Epidote

Epidote will help you know who you really are. It can shine a light on both your good and bad sides, although you may find it hard to come to terms with it yet. If you are prone to self-criticism and devaluing yourself because of other people’s opinions, epidote can help you step out of this negative cycle.

Because epidote is quite a tricky crystal to use, we have created this guide to help you harness the stone to the best of its ability. In this post, you will find its meaning, uses, benefits, and how to meditate correctly with this stone. Included in this article is other info you may find useful, such as proper cleansing and charging methods and the best crystals to pair it with. Let’s start.

Epidote is a calcium aluminum iron silicate mineral. While it can be sourced worldwide, crystals of finer quality are only found in select places like Italy, Austria, and Norway. These crystals are much rarer than the mineral epidote, which is usually opaque.

Epidote is usually recognized for its green color, ranging from yellowish green to dark green. Because of its color, epidote is also called “pistacite” in allusion to the color of pistachio.

Described in 1801 by Rene Just Haüy, the name “epidote” comes from the Greek word “epidosis” (ἐπίδοσις), which means “addition” or “increase.” Stones, crystals, and other materials that resemble epidote are given the adjective word origin “epidotic,” which is one of the derived forms from its name.

In crystal healing circles, epidote is known to magnify energies, whether good or bad. It can heighten emotions, accentuate behaviors, and promote thoughts of all kinds, from ones that benefit us to those that harm us. Epidotes may increase negative traits or boost positive ones.

Epidote can be used by light workers to bring out negative traits and feelings to the surface. Those toxic habits that we have but are unaware of can be rediscovered with the help of epidote. Changing for the better will need you to know your negative side first before you turn them into positive traits. Admitting our mistakes and shortcomings is the first step to growth, after all.

Epidote can be worn as a piece of jewelry or carried around in your pocket. Faceted epidote gems are more expensive than opt for raw or polished crystals and cabochons, which are more affordable and easier to obtain.

Wearing a green epidote can accentuate your thoughts, feelings, and actions without meaning to. So, if you rather have a bad day, it may make you more lonely and depressed. On the other hand, if you have had a great day so far, it can also help you become happier and more motivated.

To combat this, you can pair it with another stone known for protection and calming, such as amethyst. You can also work on your epidote alone by programming it with positive energies first. We will talk more about this later in the meditation section.

Aside from wearing and carrying the stone around, you can also use it on grids and meditation. It can also be used in elixirs and gem essences. To do so, we recommend doing the indirect method by placing it in another container first before putting it in water.

Epidote Physical Benefits

Epidote has many benefits for the physical body. A lot of crystal healers and enthusiasts have talked about its healing properties, some of which are the following:

• Energy

  Epidote is believed to enhance stamina and vitality. It can also help strengthen the body by balancing the energy flow and distributing it to where it’s most needed.

• Digestive System

  This stone could promote a healthy diet and nutrient absorption. It’s beneficial to those who are trying to have a healthier lifestyle. It also helps with metabolism.

• Weight Loss

  Similarly, epidote can aid in weight loss, especially if it’s stress-induced weight gain. Physically, it can help with the assimilation of nutrients we get from food. While emotionally, it helps find the underlying cause of stress-eating and deal with it from the root.

• Immune System

  Epidote can help improve the immune system, especially if you have just recovered from a serious or long-term illness.

• Recovery

  It can help speed up a person’s healing and recovery from illnesses and convalescence. It may especially aid in supporting your health if you are recovering from sickness due to fatigue and stress.

• Nervous System

  This crystal can help enhance the nervous system, especially the brain.

• Organs

  Not only is epidote helpful for the brain, but also for other organs in the body as well, particularly the liver and gall bladder.

• Inflammation

  This stone can help fight and heal inflammation, particularly fibrosis and cystitis.

• Glands

  It also supports the glands, particularly the thyroid and adrenal glands.

• Memory

  This crystal may also improve your memory. If you’re prone to misplacing objects around the house or workplace, this stone may help you remember things more easily.

• Cancer

  It can also assist those who have cancer and tumors.

• Skin

  Through the use of essences, epidote can help make the skin more supple and soft. To be safe, use the indirect method of making an essence by placing the stone in a separate container first before putting it in drinkable water.

Epidote Emotional Benefits

Epidote has many benefits to the mind and heart as well. With the right usage, epidote can positively affect you in the following aspects:

• Insight

  Epidote gives the gift of insight. It helps you to look into yourself so you may know everything there is about you, even your perceived weaknesses and flaws. By doing so, you can make the necessary changes that will help you in how you deal with others in the outside world. It can help you attain true love and abundance.

• Awareness

  This stone also promotes awareness. By bringing your negative traits to your knowledge, you may be more conscious about them. It will help you reprogram your thought patterns and behavior by assisting you to change them. Note that the change won’t come immediately. It may be a slow process, but turning a negative pattern into a positive one is all worth it.

