Crystal
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
soothing energy, relaxation, kindness, authentic communication, inner freedom, manifestation
Spiritual meaning
In crystal tradition: Stone of Truth - finding inner freedom
Emotional meaning
Releases fear of judgment and aids in kindness and strong communication
Fun facts
Amazonite was carved into amulets and jewelry in ancient Egypt, and a scarab ring and other pieces of amazonite were found among the treasures of Tutankhamun's tomb. Its name comes from the Amazon River, even though no amazonite is found there: the green stones early traders brought home from the Amazon were most likely nephrite, and the name simply stuck. Its color comes from traces of lead and water in the feldspar, and the finest blue green pieces come from Colorado's Pikes Peak, Russia's Ilmen Mountains and Madagascar.
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.
