The name "Astrophyllite" comes from the Greek "astron" for "star" and "phyllon" for "leaf" due to its starburst-like sprays. Astrophyllite helps to release old patterns and programming without any guilt so that forward progress can be made. It assists and guides one to reaching one’s full potential, allowing for the recognition/realization that there truly are no limitations or obstacles. Astrophyllite's motto is "Believe and you will achieve.”

Astrophyllite is a wonderful companion for astral travel, out of body journeys and dream time, as it helps to protect and guide when needed. Astrophyllite increases sensitivity of touch and perception, which makes it an excellent tool for those who are working in the alternative healing fields such as massage or acupressure, as it enhances awareness of what the client needs.

Astrophyllite has Water energy. Water energy is symbolized by blue and black. Use these colors of crystals to enhance any space that you use for repose, calm reflection, or prayer. Use blue or black crystals to bring the flowing energy of the water element to areas of your home and life that are focused on realizing your potential.

Water energy is traditionally associated with the entry or the North area of a home or room. It is associated with the Career and Life Path area. Its flowing energy will assure a balance of energy as your life unfolds and flows. To keep your life moving forward towards your goals use the water elements energy.Physically, Astrophyllite works with issues of the hormonal and reproductive systems, including PMS and menopause issues. It can also be used in the areas of cell regeneration, epilepsy and the large intestines.

Physical and Metaphysical Properties for

PROPERTIES FOR STONE: Astrophyllite

PRIMARY CHAKRA: Crown-Chakra

CRYSTAL SYSTEM: Triclinic-Crystal-System

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION: (K,Na)3(Fe++,Mn)7Ti2Si8O24(O,OH)7

ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Cancer-(June-21-to-July-22), Capricorn-(December-22-to-January-19), Scorpio-(October-23-to-November-21)

NUMERICAL VIBRATION: Number-9

HARDNESS: 3-Hardness

COLOR: Black, Gray, Silver-(metallic-gray)

LOCATION: Canada, Russia

RARITY: Rare

PRONUNCIATION: uh-strof-uh-lahyt

MINERAL CLASS: Silicates-Mineral-Class

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (PHYSICAL): Cellular-Disorders-and-Healing, Epilepsy, Fertility, Hormonal-Balance, Intestinal-Disorders-and-Health, Menopause, PMS, Reproductive-Organs

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (EMOTIONAL): Anxiety, Coping-with-Changes

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (SPIRITUAL): Astral-Projection-and-Traveling, Astrology, Enhances-Intuition, Meditation, Raising-Vibrations

AFFIRMATION: I am limitless.

QUESTION: What are the limits you put on yourself?