Aquamarine – the Power of Aquamarine and how to use it

Aquamarine- the stone of courage – releases your old patterns and emotional baggage

the treasure of mermaids and was used by sailors as a talisman of good luck, fearlessness, and protection.

COLOR OF AQUAMARINE:  Green-blue
APPEARANCE: Clear and translucent to opaque crystal, often small and  veneered
FREQUENCY: Easily accessible
SOURCE: USA, Mexico, Russia, Brazil, India, Ireland, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, Pakistan

CHEMICAL FORMULA: (beryl group) Be3Al2 (SiO3) 6

       AQUAMARINE CHARACTERISTICS

• Aquamarine is the stone of courage. Its calming energy reduces stress, brings harmony to the environment, and protects against pollutants. In ancient times it was believed that this stone fights the forces of darkness and attracts the favor of the spirits of the lights. The sailors wore it as a talisman against drowning.
• Psychologically, this crystal corresponds to sensitive people. It has the power to awaken tolerance in others. It can break the old, self-defeating programs. This stone calms the mind eliminating irrelevant thoughts, sharpens the intellect, and clears the confusion.
  With its ability to bring unfinished work to an end, this crystal is useful for terminating operations. It frees the blocked communications and improves the ability to express. This stone is useful in understanding the hidden emotional states and in interpreting feelings. Muting fears and increases sensitivity.
  
• Spiritually, this stone sharpens intuition. This is a great stone for meditation, evokes high levels of awareness, and encourages service to humanity. Aquamarine protects the aura and equalizes chakras, throat chakra refines and makes communication better. It also brings the physical and spiritual bodies into balance.

      AQUAMARINE HEALING EFFECTS:

Emotional and Spiritual Healing

Aquamarine is known for its calming energy, which can help reduce stress and quiet the mind. It’s often used in meditation to enhance clarity of thought and inner peace. This stone is associated with the throat chakra, which governs communication. It’s believed to help you express your thoughts clearly and effectively while also promoting honest and compassionate dialogue. Historically, aquamarine has been seen as a stone of courage, providing the strength to face challenges with a clear mind and calm heart. Aquamarine is thought to heighten spiritual awareness, making it easier to connect with your higher self and the spiritual realms.

1. Calmness and Clarity

Place aquamarine near your heart or throat chakra. You can wear it as a necklace or keep a stone in your pocket. Best used in the morning to set a calm tone for the day or during stressful periods when you need to regain clarity. Hold or wear aquamarine for at least 15–20 minutes, allowing its calming energies to permeate your being. Combine with deep breathing exercises to enhance the calming effect. Visualize a serene blue light surrounding you as you breathe in and out.

2. Enhancing Communication

Directly on the throat chakra. You can wear a pendant or place the stone on your throat while lying down. Before important conversations or presentations, or during meditation focus on improving communication skills. Spend at least 10–15 minutes focusing on your throat chakra with the stone. You can also wear it throughout the day. Pair aquamarine with affirmations like, “I speak with clarity and compassion,” to strengthen its effects. You might also combine it with other communication stones like blue lace agate.

3. Boosting Courage

Keep aquamarine near your solar plexus (just above the navel) or heart chakra to tap into its courage-enhancing properties. Before facing a challenging situation or when you need to make a difficult decision. Spend 20–30 minutes meditating with aquamarine placed on the solar plexus or heart chakra, focusing on summoning inner strength. Visualize the stone’s energy as a protective shield that gives you the courage to overcome obstacles. Carry the stone with you throughout the day for ongoing support.

4. Promoting Spiritual Awareness

Place aquamarine on your third eye chakra (between the eyebrows) during meditation or spiritual practice.During meditation, spiritual rituals, or before bed to enhance spiritual awareness and intuitive insights. Meditate with aquamarine on the third eye chakra for at least 15–20 minutes. Use alongside other spiritually enhancing crystals like amethyst or clear quartz. Focus on deepening your connection with your higher self and the spiritual realms.

