The Brave is a fascinating specularite and quartz crystal skull carving from Skullis. A delicately carved feather rises from the crystal skull, decorating an amazing mineral combination specimen of specularite, elaborate clusters of plated hematite crystals, and some remarkable quartz rock crystals. The iron present in the hematite, and both on and within some of the quartz crystals, gives The Brave crystal skull sculpture added beauty with red, brown, and yellow colored areas. The Brave specularite and quartz crystal skull sculpture is a wonderfully imaginative design.

The Brave crystal skull sculpture inspires us to aim high and achieve great things in regards to our spiritual growth and enlightenment. It encourages each of us to focus on our inherent capacity for compassion, consideration, and selflessness. The Brave crystal skull sculpture also reminds us to remember to not allow our minds and emotions to be weighed down by situations which are not going the way we would prefer, but rather to release the need to convince ourselves we are in control, and pass that responsibility on to our higher consciousness. The Brave crystal skull sculpture teaches that it is our spiritual aspect that is directing our worldly experiences, with the goal of achieving the highest good for all of us, and under this guidance, everything is proceeding precisely as it should be.

Along with the aspects of travel, truth, speed, flight, and Lightness, feathers symbolize higher thought, ascension, spiritual growth, and evolution. Feathers represent prayer, communication with Spirit, and wisdom, and the Native American Indians consider feathers to be symbolic of the power of the thunder gods, of the air, and of the wind. Native American Plains Indians considered feathered headdresses to be highly spiritual and magical, and they were worn to protect the wearer from injury and harm. One would have to earn the feathers of a headdress through acts of bravery and good deeds for the community, each feather representing one deed.

As a Celtic symbol the feather again represents the knowledge of the spiritual realm, and feathers were used to invoke the sky gods to allow passage from the physical realm to the ethereal realm.

Egyptians also held the belief that feathers were symbolic of the gods of the sky, and after death the soul of a person would be weighed and compared to the weight of a feather to determine its worthiness.

In Christianity feathers represented virtues, particularly three feathers together symbolized charity, hope, and faith, and a ring with a signet of three feathers was worn to symbolize a virtuous soul.

Feathers are considered to convey the message to continue on the spiritual path one is on, and can also be a sign to encourage one to remember to laugh. Feathers indicate that, instead of taking things so seriously all the time, one needs to lighten up and find joy in one’s situation. Feathers also are symbols of progression, divinity, enlightenment, and heightened awareness.

Specularite is a type of hematite, also referred to as specular hematite and specular iron, that is combined with mica. The mica in specularite encourages contemplation and observation while still coming from a heart based perspective. Specularite has a higher vibration than standard hematite.

Specularite is an excellent grounding stone, enabling one to work with higher vibrational energies and travel into spiritual realms while remaining grounded to this reality. It conveys its higher energy vibration to the user, and assists one to perceive and understand multiple levels of reality. Specularite assists one to live life according to one’s spiritual desires and create that which brings happiness.

Specularite encourages one to manifest one’s spirit on Earth and to attain one’s dreams and goals while letting go of the need to judge oneself or others. This also includes releasing one’s judgment of one’s own spirituality, bringing the understanding that with Spirit all things are possible. Specularite is paramagnetic, a characteristic which enables the peaceful harmonizing of different types of energy fields, helping one to follow one’s own path without interference from other people.

It allows one to release the tendencies to doubt and find fault in oneself, instilling a greater sense of self respect and self confidence. Specularite dissolves all types of negativity into an energy of loving acceptance and returns it to its source. Magnetic specularite balances the meridians and the Yin and Yang energies.

Specularite aids mental processes, memory, and development, bringing calmness and peace to the mind. During meditation it assists in past life research and enhances connections to, and communication with, the energy of the soul, the Angelic realm, and other planes of existence. It helps one to identify one’s talents and perceive where those talents will be most effectively utilized.

Specularite is useful in protecting from the harmful effects of electromagnetic fields produced by computers and other technologies.

Specularite is magnetic, giving added effect during physical therapies and healing work, and has been used for dis-eases involving blood disorders, sleep disorders, healing of broken bones, and magnetic specularite has also been used for spinal alignment issues.

