Metaphysical Properties of Amber
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Amber:
*Bright and soothing energy
*Clears the environment in which it rests
*Holds a strong connection to the sun and earth
*Stimulate the intellect and self-confidence
*Optimism, flexibility, cheerfulness and trust
*Builds patience, joy and spontaneity
*Purify and detox the mind, body and soul
*Talisman of beauty, protection and renewal
*Inspires vitality and longevity for the elderly
*Success, enthusiasm, devotion and commitment
*Good-luck talisman for increasing natural radiance and attracting lasting love
*May be used to call in a twin soul
*Known to assure promises and has been used in the renewal of marriage vows
*Enhance sexual desire and relax frigidity to engage in sexual activities
*Discharge negative moods, sadness, grief, anxiety or depression
*Relieve those battling suicidal tendencies
*Clear obstacles and set boundaries
*Protection against negative outside influence or interference
*Absorb and transmute negative or stagnant energy into clear and positive energy
*Connect with Intergalactic and Interdimensional Light beings, nature devas and faeries
*Attune to ancient wisdom and past life recall
*Stimulate remembrance of genetic lessons and experiences passed down from one’s ancestors
*Clear family patterns, initiating one’s prerogative of choice
*Totem to honor the dead in funeral rites and placed in burial tombs to guard the soul in the afterlife
*Explore psychic sensitivity with a Light barrier against negative forces until one can control their intuitive skills
*Used to remove entities from one’s energy field, clear lingering negative patterns and seal the aura after extraction
*Some records show Amber has been used to help fertility and impotence issues
*It is said that a mother should wear Amber first before giving to infants or children for treating teeth pain and shielding them from harm.
*Known to treat goiters and throat problems, the spleen, gallbladder, liver, stomach, kidneys, bladder, bronchial tubes, mucus membranes and joint problems. Or place on the thymus gland to restore balance to the entire body by stimulating the immune system. Fight infections and allergic reactions.
*Zodiac stone for Taurus, Leo and Aquarius
*Cleanse and activate the Sacral, Solar Plexus and Throat Chakras
Cleaning and Care Instructions
Amber has a mohs hardness of 2-2.5 which means it’s quite soft and should be carefully comingled with other stones to avoid getting scratched or broken. Like most stones, if you drop it on a hard surface like tile or concrete it may break. Broken stones can still be used for crystal therapy. This is a personal preference whether you wish to keep the broken material or give its remains back to Mother Earth in a burial. Each crystal has a symbolic meaning for every individual. Some may view breakage as a break in patterns or energy. Perhaps you’ve overcome a cycle or behavior that causes stress. Essentially, a break is a release of negative pathways. So if this ever happens please don’t worry. It could simply have been an accident from clumsy fingers or just a profound change in your energy. Nothing to fear. Change is in the works for you regardless.
Amber should be cleansed once a week if used on a daily basis. But a good rule of thumb is once a month for any stone that is just sitting around. Amber can be washed in cool water with a mild soap. My favorite option for when I’ve been doing heavy duty healing work. The easiest way to cleanse is to smudge with sage, Palo Santo or your favorite incense. This option is best for clearing crystals that are mostly on display and not in regular use.
Another way to easily cleanse and recharge your collection is to place them near Selenite, Shungite or Black Tourmaline for at least 24 hours. I would go with only a few hours if it hasn’t been in use recently. And more than 24 hours if it’s “been through the ringer”. There are other types of stones that have the ability to detox and recharge but Selenite, Shungite and Black Tourmaline are the most commonly used.
My personal tip on whether to use sunlight or moonlight to recharge your crystal collection is only based on maintaining visual integrity of the stone. If I use sunlight, I will limit the time it’s exposed to the sun because sunlight will fade colored stones over time. Moonlight is the safest for retaining the stones coloring. Of course, take into consideration your intention and spiritual modality. If you need to set an intention to drive more life force energy, sunlight is your ally. In which case, coloring is not a priority but vitality is.
What about using salt or salt water like the ocean? Hmmm, I don’t have enough experience using salt on everything I own but I have seen salt deteriorate materials. In the early days I would carry my entire collection to the beach for a cleansing/recharge but a few pieces didn’t survive the process. Like my Selenite and Pyrite. Newbie problems. I feel it’s likely that dry salt will scratch Amber. Ocean or salt water may not be safe to use on Amber. If I’m wrong, please let me know!
Genuine Amber vs Copal Amber
“Genuine” Amber comes from resin of extinct trees. Depending on the region where the amber was gathered, Amber can be 11,000 to 146 million years old. There are 3 different ages of Genuine Amber including the Neogenic, Paleogene and Cretaceous Amber periods. Some sources claim to have discovered the first emergence of amber from up to 328 million years ago. Amber was not found between 145-297 million years ago. Copal Amber comes from resin of modern trees and may contain extinct species of insects or plants. This type of Amber is also called Quaternary Copal because it is formed from present day to 10,000 years old tree resin.
The easiest way to determine if you have Genuine or Copal Amber is to test it with Pure Acetone. Take a Q-tip and dip it in the pure acetone. Place a drop of acetone on your Amber. If nothing happens, it’s Genuine Amber. If it gets sticky, it’s Copal Amber. There are several ways to test Ambers authenticity. Here I only focus on whether it’s genuine or copal.
If you need further information, I found this helpful article by Amber Queen Store for determining whether your Amber is Natural or Artificial. https://amberqueenstore.com/how-to-distinguish-natural-amber-from-artificial/
Another fun and great article was written by Nammu. They discuss all of the scientific details regarding Ambers age and visual qualities in this link. https://nammu.com/eng/how-old-is-amber/
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