Ancient legends tell us that Prometheus was the first to wear a sapphire crystal; he rivaled with Zeus and stole the crystal away from Cacaus. The ancients of Persia believed that sapphires were small bits of the foundation of the earth, while the sky was a reflection of its amazing colors. Sapphires are a crystal of fire and Moses placed it in the breastplate of Aaron, it is also one of the twelve crystals mentioned within the walls surrounding the New Jerusalem. It is a crystal to remind us of the Apostle Paul.
The ancients believed that sapphires aided in overcoming any obstacle. While in India, an elixir of sapphire was useful for easing the bites of snakes and scorpions. Legends of Burma, tell of a beautiful and loving golden hair goddess with sapphire blue eyes, who presided over their temples. During daily meditation, a green-eyed cat accompanied a monk. However, one day along came some thieves who threw the monk to the floor, instantly, the cat jumped on top of the chest of the monk and protected him fiercely. This frightened the thieves and they left. The goddess was so pleased with the bravery of the cat, that she gave it eyes the color of her own. Even today, the heirs of the original cat watch over the temple grounds.
Sapphire is a crystal of prosperity, wisdom, spirituality and love; it has the ability to encourage faithfulness, friendship, imagination and peace of mind, by eliminating feelings of anxiety and nervousness as well as negativity and depression. It is useful for enhancing the intuition and attracts prosperity. A healing crystal is useful for relieving fevers, inflammations and various aches and pains. It is a wonderful companion during meditation and aids in clearer communication and increasing various psychic gifts and talents. Sapphires have an affinity for those born under all the astrological signs, according to their color.
Sapphire is a member of the corundum family of crystals; they are a charming and seductive crystal, which comes in a wide assortment of kaleidoscope colors. These colors may range from an amazing transparent to deeply rich opaque of blazing pinks, yellows as well as cool blues and greens. Sapphire offers a stunning dance of brilliant colors. Interestingly, the ancients believed sapphires are full of masculine energy when their coloring is light, while the darker crystals are considered full of feminine energy.
The Colors of Sapphire
Blue sapphire inspires higher spirituality and truth. It is beneficial to the skull, lungs and arms while also being helpful in opening the throat chakra and resonates to those born under the astrological sign of Gemini. Blue sapphire is a healing crystal, which aids in developing our psychic and astral bodies while increasing intuition. It encourages reaching a higher level of spirituality, while also releasing any emotional upsets and bringing clarity of thought, peace and understanding. This crystal subtly transmits a tranquil energy that enables one to speak while in crowds. It has a calming effect, which encourages happiness while being a wonderful aid for meditation purposes, with the ability to ease depression.
Star sapphire inspires friendliness, joy, and the understanding of others and ones own self, as well as the ability to center ones self, while encouraging understanding and union with the universal sprit of life. It is a delightful crystal, which enables the remembering and enjoyment of the enchanting innocence, trust, love and understanding the personal inner child. Star sapphire has the ability to enhance communication with angelic beings, animal totems, spirit guides, while aiding in the development of psychic gifts and intuition, inspiration and the gift of healing. It has an affinity for those born under the astrological signs of Sagittarius and Capricorn.
Yellow sapphire is a crystal that inspires positive and joyful dispositions as well as honesty, abundance and mental clarity, which is helpful in buoying up the self-esteem; it is a crystal with an affinity for those born under the sign of Leo. It is a good crystal for purposes of opening and balancing the solar plexus chakra. While it also encourages growth mentally and spiritually which means it is great for concentration and meditation purposes and is a great companion for teachers and students alike. Yellow sapphire is a healing crystal that aids with problems by bringing balance with such as, the lymphatic, digestive and nervous systems, while having the capabilities of being an antitoxin and removing waste from the body.
Green sapphire is a crystal of honor, compassion and understanding for all things besides ones self-interest and ego, it is a great aid for those who have problems with greedy overindulgence of the self, while incorporating the benefits of learning not to use others for ones own selfish wants and needs. A healing crystal that aids with problems involving the heart, chest, lungs and shoulder areas and has the ability to inspire, honesty, integrity and decency. A loving crystal resonates to those born under the astrological signs of Gemini and Leo.
Pink sapphire is a magnetic crystal that attracts love and universal harmony, while allowing individuals to learn the lessons needed for living, loving and surviving. An excellent aid for controlling the emotions and has an affinity to those born under the astrological signs of Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces, all well known for their sensitivity and deep sentimental emotions and affections. It is also useful to the digestive system.
Purple sapphire inspires originality and optimism as well as progressive developments, while creating energy that brings perfection in words, actions and thought. It also encourages clarity of thought and compassion for all things. It is a crystal, which is useful for activating and balancing the crown chakra, and has an affinity for those born under the astrological sign of Virgo. It encourages growth in psychic and visionary developments while having a calming effect on those who suffer from unpredictable mood swings as well as relieving internal soreness and inflammations.
Indigo sapphire vibrates with a high frequency of encouraging energy, while increasing levels of awareness, thoughtfulness, compassion and aspiration for growth in many areas. It is a constant reminder of truth, kindness, responsibility and understanding. It inspires creativity and awareness of psychic gifts and talents as well as endurance, while shielding any negative energies or tendencies. It is helpful for those who suffer from dyslexia and brain disorders. Indigo sapphire also has an affinity for those born under the astrological sign of Sagittarius.
White sapphire is a protective crystal that aids in guarding off negativity, while increasing spirituality, trust, honor and integrity. It is a crystal of purity and openness and has an affinity for those born under the astrological signs of Libra. It is helpful in relieving pain from any part of the body with its abundance of balancing vibrations and feelings of contentment.
Black sapphire is a protective and grounding crystal that has the ability to release the stress of mental anxiety and nervousness, while encouraging the development of intuition and the ability to center ones self during times of upset and irritation. It has an affinity to those born under the astrological sign of Sagittarius. It is also a crystal of good fortune during interviews and employment.
A crystal elixir of Sapphire aids in the harmonization of our higher self and purpose, aiding in the feelings of devotion and encouraging responsibility and dependability.
A crystal elixir of Star Sapphire allows us to focus our awareness to our life’s journey, while enhancing universal trust, which supports our own realizations and higher
© 2009 Sara Valor
