Aquamarine Gem Stone Meanings
The Effects of the Aquamarine Gem Stone
Found essentially in Columbia and Brazil, the aquamarine gem stone is a beautiful blue-green or tourquoise coloured gemstone which is commonly included in jewelry. The stone's name comes from the Latin terms for "sea" and "water", due to its color which reminds us of the sea. Aquamarine gem stones have a exciting history, with them said to first be discovered in the treasure boxes of mermaids, according to ancient legend. Even in this day and age, aquamarines tend to be thought to be the fortunate gemstones for sailors out on the ocean, that will protect them from the perils of being on the sea. It's also declared to guard against hidden forces like malevolent apparitions, the evil eye, and the spread of gossip while you're not present.
Similar to the gemstone amethyst, aquamarine is believed to be a purifying mineral that heightens circulation and psychological focus. And like amazonite it has a calming effect on the central nervous system, relieving emotional stress. The reduction of this tension enhances personal relationships and physical health as well.
Amazonite's soothing effect also makes it an excellent stone for meditation, as it reduces outside distractions and allows the owner to focus on the inner state. In a similar way, it provokes creativity and inventive flow, since emotional stress and anxiety can hold back creative output. And naturally, it reduces fears and increases bravery, since most fears are crazy emotional reactions caused by stress and agitation.
Stresses and anxiety are the forces that hinder us from living up to our potential, that restrain us from being "in the zone" or focussed. Be relieving that emotional stress and physical anxiety, aquamarine gemstones have the potentiality to seriously improve our quality of life, both personal and pro.
