Coral - one of the most popular preciousornamental materials. To use it for the manufacture of steel jewelry since ancient times. Corals are extracted from the bottom of the seas and oceans, and petrified branches with natural dull reflections are prized above all: from pure white tones to delicate pale pink, warm red, burgundy, orange colors.
Coral Legends and Myths
Большинство волшебных историй, повествующих о The origin of the stone is associated with its bizarre curved shape. The ancient Greeks believed that the red coral - a stone, which appeared thanks to the Gorgon Medusa. When the hero Perseus cut off her head, the blood of the jellyfish hit the algae, painting them in a thick red color. They were petrified - after all, the Gorgon, not only with its look, but also killed all life with blood. Therefore, in Greek the word "coral" is consonant with the word "gorgeana". And the precious coral - a stone, whose properties were appreciated by experts-jewelers - became, according to myths, the building material for the palace of the great master of the seas, Poseidon. The god of crafts and blacksmithing Hephaestus was the first to make wonderful samples of handicrafts and ornaments from corals. However, the chain of legends about the origin of “sea trees” does not end there. And the myths that red coral is a stone whose properties are associated with protection and healing do not end with them. In ancient Rome, it was believed that a coral necklace, necklace or bracelet worn on a child would save him from an evil eye, an accident, an unintentional wound or other danger. The warriors, going on campaigns, took with them a coral - a stone, the properties of which were associated with the same Gorgon and believed that if a twig was applied to a place that was bitten by a snake or a scorpion, the poison would cease to act and the person would survive. This myth originated precisely on the basis of Greek folklore and the similarity of curved branches of corals with wriggling snakes that grew on Medusa's head instead of hair. And already in the first century of our era, the philosopher and historian Pliny recorded the fact that the inhabitants of the Mediterranean and India successfully traded statuettes, souvenirs, religious and ritual products, jewels, among which the coral, a stone whose properties were highly valued by wise men, priests, astrologers.
Corals in astrology
Да, в астрологии тоже кораллы признали minerals with the strongest esoteric characteristics. They are strongly advised to carry with them all people whose activities imply the need for self-control, self-confidence, strength of will, or are associated with danger and responsibility. This is the military, doctors, especially surgeons, as well as police, business leaders and ... poker players or other gambling. The coral stone, the photo of which you see here, can serve as a talisman and provide its owner with success in various kinds of machinations. For women, it helps to keep the pregnancy and drives away thoughts about abortions. Therefore, astrologers advise: those husbands who want a large family should give their wife a red coral ornament. And the men themselves, who want to keep the temperament to the most advanced years, can acquire some thing from this stone. It will be a good prevention of impotence or cure it, as well as fever, cold and other diseases.
Wear and care
Like any porous formation of mineralorigin, corals are afraid of contact with all sorts of chemicals and means. Therefore, try to be careful when using creams, perfumes, sprays and other household chemicals. When a stone ornament comes into your hands, do not rush to put it on your finger, neck or hand.
Dip the item first in fresh cow's milk.And then boldly wear and admire the decoration. Buy jewelry with this stone only in a copper frame or a frame of yellow gold - then all the magical and healing properties of coral will be fully manifested. The day when the stone is the strongest is Tuesday, and its time is from sunrise until 11 o'clock in the afternoon. The shape of the stone must be regular - round or oval, the surface - smooth, polished.
