Variscite
Our last crystal feature of the year is Variscite! Variscite is a green phosphate mineral, most often found in Utah, that is sometimes confused with Turquoise due to its appearance. It is named after Variscia, now know as Vogtland, in Germany where it was for discovered.
Metaphysical Properties include: helps to balance the mind, body and spirit, helps in breaking bad behavior patterns, helps increase self esteem, simulates strength and endurance to get through hard situations, helps lessen worry and distress and it stimulates the Heart Chakra. Variscites zodiac association is Scorpio, Taurus and Gemini, its planetary association is Venus and its elemental representation is Water.
*resources: The Citrine Circle, Karen Frazier & Judy Hall