Crystal Grimoire
Amazonite
Chakras: Heart, Throat
Zodiac: Virgo
Planets: Uranus
Elements: Earth, Water
Summary
Amazonite is soothing and relaxing energy, aids in kindness and strong communication, and is known as the Stone of Truth for finding inner freedom. It releases fear of judgment and is called The Gambler's Stone for magnifying intentions, aiding manifestation, and bringing good luck.
Keywords
Often associated with: soothing energy, relaxation, kindness, authentic communication, inner freedom, manifestation
Spiritual meaning
In crystal tradition: Stone of Truth - finding inner freedom
Emotional meaning
Often associated with: Releases fear of judgment and aids in kindness and strong communication
Fun facts
A scarab ring carved from amazonite was found inside Tutankhamun's tomb, and some chapters of the Egyptian Book of the Dead were etched directly onto slabs of amazonite stone. Ancient Babylonians were crafting seals from it as far back as 16,000 years BCE. Greek legend held that the Amazonian warrior women inlaid their shields with it as a symbol of courage, even though amazonite is not actually found anywhere near the Amazon River, and the name may have been a case of mistaken geography that stuck for thousands of years.
History and lore
In history and lore: In his 1930 survey of amulets the Egyptologist Wallis Budge wrote that green stones, 'Amazon stones' among them, beside nephrite, emerald and green jade, were connected with luxuriant vegetation, the rain that causes it, and fertility in man and beast.
About the sources
- E. A. Wallis Budge, Egyptologist, sometime Keeper of the Egyptian and Assyrian Antiquities in the British Museum, author of Amulets and Superstitions (Oxford University Press, 1930), which covers Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Hebrew, Islamic and Christian amulets.