Keywords: Oneness ~ Enlightenment
Hardness: 6 - 7
Zodiac: Sagittarius
Chakra: Root, Sacral
Planet: Venus
Element: Earth, Water
Locations Found: India
Tarot Card: The Emperor

Metaphysical & Spiritual Properties

The shape itself is the symbolic phallus of the Hindu god Shiva and the red coloring on the stone represents the female energies, creating a symbol of the union of the divine masculine and feminine energies. Shiva Lingam is believed to help balance the energies of the body and bring harmony to the chakras. It is said to help with meditation and promote a sense of inner peace and calm. It also symbolizes the great cosmic egg out of which creation emerged, opening one up to more vitality and prana. It can support a sense of oneness with the All.

History & Folklore

Shiva Lingam has been regarded as a sacred stone in India for thousands of years and is associated with the Hindu god Shiva. According to legend, the Shiva Lingam stones were formed when Lord Shiva and his consort, Parvati, transformed themselves into egg-shaped stones while meditating on the banks of the Narmada River.

Geological Information

Shiva Lingam is a type of cryptocrystalline quartz composed of a mixture of minerals, including quartz, jasper, chalcedony, and basalt. The stone is usually brown or gray in color with white or yellow stripes. They originate at the Narmada River in Onkar Mandhata, in western India, one of India’s seven holy sites. Villagers gather the rough stones from shallow river beds and hand polish them to the classic elliptical proportions.

Works Well With...

Shiva Lingam is a powerful tool for meditation and spiritual practices and can be used in conjunction with other stones to amplify their energies. It works well with other grounding stones such as Black Tourmaline, Hematite, and Smoky Quartz to enhance its grounding and stabilizing properties. It can also be used with stones that promote spiritual growth and transformation, such as Amethyst, Clear Quartz, and Moldavite, to amplify their effects.