Shiva Shell

Shiva Shell - Meaning, Color, Facts, Power, Mythology, History And Myths

Shiva Shell sometimes called Pacific Cat’s Eye have been believed to open the Third Eye Chakra which transform and mute negative energy. It is a stunning natural gem made of calcium carbonate and have brown and black band that are carved into the shape of the eye. Lord Shiva other than India is worshiped in countries, Tibet, and Sri Lanka, the gem’s name are derived from the Lord Shiva third eye in the middle of the idol’s forehead. Shiva's eye is a significant divination and transforming crystal which help to find a new path in life.

It gives us the vision of the Third Eye and has Water energy it is believed to sharpen the wearer’s intuition, which in turn enhances the discernment and deepen the understanding. It is a stone of wisdom which help to understand our world and events. Shiva's eye proves to be good if it is held in the north area of an individual’s home and is supposed to be associated with life history and career path. The flowing energy of this stone balances the push of life currents and will protect or guard against its ill effects. The Eye of Shiva or so-called Pacific Cat’s Eye is used principally as a meditation crystal to understand yourself and the issues that are happening in life. It is practiced to facilitate deep understanding of your inner self so you can effectively dispense with the outside universe in a manner that is sizable for your heart. It is reported that it will reflect and fight back against the Evil Eye, and also helps with premonition efforts.

Shiva Shell contains the quality of a major Hindu deity Shiva means auspicious is the destroyer or transformer. As a special piece of jewelry, the Shiva Eye has an inimitable charisma and as a protective, lucky stone it symbolizes the "Third Eye of Shiva" and watches over the one who has it. The Third Eye represents the eye of knowledge and wisdom, the essence of the omniscience of the god of fertility, Shiva, who unites male and female. The coil on the rear of the Shiva Eye symbolizes development and apparent movement and is a substantial and important symbol for security against bad energies. It rolls up and strengthens optimistic energies. The Shiva Eye has a collectively positive effect on an individual’s natural well being. This organic gemstone commonly known as cat’s eye washed up along a riverbank and is carved into the anatomy of an eye to represent the eye of Shiva.

Where is Shiva Shell found?

The operculum of a sea snail, Shiva shell is found in the South Seas north of Australia. Being a part of many shelled animals, it is a calcified disc-shaped, an eye-like and is used in jewelry. The Shiva eye jewelry was most popular in Victorian Era Britain and are commonly found in African-American mojo bags in America. Middle-Eastern in origin is spread all across the globe from there to India and to Europe.

Healing Properties Of Shiva Shell

Shiva shell or Shiva Eye a protective covering at the orifice of the Turban snail shell symbolizes the creation, preservation and destruction of all from the flow of life, the constant change in the world, spiritual knowledge to creative visualization. Known as mermaids' money it is thought to be a good luck charm for fishermen. The eye of Shiva is supposed to assist in the accrual of wealth.

  • Physical Healer

Shiva's Eye stones have been highly venerated in many cultures for thousands of years. This valued crystal has long been believed to provide protection against evil and enhance creativity, as well as kindness. Physically, this stone is used in crystal healing for kidneys, pancreas, and liver, lymph nodes, spleen, and leukemia issues. Along with optimism and generosity, it is used to balance self-esteem.  When held close to the body, it amplifies and radiates the energy of vibration as these vibrations are subtle, but they can be applied to assist you manage life’s daily problems.

  • Emotional Healer

Shiva Eye or Third Eye Agate stimulates psychic powers and assist in developing an awareness of the Divine without losing the connection to the earth. This unique crystal has a structure that allows vibrations to add together, it calms an overactive mind and energizes the imagination by bringing in new ideas. It helps get rid of the emotional drain of daily procedure and being taken down by obligation, it awakens a sense of adventure and change as it is considered a tremendous tool for giving back joy and spontaneity back to one's spirit. It is an uplifting crystal, helping to banish fears and insecurities while enhancing faith and reliance in oneself and faith in the world. It encourages reflection and introspection, bringing the clarity of rational thought and intuitive wisdom to help drive out an illusion, find out the root cause of an issue, and get one to repose. Third Eye Agates serve best when worn or carried in a sacred space.

