Epidote Meanings

Release of negativity, embracing positive patterns, attraction of what one emanates

Chakras: All

Elements: Earth, Water

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Number: 2

Epidote Crystal Healing Properties

Epidote is believed to be useful in overcoming habitual negativity, hopelessness, fatalism and other destructive emotional patterns. It may generate hope for the future and a willingness to pursue one’s dreams.

In addition, it is thought to assist those who feel stuck in their current reality find ways to take action or create movement. Furthermore, this crystal is thought to raise the vibration in areas that are congested, filled with debris or overly dense. It may encourage a more positive emotional state to support general healing.

History and Uses

The name Epidote comes from the Greek word epidosis meaning addition or increase referring to one side of the ideal prism being longer than the other. Also, it is called Pistacite due to its pistachio green colour. It ranges in colour from olive green, grey, brown or nearly black, but most usually is a shade of yellowish-green or pistachio-green. Epidote is an attraction stone, bringing you more of what you emanate so be sure to remember you reap what you sow. Traditionally, crystal healers have worked with Epidote to clear congestion and energy blockages in the physical and subtle bodies and because it helps to balance and stabilise the energy flow in the body.

Geological Description

Epidote is an aluminium, iron silicate mineral with a hardness of 6 to 7. Its crystal system is monoclinic and it often grows in prismatic crystals. Epidote crystals have been found in Austria, Pakistan, Mexico, Norway, Mozambique and the USA.

Affirmation

I focus on the positive to clear my life of outmoded and unwanted patterns.