Keep her away from prolonged water, as she can be sensitive and her surface scratches fairly easily. Preferably store her separately from harder stones, so that no scratches appear. Also avoid leaving her in bright sunlight for too long, as the green color may fade over time.

To cleanse Serpentine, you can place her on a bed of Hematite Chips, which helps to release absorbed energy. After that you charge her again by placing her on a layer of Rock Crystal Chips, so that she regains her fresh effect. A gentle smoke of Sage or Palo Santo is a lovely and mild way to cleanse the stone in between without any water involved.

More information about the cleansing and charging of gemstones can be found in our blog "The cleansing and charging of gemstones".

Summary

Serpentine is a stone of movement and renewal. She gets stuck energy flowing again, works in a grounding way during restlessness and gives you the feeling that you are allowed to release old patterns. Spiritually she is connected to the Kundalini and to the image of the snake shedding its skin, a symbol of growth and transformation. With her soft green color she connects beautifully with the Heart Chakra and offers support to anyone who wants to enter a new phase with more confidence.

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