Storytelling and legends
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, it 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".
Les deposits
The main deposits are located in Brazil Namibia.
Les benefits of aquamarine in lithotherapy
Ses psychological benefits
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 in use 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.
Ses physical benefits
Protective stone for sailors and navigators, aquamarine protects against evil of the sea. The same applies to transport in general.
This stone promotes the proper functioning of the throat. It is soothing for the throat chakra. third eye.
This stone promotes fluid circulation.
Aigue-marine and astrological signs associates
Aquamarine is suitable for all zodiac signs, but it is particularly effective on natives of :
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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.
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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.
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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.
The chakras linked to aquamarine
The chakra of the throat chakra is linked to aquamarine. The chakra of the throat involves above all the ability to express what's inside you and what's important to you. ability to listen and receive. Aquamarine allows you to let go of your worries and your relationships with others are more healthy.
The heart chakra balances with aquamarine. It will help him to overcome disagreements and increase self-esteem. Heart chakra defines our capacity to love others while by loving yourself.
Maintenance, purification and recharging aquamarine
On arrival of an aquamarine in your home, it is necessary to the negative energies she has encountered. The following operations are to be carried out once a month or after a intensive use.
Swirl your aquamarine in a glass of spring water for a few hours. Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
Expose it to rays of the morning sun for a moment or two hours to recharge. You you can also simply place it on a pile of quartz or amethyst druse.
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