====== Serpentine ======
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latin_names: 
folk_names: Za-tu-mush-gir (Assyrian)
energy_tags: Projective
gender_tags: 
planet_tags: Saturn
element_tags: Fire
deity_tags: 
effect_tags: Protection, lactation
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===== Magical Uses =====
The above correspondences as to energy, planet, and element are tentative as there is little information available about this stone.

Seals made of serpentine were carried in ancient Assyria so the gods and goddesses would send double blessings.

Serpentine is also worn around the neck by nursing women to regulate their milk supply.

Otherwise, its main use is guarding against poisonous creatures such as snakes, spiders, bees, scorpions, and other troublesome reptiles and insects.

This may seem rather useless, but think about it. Have you gone camping in the mountains or hiking through wooded areas in the spring? How about rock-collecting expeditions in the desert?

When we leave our artificial environments (our homes), we're subjected to nature in all its manifestations, including creatures that bite and sting us in defending their territory or lives. Don't get mad-bring along some serpentine and carry or wear it while tramping through the woods or exploring nature. Perhaps you can prevent such misfortunes.</ifauth>