The charming of Shiva eye shell

First content of this blog, we used to talk about "Shiva Eye Shell", and today we will offer you more information about this attractive shell and what is the charming of Shiva eye shell.

Shiva shell, also known as Shiva Eye or Pacific Cat's Eye is the protective covering at the opening of the Turban snail shell. Towards the end of the snail's natural life this protective door (also known as the operculum) detaches and sinks to the seabed.On one side of the Shiva eye shell is a beautiful spiral. The color varies from beige to deep green, depending on the sea snail's diet, while the background always remains a white. On the back side of the shell is a mesh of colors that similar with the color of the eye. When the mollusk living inside the shell detects danger it will close this protective door and expose this eye side, hoping to ward off the predator who thinks it is dealing with a much larger creature.

Absolutely that the charming of Shiva eye shell is the deep green spiral that contrast with the milky white shell. In addition, The spiral of Shiva eye shell is appeared in the style of "Golden Spiral", that is the best composition of arts. So this spiral is very attractiveness like a magic.

The names of Shiva eye shell are different by each area and legend. In the most area of Asia calls it as "Shiva Eye Shell" from the shape of spiral on the shell is similar with the symbol of the third eye of "Shiva" the god of Hinduism. They believe that the spiral is symbolizes of development and motion and is a strong and important symbol for protection against bad energies. On the other hands, many country in Europe such as France calls this shell as "Saint Lucy's Eye". The legend of Saint Lucy's eye said, through repeated prayers to the Virgin Mary, a young girl obtained her mother’s miraculous recovery from an incurable illness. She then ripped out her eyes and threw them into the sea to keep her suitors away and prevent herself from being diverted from her faith. She carried out many miracles. The Virgin Mary gave her even more beautiful eyes in response to her devotion. The operculum of the sea snail symbolizes Shiva eye.

Shiva eye shell also has the natural mineral and healing effects. The stone is a specially crystallized form of aragonite. In the same way as pearls, this is a calcium carbonate with the hardness rate of 4 to 4.5. Aragonite stimulates sensibility, is effective on your general well being in a calming way and lowers nervousness and tiredness. Because of its high amounts of calcium, the stone has as well a positive effect on aching muscles, joints, tissues and skin. 
"Why choosing Shiva eye?" By acquiring Shiva eye, you gain a new companion that often calls to you telepathically, inviting you to slip your hand into your pocket or bag and stroke the lovely, smooth mother-of-pearl with the tips of your fingers, obtaining decisive help, strength and support from it. You will enjoy many happy events, luck and good fortune that you attribute to your new guardian angel. Your language and thoughts will become more positive and as if by some miracle or magic that small, insignificant thing will grant many of your wishes.

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