Amazonite | The Stone Of Courage
Amazonite or The Stone of Courage , belongs to the feldspat family and got its colors from copper. Denominated ” the stone of the Amazons” for the equalization with the nefrite wich the indians said its origins are in the “Black River”, in the country of ” the women without men”.
Its name is taken from that of the Amazon River, from which green stones were formerly obtained, though it is unknown whether those stones were amazonite.
Although it has been used for over two thousand years, as attested by archaeological finds in Egypt and Mesopotamia, no ancient or medieval authority mentions it.
It was first described as a distinct mineral only in the 18th century.
METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES:
Spiritually : Amazonite stimulates the autodetermination. Helps liberate oneself of the program of being a victim of a tragic destiny, it incites to hold on to the reins of our life.
Subconsciously : It compensates the extreme oscilations of the subconscious having a calming effect. It eliminates the grieving process and the anxiety. It brings a healthy belief in The Higher Power.
Mentally : Amazonite helps solve problems by combining two powerful atributes the mind and the intuition.
Physically : It regulates the metabolic alterations in the liver and acts as a relaxing vibration.
Application : The best way is to wear the stone as a ring or pendant , applying it on the areas you need and meditate or internally as a essence of precious stone.
HEALING CRYSTAL MEANINGS ARE SPIRITUAL SUPPORTS TO HEALING, NOT PRESCRIPTION OR HEALTHCARE INFORMATION.
References: Michael Gienger – Crystal Power, Crystal Healing the complete handbook.