Aquamarine

The pierre d'aigue marine

Since In ancient times, this stone was defined as being the sailor's stone. Its intense blue is reminiscent of water, of the seas. The sailors used it as a talisman to fight against seasickness, fighting storms and avoiding to get sick.

She was also used as a vision stone. Thanks to the color of its crystal, it served to create the statues' eyes. It said that people who looked into those eyes received the gift of clairvoyance.

Legends aquamarines are said to be made of makes the mermaid stone and allows sailors to not to succumb to their songs. We have trace of amulets in aigues-marines where images of the god Poseidon were engraved of the sea, dolphins or tridents.

The Greeks regarded these engraved amulets as having to calm the anger of the people. Poseidon and encourage the return of the boats.

At that time, aquamarine was renowned for attracting luck and wealth.

The Romans made many jewels with this stone. If they engraved a frog on a aquamarine, it allowed for reconciliation with their enemies.

The Chinese associate aquamarines with the goddess Guanyin. Great goddess symbolizing mercy, the compassion, love, she is also the protector of women and children. The legend says that this stone helps and the sick.

In addition, the Mayans honoured Akna, goddess of maternity and of birth with aquamarines. And in Slavic mythology, aquamarines represent Kulapa, goddess of herbs, of magic.

In the Middle Ages, the poisoning was rife. Aquamarine was reputed to be an excellent powerful antidote. Thus, many nobles possessed this stone. They immersed it in water for several hours. It is claimed that this water also cured to the eyes or those of digestion.

During this period the art of divination appeared. And so they began making balls of aquamarine crystal. This crystal was very sought-after for its clarity and transparency. But it was also used for other forms of aquamarine divination suspended from a wire above a bowl filled with with engraved letters. The diviner asked a question and the aquamarine crystal designated the letters of the the afterlife.

It was customary to aquamarine, worn as a necklace, gave happiness and joy to the marriages. It even offered the possibility of rekindle the flame within the couple. Here's how, aquamarine has become the stone of choice for 23 years of marriage.

This stone represents the traveler's stone like Saint Thomas, who made numerous boat trips to to evangelize the new lands colonized.

Aquamarine comes from the Latin aqua marina, which translates as "sea water".

Aigue marine in the world

The main deposits are to be found in Brazil, Namibia.

Les benefits of aquamarine in lithotherapy

His benefits in terms of psychic

Aigue-marine is a stone that brings peace, that consolidates a budding romance (which makes it a perfect engagement ring). Otherwise, it reinforces the love of long-standing couples. Thus, she fosters sincere, long-term relationships periods.

This stone, by its soothing effect, helps the mind to relaxation and positive thoughts. This stone is an excellent anti-stress agent, making it gentle communication and reinforces listening to others. Its vibrations reduce anxiety and provide peace and calm and serenity.

Long-used in the Middle Ages in the manufacture of balls crystal, aquamarine represents the spirits clear-sighted and sensible. Wearing an aquamarine to accentuate the intellect and memorization. It is said to be a great support among students, especially during exams. His communication skills help in public speaking and to combat the stage fright. It is particularly suitable for oral exams.

It fights the lack of self-confidence, brings clairvoyance and inner peace. It is strongly recommended for people suffering from anxiety, stressed.

The color of aquamarine combines with that of a sea calm, it has become a stone of protection in maritime voyages. It is the stone of sailors in general.

His benefits in terms of physique

Stone of protection for sailors or navigators, aquamarine helps to avoid suffer from seasickness. The same applies to motion sickness in general.

This stone promotes the proper functioning of the throat chakra. It is soothing for the third eye chakra.

This stone promotes the circulation fluids.

Aigue-marine and astrological signs associates

Aquamarine is suitable for all zodiac signs, but it is particularly effective on native to:

Verseau A symbol of friendship and freedom. It is associated with science technologies. A sign of intelligence, he sees big and full of ideas. He needs to useful, and he's an excellent speaker. Aquamarine helps develop a sense of communication and fits in perfectly with this sign. In love, he prefers relationships his freedom. He likes to travel solitary.

Fish symbol of infinity and the artistic. He knows how to escape the reality and takes refuge in his own world where softness. Aquamarine is a stone that provides him with the peace and calm he needs need. It's sometimes hard to pinpoint, because it has a very changeable character. In love, he can to abandon himself completely, but he needs to idealize the other. When he returns to the reality, he doesn't hesitate to stop everything without remorse.

Balance : symbol of balance, harmony and justice and peace. He hates loneliness and likes to be surrounded and admired. He has difficulty to choose and make a decision. This sign is and knows how to be listening to his fellow man. The aquamarine is perfectly suited, as it is a stone of communication and listening skills. In love, he is romanticism and the quest for harmony and peace in her relationship.

Aigue-marine is connected to the throat

The throat chakra is linked to aquamarine. The throat chakra involves above all, the ability to express what you have and your ability to listen and respond. receive. Aquamarine allows you to letting go and your relationships with others are healthier.

The heart chakra balances with aquamarine. It will help him overcome disagreements and boost self-esteem. Visit heart chakra defines our capacity to love others while loving ourselves.

Maintenance, purification and recharging aquamarine

When an aquamarine arrives in your home, you need to rid it of the energies she has encountered. Visit The following operations must be carried out once per month or after heavy use.

Soak your aquamarine in a glass spring water for a few hours. Wipe gently with a cloth soft.

Expose it to the rays of the morning sun for a few hours. one or two hours in order to recharge it in energy. You can also simply drop it off on a quartz cluster or druse amethyst.

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