  • Spiritual Healer

Shiva Eye enhances the psychic abilities, intuition, extrasensory perception, mental imagery, and concentration. This Eye is used to understand dreams but is besides a powerful ward against bad dreams and nightmares. Put it beside your bed or the bed of a child having bad dreams.

Eye of Shiva also called the Brow Chakra is a stone for the Third Eye. We examine ourselves and the outside world, interpret what we discover and are aware of ourselves and the universe through the brow Chakra. The brow Chakra interprets the world - our inner world (self), and the world (mass) that comes into the body. It controls the energy flow within the torso and is said to be a code breaker. It is the pattern maker and shows the path of understanding. It balances the imperative and the inconsequential impressions of the life. This stone is also used for general protection and deflect the evil eye; it repels negativity and prevents the psychic attack.

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  • Heals and Balances Chakra

Shiva's eye is known to protect wearers from all forms of negativity help to concentrate the mind, and aid in decision-making. The stone is believed to increase stamina and self-confidence and have a cooling effect on the body. Shiva's eye affects the point where Shiva and Shakti become one.

As and when individual tune this stone into the field of energy that encompasses the Divine Mind, he make contact with the sacredness. This gemstone resonate the sacred energy, via the universal mind for all who use it. Its resonance within the third eye chakra or brow chakra is about individuals’ visionary abilities which enhance a direct connection to the higher self.

This stone helps you to recognize that you can use the aspects of the pineal gland and help to see the uniqueness of the self. Spiritually, tells one that he is a separate individual within the whole.

This stone will boost your Pranic energy and point of verve as you get in touch with the Divine.

Shiva Shell Facts

Facts about Shiva Shell

  1. The Stone is the key symbol of the mystical terminology of alchemy, symbolizing perfection, enlightenment, and heavenly bliss.
  2. A great Hindu sagacious wrote about the spiritual triumph of Gnosis using the metaphor of the Shiva eye stone.
  3. This stone is believed to transmute the dense physical body into a body of light.
  4. Eye of Shiva explains man’s path to immortal divinity.
  5. In the Orient, Shiva's eye is highly venerated as a preserver of good luck, the feeling being that it guards the owner's wealth and it protects him from poverty.
  6. The visual phenomenon of this stone brings about the appearance of the semblance of a shiva third eye in the rock.

Metaphysical Properties Of Shiva Shell

Shiva's eyes are famous and popular to manufacture amazing jewelry. The white shiva eyes come as silver fashion jewelry. Though, the story and lineage of the shiva eye are rather amorphous. Along one side of the Shiva's eye, a shell is a beautiful spiral. Along the polar side of the coil is a mesh of colors that resembles an eye.

The Eye of Shiva has a solid representation in Hinduism. It is the third eye in the brow of the Hindu God Shiva. Representing wisdom, it is conceived to possess the power to see beyond the obvious. It represents the flow of life the constant variety of the cosmos, spiritual knowledge, and ingenious artistic visualization. Form of Reiki the swirl of this stone symbolizes an energy force and strength. Eye of Shiva Shell is a wonderful gift because of its natural beauty blended with its spiritual meanings. 

Shiva Shell In News

Shiva Shell Color

These natural shiva eye agates from India are brown and black banded characteristically, they just alluded to a multi-colored convex surface, and elevations are green, orange, creamy, and white with color patterns similar. The chiefly white planar side has a thin brown spiral with its source near the middle.

 

  • CleavageDistinct on { 011} perfect, indistinct on { 010} , and poor on { 100}
  • Other NamesPacific cats eye, Shiva shell, Eye of Shiva
  • Crystal HabitPrismatic crystals are elongated on c, and often tabular on { 001} , with striations parallel to [100]
  • Streakwhite
  • Refractive Index1.744 - 1.755
  • DiaphaneityTransparent to opaque
  • Mohs scale (hardness)8.5
  • SourcesAustralia, Brazil, India, Russia, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, USA, Zimbabwe, Zambia
  • Chemical formulaCr3+: BeAl2O4
  • LustreVitreous to greasy
  • ColorBlue, Red, Green, Yellow, Orange, Brown, Pink, Purple, Gray, Multicolored
  • Chakra HealingThird Eye Chakra
  • BirthstoneMarch
  • Zodiacpisces
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  • Jovana
    Apr 9, 2015, 1:06:46 AM

    The Shiva shell is also known as Shiva Eye as i have read above..i was little confused between these two..but your content has made things clear in my mind..thanks for sharing..

