What Does Your Favorite Gemstone Mean?
Most people are familiar with gemstones thanks to their stunning colors and use in jewelry. However, many people do not know the meaning behind them and the special abilities that they can afford you.
Here we will explain the gemstone meanings of some of the most popular stones in order to teach you about the traits that your favorite gemstone can bring you. This way you can learn to combine different stones for your own personal outlook and requirements.
Garnet
Garnet is famously known as the gemstone of health. Although it is most often associated with the color red, it does come in an array of other colors. Even its name comes from the Latin word for pomegranate (granatum).
Its association with health means that it helps to revitalise you and give you a new burst of energy. In fact, garnet was commonly worn by soldiers in order to protect them. This was not only because it is a stone of health, but also a stone of luck.
Garnet is a gemstone that works with you, helping to balance you wherever you need it.
Aquamarine
Once believed to be the treasure of the sea, aquamarine is a pure stone offering clarity to its beholder. It opens up communication and promotes happiness. Indeed, its very name is derived from its association with the ocean with ‘aquamarine’ literally meaning water of the sea (from the Latin Aqua Marinus).
Its purity means that it opens you up to accept deeper emotions, allowing you to better explore yourself and your feelings. The connection between aquamarine and the throat chakra means that it has often been found to help people who have problems with public speaking.
Malachite
If malachite is your favorite gemstone then you can be safe in the knowledge that it actually affects all seven of the chakras. However, it does pay particular attention to the throat and the heart. This means that it removes impurities and opens you up, stimulating you and healing you at the same time.
Its striking color is reflected in its name, which comes from the Greek malakee (a very specific shade of leaf green). Its ability to help with restoration and revitalization means that it has been used as a protection from evil for centuries. Even within yourself, it suppresses stress and aids you to form healthy relationships.
Citrine
Known among many as the merchant’s stone, citrine is a good choice for people who wish for success, wealth and prosperity within their lives. The stone does not just attract success in the finance sphere of your life, but also your love life and with relationships. It rejects spite and promotes love.
However, if you have a particularly fiery personality you may not get along well with this stone. You may clash. Instead of using citrine as an all-around success stone, it may be better to look for more specific abilities and use a combination of gemstones.
Avoid charing in direct sunlight as the color may fade.
