What Is Orgonite? And What Can It Be Used For?

Unlike all the stones you no doubt already know, orgonite is not a natural stone: it is a creation, made of resin, metals and crystals, designed to transform the energies around us.

Where does it come from, what is it made of and what is it for? Discover this “stone” like no other. See also the virtues and powers of each gemstone.

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What is the orgonite stone and where does it come from?

It all begins with Wilhelm Reich, a doctor and former student of Sigmund Freud. In the late 1930s and the 1940s, he claimed the existence of a universal life energy he called “orgone.” He devoted his research to it and founded a study center in Maine, which he named Orgonon. There he built “orgone accumulators,” boxes made of alternating layers of organic material and metal.

Orgonite as we know it was born much later, in the 1990s: Karl Welz, then Don and Carol Croft, took up this principle of alternating organic matter and metal, and set it in resin with added crystals.

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What is orgonite made of?

Its base, called the “matrix,” is a resin: synthetic (polyester or epoxy) or natural (pine, acacia or amber). It holds everything together and is said to pass on to the crystals the pressure it exerts as it cures. Metal shavings are embedded in it, meant to attract harmful waves, along with quartz or crystals, responsible for turning negative energies into positive ones.

Gemstones add their own virtues to the mix, and some orgonites contain other additives. It comes in many forms: pyramids, spheres, pebbles, pendants or decorative objects.

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What orgonite is used for, and its virtues

According to crystal healing, everyone can take care of themselves with stones, and orgonite is no exception. Thanks to its composition, it is said to form a barrier against harmful waves by accumulating positive ones, the famous “orgones.” It would act on the person as well as on their surroundings.

Orgonite in the home

It is said to purify the place where it is kept and to soften the effects of waves emitted by electrical devices. Placed near plants, it would help them grow; in the kitchen, it would help preserve food. It would also help you recharge your own energy.

Where to place your orgonite

A pyramid sits nicely on a desk, near a computer or a router; a sphere or pebble on the bedside table; a pendant is worn close to the heart. Choose it also by the stones it contains: amethyst for calm, rose quartz for love, black tourmaline for protection.

⚠️ The virtues attributed to stones come from traditions and beliefs. They are not a treatment and do not replace medical advice.

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How can one purify and recharge orgonite?

• Rinse it for a few minutes under cold water: even if it is not natural, it needs to be purified.
• Recharge it on a windowsill, so it can catch the light of the sun and the moon.
• Repeat regularly, especially if it sits near electrical devices all day.

Are you interested in gemstones? Go and find out about amethyst and aventurine.

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