    Gemexi

  • Stacey
    May 10, 2015, 11:30:31 PM

    Thanks so much for such detailed information about this! I have been absolutely obsessed with finding these recently. I live on Maui, and apparently, they are very common I am going through some rough times lately, and I really believe I am looking for these for a reason. Much Aloha to you!

    Gemexi

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  • Emerald stern
    May 4, 2016, 2:12:00 AM

    Is there a special meaning in finding shiva's eyes? On holiday in Spain last wk I found 6 or 7, of various sizes. Never found one before, but love beach combing

    Gemexi

  • Hester Moulton
    Jun 11, 2016, 6:28:19 AM

    Likewise you are the ONLY one who has clarified the significance of the Shiva shell. I can see there was much research and caring involved. Thank you

  • Marydell
    Jul 26, 2016, 6:05:27 PM

    How do I restore the luster to my shells. On my bracelet? Thank you

  • Katerina
    Aug 15, 2017, 9:08:28 AM

    I have over 2000 shiva eyes in various colors and sizes for sale! https://www.facebook.com/groups/paros2ndhand/permalink/1551840594879740/?sale_post_id=1551840594879740

  • Cassie
    Nov 23, 2017, 12:53:34 PM

    I have a blog about shells. Its at wordpress.onceuponashell.com in case any of you are interested

    Gemexi

  • Ralph Smith
    Apr 6, 2019, 3:57:22 AM

    I collect these on the Costa Dorada in Spain,was told it was the only area where they could be found in Spain,and locally were known as the ear and eye of the ocean.

  • daisy jones
    May 21, 2019, 10:11:26 PM

    The Facts about Shiva Shell are so much interesting. Thanks for letting me know about these facts & figures.

    Gemexi

  • shirley
    Jun 26, 2019, 10:07:08 PM

    Very trendy and classy gemstone..thank you gemexi !

  • hannah
    Aug 13, 2019, 10:06:53 PM

    Thank you for providing very fine quality gemstone!

  • Arledge
    Sep 29, 2019, 10:23:40 PM

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  • Amelia
    Dec 5, 2019, 10:08:46 PM

    I love your amazing jewelry sets, I purchased shiva shell jewelry from you and i received them yesterday, it looks amazing and the quality of your product is great. My friends saw my jewelry and get really impressed by it, i refer you guys to them so that they can also get the lovely collection. Thanks a lot for this beautiful product. I am really happy.

  • Bruce
    Jul 21, 2020, 11:34:03 AM

    It is actually aligned with Aries in the Zodiac :)

  • Emiley
    Jan 6, 2021, 5:42:18 AM

    Shiva shell as its name represents it is a protective stone for the wearer, it helps in boosting up spirituality and its a great emotional and physical healer. I am amazed to see such beautiful jewelry in different colors.

    Gemexi
    Jan 6, 2021, 5:44:17 AM

    Thank you so much:)

  • Diva
    May 4, 2021, 9:31:40 AM

    I am looking for a stone with these special healing powers for my brother because he is under-confident and always confused about his decisions.I will buy this stone.

    Gemexi
    May 8, 2021, 3:24:20 AM

    Diva, you can surely buy this stone for anyone.

  • Tien
    Oct 5, 2021, 9:12:24 AM

    Satisfied, very beautiful shiva-shell earrings, beautiful stones, perfect length, delivery within the specified time, Jewelry appreciated. The color is gorgeous. All my problems are solved by mail at [email protected].

    Gemexi
    Oct 5, 2021, 9:36:01 AM

    Thank you for your kind words, Tien. We will be happy to assist you again.

  • Jack
    Jul 7, 2022, 6:55:54 AM

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    Gemexi
    Jul 9, 2022, 11:22:51 AM

    Thankyou Jack for sharing your review with us. We are glad to know you liked our shiva shell rings collection. We would be happy to assist you again..:)

  • shira calone
    Feb 1, 2023, 11:11:44 AM

    Hello Gemexi, I saw your Shiva's eyes jewelry collection and i really find them amazing. The information you have given above about Shiva Shell is so much interesting

    Gemexi
    Feb 3, 2023, 9:09:11 AM

    Thank you for your kind words. We will be happy to assist you again.

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