GOLD


 

The metal known as gold has symbolized power and wealth since the beginning of time.  Even today, most governments endeavor to have the gold equivalent of the paper currency in their state reserves.  Over the millennia the great monetary value attached to gold has been reflected in jewelry, amulets, masks, figurines, facing, coating of glass and porcelain, even threads in fabrics.

Today, gold continues to be the symbol of wealth and success to many  people. Gold jewelry is worn as if to pronounce "I am successful!"  Few folk today seem be know or understand it's ancient magical properties or the legend and lore that follows gold.


Mystical Properties:
Gold is said to be used to bring wealth, happiness and feelings of comfort. It is a mineral of spirituality, magic, understanding, and attunement to nature.  It attracts positive energy and is a wonderful healing mineral.

Legend states that gold is a masculine stone ruled by the sun expressing it's projective qualities on other minerals and crystals, especially topaz, rubies, orange zircon and peridot...all whose power increases when set in gold.  It is believed that topaz in a gold setting disperser enchantments and rubies in gold may refresh the body by absorbing energy from the sun.

It is also told that gold can prevent spiritual corrosion, that it adds to the realm of complete understanding and that it can clear away negativity. It has the ability to transform energy and negativity...although it is also told that gold may bring greed to the soul, and must be tempered when used or worn.  Matched with silver, gold's negative influence is usually moderated.

Rose Gold can represent spirituality and White can combine the sun and moon’s energies. In some Asian cultures, adding gold to statues was part of rituals meant to bring the statue to life. It is associated with the Fire Elemental and the number 2 vibration.


Healing Properties:
Traditional folklore and crystal healing metaphysical lore tell much about gold. It is said that gold can balance energy fields, and is beneficial for opening and balancing the third eye and crown chakras, as well it can also balance the heart chakra. It can remove negative energy from the chakras and bring in the positive from the stones it is with. 

Gold’s lack of toxicity and its scientific properties of incredible malleability and ability to conduct energy, while remaining resistant to wear and corrosion, make it highly useful for Medical Science. Medical uses based on science have included the treatment of Arthritis, dental fixtures, and more.

Healing uses for Gold based on the beliefs of the New Age include the treatment of blood, skin, neurological and heart disorders. They believe Gold to be an energy generator and remover of blockages with the power to strengthen, amplify and conduct energy in the body for the treatment of autism, dyslexia, epilepsy and scoliosis.


Magical Properties:
Gold is intimately liked with divinity, particularly with any gods associated with the sun.  Throughout the ages, where gold was found or obtained through trade it was often the material of choice for fashioning sacred images and decorating altars. It was considered to be one of the highest offerings to the deities.

Magicians working almost exclusively with solar energy wear gold ritual jewelry to help attune with that power source.  Perhaps the most magically potent of all metals, gold is utilized in magic to lend its energy to rituals. Worn during magic, gold jewelry enhances the magician's ability to rouse and send forth power.  Wearing gold during your everyday life increases your personal power, thus promoting courage, confidence and will power.