5.  Reducing Anxiety

Place aquamarine on the heart chakra or keep it close to your body, like in a pocket or as a piece of jewelry.Whenever you feel emotionally overwhelmed, anxious, or need to regain balance. Hold or wear aquamarine for as long as needed. During a crisis, hold the stone tightly for 10–15 minutes while focusing on calming your breath. Incorporate aquamarine into your self-care rituals, like a calming bath. Place the stone in the water (if it’s water-safe) or near the tub to enhance relaxation.

Physical Healing

 

1. Throat and Respiratory Health

Place aquamarine directly on the throat chakra (located at the base of the throat) or wear it as a pendant close to this area. Use during times of respiratory distress, throat issues, or when you need to soothe the throat, such as before speaking engagements. Keep the stone on the throat for 15–20 minutes at a time. You can also wear it throughout the day for continuous support. Combine the use of aquamarine with breathing exercises to clear the respiratory system. Inhale deeply while visualizing the blue energy of aquamarine flowing into your lungs and throat, cleansing and soothing them.

2. Immune System Support

Place aquamarine on the thymus gland, located just above the heart, or wear it as a necklace or brooch close to this area. Use during times when you feel your immune system is compromised, such as during cold and flu season or when recovering from an illness. Wear or place the stone on the thymus gland for 20–30 minutes daily, preferably in the morning when the body’s immune response is most active. Drink plenty of water while using aquamarine for immune support, as hydration is key to maintaining a strong immune system. Pair the stone with a healthy diet rich in vitamins and minerals to further boost its effects.

3. Allergy Relief

Place aquamarine on the chest or hold it in your hand while focusing on the respiratory system.Use during allergy flare-ups or when you anticipate exposure to allergens. Hold the stone for 15–20 minutes during an allergy attack or keep it with you throughout the day. Combine the use of aquamarine with other natural allergy remedies, such as herbal teas or essential oils like eucalyptus. Breathing in steam infused with these oils while holding aquamarine can enhance relief.

4. Skin and Eye Health

Place aquamarine on the affected area, such as the skin or near the eyes (but not directly on them). Use during skincare routines or when experiencing eye strain. Apply for 10–15 minutes, or as needed. For eye strain, you can place the stone on the brow bone (not directly on the eyes) while resting. Consider using aquamarine-infused water (prepared by soaking the stone in water, ensuring it’s safe to do so) as a gentle facial mist. For eye health, resting with the stone on your brow while listening to calming music can be soothing.

Practical Tips for Using Aquamarine in Physical Healing

• Consistency: Like most healing practices, consistency is key. Regular use of aquamarine in your physical healing routines can lead to more noticeable benefits.
• Water Elixirs: If your aquamarine is water-safe, you can create a gemstone elixir by placing it in purified water overnight. Drink this water in the morning to imbibe the stone’s healing properties. Be sure to research the safety of your specific stone before making an elixir, as not all stones are safe for this purpose.
• Combining with Other Stones: Aquamarine can be combined with other healing stones to target specific physical conditions. For example, pairing it with clear quartz can amplify its effects, while combining it with stones like turquoise can enhance throat and respiratory healing.

Mental and Emotional Balance

• Reducing Fear and Anxiety: Aquamarine’s calming energies are said to help alleviate fear and anxiety, promoting emotional balance and reducing stress.
• Enhanced Intuition: It’s thought to sharpen intuition and insight, helping to make better decisions and trust your inner voice.

• One of the most important things about this stone is that it clears the channel between your throat and heart chakras. A very important thing is that a clear connection between those chakras allows for speaking from the heart and telling the highest truths. This is a crystal of pure communication. This stone can help you to show to the world the incredible communication skills you have, no matter if you use them for a large cause or more personal and intimate conversations. This crystal works very well with other heart crystals. We can recommend using this stone with other common heart crystals like Rose Quartz, Green Calcite, Rhodonite, Pink Halite, Green Opal, and Chrysocolla.

