Ussingite

Do you sometimes find yourself wondering about the purpose of your existence? Answers to this question elude us all the time, leaving us feeling lost and ignorant of universal truths. But that’s okay. After all, life and the universe are an eternal enigma, which is exactly what makes it so beautiful.

Despite this, however, I have to be honest: there are times I feel empty and confused, unsure of where life is taking me. When I turned to crystal healing and meditation, I found solace in these beautiful stones’ energies, particularly the calm serenity and benevolent wisdom brought by ussingite.

Whether you are still deciding on obtaining ussingite yourself or you’ve already got one, I’ve made this guide to help you learn everything you need to know about this good crystal. Let’s dive in.

Discovered in Kujalleq, Greenland in 1914, Ussingite is a rare mineral with a formula Na2AlSi3O8(OH). Ussingite is named after Niels Viggo Ussing, a professor from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark who first found it. Today, Ussingite has been found only in Greenland, Canada, and Russia.

Despite its rather “low-key” reputation being it’s not as much known as other crystals, ussingite is a rather beautiful stone, often occurring in light purple to dark red colors. Especially in its polished form, the crystal gives off a pale pink sheen.

It’s often compared to and gets mistaken for sodalite because of their similarities. Ussingite can be distinguished from sodalite by its lack of fluorescence.

Despite its rarity, ussingite can be easily obtained nowadays from reputable gem and mineral dealers.

Ussingite isn’t only available as raw specimens or in cabochon form, but also as polished jewelry pieces. If your primary intention is to meditate with ussingite, I’d suggest getting a raw or polished specimen. On the other hand, if you want to bring its energies everywhere, having it in jewelry form or small cabochons is much preferable.

The benefits of ussingite will largely depend on its color, which I will go over in a moment. All in all, every ussingite shares the following uses and properties.

Ussingite Physical Benefits

Ussingite may only have a few healing benefits on the body, but nonetheless, its effects are powerful enough that you can feel its energy working on all levels. Here are some of its physical uses:

• Addiction

  Ussingite may help fight addictions.

• Circulatory System

  Ussingite is rather useful when it comes to blood-related problems. It helps with hypertension, balances the production of white blood cells, and stabilizes blood pressure.

• Digestive System

  Ussingite may also be beneficial to the digestive system, particularly in strengthening and boosting your liver’s health.

• Memory

  Ussingite also assists in boosting memory recall.

Ussingite Emotional Benefits

Ussingite is also useful when it comes to mental, psychological, and emotional aspects in the sense that it connects our brain, heart, and soul. When we feel that there’s a dissonance between these three, meditating with ussingite may help.

• Calming

  Ussingite’s soothing energy may promote calming, focus, and inner peace.

• Kindness

  Ussingite promotes kindness and forgiveness, helping you make peace with your past and heal from its traumas.

• Joy

  Ussingite joy, as it removes and purifies negativity all around it.

Ussingite Metaphysical Properties

Perhaps ussingite shines best in its many metaphysical abilities. Ussingite stones are believed to resonate strongly with the spiritual realms, guiding you to connect with your higher self. It removes dissonance between the brain, heart, and spirit, promoting balance, harmony, and awareness in its stead. Here are some of the benefits you may enjoy by incorporating ussingite into your spiritual practice:

• Knowledge

  Ussingite promotes wisdom and knowledge, particularly in the academic realm. It may help you in academic subjects, such as mathematics, arts, and science.

• Creativity

  Ussingite inspires creativity and artistry.

• Intuition

  This crystal may also help you access your intuitive sources and promote gut feeling.

• Psychic Ability

  It can awaken psychic abilities such as telepathy for those who don’t have it. But if you already do, it will only boost your gift.

• Spirits

  Ussingite may also guide your thoughts and actions through divine wisdom as it connects you to your angelic guides.

• Awareness

  Ussingite paves the way for shifting one’s consciousness and achieving spiritual awareness through spiritual purification.

• Spiritual Awakening

  It may also help in finding the soul’s true purpose and understanding universal truths, establishing a connection between you and the vibrational pattern of the Source.

Ussingite emanates calming and purifying energy that helps shift our consciousness from one that is full of confusion and ignorance to enlightenment and focus. Meditating with ussingite awakens the soul and promotes peace from within.

