This is an unusual "Fairy Stone", AKA glacial concretion, from the Harricana River in Quebec, Canada. A great size to use in a crystal grid, or on a sacred altar. It has been here charging with Synergy for 4+ years.
I have seen these sometimes called "Goddess Stones" recently. This specimen has not been sealed in any way - it has been left entirely natural. Because of this, there are faint traces of powdery sediment present on the surface of the stone. I think this one looks like a swaddled infant from some angles. :->
Fairy Stones are a kind of glacial concretion. This particular one is from the Harricana River in Quebec, Canada. The river's name means "River of the Biscuits" in the native tongue of the Algonquin tribe that make their home in the area. This funny name comes from these interesting fairy stones, which the natives thought resembled biscuits! Fairy Stones were thought to be good luck, bring prosperity and good health to their owner, and provide protection from negative energies or spirits. The biggest specimens were given a place of honor in the home and lovers often exchanged these funny looking rocks as tokens of their affection. Fairy Stones are made of fine sand and clay compressed and solidified by nature. The specific look and interesting shapes of this particular kind of Fairy Stone is a phenomenon unique to Northern Quebec! (Another kind, with different coloring/physical characteristics, has been discovered in Morocco.) Fairy Stones are often made up of clusters of spherical shapes or a single round piece. Sometimes you can see interesting and subtle lines on one face which are traces/tracks left by miniature worms or sometimes various organic remains which were fossilized thousands of years ago. Whether you are giving this unusual and unique specimen to a loved one OR keeping it for yourself, it is sure to be a special addition to your collection.
It weighs about 7.9oz (so just under half a pound) and measures approximately 3 1/4" inches long X 2 3/4" inches wide (at the widest point) X 1" inch thick (at the thickest point). Code-11202024-167
All Fairy Stone Concretions are thought to help establish a stronger connection with Mother Earth and the feminine energy. They are also sometimes called "Goddess Stones", and are thought to have a particularly calming energy. Fairy Stones are thought to be good luck and to bring prosperity and good health to their owner, as well as provide protection from negative energies or spirits. They are said to be attractive to Devas (nature spirits) and are thought to “adopt” humans, rather than humans choosing them.
Fairy Stones are thought to be good luck, especially to hunters and fishermen, bringing prosperity and good health to their owners. They are believed to embody nurturing energy.
They are also felt to support sensible and logical answers to everyday problems, helping to get things done in the most practical way possible. They are often used as “worry stones.”
The biggest specimens were given a place of honor in the home and lovers often exchanged these funny looking rocks as tokens of their affection.
They are a good grounding stone, useful for practical channeling and “reflective meditation” or contemplation; they are felt to be beneficial in balancing and calming the mind and emotions.
Fairy Stones have long been used to support people with emotional trauma, PTSD and to help them to release their old pain.
In Crystal Healing, Fairy Stone Concretions have been used for arthritis, inflammation and fever. They are also thought to aid in recovery from radiation or chemotherapy. They are a stone used to boost overall heath.
They are associated with the Root and Crown Chakras.
Native legends speak of crystal skulls as an inheritance from ancient times. Said to “talk and sing” they are believed to carry messages for all mankind, including what may be discovered when we overcome our fear of death.
