Impressive in size, natural design, and beauty, Mortal Coil is a very handsome ammonite fossil crystal skull sculpture. The expertly carved details of the skull are perfect and dramatic, eliciting an enthusiastic appreciation from any person who takes the time to enjoy the Mortal Coil crystal skull. With an admirable presentation of various shades of red, orange, yellow, and brown, and stunning visible suture pattern of amazing intricacy, the Mortal Coil crystal skull sculpture stands out among other ammonite carvings that have been created by Skullis Crystal Skulls. The Mortal Coil ammonite fossil crystal skull sculpture from Skullis weighs 11.1lb (5017g) and measures an incredible 9.6 x 3.3 x 8.7 inches (245x83x220mm).

Though life, and the challenges and obstacles we face, can be difficult and seemingly overwhelming at times, the Mortal Coil crystal skull is presented to remind us that these are the tools required for our spiritual evolution. The Mortal Coil crystal skull inspires us to have faith that these perceived hardships are leading us toward a higher good, and reminds us of the concept that, on a spiritual level, we have each chosen our experiences with the specific goals of understanding them, and of achieving a nonreactive attitude of acceptance and forgiveness. Rather than becoming upset, confounded, or frustrated, the Mortal Coil ammonite fossil crystal skull supports our efforts to maintain a positive mental outlook by curbing our initial tendencies to react emotionally, and gives us the courage and strength to endure the situation. Upon later consideration of the events, the Mortal Coil crystal skull can help us to recognize and comprehend the benefits that were created and the valuable lessons we have been given the chance to learn. The Mortal Coil crystal skull reminds us there will always be a bright side and positive advantages that we may not have had the opportunity to experience if it were not for the challenges that lead us to them.

The Mortal Coil ammonite fossil crystal skull, as with most ammonites, has a dynamic energy within its spiral formation. This can be used in many ways, including supplementing our own energy levels, increasing our ability to persist through strenuous and demanding situations, and providing protection from outer influences as well as our inner doubts.

More closely related to octopi, cuttlefish, and squid than the modern chambered nautilus, ammonites enjoyed a lengthy 175 million year existence in prehistoric oceans, with many genus and species rapidly evolving and disappearing during that time. Ammonites descended from the bacrites straight shelled cephalopods that lived around 415 million years in the past. The ammonites first arrive in the fossil record at a point of about 240 million years ago, surviving several extinction events. They continued until coming to their final extinction in company with the dinosaurs at 65 million years ago. The ammonite species fossils from the Upper Jurassic period deposits of Madagascar lived between 145 and 179 million years ago. It is believed that the majority of ammonite species inhabited the shallow, warm and temperate waters along the inner part of the continental shelves in around the world.

In order to create jobs in the country, Madagascar export law requires that all ammonite fossils from Madagascar be polished or altered in some way. Fortunately ammonites are much more lovely after this process. Here do we not only have the wonderful sample of one of the very few organic gems, ammolite, but also behind the polished shell the interior of the ammonite has been revealed to show the amazingly complex and detailed growth pattern of the animal which has been replaced and preserved by calcite.

Having been discovered numerable times throughout recorded history, often by asking very simple and unrelated questions, the Golden Ratio, or Fibonacci Sequence, the consistently repeated pattern of nature growing and evolving, is represented here in this ancient fossil. This Golden Ratio is considered one of the forms of Sacred Geometry which reflects the universe, its pure forms, and the dynamic relationship we share with nature - the inseparable relationship of the part to the whole. By studying the Sacred Geometry of one thing we find meaning and structural insight into the workings of the inner self and other processes of the universe. Incredibly this spiral growth pattern occurs over and over in the universe around us, from the molecular structure of our DNA, to most plants, including cauliflower, cacti and succulents, daisies and sunflowers, many, many trees, pinecones and pineapples, shells of many invertebrates, and so on all the way out to the astronomical scale of the Milky Way and other distant galaxies! The ammonite is considered to directly connect one to the Golden Mean Spiral energies to promote personal growth, self-awareness, and the evolutionary consciousness of the Earth and the higher consciousness we all share.

Metaphysically, ammonites are employed for gaining insight of where to begin a process, and to maintain sight of the whole picture while focusing on the individual steps of that process. They are used for protection, structure, and stability, and to transform negativity into a gentle, fluent energy. Ammonites are also used to assist one with relaxation and to provide support and minimize depression that can be associated with the re-birthing process. In Feng Shui, ammonites symbolize longevity, harmony, and virtue and are used for prosperity, improved flow of chi, detoxifying the body, and are used to bring about good health, happiness, and wisdom. Physically ammonites have been used to ease the birthing process, and for treatment of issues with the extremities of the body and the lungs.

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