ORTHOCERAS FOSSIL

An extinct nautiloid cephalopod that lived 370 to 450 million years ago. Its name means, “straight horn” due to its long, straight, conical shell. They ranged in size from about a centimeter to over 14 ft long. They have 2 special characteristics worth noting. One is their septa, which is the straight black line running down the middle of their shell. This is a dividing wall that formed as the Orthoceras grew, to divide the old living chamber from the new one. The second is the siphuncle, which is a tube that runs the entire length of the shell, through each of the chambers. This tube acted as a buoyancy device. The closest living relatives to this extinct species are the nautilus, squid, octopus and cuttlefish. Orthoceras fossils are commonly found on a matrix of limestone, usually with many individuals grouped together.

– Associated with the root chakra, zodiac sign of Virgo, & vibrates to the number 5.

– Promotes transformation into one’s highest self.
– Increases confidence and lowers anxiety levels.
– Associated with good luck and success in business.
– Facilitates overcoming fears and phobias.
– Helps one find their core values and live morally.
– Integrates the wisdom of one’s past into the present.
– Physically promotes longevity and sexual stamina. Lowers anxiety, stress and depression. Detoxifies the body.