• Patience

  It can also help those who have little patience, whether toward themselves or others. It aids them to set realistic expectations and set them into motion to avoid disappointments due to overestimating or underestimating others and themselves. If you have been waiting for a long time to fulfill your goal, it will also help you to become more patient and persevering.

• Kindness

  Sometimes, it can be difficult to forgive oneself and others because of our inherent flaws. Epidote bestows kindness and love to help you become more at peace with everything.

• Relationships

  This crystal can also greatly help relationships as it can be empowering. If you have trouble attracting relationships because of personal issues, this may help you get to the root of the problem and resolve it. On the other hand, if you’re already in a relationship, it can also aid in resolving issues within. If the relationship is facing problems due to negative feelings like jealousy and anger, this stone can help you find the cause of the issue and resolve it calmly.

• Communication

  Likewise, it can also help you improve your communication skills. It will aid you to speak more clearly and truly.

• Stress

  Epidote can also be an effective stone against stress. With the right intention, it also helps in quieting the conscious mind. It helps you think and make decisions from deep within.

Epidote Metaphysical Properties

Epidote is also a fantastic stone when it comes to the metaphysical aspect. It has many properties which might help you in this regard. Some of them are:

• Dreams

  Epidote is a very powerful dream stone. Said to be a highly effective stone for inducing lucid dreaming, it will also help you remember dreams. It’s a stone we recommend if you are starting a dream journal.

• Astral Travel

  Another ability of epidote is inducing astral projection. If you are trying to do astral travel safely without success, this stone might help.

• Psychic Ability

  It’s also believed to awaken and develop psychic abilities, especially those with regard to vision.

• Clairvoyance

  This stone may also help you awaken and develop clairvoyance. If you have already opened this psychic ability, epidote can help you attain more vivid visions and remember them.

• Manifestation

  Epidote is considered to be an “attraction stone”, meaning it attracts similar energies. You already know how it attracts energies, and whether it’s positive or negative depends on your thoughts. If you dwell on negativity, it will attract more depressing energy. Meanwhile, if you choose to fill your mind with positivity, it will attract more joyful energies. Since epidote attracts similar energies, you can use it to manifest your dreams. By meditating on it and focusing positive energy on the stone, you may be able to make those dreams a reality.

• Reiki Healing

  Epidote is also beneficial for healers and light workers, especially because it can assist with Reiki Healing.

• Aura

  Epidote can also be used to cleanse and energize the aura. Again, it needs to be programmed for positivity first before it can be achieved.

• Wealth

  Epidote is also a great abundance attractor. Placing some nearby can help you attract more good fortune and wealth.

• Protection

  This stone can also be used as a protective talisman. However, it may be more effective if used together like other protective stones like amethyst and onyx.

• Creativity

  It may also help awaken and nourish creativity. It’s a stone that can help enhance the creativity of artists, musicians, and writers.

• Spiritual Awakening

  Epidote can help the soul in attaining spiritual awakening. By removing blockages and unconscious negative patterns that hinder spiritual growth, epidote can aid you get attuned to universal energies.

Epidote can be a great stone for meditation; however, it’s a crystal that should be used with caution. It’s important to listen to your intuition first to see if the stone is right for you. Not everyone is prepared for the energy it gives off, which is why some may find it beneficial while others don’t.

Program it with positive intentions and use it while in that state to avoid attracting negativity. Find a calm, distraction-free place. This could be your meditation area or your sacred space. Sit comfortably and hold the stone in one hand. Visualize a white light coming from above and bathing your stone with positive energy, taking away negative vibrations. Then, recite positive affirmations to it. It could be something like:

• I create my reality through my thoughts and actions.
• I am filled with light and love.
• I am happy, healthy, and abundant.

Place the stone in an area where it won’t be disturbed. Use other crystals to meditate with when necessary.

Epidote Chakras

Epidote works with all the chakras.

• Third-Eye Chakra

  Located between the eyes, the Third-Eye Chakra is the seat of our intuition, imagination, and insight. When this chakra is opened, we are in tune with our intuition and we see the bigger picture.

• Heart Chakra

  Found at the center of the chest is the Heart Chakra where our ability to love and receive love resides. When this chakra is activated, we are more kind, compassionate, and forgiving.

• Crown Chakra

  At the very top of our head sits the Crown Chakra, which is the center of our spirituality, awareness, and intelligence. Activating this chakra will help us become enlightened and spiritually connected with others and the universe.

• Solar Plexus Chakra

  The Solar Plexus chakra is the home of our personal power and self-esteem. When this chakra is opened, we feel more confident and in control of our lives.

• Throat Chakra

  Near our throat is the Throat Chakra which represents our ability to communicate. When this chakra is activated, we are able to express ourselves clearly and truthfully.

