Rosehip - meaning, its effects and properties

Medicinal uses and effects of rosehip: it has a positive effect on kidney and heart diseases,
liver, lungs and genitals, also at important centers of the vegetative nervous system. Treats infections of the urethra. Has an excellent effect on male fertility disorders. Removes harmful substances and excess fluids from the body. It is very suitable for children. Eliminates apathy, calms and strengthens heart activity. Helps with long-term illnesses, psychosomatic disorders and intestinal diseases. Heals burns, blisters and smoothes the skin.
Uses: love, beauty, healing, patience, life energy
Properties and meaning of rose quartz: receptive energy, planet Venus, belongs to the element of water. Rose quartz is a symbol of love, beauty and healing. It helps the timid to express hidden feelings. It teaches us patience in solving problems. It surrounds the soul with its soft vibrations. Its radiance is like a gentle touch, under which our heart relaxes, regains trust and gradually opens. Wounds of the heart that have arisen due to hardness, rudeness, rejection or inattention of our fellow men throughout our lives will heal under its protection. Among the properties of rose quartz is that it gives the strength to forgive - to ourselves and others and teaches self-love.
A universal healing stone, providing life energy,
especially for the elderly. It revives imagination and creative thinking. It affects the solar plexus, base and heart chakras. It eliminates fear, anger, resentment, guilt. It helps to accept the necessity of change, it is an excellent stone for overcoming the midlife crisis.
Color: pink
Country of origin: South Africa, Brazil, USA, India
Technical description: silicate, translucent to transparent pink-colored variety of quartz, usually does not form crystals (if so, their length does not exceed 1cm), occurrence in the form of massive aggregates. The pink color is completed by traces of titanium and the milky appearance of needle-shaped rutile inclusions.

Hardness level: 7

Tip from Nefertitis on ROSE RITUAL: OPENING THE HEART AND ATTRACTING LOVE

Rose quartz is a crystal of tenderness, compassion, and unconditional love. Its soft pink color evokes the warmth of the heart, tenderness, and joy of connecting with others and yourself. This ritual will help you release old wounds, open yourself to love, and attract harmonious relationships.

Why rosewood?

• Rose quartz – a stone of love, harmony and emotional healing.

• It promotes openness, kindness and trust.

• It soothes heartache, helps with forgiveness, and opens the way to new relationships.

• It strengthens the heart chakra and brings a sense of inner peace and acceptance.

What you will need

• 1 rose quartz (raw, tumbled or in jewelry)

• pink or white candle

• paper and pen

• small flowers (e.g. rose, jasmine, lavender – depending on your mood)

• a quiet place where you feel safe.

Ritual procedure

• Clean the rosebud – rinse it in gently running water or place it in a bowl of water and flowers for a while.

• Light a candle – its light symbolizes openness, tenderness, and love.

• Hold the rose quartz in your palms and take a few deep breaths. Imagine the pink light flowing from the stone directly into your heart.

• Visualization – feel your heart opening. Let go of old pain, disappointment, or fear of love. Imagine yourself surrounded by a soft pink glow.

• Write down an affirmation – for example: “I am worthy of love and love flows freely to me.”

• Affirmation of intention – place the rosary on paper, sprinkle a few flowers on it and look into the candle flame. Repeat your affirmation out loud three times.

• End of the ritual – thank the stone, yourself and the universe for opening your heart. You can put the rose stone under your pillow, carry it with you or keep it on your bedside table so that its energy accompanies you.

Tip for strengthening the ritual

Perform it on Friday – the day dedicated to Venus, the goddess of love, beauty, and harmony.

Rosehip is a gentle guide that reminds you that true love begins with yourself. This ritual will help you open your heart, heal old wounds, and attract more love into your life – for yourself and for others.