Celestine

Celestine might look peaceful and serene as a celestial blue sky, but it packs a secret punch: Despite being known for its calming blue colors, it’s our main source of strontium, the element used to make the brilliant reds that blaze our skies in flares and fireworks. Not only that, but despite its popularity as a little pocket rock or paperweight, this mineral can be absolutely gargantuan. The largest geode ever discovered is celestine, and it’s so huge, entire groups of people can walk through it at once! It’s a perfect reminder that even those who seem small, calm, or unthreatening can be capable of going huge and creating some pretty spectacular explosions. Celestine knows the value of calm and explosiveness, both, and it’s here to nudge you to think about your own balance between the two. If you’re too attached to peace, try cultivating some healthy anger. It’s good to see red from time to time when we need to protect ourselves or others. But, as we all know, too much anger can hurt others as well as the very causes we’re trying to support. When it comes to temper, balance is key, and learning the skill of calm assertiveness is always the way to go.