Description
Size: 9.2 x 7.6 x 2.3 cm
Weight: 192.1 g
Chakra: Root, Third Eye, Sacral
Origin: Madagascar
Wisdom • Ancestral Recall • Life Path
This magnificent polished ammonite offers a stunning glimpse into the late Cretaceous seas of Madagascar, a perfect piece of natural history and geological art. More than just a shell, this specimen captures the mesmerizing internal beauty of the ancient cephalopod that called it home over 100 million years ago. The entire surface is covered in delicate, fractal-like suture patterns - the complex, fern-like lines that trace where the internal chamber walls connected to the shell. Polishing has brought this natural artistry to the forefront, highlighting the sharp contrast between the light, intricate lines and the rich, polished browns and greens of the fossilized shell material. At 3.6 inches, its impressive size fits comfortably in the palm, serving as a tangible connection to the deep past, a beautiful spiral of time and nature's geometric perfection.
Ammonite embodies continuity, transformation, and stability. Its perfect spiral is a lesson in holistic completion and the interconnectedness of all cycles, reminding us that structure can support graceful change.
In Native American tradition, specifically among the Blackfoot tribe, Ammonites were called "Buffalo Stones" or Iniskims and were highly valued as good luck charms for the hunt and for promoting prosperity. Medieval European lore often referred to them as "Serpent Stones" because of their coiled shape, believed to be petrified snakes, and were used by alchemists in certain rituals.
Keep this fossil close when seeking to integrate the past into your present, particularly during meditations focused on life path and manifestation. It reminds you that the longest journey begins with an ordered step and that the wisdom of the universe is held within your own continuous growth.
