Aquamarine: The Energy of the Sea

July 25, 2009

Properties: This stone has the calming, soothing energy of the sea.

This is the stone of courage. Tranquilizing, uplifting, openness,

innocence, lightheartedness, creativity, communication, self-

awareness, confidence, purpose. Throat, Spleen, Heart Chakra. Used

for protection on journeys, especially those who travel on water.

Affects etheric and mental levels. Helps stabilize and harmonize

unsettled surroundings. Helps reduce fears. Has an affinity with

sensitive and mystical people. Increases creativity and sharpens

intuition. Excellent stone for meditation. Helps one attune to

nature. Quiets the mind and reduces stress. Helps bring about a

tolerance toward others. Recommended as a purifier of the throat and

helps sore throats. Clears blocked communication and aids the user in

verbal expression. This stone allows us to find our individually and

be ourselves. It is helpful to those who wear it, in regards to

finding love, promoting fidelity and smoothing out differences

between others.

Folk Remedies: A great stone for stress relief. This crystal is used

to strengthen the immune system, thymus, lymphnodes, Filters out

unnecessary information to the brain. Calms the nerves. Clarifies

perception and strengthens the body's cleansing organs such as the

liver, spleen, thyroid, and kidneys. Helps the eyes, jaw, neck,

stomach, teeth, throat, mouth and ears. This is a very important

stone for the Thymus. Releases anxiety, fear, restlessness, peaceful

stillness. Allows for better breathing with allergies. This is good

stone when recovering from and illness.

Feng Shui: Used in the Southwest (relationship, love) and in negative

directions (courage, protection).

History: A beryl stone, (Be3Al2Si6O18) Found in the US, Mexico, USSR,

Brazil, and India. Has a soothing influence. This stone is usually

clear light blue, blue-green. The stone also occurs in a golden

yellow color. It is a good stone for teachers, counselors,

chiropractors, genetic engineers, lecturers, and massage, reiki and

crystal therapy practitioners. Was given to sailors as protection

against drowning and for courage in battle. Used to symbolize the

moon due to its connection to the Earth's tides.

Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac

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