Metaphysical Properties of Aquamarine: Peace, Calm, Truth, Openness, Trust, Letting Go, Courage, Calm Nervous System, Travel Overseas Protection, Self-expression, Communication

Aquamarine is the blue variety of Beryl, sister stone to Emerald, Morganite and Heliodor. Aquamarine is considered a precious gemstone with a hardness of 7.5 to 8 and can range in quality and value, depending on its colour clarity and brilliance. It is the birthstone of Pisces and March.

Aquamarine’s name comes from the Latin meaning “Water of the Sea”. In folklore, Aquamarine was believed to be the treasure of Mermaids, and was worn or carried by sailors for courage/fearlessness, protection and good fortune. It also has been used as a talisman for happiness, hope and eternal youth.

Resonating with both the throat and heart chakras, Aquamarine encourages us to Speak from the Heart. Known as a Stone of Truth and Clear Communication, Aquamarine encourages you to express yourself authentically, and without fear.

As a stone of integrity, Aquamarine reminds you to remain in alignment with your personal truth, and have the courage to remain cool, calm and compassionate when faced with fiery or emotionally charged situations. It supports us to have greater clarity and articulation of our thoughts and feelings.

Being a stone of the Water element, Aquamarine connects with your subconscious and deepest emotions, which can bring deep insight and awareness for healing and spiritual growth. When you are able to find the riches of your own inner truth and wisdom to guide yourself through challenges, Aquamarine can be a powerful ally of peace and understanding. As a catalyst for release, Aquamarine has a cleansing effect on your emotions and energy, helping your emotions flow with greater ease.

Wearing Aquamarine can have an empowering effect, reminding you that your inner power comes through connection to a greater life force energy, and that this energy can be harnessed in a peaceful and non-forceful way.

It may be particularly healing for people who have been in relationships where there has been dynamics of unhealthy ego states such as victim-abuser, martyr, manipulative or passive-aggressive type behaviours. Releasing these patterns and replacing them with greater expression of Love and Compassion.

Aquamarine is also a great gemstone for children who may experience shyness, or who have been through trauma, to support them feeling emotionally safe and express themselves after being closed off or disconnected from their emotions.

Aquamarine connects with Divine Feminine energy, and may synchronise well with Larimar, Chrysocolla, Turquoise, Blue Topaz and Ajoite.