Healing chakras with Aquamarine

aquamarine is particularly aligned with the throat chakra but can also influence other chakras. It’s a versatile stone for chakra healing and balancing. Here’s how you can use aquamarine for chakra work:

1. Throat Chakra (Vishuddha)Healing with Aquamarine:

• Placement: Place aquamarine directly on the throat or wear it as a necklace so it rests near the throat chakra.
• Effects: Aquamarine helps clear blockages in the throat chakra, enhancing communication and self-expression. It encourages speaking your truth with clarity and compassion.
• Balancing Technique: Lie down and place the stone on your throat. Focus on breathing deeply, visualizing a bright blue light filling the throat area. Repeat affirmations like, “I speak my truth clearly and confidently.”
• Duration: Spend 15–20 minutes with the stone on your throat, ideally during meditation or before an important conversation.

General Tips for Using Aquamarine in Chakra Healing

• Chakra Alignment Meditation: To align multiple chakras, start by placing aquamarine on the throat chakra and gradually move it to the heart, third eye, and crown chakras, spending a few minutes on each.
• Crystal Grids: Create a crystal grid using aquamarine as the central stone to focus on chakra healing. Surround it with other stones that correspond to the specific chakras you want to balance.
• Affirmations: Use chakra-specific affirmations while working with aquamarine. For example, for the throat chakra: “I communicate with ease and clarity.”

       AQUAMARINE PRICES :

• Keep this crystal wherever you feel it is convenient. You can place it on the eyes or you can use it as an elixir.

 

 

 

 

 

• Incorporate aquamarine into your daily routine by carrying a small stone or wearing it as jewelry. This helps maintain a steady flow of its calming and balancing energy.
• Affirmations: Use affirmations while holding or wearing aquamarine to amplify its effects. For example, “I am calm, clear, and centered” or “I trust my inner wisdom.”
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How to clean aquamarine crystal

Physical Cleaning:

Steps:

1. Prepare a Soap Solution: Fill a bowl with lukewarm water and add a few drops of mild soap. Stir gently to mix.
2. Soak the Crystal: Submerge the aquamarine crystal in the soapy water. Let it soak for about 5-10 minutes. This helps to loosen any dirt or grime on the surface.
3. Gently Scrub: Use a soft-bristled toothbrush or a soft cloth to gently scrub the crystal. Focus on any areas with visible dirt or residue. Be gentle to avoid scratching the surface.
4. Rinse Thoroughly: After scrubbing, rinse the crystal under lukewarm running water for at least 1-2 minutes to remove all soap residue.
5. Drying: Pat the crystal dry with a lint-free towel. Make sure to dry it completely to prevent water spots.

2. Energetic Cleansing:

Method 1: Moonlight Cleansing

• Best Time: During the full moon, but any night with clear moonlight will work.
• Duration: Leave the crystal outside or on a windowsill for at least 4-6 hours overnight, preferably from dusk till dawn. Ensure it’s placed in a safe, secure spot where it won’t be disturbed.

Method 2: Smudging

• Materials Needed: Sage, palo santo, or incense.
• Steps:
  1. Light the sage, palo santo, or incense until it produces a steady stream of smoke.
  2. Hold the aquamarine crystal in the smoke, allowing the smoke to envelop it completely.
  3. Continue smudging for about 1-3 minutes until you feel the crystal has been cleansed.

Final Touch:

• Optional: After cleansing, you can place the aquamarine crystal in a bed of rock salt or Himalayan salt for additional purification. Leave it there for a few hours or overnight, then rinse off any salt residue and dry it thoroughly.

Precautions:

• Avoid Heat: Aquamarine is sensitive to heat, so avoid using hot water or placing it near heat sources.
• Sunlight Exposure: Although aquamarine can tolerate some sunlight, prolonged exposure may cause fading. If you choose to cleanse with sunlight, limit the exposure to 1-2 hours.

       INTERESTING FACTS:

• According to Greek mythology, King Neptune gave it as a gift to the mermaids. The beauty of the sea is “trapped” in the Aquamarine. It brings love to everyone who owns it. It is the treasure of mermaids and was used by sailors as a talisman of good luck, fearlessness, and protection.
• Greek and Roman sailors used it as a talisman. They believed that it brought them good luck and prevented seasickness.
•  This stone is a Talisman for loyalty, love, and happiness among the partners.
• It belongs to the beryl family of minerals, which also includes emeralds.
•  It has a great influence on the throat chakra, it helps in keeping speech, and in the treatment of respiratory diseases.

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