Amazonite has been called the ‘peacekeeper stone’ or the ‘stone of courage’ and ‘truth’ due to its ability to aid in positive and truthful communication and its calming, harmonious energy, it empowers us to stand in our truth and find our integrity even when faced with difficult conversations, confrontation, or when strong emotions surface.
 
It aids us to find the freedom to express our thoughts and feelings while awakening our compassion for others, we can more easily perceive both sides of a problem and accept differing points of view.
If you struggle to understand where boundaries should be placed and how to initiate these, Amazonite can help us to learn and guide us to set strong and clear boundaries where needed with others but also how to hold our own boundaries internally and draw on our self-discipline to stay in our integrity.
 
Amazonite dissipates negative and discordant energy, quells aggression and irrationality or over-reactions, it also protects against electromagnetic pollution in return it brings a soothing, rejuvenated and positive vibe to any area or holder.
 
Closely linked to the heart chakra, throat and the nervous system, it lifts blocks and calms the nervous system and the brain so it’s a go to for anxiety, panic, fight or flight responses, hormonal and emotional imbalances, it can also help to bring into balance our masculine and feminine energies as well as allowing us to integrate the different aspects of ourselves.
Amazonite can be used to sooth emotional trauma and overcome fears, it encourages us to live in alignment with our true selves, lets us live more in the flow, like the river we believe it is named after and encourages self love, inspiration and adventure.
 
Amazonite holds the energy of universal love, it helps us to strengthen intentions and so is a good tool for manifesting, reminding us that we have control over our own destiny and we’re always a thought, decision or choice away from creating the life we deserve.
 
Physically
Because it’s so closely linked to the nervous system, it can help with regulation.
It can also be used as an aid to ease muscle spasms and cramps.
It is said to be beneficial for our bone structure and calcium related issues, including teeth.
 
Interesting bits of history…
 
Amazonite has been cut into beads and jewelry from Mesopotamian times, also used in amulets and tablets, due to its soft nature, it's easy to carve into, famously used in Egypt’s funerary text or Book of the Dead.
It is believed to have adorned the shields of the Amazonians, a formidable tribe of female warriors thought to live in the 10th century B.C. also used medicinally to heal wounds and illnesses of all kinds.
Found among Tutankhamen’s treasures was a scarab ring made from the green stone.
 
Disclaimer: please note, crystal healing while a more traditional and holistic approach is not a replacement for medical expertise and is to be used alongside other chosen remedies as an aid.
Size: 2.2cm