Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Aquamarine

A blue/green variety of 'beryl.”


Sources: Afghanistan, Brazil, Namibia, Pakistan, USA, Mexico, Russia

Astrological Associations: Aries, Gemini, Pisces

Chakra: Throat


Aquamarine is a stone of 'courage.' It harmonizes its surroundings and protects against pollutants. In ancient times it was thought to counteract the forces of darkness and procure favor from the spirits of light.


Healing Properties:


  • Swollen Glands, sore throats and thyroid problems

  • Regulates hormones and growth

  • Helps with autoimmune diseases such as 'hay fever'



Psychologically/emotionally:


  • Calms the mind, removing extraneous thought

  • Clarifies perception and sharpens the intellect

  • Clears blocked communication and promotes self-expression


Spiritually:


  • Sharpens intuition and opens clairvoyance

  • Excellent stone for meditation

  • Invokes high states of consciousness and spiritual awareness

  • Shields the 'aura' and aligns the chakras and physical and spiritual bodies


Position:


Hold or place on the body as appropriate. Can be placed on the eyes or used as an elixir.



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