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Prehnite
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Prehnite

Also known as: Stone of Dreaming, Stone of Unconditional Love

Calcium Aluminum Phyllosilicate

Prehnite is a calcium aluminum silicate mineral noted for its soft mint-green color and gentle, dreamy energy. First described as a mineral in 1788, it supports inner peace and prophetic dreaming.

Healing Properties

  • Enhances prophetic dreaming
  • Promotes inner peace
  • Teaches surrender
  • Heals the inner child

Emotional Benefits

  • •Helps let go of possessions and old stories
  • •Promotes inner peace
  • •Supports healing of the inner child

Spiritual Benefits

  • •Enhances prophetic dreaming and precognition
  • •Connects to nature spirits
  • •Teaches trust and surrender

How to Use

Place under pillow for prophetic dreams, carry during de-cluttering processes, or meditate with it for inner peace.

Meditation

Hold during meditation to cultivate surrendered trust and quiet the controlling mind.

Placement in Home

Bedroom for restful sleep and dream work, or nature-inspired spaces.

Traditional Uses

Used in South African tradition. Associated with kidney and bladder support. Not a substitute for medical treatment.

Ethical Sourcing

Generally low concern. Widely available.

Quick Facts

Mineral Class
Phyllosilicate
Crystal System
Orthorhombic
Chemical Formula
Ca₂Al(AlSi₃)O₁₀(OH)₂
Mohs Hardness
6–6.5
Transparency
Translucent to opaque
Luster
Vitreous to waxy
Planetary
Venus, Neptune
Typical Price
$3–$40

Care Guide

Water safe
Sunlight safe

Cleansing

Running waterMoonlightSound healing

Charging

MoonlightNatural sunlight (gentle)Earth burial

Associations

Zodiac

LibraCapricorn

Element

EarthWater

Intentions

SurrenderInner peaceDreamingInner child healing

Origins

South AfricaAustraliaChinaScotlandGermany

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