Desert Rose also known as Gypsum Rose or Sand Rose, is a type of Selenite formed from a combination of water, wind, and sand. Sand becomes embedded in Selenite blades which overtime when combined with and wind of water create the signature “rosette” formation. The rosette formations are created over a few hundred years making them relatively young compared most crystals which have formed millions (or billions) of years. Desert Rose Selenite is found in most deserts around the world.
The Native Americans have a legend that the Desert Rose Selenites were carved by warriors who returned home from the spirit world. The roses were said to have been spread across the Earth to protect these spirits’ homeland. The desert rose has traditionally been prized for an assortment of alleged metaphysical powers. Each of the rocks are said to contain its own spirit who share their powers to benefit people. Like many objects believed to possess supernatural powers, they have been used by shamans and witches throughout history.
The desert rose has always been used as a talisman for protection against or to cure a wide variety of physical ailments, psychological or emotional problems.
Meaning & Energy
Desert Rose Selenite is a perfect meditation stone that grounds and balances you. It activates root, crown, and sacral chakras for; mental clarity and focus, manifestation, self-expression and to unlocking our divine will.
An excellent stone to place at your bedside, workspace, or meditation room as it cleanses the environment and your aura. Due to being mainly Selenite, it will charge and cleanse other crystals when placed around them.
Desert Rose is ideal for constant rejuvenation of energy as it works on a very high, energetic vibration that helps realign the chakra system. Removing blockages between chakras will help ease the flow of energy within.
This stone will work with all chakras, the sacral chakra is where it is most potent, we suggest holding a Desert Rose and verbally reciprocating into what you want from this world and how you plan to get there. Doing this weekly will affect not only your physical actions, but also your mental decisions.
Desert Rose Selenite is a perfect stone to place within your crystal grids to enhance your smaller stones energy output or to assist in the transfer of energy between stones. These roses will also cleanse and charge the stones around it perfect for every crystal enthusiast to have in their collection.
Chakra Solar Plexus
Properties Clearing, Insight, Inspiration, Growth, Expansion, Expanded Awareness, Enhancing, Enlightenment, Energy Transfer, Elimination Toxins, Joy, Clarity, Channelling, Aura Cleansing, Abundance, Action, Mental Health, Intuition, Spiritual Awakening, Self-Discovery, Prosperity, Opportunities, New Beginnings, Knowledge, Intention Enhancement, Cleansing, Balance, Mental Enhancement, Manifestation, Strength, Planets Earth
Elements Earth, Water, Wind
Colours White, Brown
Hardness 2
Chemical Formula
CaSO4•2H2O