11/16/2025
Stone of the Day
Desert/Sand Rose
Type: Gypsum, with brown sand inclusions, which forms clusters that resemble pale roses
Colours: Pale brown, dusty rose or reddish, rough texture with glints of silver, white or pearl from external drusy tiny crystals.
Availability: Common.
Physical benefits: May increase resistance to viral infections, skin growths and blemishes; help with prostate and testicular problems, travel sickness, stomach upsets, healing of animals.
Emotional healing: Eases panic attacks and claustrophobia; excellent if you have lost confidence in yourself because of an accident, illness, breakdown or loss.
Chakra: Root.
Candle colour: Brown. Fragrances: Almond, arice cherry blossom, sandalwood. Practical uses: A goot crystal if you feel life has passed you by to make changes such as relocating to abroad or adopring a different fee Workplace: Encourages you to develop hidden talent a perseverance crystal if you need to train, retrain or study Magical significance: Because each desertrose is belise. to contain its own guardian spirit, it is a good protective stone to keep with you if you feel vulnerable. Divinatary meaning: Make changes slowly as there are no short cuts. Giving up is not an option. Zodiac: Scorpio and Capricon.
Empowerment: I have immense inner resources.
As desert rose forms in desert areas, sand becomes trapped, making distinctive shapes. The overlapping blades of gypsum give it the characteristic petals. Ht should not be immersed in water or washed so is unsuitable for elixirs by direct methods. The stone encourages the development and expression of psychic powers and creativity. A useful crystal for making the best of things; good for children who are not conventionally good-looking, to learn to value themselves. Keep at home to draw in unexpected money and if you are fighting for what is yours.