The emerald is a radiant, green gemstone with a variety of spiritual, mystical and healing properties. Sometimes referred to as the stone of peace, the emerald is known for its gentle, healing energy. Although the energy of the emerald is subtle, it is a steady energy that can bring about helpful changes to those who work with this beautiful gem.
There is evidence that in ancient times the emerald was regarded as a protective and mystical gem. Ancient Egyptians believed the emerald to assist with fertility and rebirth. The Chaldeans believed the emerald contained their goddess of love, known as Ishtar and the ancient Greeks associated the emerald with their own goddess of love, Aphrodite. To this day, many people still recognize the beneficial attributes of the emerald, which include:
- Transforms negative energy into healthier, positive energy
- Brings a sense of balance and security
- Helps you recognize your life purpose in relation to a higher, universal plan
- Promotes creativity
- Helps enhance intuition and clairvoyance
- Opens and protects the heart chakra
- Helps promote harmony and trust in relationships
- Promotes unity and harmony in group situations
- May help improve mental focus
- Opens up lines of communication
- Helps you see a difficult situation more clearly
Because the emerald helps to bring calm, clear focus to the mind, it's an excellent gem to assist with meditation. You can hold an emerald or wear an emerald in jewelry form while meditating. But even if you don't have an emerald, you may instead visualize this gemstone while you meditate as you focus on its beneficial energies.
Wearing an emerald can be helpful if you're trying to heal from an emotional trauma, especially if it's worn on a necklace close to your heart chakra.
The emerald is associated with the heart chakra, so it's excellent for keeping this energy center open and balanced.
Keep in mind that emeralds can be a rather fragile gemstone and should be handled with care. Don't expose them to extreme heat or cold and, if worn on a ring, remove it before doing household cleaning.
The beautiful and brilliant emerald is a gemstone that can bring positive and loving energy into your life.
Further Reading
The Spiritual Power of the Ruby
Lapis Lazuli- The Stone of Wisdom and Truth
Rose Quartz- The Crystal of Love
