Raw aquamarine, 241 grams

Chakra: throat chakra
Star sign: Gemini and Pisces

Aquamarine is a blue-green gemstone belonging to the beryl group. The name comes from the Latin Aqua Marina, which means “seawater”, and refers both to its colour and to the ancient belief that the stone offered protection at sea.

General operation

Aquamarine brings body and mind into balance. If you’re angry or irritated, aquamarine helps to increase your tolerance. This is therefore a crystal that’s particularly useful when you have to have a conversation that carries a lot of emotional weight. The stone will calm you down and ensure that you can get your point across without letting your emotions get the better of you. It is, after all, known as the stone of communication. Aquamarine relaxes your throat chakra if it is tense because you have held back from speaking your mind whilst still experiencing strong emotions. It is also a perfect stone if you have to speak in public and find this challenging; it helps you to speak calmly and clearly. People who impart knowledge to groups can also benefit greatly from this stone.

Aquamarine is also known for promoting spiritual development; it strengthens intuition and opens the way to receiving information from spirit guides and other beings of light. During meditation, aquamarine can certainly help you to pick up on messages from the subconscious.

Care

Aquamarine can be cleansed and recharged in all sorts of ways. Aquamarine may discolour when exposed to sunlight. Read here more information on cleaning and charging.