Amber Gem Stone...
Clears The Mind and Eases Stress

Amber gem stone is not strictly speaking a stone at all, but is a fossilized resin. Beautiful jewelry made from it resembles gemstones... so it is sold as a gem stone. Amber is popular as it has marvelous metaphysical properties for psychic protection.

It is a powerful healer that gives the person who wears it a lovely sense of health and healing. It balances the emotions, clears the mind, releases negative energy, eases stress by clearing phobias and fears... and it is a lovely warm stone to wear.

Where Does It Come From

Amber is available from sources in quite a few countries, and depending on where it is found, the quality may vary. It comes from Russia, Poland, Britain, Italy and Germany.

It can be obtained reasonably easily... and comes in various shades from pale yellow through to a dark orange color. The traditional Amber color is middle of the range... and the best specimens are fairly clear, although pieces of Amber may have inclusions of plant matter or insects within them.

Baltic Amber is highly prized for its high quality. Polish craftsmen have long been reputed for making beautifully crafted pieces from it. Green amber may be natural... but most green amber jewelry sold, is made from stone that has been through a process that creates the color artificially.

It has an electrical charge when rubbed... and was called 'elektron' by the ancient Greeks... and this is thought to be the origin of the word electricity.

Why Would You Use Amber Gemstones

Amber is what is termed a solar stone... and almost always feels warm. Pieces are carved into lovely amber wands for use by alchemical healers... as it is a powerful stone to use for healing.

Amber gem stone is a powerful healer and cleanser... and is reputed to cleanse the blood... as well as helping to move energy around the body.

This is why it has such wonderful abilities to ease pain in joints and ligaments and energize the endocrine system... creating good healing outcomes in the stomach area.

It is a powerful healer that will enhance tissue revitalization. Try putting a piece of natural crystal in your pocket close to the problem area.

It is favorable to wear it during and after illness, to bring relief from many different afflictions. It supports clearing of problems associated with the sacral chakra, and draws physical illness out of the spleen, liver and other organs in this area.

It links the everyday self to the spiritual self...and is highly protective against any negativity, especially from psychic sources.... and is said to be one of the better natural crystals for psychic protection.

They give you ways to relieve stress and may help to clear depression. They aid the emotions and creates a more positive outlook on life. Their role within the sacral chakra means that it this a strong stone to aid with enhancing creativity.

What Is The Origin Of Amber?

When looking to find, what is the origin of Amber... the search goes back millions of years. Amber resin is from trees, that went solid then became fossilized... over many, many thousands of years.

Baltic Amber dates back to a period around 45 million years ago... when pine trees in the Baltic regions... the Scandinavian countries... discharged resins.

This resin moved from the pine forests and ended up close to the coastal regions. Within this resin were trapped many different things, including parts of the trees... such as leaves and pine needles. You may be able to find interesting things in the pieces you buy... including small bugs in amber... and sometimes a spider or a dragonfly in amber.

From the coastal regions the resin again moved and it ended up in the bottom of the sea where it fossilized. Much later it was brought to the surface by glaciers and deposited on the land... where it has been found since that time. All of this process happened many thousands of years ago... evidenced by the fact that amber jewelry dates back to well before Christ.

How Will Amber Help You ... How To Use It

Amber gem stone is a one of the major stones for both the sacral chakra and solar plexus chakra... and also works to aid other areas of the body. It heals the glandular system and stimulates the healing of problems within the DNA... as well as relieving karmic related illness. It connects you to your inner wisdom... via the sacral chakra and enhances clairsentience.

Amber gem stone is a stone that aids manifestation... and is effective at aiding you to use your innate talents and abilities, to bring abundance and prosperity into your life. When combined with other golden toned crystals.... it is a powerful stone to manifest money. For spiritual work... pair an amber gem stone with Moldavite or the other high crystal energy stones to aid inner transformation.

Amber rings are easy to find and powerful to wear. Amber is a zodiac birthstone so there is likely to be quite a bit of birthstone jewelry in good stores. It is a Cancer birthstone and a Leo, Virgo, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces and Taurus birthstone. This is because it has a unique energy that resonates within a lot of different areas.

As Amber gem stone has an electromagnetic quality, it will build up an electrical charge... so jewelry that sits against your skin is more effective for healing. Combine it with Jet and Magnetite for a more powerful healing outcome.

Keep it within your aura as long as possible. The easiest way to do this is to wear it as jewelry. With many stones you are able to buy tumblestones of them... but not as much with amber.

The cost of a piece of amber may be quite reasonable... and have a look at the top quality Baltic Amber jewellery... as it is very beautiful. Buying a piece of quality Amber jewelry or buying a piece of stone to put in your pocket may be the best way to use it.

History of Amber

The history of amber includes many countries and cultures, not just those in the Baltic region. Amber gem stone artifacts and jewelry have been found in many places... and this may be because it was possibly a trade item that ended up in the hands of those who had the wealth.

Archaeologists have found many beautifully carved amber pieces in graves...dating back around 2000 b.c. or before.

Many of the artifacts made of amber had insects within them.

These were probably thought to have magical virtues, as they were carved into hunting talismans... worn to ensure safe and abundant hunting.

A well known find was made in Britain at Hove near Brighton of an Amber cup.

There has even been Amber discovered in Egyptian tombs... including that of Tutankhamen. Celtic Amber jewelry has been found, made from beautiful Amber gem stone... and the ideas are replicated in Amber jewelry sold these days... made with similar designs.

In Summary

Amber gem stone has many wonderful qualities for healing the physical and emotional body. By releasing negativity it will balance the emotions as it clears the mind and eases stress... one of the more endemic problems in today's society. It is worth using as it may also heal health problems you forgot you had until they are gone.