Amber is the fossilized resin of ancient trees and is a most powerful type of gemstone crystal. The colors range in the warm glowing honey colors from a golden yellow on into browns. It is a true gemstone of the ages, the crystal that nature has created for us. It holds the ancients memories and a deep connection to the spirits of animals and plants. Within this petrified tree sap are the echoes and vibrations of the patterns of life older than we can even really grasp existing.
Some of the ancients believed that the golden resins of Amber was in actuality the solidified urine of the lynx, while others believed that this crystal was a congealed form of the rays produced by the setting sun with touched the oceans and then cast upon the shores by the ocean waves. Ancient Greek poets likened Amber to the tears of Heliades which were shed for the loss of their beloved brother Phaeton. The father of modern medicine, Hippocrates often wrote about the various healing powers of the Amber crystal.
Ancients of long ago found Amber to be useful for driving away mental and emotional disturbances, the shakes or trembles as well as for healing alcoholism, in fact Amber is still useful in this modern world for such purposes. In order to improve eyesight, the ancients would ground Amber and then blend it with honey. They often found it useful for curing problems related to the eyes and ears, even deafness, as well as healing infections by grounding the crystal and them mixing it with the oil of roses.
They would make Amber oil and either consume it by mouth or rub it upon the chest to relieve the discomforts of the whooping cough or asthma. As a cure for jaundice they would wear the gemstone as an amulet against the body in order to absorb the yellowing from the skin. They often burned Amber to ease the pains of labor. In order to cure fits of coughing or reducing glandular swelling, they would make and wear Amber bead chokers.
Another treatment was that of burning the grounded powder of Amber by throwing the powder onto a hot brick and then inhaling the fumes to relieve the inflammation of a stuffy or runny nose and eyes as well as tonsillitis. Often they would make a syrup of Amber and opium to use as an effective sedative. In order to cool the body during the heat of the day as well as reducing fevers they would clasp a Amber crystal in their hand. They also believed that Amber had the power of causing a wife to confess her adulterous sins when laid upon her breast while she slept. It is also rumored to be one of the most useful magical crystals for the old religion of witches and shamans, since it had the powers to strengthen their enchantments of healing, protection, glamour and attracting love as well as protecting them from any negative influences from others.
The ancients believed that the Amber gemstone was a sun stone with masculine vibrations and that is represented the element of fire, since it would burn and give light and warmth, the elements of earth and air because of the memories of more ancient times was captured within its scent and the element of water since the sap of the trees were in essence the blood of trees. In essence, they felt in a sense as if this fossilized tree sap we know as Amber was the solidified golden light of the sun and was alive with its active electrical currents.
Amber is a gemstone crystal that has an affinity for the astrological signs of Leo and Aquarius, it also is useful for stimulating and balancing the crown chakra, the solar plexus chakra and the navel chakra. Amber is able to activate an unselfish nature that inspires an increase of working for the good of others, while offering a more spiritual awareness of the intellect.
Amber is a warmly, cheerful and sensuous crystal. It warms to the touch and is considered highly powerful for attracting love. It has the ability to strengthen the body while overcoming various health problems. It can aid by detoxifying the urinary system, reduce the retention of fluids, driving away various phobias and fears, sever exhaustion, depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts and tendencies with its calming vibrations. While wearing this gemstone it is helpful for reducing mood swings by turning negative energy into positive energy, while bringing balance and harmony to the electromagnetic energies of the body and surroundings.
It is a most beneficial gemstone for self healing purposes, while bringing a calming relieve to the nervous system, the endocrine system, the heart, spleen, intestines, bone marrow, bladder problems infections of the throat, earaches, convulsions and rheumatism. It has the ability to cleanse and clear the body, the mind and the soul as well as personal space, it promotes healing, honesty, courage, the sense of will power, success, mental clarity, love, luck, success and prosperity, while inspiring creativity and motivation to complete tasks. Amber offers a soothing and positive energy and is considered a very useful gemstone crystal for protecting children while wearing it as an amulet or while carried in a pocket. This may also be another gemstone that is recommendable for anyone who is being bullied or for those who have tendencies of being a bully
An elixir of Amber relieves symptoms of depression and misery.
Note: Since Amber is a stone that can be imitated or altered in some synthetic manner anyone who is shopping for Amber must be careful to find an authentic gemstone rather than making the purchase of a reconstituted form of Amber, you really want to choose a genuine piece of Amber whether you are buying it in raw form or in jewelry.
© 2009 Sara Valor
