Pearl
Stone of Luminescence
She is mine own,
And I as rich in having such a jewel
As twenty seas, if all their sand were pearl,
The water nectar, and the rocks pure gold.
The precious pearl is alive with luminescence. It begins as a tiny imperfection that finds its way into a mollusk. To heal from this invader, the mollusk secretes layer upon layer of nacre until it gradually forms into the solid pearl. When light bounces off of these overlapping layers, the characteristic iridescent luster can be seen. As pearls are created from living creatures, it is wise to honor the the hardships that create such beauty. In fact, that is the predominant feeling behind this amazing creation. She speaks of triumph and of metamorphosis, as well as the beauty that comes from such tenacity and adaptation.
Magic of Pearl
General
Element: Water
Gender: Feminine
Sabbat: Unknown
Planet: Moon
Chakra: Sacral, Crown
Zodiac: Pisces
To Clean: Waxing moonlight
Birthstone: June
Spellwork
Protection
Love
Prosper
Beauty
Happiness
Healing
Skin
Nausea
Hormones
Sexuality
Childbirth
Customs of Pearl
Tradition
Pearl is a traditional gift for the 30th wedding anniversary. It signifies the transformation of challenges into a partnership of beauty.
Tradition
As a symbolic connection to the moon, it is thought that pearls can help align menstrual cycles with the rhythms of nature when kept in a bowl in the bathroom.
Science of Pearl
Geology
Name: Pearl
Family: Carbonate
Mineral: Calcium
Formula: CaCO3
Crystallography: Orthorhombic
Mohs Hardness: 3
Luster: Pearly
Color: White
Cleavage: None
Fracture: Uneven
Tenacity:
Primary Location: Saltwater & Freshwater
Sacred Story
The Tahitian god Oro brings us our story about the pearl. In turbulent times Oro was called “killer of men”. However, in times of peace, he was called Oro-i-te-tea-moe which translates to “Oro with the spear laid down” and he was revered as the god of the arts. In one of these times of peace, Oro decided to find a wife. Each day he would descend to earth upon a rainbow looking for his love. When he finally descended to the island of Bora Bora, he came upon a beautiful young woman named Vairaumati. To woo her he brought her a magical oyster and gifted her with the black pearl resting within. When she gave him a son, Oro flew across the sky and transformed Vairaumati into a goddess.