Quartz is considered to be a source of Light, and has been named the Perfect Jewel. Referred to by some as the “supreme gift of Mother Earth,” it is considered a master healer. Almost every culture throughout history has believed quartz to be a sacred and magical source of power. Aboriginal tribes of Australia and South America share their creation myth of the cosmic serpent being led and guided by a quartz crystal. Indigenous people of North America and Burma believed quartz crystals to be living entities and ritually offered them gifts of food, some believing the crystal had great power to aid in divining and hunting. Central and South American cultures revered quartz crystals carved into the shapes of human skulls as powerful religious objects where deceased ancestors and gods resided.

Quartz is considered to have been a key element in both the rise and fall of the cultures of Atlantis and Lemuria. It has been used by almost every culture for many purposes, including divination, bringing rain, enhancing magical powers, lighting sacrificial fires, as status symbol of high rank and royalty, and for prevention and treatment of dis-ease.

Even in the modern world quartz continues to occupy integral roles of our everyday lives, including the device you are using now. And it was with a quartz crystal that Sir Isaac Newton discovered the color spectrum of visible light, created as the crystal refracted sunlight shining through it.

Quartz symbolizes sacred fire, purity, and the infinity of space, patience, and perseverance. Quartz instills harmony and purpose. As it does with the technologies it is used in, quartz amplifies energy, accepts programming, and holds memory, making it the most diversely useful stone for healing, meditation, expanding consciousness, spiritual communication, past and future life recall, and any other desired application. Quartz exemplifies the concept of the saying “With God, all things are possible,” in the sense that when one comes from a position of unconditional love and acts according to the highest good of all involved, one can achieve any desired outcome.

Quartz excels at harmonizing and increasing the energies of other stones, and working to fuse the energies of multiple sources into a cohesive focus, making it ideal for wands, staffs, gridding, and the like. Quartz enhances and disperses light energies in all directions, filling an environment with positive energies that remove negativity, protect the aura, and cancel the harmful effects of radiation and radioactivity. Ancient priests used clear quartz to nullify negative energy, dissolve enchantments and spells, and abolish all black magic.

Emotionally quartz enhances the body’s internal structure and surrounding subtle bodies to further connect the physical body with the mind. Quartz replaces any negativity found within with positive thoughts and feelings. Quartz enhances one’s perceptions of the world, increasing consciousness and clear thinking, and gives enhanced energy, dedication, endurance, composure, and patience, bringing the lesson of being loving and finding joy in peaceful coexistence. Clear quartz brings strength and clarity to the mind, boosting concentration and memory while filtering distractions. It is helpful in finding sleep, and helps with the interpretation of messages and lessons experienced in one’s dreams.

Spiritually, quartz crystals are considered to be unique and individual, each with their own personalities and lessons to share. For many people, quartz crystals are the first crystals they find themselves attracted to and in communication with. Many people find quartz crystals to be invaluable tools and companions in their lives. Working with quartz crystals enhances one’s personal growth and consciousness, light, and positive energy during their experiences of thoughts, actions, feelings, and encountered situations. Quartz is considered to connect the physical and spiritual dimensions, intensifying communication with the Divine, and other-worldly masters, teachers, and healers. Quartz is considered a venerated stone in relation to those who have crossed over in death, with many cultures including quartz in funeral rites, and placing it in tombs, urns, and burial sites. Many people consider their personal quartz crystal, sphere, or stones to be intimately connected to them, and consciously direct their essences into the stones for such purposes as storing energies and recording their life experiences, a sort of “Crystal Diary.”

Physically quartz is a master healer and can be used for any condition. It is considered to stimulate the circulatory and immune systems, bringing vitalizing energy and balance to the body. Quartz has also been used specifically to treat bladder and kidney infections and dysfunctions, and digestive disorders. It has been used to treat and remove the pain and effects of burns of the skin, and is generally effective for any skin disorder. Drunk as an elixir, quartz helps to remove toxins in the body. It can be used to overcome vertigo, and to dispel dizziness and improve balance.

NOTE: Skullis does not prescribe treatment for medical issues. Skullis offers information for reference to assist with the selection and understanding of crystal skulls, including this specularite and quartz crystal skull sculpture.