Platonic Solids

Crystals come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. The shape of a crystal can affect how it emits energy, which can help determine how you choose to use it. You have probably seen shapes like spheres, pyramids, animals, hearts, and others. There is one special group of shapes, called Platonic Solids that are considered to represent the 5 basic elements of the universe. A platonic Solid is a 3D shape that is made up of multiples of the same shape, all stuck together by their sides to make a new shape. There are 5 platonic solids.
 
 Hexahedron/Cube (6 squares) represents Earth energies. This shape is grounding and promotes stability. A pyrite cube (carved or natural) can be very grounding.
Tetrahedron (4 triangles) represents Fire energies. This shape helps with manifestation. The crystal used for this would depend on what you are trying to manifest. Quartz is a “master healer”, rhodonite attracts love, and green aventurine helps align money-making opportunities.
Octahedron (8 triangles) represents Air energies. This shape promotes love and balance. This shape would pair nicely with rose quartz.
Icosahedron (20 triangles) represents Water energies. This shape is about creative energies, and self-expression. Carnelian would be a good stone for this purpose.
Dodecahedron (12 pentagons) represents Spirit energies (or energies of the universe). Amethyst or celestite would be helpful for making this kind of connection.
 
They can be used to connect to certain energies, for manifesting, and even as markers for the corners when casting a circle. Do you look for specific shapes as well as crystals when trying to do specific work? Do you feel a connection to any of these shapes?
 
Fun fact: If you have ever played a game like Dungeons and Dragons you have seen all 5 platonic solids as dice. 
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