As I’ve said, the specific benefits of Ussingite will largely depend on its color. Check the “Types” section below to see the uses for each Ussingite variant. But no matter what you want to manifest, it’s important to state your intention before each meditation session.

Ussingite Chakras

Ussingite connects with a good number of chakras in the body.

• Crown Chakra

  Located at the top of our heads, the Crown Chakra symbolizes our spirituality and connection to the universe. When this chakra is opened, we feel spiritually fulfilled and connected to everything.

• Soul Star Chakra

  Found at the top of our heads is the Soul Star Chakra, which is our bridge to divine love, higher consciousness, and spiritual wisdom. As such, activating it makes us spiritually aware and enlightened.

• Heart Chakra

  At the center of our chest is the Heart Chakra, representing our ability to love and receive it in turn. Opening this chakra makes us more empathetic, kind, and compassionate.

• Root Chakra

  Sitting all the way to the base of our spine is the Root Chakra, which is the symbol of our physical identity and sense of survival. When this chakra is activated, we feel grounded, safe, and secure.

• Third-Eye Chakra

  Between our eyes lies the Third Eye Chakra, which represents our intuition and imagination. Activating this chakra makes us more intuitive and see the bigger picture.

• Sacral Chakra

  Near the belly button is the Sacral Chakra, symbolizing pleasure, sexuality, and creativity. By activating this chakra, we become more open to new life experiences and have a healthy self-worth.

Ussingite’s benefits can vary depending on the colors present.

Basically, ussingite can be a mixture of purple, violet, lavender, pink, beige, and red, with the latter being the rarest. Ussingite stones with vibrant violet ray and purple colors resonate more strongly with the higher chakras: the Crown, Third Eye, and Soul Star chakras. Meanwhile, beige and reddish pink ussingite crystals activate the lower chakras: Sacral and Root chakras.

1. Violet Ussingite

   It helps expand one’s spiritual awareness and connects you to your spirit guides.

2. Purple Ussingite

   It assists you in accessing and doing multidimensional travel.

3. Pink Beige Ussingite

   It helps with spiritual awakening and development, particularly when it comes to dealing with karmic residues.

4. Light Pink Ussingite

   It promotes compassion and love.

5. Red Ussingite

   It heals the lower chakras, freeing your creativity and sexuality.

Ussingite works well when combined with the following stones.

1. 

   Sodalite

   Unsurprisingly, ussingite can be combined with other crystals closely associated with it, particularly sodalite. This combination promotes transformation and enlightenment of the spirit, helping you view everything from a spiritual perspective.

2. 

   Amethyst

   Amethyst is known for its ability to promote healing and balance. Pairing it with ussingite may also help connect to higher consciousness.

3. 

   Tugtupite

   The combination of ussingite and tugtupite helps in clearing away emotional wounds, karma, and trauma, especially from a previous life.

4. 

   Clear Quartz

   Called a “Master Healer” crystal, Clear Quartz helps in self-discovery and spiritual development. Pairing it with ussingite will enhance both of their metaphysical powers.

5. 

   Selenite

   Selenite is a fantastic stone for cleansing and purifying negative energies, making it perfect for a crystal like ussingite that’s frequently used in almost all kinds of spiritual work.

Most crystals need cleansing and charging to keep them free from negative energy. Ussingite is no exception. But because it’s only moderately hard, scoring 6 to 7 on the Mohs hardness scale, it’s best to be careful when doing so.

Avoid harsh cleaners and abrasive materials when cleansing. While it can be cleansed in water, don’t soak it for long periods.

Moreover, if you want to charge it under the sun, don’t leave it there for hours or else it may fade.

Here are my recommended methods:

• 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.

• 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.

• Crystal Charger

  There are many tools that can help charge your crystals. Whether you use a pyramid, large selenite plates or bowls, or grids, you can enhance the powers of your stones as you charge them. As with other methods, you should set an intention when placing your stones on a crystal charger.

Conclusion

Ussingite may be quite new to the crystal healing scene, but its powers certainly make it noteworthy. Not only that, but it’s visually appealing, too. If you’re looking for the perfect crystal for your spiritual work, ussingite is one of the best stones to obtain.