Histories and legends
Amber, a name derived from the Arabic "antar" is a resin which, over the course of the years has become mineralized. It may contain elements of animal origin, insects or feathers. Amber stone has been around for thousands of years: it was even used in the of prehistoric times in the manufacture of jewelry, objets d'art and ornaments. She formed in the Baltic Sea 40 to 50 years ago. 60 million years.
In the 6th century B.C., the Celts, through for example, worked amber and made it into beads for necklaces and bracelets, etc.
But amber stone is especially associated with a large number of legends that have crossed the centuries. Amber is a mythical material, full of virtues and mysteries. This is the symbol of the sun, purity and immortality.
The legend of Jüraté and Kastytis
(Known as one of the most famous legends in Lithuania)
Jüraté, goddess of the sirens, lived in a amber palace at the bottom of the Baltic Sea. She had a peaceful life in keeping with the marine life. But one day, she met Kastytis, who was a fisherman who threw his nets too close to her home. She had decided to hunt him herself, because this fisherman did not obey the sirens, who had tried to scare him away.
Kastytis continued to fill his nets with fish. While Jüraté was watching her, she noticed her incredible beauty and fell in love madly in love. She took him with her in its amber palace at the bottom of the sea.
Or Perkunas, god of thunder and father of all the gods, went into a great rage when he learned of it. Indeed, he had promised Jüraté to another god. So he unleashed storms and sent lightning bolts from the heavens onto the palace. It exploded into thousands of pieces and Kastytis died.
Jüraté was also punished and put in chains to the ruins of her palace, condemned to be tossed by the waves and weeping for her beloved.
This legend continues to resurface during storms, because once the lull is over, we're back pieces of amber on the beach. The legend says that these are Jürasté's tears, as clear and pure as his love for Kastytis.
The different legends
This explanation, concerning the ambers that are the result of the tears of divinities. found in other legends of antiquity.
According to other versions, amber would be the from the tears of the Heliades, daughters of Helios and sisters of Phaeton. Helios struck his son Phaeton, who had stolen his chariot, causing great catastrophes. Phaeton fell into a river and drowned. Helios transformed his girls in poplars, which lined this river. Their tears fell to the water and were transformed into the amber we find today. days.
Another legend has it that Apollo, banished from Olympus, shed tears of amber. They symbolized his longing for Paradise and what still united him to the Elysée.
There are still many other legends on this amber stone, which has many benefits and numerous virtues.
The deposits
The main deposits are located in Lithuania, Peru, Russia and Mexico, etc.
Les benefits of amber in lithotherapy
Benefits for your health psychic
Amber has a solar nature of the type which allows the wearer to overcome blockages. It is a stone that calms the wearer: she allows him to find himself.
It is qualified as a purifying stone, absorbing discomfort, and restoring energy, courage and dynamism. It provides a lot of good for people in moral distress or suffering from great sadness. It effectively combats stress, anxiety and anguish, allowing you to benefit from quality sleep, without nightmares.
Its radiance, combined with the sun, restores the joie de vivre, represents spring after winter. This warm energy provokes serenity and self-confidence. It brings patience for those who use it. provides a certain lucidity and strengthens its motivation to achieve the goals fixed.
This amber stone promotes work intellectual capacity, as it increases concentration and reflection. It is also an excellent vitality booster and boosts memory capacity. It provides great mental strength thanks to its energizing properties. It eliminates tensions and negative energies that and optimism. It promotes meditation and development spiritual.
Benefits for your health physics
Amber gives the body the power elimination and promotes the gorge.
This stone provides total soothing, which that facilitates restful sleep and creates vitality. This energy strengthens the body.
It also promotes good circulation body fluids in general. It protects external pollutants.
Amber and astrological signs associates
Amber can be worn by everyone signs, but its effectiveness is enhanced on the following signs:
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Virgo: symbol of analysis and organization. This sign of a anguished naturalness goes perfectly with an amber stone, as it relieves him of his anxiety. This sign is obsessed with tidiness and order. He possesses a and a sense of helping others. His main flaw is an enormous lack of self-confidence. Wearing an amber stone brings serenity and soothes him. In love, he is very unsentimental and has a great fear rejection due to his fear of abandonment. He prefers to stay alone;
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Gemini: symbol of the communication, exchange and curiosity. This sign is appreciated for its lightness, it is very fun and witty. We love being with him. It has a sunny side, like the amber stone. He knows how to juggle words and seduce his audience. oratory with its anecdotes. The amber stone to protect the throat and facilitate dialogue, gives him a certain assurance. At He's a born seducer. He loves to forage and has trouble settling down. He is very afraid of losing his freedom. It is with time and age that he will eventually arise;
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Lion: symbol of the power and loyalty. This sign is very generous and proud. He likes to be flattered and becomes vain. However, he represents also love, heart and passion. It loves to be the center of attention. With its domineering character, it is accustomed to to be obeyed. He exudes a certain aura like a sun. The amber stone gives it this flamboyance and self-confidence. In love, he's passionate and generous. He loves the idea to get married, he's a very faithful person and loyal.
The chakras connected to amber
The solar plexus chakra is the chakra of amber. This is the energy point responsible for day-to-day well-being, it helps have a serene life, both physically and emotionally. mentally. It also provides energy.
Maintenance, purification and recharging amber
As soon as you purchase your amber stone, you must purify it of the negative energies it has to your home. Visit The following operations must be repeated once per month or after each use intense.
Soak your amber stone in warm water. source for 24 hours. Wipe gently with a soft cloth.
Lay it in the dawn sun for 2 hours. hours to recharge it with positive energy. You can also recharge it on a cluster of quartz or amethyst druse for 24 hours. hours.
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