Green aventurine Raven

The Audobon Society Encyclopedia of North American Birds, ornithologist John Terres writes, “Corvids have probably achieved the highest degree of intelligence to be found in any birds.” Animal behaviorist Konrad Lorenz agrees, writing that raven has the “highest mental development” among the avian species.

Naturalist Tony Angell has proven in controlled laboratory experiments that ravens are “superior in intelligence to all other avian species tested.” Irene Pepperberg, of the University of Arizona, has gone even further, stating that corvids share “the cognitive capacities of many primates.”

Ravens have a very distinctive voice and a vast vocabulary. They are among the smartest birds in nature, so don’t be surprised if you start finding that your communication skills improve. Raven reminds us to stay true to our voice.

Green Aventurine is particularly supportive of the heart, and is excellent for those with cardiac conditions, circulatory problems, or recovering from surgery or illness.

It stimulates life-giving energy throughout the body and engenders activity and movement while assisting in physical regeneration. It may give an added boost in efforts to lower cholesterol and in preventing arteriosclerosis and heart attack.

Green Aventurine is also thought to benefit fertility and genito-urinary problems; eyesight, especially far-sightedness and astigmatism; dyslexia, dyspraxia, and cerebral palsy. It assists in healing the adrenals, lungs, thymus gland, and nervous system.

Green Aventurine increases the power of homeopathic remedies. It has an anti-inflammatory effect, easing skin eruptions, such as acne, eczema, and rosacea, and soothes allergies and migraine headaches.

Of course, this crystal – as with any crystal – will never be a replacement for a healthy diet and lifestyle that likewise enhance these abilities within you. But they certainly will work hand in hand!