Conch shell - Conidae, M size
Conch shell - Conidae, M size
Conch shell - Conidae, M size
The showy sea conch shells belong to the Conidae, a family of snails that live on coral reefs in tropical and subtropical seas. About 500 species are known from Conus, the largest genus of the tribe alone. Cone snails are predatory beasts that are also known for their toxicity. The nerve poison secreted by the conch flows into the victim from a hollow harpoon-like chitin tooth in the pharynx grater, which the animal throws at its prey. Some species prey on quite large fish, and their stings have even killed humans. About my size. Between 55mm and 60mm.
Symbol meaning
Ritual use
On the altar, shells and conch represent the element of water and are placed in the west, with earth in the north, air in the east and fire in the south. Surround your sacred circle with conch or clam shells and call upon the powers of the moon to help you achieve your goals or let go of things that no longer serve you. Use conch and clams during the Purifico phase to amplify the healing power of the water.
It is recommended to buy the amount that best suits your desired purpose. Below are the meanings of numbers 1-10 according to the Pythagorean number symbolism:
- (Monad) the beginning of all that exists. Symbolizes unity, inspiration and beginnings.
- (Dyad) symbolizes opposites, dualism, the world of matter and choices.
- (Triad) is the uniting element of opposites and the number of spiritual development and growth. Represents growth and trinity.
- (Tetrad) the organized form of the atmospheric world. Symbolizes stability, order and structure.
- (Pentad) number of human perfection. Also depicts change and instability.
- (Hexadi) number of wisdom and intelligence. Symbolizes problem solving, adapting activities to match goals and communication.
- (Heptad) the number of development which combines the number 3 of growth and the number 4 of concrete manifestation. The number of reflection, evaluation and spirituality.
- (Ogdoadi) number of action, movement and achievement. Symbolizes action on a sure footing.
- (Ennead) is the number of inner growth and creativity. Symbolizes powerful and unrestricted expression, as well as the approach of graduation.
- (Decade) symbolizes completion, the end of a cycle and renewal. Unlimited eternal continuation.
Attention! Conch and mussel shells are natural products, so each of them is its own unique individual. Because of this, colors, shapes and brightness may vary. Light brings out their natural beauty best. Trust that the songs selected by intuition for you resonate best with your personal purpose. From a Finnish private collection. We do not buy, sell or forward new clams, conch shells or their parts, and we do not accept illegal importation of these.
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