Selenite Charging Plate
Selenite Round Charging Plate - Lotus
Available in 2.75" Rounds
Elevate your crystal collection with our Selenite Polished Charging Disk, adorned with a lotus pattern, measuring 2.75 inches in diameter. Selenite, revered for its ethereal luminosity and purifying properties, becomes a powerful tool for charging and cleansing other crystals.
The lotus is rich with symbolic meaning across many cultures, especially in Eastern philosophies and religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, and ancient Egyptian spirituality. Here's a breakdown of its most common symbolic associations:
General Symbolism
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Purity: The lotus grows in muddy water but rises above the surface clean and beautiful—representing the ability to remain pure in a difficult or impure environment.
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Rebirth & Renewal: Because it closes at night and blooms again in the morning, it’s often seen as a symbol of resurrection and fresh starts.
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Spiritual Awakening: In many traditions, the blossoming of the lotus mirrors the unfolding of spiritual understanding or enlightenment.
In Hinduism
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Divine Beauty & Purity: Associated with deities like Lakshmi (goddess of wealth and beauty) and Brahma (god of creation), who are often depicted sitting on lotus flowers.
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Detachment: Just as water slides off the petals of a lotus, one should live in the world without becoming attached to it.
In Buddhism
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Enlightenment: The lotus symbolizes the journey from ignorance (mud) to spiritual awakening (blossoming flower).
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Color Symbolism:
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White lotus: Mental and spiritual purity
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Pink lotus: The supreme lotus, often associated with the Buddha
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Red lotus: Love and compassion
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Blue lotus: Wisdom and logic
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Purple lotus: Mysticism and esoteric teachings
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Gold lotus: Spiritual achievement
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In Ancient Egypt
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Creation & the Sun: The lotus was associated with the sun god Ra; it was believed the lotus flower gave birth to the sun each morning as it bloomed.
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Regeneration: Tied to the afterlife, symbolizing rebirth and the cyclical nature of life.