The white with black spots of the Dalmatian stone is named after a Dalmatian breed of dog.

This stone is often mistaken as a jasper; in actuality it is a feldspar/quartz with black or brown tourmaline, which gives it highly grounding and protective qualities.

The black tourmaline absorbs and transmutes all negative energy into positive. It also helps to dissolve all barriers and disillusionment.

Placed under a child’s pillowcase the black tourmaline will absorb all nightmares. It is an excellent stone for bringing back a childlike innocence by helping us release guilt, discouragement and depression.

It helps us let go of what we’ve out-grown, and encourages what we are good at and what we came here to do. It is a great stone for families as well as relationships, helping to instill faith, loyalty and trust.

The Dalmatian stone is great to use this time of year because it strengthens our stamina and immune systems. It’s great for animal lovers because it enhances our animal connections and animal telepathy.

It grounds our earth, base, sacral and solar plexus chakras, bringing about an emotional balance and joy for life. Dalmatian stone has so many benefits! Just carrying it in your pocket our wearing it as jewelry will cleanse and energize your aura.

Written by Jennifer Vanderwal and first published in Body Mind Spirit Guide magazine April 2015.

Jennifer is a Melody Crystal healing instructor and a Master of the Usui Tibetan Karuna Seiryoku system of Reiki since 1999. She offers healings and classes in crystal healing and reiki at Bodyworks Healing Center.  734 416-5200