Abalone is a shell, not stone, but it is a favorite among people who practice yoga because believed that its many colors affect all of the chakras of the human body, It is especially good for the heart, cleansing fear, sorrow and dull negative energies so that the heart shines bright.

Abalone Shell has long been believed to have an effect on all the chakras (energy centers) of the body, helping to bring them into balance and alignment. Although it can be used on all chakras, Abalone is supposed to be especially good for the Heart Chakra, gently cleansing the heart of fear, sorrow and negative emotions so that it can shine with all the colors of the rainbow. Abalone has an obvious link with elemental Water and is used in magic and healing as a 'cleanser'.

Meditating while gazing at a piece of Abalone can help you gain insights about how to release outgrown beliefs and attitudes that are holding you back from being the person you want to be. Meditating or crystal gazing with Abalone Shell is also believed to be mentally stimulating and helpful when you are looking for inspiration or creative ideas. Abalone is a powerful ally in situations where you need to speak from your heart, helping you to express your highest truths without fear and get your message across without anger or bitterness.

Abalone can be used in magic to defuse tense or emotionally charged situations. It helps people speak calmly and clearly, without their message being distorted by anger or bitterness. Abalone is one of the most useful 'crystals' to work with if you are worried about losing your cool. If things get too much take a 'time out' and play with a piece of Abalone for a few minutes. Watch the light reflect from the iridescent surface, become absorbed in the flash of magical colors and breathe deeply... by the time you get back to what you were doing beforehand you will feel much calmer and may find yourself inspired with new ideas about how to best handle the situation.

There are nine different species of Abalone that live in the waters of North America and provide shells with a wide range of colors that are used commercially for jewelry and inlays on guitars and furniture. Individual Abalones can live for many years and reach sizes of up to 8 inches in length. 'Abalone' is the North American name for the mollusc, which is known as Paua in New Zealand, Ormer in Britain's Channel Islands and Awabi in Japan.

Abalone stocks are dangerously low all over the world and White Abalone is listed under the Endangered Species Act in the USA; and an import license may be required - this is obtainable from the Fish & Wildlife Department. Collecting Abalone from their natural habitat is strongly discouraged and in many areas is illegal.

Abalone Shell Energy

The abalone shell has been a source of magic for thousands of years. Its connection to the sea links with the tides and every changing quality of the ocean. The abalone shell is a source of mystery--rocky and plain on the outside, shining and beautiful on the inside. It can help bring out the essence of a hidden emotion, and has been used as a ceremonial bowl for incense. Pieces of the inner shell are polished and used in jewelry, and they carry the same energy with them, that of change and mutability protected by a tough, unchanging shell. Look to abalone shell to represent the changeable but constant beauty of life.

A disc of abalone shell is worn on the forehead of Apache girls as they greet the sun in the morning of their initiation into womanhood. Use abalone shell as a calming influence for menstrual problems.

Abalone shell is useful in emotional situations. Use an abalone shell filled with sand to burn sandalwood or frankincense when your emotions seem heavy. The same shell can be used with sage to smudge your house or property.

Wear jewelry made with abalone shell to keep your mood balanced throughout the day.

Find mantra beads, prayer beads or worry beads made from abalone shell. They will be a calming influence throughout the day. Keep them handy in a pocket.