Aquamarine

Aquamarine is considered to be a stone of courage & fortitude. Its other metaphysical meanings include:

• calming, reduces stress & quiets the mind
• clarifies perception & sharpens the intellect
• has an affinity with sensitive people and encourages tolerance of others
• useful for closure on all levels
• breaks old, self-defeating patterns
• clears blocked communication and promotes self-expression (Throat Chakra)
• helps one to understand underlying emotional states and interpret your feelings
• increases sensitivity
• soothes fears
• wonderful for meditation
• encourages service to humanity
• helps you to have tolerance of others and overcomes being judgmental
• provides support when you feel overwhelmed by responsibility and encourages you to take responsibility for yourself
• sharpens intuition and opens clairvoyance
• harmonizes its surroundings
• shields the aura
• aligns the Chakras
• protects against pollutants
• useful for sore throats, swollen glands, pituitary and thyroid problems
• regulates hormones and growth
• has a general tonic effect
• strengthens the body's cleansing organs
• helps with the eyes, teeth and stomach
• counteracts short or long sightedness
• calms overreactions of the immune system and autoimmune diseases such as hay fever