• Sacral Chakra

  The Sacral Chakra is located below our navel, and it represents our pleasure and creativity. When this chakra is opened, we relate more to our emotions, and we are more creative.

• Root Chakra

  At the base of our spine sits our Root Chakra, which is the base or the foundation of our life. When this chakra is activated, we feel more secure, stable, and grounded.

There are many types of epidote. However, below are some of the most notable varieties of this crystal and stones that are related to it:

1. 

   Dream Quartz

   Dream Quartz, particularly epidote in quartz, are quartz crystals with epidote in them. Not all dream quartz has epidote, as some of them have actinolite inclusions instead. This stone is known for its ability to help with lucid dreaming.

2. Prehnite Epidote

   Prehnite Epidote is a combination of these minerals, which is recognizable for the needle-like inclusions of epidote inside the prehnite crystal. This particular stone can help in spiritual transformation.

Epidote works best if combined with other crystals, particularly those that boost positive energy and attract it. Here are some of the stones that can be paired with epidote:

1. 

   Amethyst

   Amethyst isn’t only a powerful healing and calming stone, but it also has other properties such as protection from negative energy and enhancing psychic abilities. It’s one of the best stones to balance epidote.

2. 

   Red Jasper

   Red Jasper is known for its ability to enhance energy and vitality. It’s also a protective stone.

3. 

   Onyx

   For grounding and protection, pair epidote with onyx.

4. 

   Desert Rose

   Desert Rose promotes self-awareness and also helps with spiritual awakening.

5. 

   Prehnite

   Prehnite is one of the best crystals to pair with epidote, as it has many properties that benefit the latter. It helps balance the mind, body, and spirit, and epidote can boost these positive effects.

6. 

   Moldavite

   Moldavite is a high-vibration stone that helps with spiritual attunement and transformation.

7. 

   Seraphinite

   Seraphinite promotes relaxation, calm, and inner tranquility. It dispels stress and helps restore balance.

Most crystals need to be charged and cleansed regularly, especially one that is like epidote. Thankfully, it’s durable enough to withstand the sun and go in the water, as long as they aren’t exposed to either of the two for long periods of time. If you choose to cleanse it using water, make sure not to soak it. Meanwhile, if you charge it using sunlight, don’t leave them there for hours, or else it might fade.

Here are some recommended cleansing and charging methods for epidote:

• Sun

  While the sun can charge your stones very quickly, you will want to remove the stone from the sun after an hour or two as the sun could discolor your crystals (even those that are sun-safe). You can set your stone outside or on a windowsill to absorb the powerful energy from the heavens. The time you need to charge your crystals will vary, but they can often be ready in just a few minutes.

• Full Moon

  Cleansing your stones with the full moon is an excellent way to remove negativity. At twilight, place your crystals on a windowsill or a place where they will be able to absorb the light of the moon (and its vibrations). Remove the stone the following morning before the sun gets too high into the sky. You can also place several stones on a grid to charge with a specific intention.

• Water

  As long as your stone is not water soluable and is durable enough (3+ on Mohs hardness), you may be able to put it in a bowl of lukewarm water to cleanse and charge the stone. You will want to leave the stone in the water between 2-10 hours (leaving it overnight is a good way to do it). Dry stones with a soft cloth to avoid causing damage to them.

• Visualization

  Visualization is a safe and powerful way of charging any of your crystals. Take time to center your energy and ground yourself, then pick up the sone in your hands. Focus on filling your hands with a radiant light through visualization for a minute or two. Focus on removing the negativity from the stone, allowing it to be cleansed and recharged with purpose. You should be able to feel the energy within the stone shift into positivity.

• Sound

  If you have large stones or a number of crystals, using sound may allow you to charge all of them at once. You can use Tibetan bells, a singing bowl, or tuning forks to create a vibrational tone that will fill the stone and renew them again. Play the sound for about 10 minutes to charge your crystals.

• Soapy Water

  Some stones can be cleaned in soapy water. When cleaning them, ensure that you use a gentle soap and carefully remove any dust or debris from the stone. After the stone is clean, rinse off the stone with lukewarm water and pat the stone down with a soft cloth.

• Smudging

  Smudging your stones will immediately remove negative energies, so it is important to open a window for them to leave if you are cleansing your crystals indoors. Simply light either used bundled or loose sage with a match then blow out the flame to produce smoke. Wave the stone through the smoke for 30 to 60 seconds to clear bad vibrations. Ensure you use a fire-safe bowl or plate for safety.

Conclusion

Epidote is a powerful healing crystal. However, unlike other stones, it works quite in a different way. It’s important to know first how to correctly incorporate this stunning crystal before doing so or may have trouble adjusting to its presence. With the right knowledge and usage, however, it can be one of the best crystals to work with in achieving spiritual growth.