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Summary:The aquamarine, according to legend, is blessed with many
mystical powers. It is supposed to bring good fortune and harmony to the
wearer. The divine and eternal blue of the aquamarine is supposed to bring good
luck to married couples by strengthening the ties of marriage. Wearing this
stone ensures a long lasting relationship because it evokes feelings of trust
and harmony.
Throughout history, gem stones have been valued not only for their beauty and
value, but also for their mystical and healing powers. Beautiful jewelry has
been crafted by using all kinds of gem stones and worn by both men and women
from olden times. Gems have been used not only as adornments, but also for
healing ailments, both mental and physical. Long worn as charms by the ancient
Romans, who staunchly believed in their magical and healing powers, even today
they are used as healing agents. Ancient medicine men used gems not only for
healing, but also to ward off evil spirits. It is widely believed that luck and
good fortune favor the wearer of certain gems.
Aquamarine, a gemstone belonging to the family of Beryls, is one such gem. The
name of this gemstone has been derived from the Latin word 'Aqua' meaning water
and 'Mare' or sea. No wonder then that the beautiful, translucent blue of the
sea is reflected in this gemstone. Men and women have always coveted this stone
and worn it in the form of different ornaments. Aquamarine jewelry is worn not
only to enhance one's beauty but also because it is supposed to posses healing
powers. This gem is particularly lucky for a person whose birthstone it is.
Aquamarine has given birth to all kinds legends concerning its origin and the
strange mystical power it is bestowed with. A saying goes that that the
aquamarine is part of a mermaid's treasure trove and is supposed to have been
blessed by sea goddesses.
Thus it is a lucky stone for all sailors. It is supposed to protect them and
bring them luck while at sea. The aquamarine, according to legend, is blessed
with many mystical powers. It is supposed to bring good fortune and harmony to
the wearer. The divine and eternal blue of the aquamarine is supposed to bring
good luck to married couples by strengthening the ties of marriage. Wearing
this stone ensures a long lasting relationship because it evokes feelings of
trust and harmony. No wonder then that the aquamarine is often gifted for rte
sixteenth as well as nineteenth marriage anniversaries, maybe to strengthen the
marital bonds. Wearing this gem is also good for other relationships like
friendship and companionship as the stone is believed to awaken not only
feelings of love and mercy, but also honesty and loyalty. As such, this makes
an ideal gift for close friends too. This gem is not only lucky but also
protects the wearer against infidelity and deceit.
People also wear it to bring luck in new ventures and ensure financial success.
Legend has it that when Scorpios i.e. people born between October twenty-third
to November twenty-first, whose birthstone it is, wear the aquamarine, their
psychic powers are honed. Aquamarine magnifies occult powers and brings
serenity of mind. Apart from the mystical nature of the aquamarine it has been
proved to have a lot of healing powers too. Aquamarine, which has the
translucent blue color of the sea, is supposed to have life giving properties
of the sea. The earliest mention of the aquamarine as a healing agent is found
in Roman history. The Romans called the gem 'water of the sea' and believed it
had healing powers to cure many diseases. They even used goblets carved out of
aquamarines, believing this would aid digestion, retention of water in the body
etc.
Its modern use as a healing agent is well known. The aquamarine, which is
associated with the sea, is strongly believed to aid in the cure of all
ailments relating to kidneys, bladder, retention of fluid in the body etc. The
modern use of this gem as a diuretic is known by all. By wearing the
aquamarine, the balance of water in the body is maintained and the body flushes
out excess body fluid. In other words, the equilibrium of the fluid in the body
is maintained. Other kidney and bladder disorders are also cured by wearing the
aquamarine. Aquamarine also helps in repelling chronic ailments .For chronic
disorders of the stomach, like indigestion, flatulence etc, it is supposed to
be very helpful. Drinking the water from a ceramic vessel in which the
aquamarine has been immersed, has proved to be extremely beneficial. This water
has been known to aid people suffering from acidity problems and even ulcers
and other inflammations in the stomach as well as the mouth.
Wearing the aquamarine around the neck or as earrings is believed to cure sore
throats and even tonsillitis. This gem is also very beneficial for easing
toothaches. Looking into the translucent core of this stone everyday is
supposed to be very soothing for the eyes. Not only does the aquamarine heal
physical ailments, this magical gem is supposed to ease mental stress and
depression and grief. This gem has been known to sharpen mental clarity and
improve memory. It brings serenity of mind to the wearer. The gem is also
believed to inspire the wearer and stimulate creativity. It is used for calming
and relaxing the mind and decrease nervous tension. It is also good for
circulation of the blood. Remember, in order to benefit most from the
aquamarine, it should be worn next to the skin.
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