Aquamarine Meanings and Uses

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aquamarineIntroduction to the Meaning and Uses of Aquamarine


The name Aquamarine comes from the Latin aqua marinus, meaning "water of the sea," and refers to its sparkling ocean-like color. The pale blue, transparent crystal is a member of the Beryl family. Its color, sometimes bluish green, is caused by iron oxides within the chemical makeup of the stone. Ancient seer considered it to be under the influence of the moon, an orb exerting very great magnetic influence. Present day supporters of crystal-gazing suggest that when using an Aquamarine to view coming events, do so when the moon is increasing. The magnetism of the moon on the included iron oxides will strengthen the stone's forecasting ability.

Aquamarine embodies all things connected to the sea, as well as those things relating to Heaven reflected on the surface of the water. It becomes a mirror, reflecting itself indefinitely, making it possible to discover hidden meanings of reality. As a stone of symmetries, it is conducive for meditation and revelation, a stone of prophets, shamans, healers, and mystics. It also allows us to explore the darkest depths of our souls, face to face with ourselves, and with others.[Megemont, 31-32] 

Aquamarine is the blue variety of Beryl, though the Beryl family forms in other colors used as gems, such as green Emerald, yellow Heliodor and Golden Beryl, pink Morganite, Red Beryl or Bixbite, and the colorless variety, Goshenite.


metaphysical uses Aquamarine Uses and Purposes - Overview


Aquamarine accelerates the intellectual reasoning processes and enhances the ability for rapid response. It makes one unconquerable through learning, not only about the physical world, but about oneself. [Melody, 128] It bestows perseverance, discipline and light heartedness. [Gienger, 16]

Aquamarine encourages the ideal of service to the world and to the development of a humanity attuned to healing. It emits a gentle and compassionate energy, promoting moderation and responsibility for ones' actions. It inspires judgmental people to be more tolerant, and helps those overwhelmed by responsibility to find order. [Melody, 129][Hall, 68]

A stone of natural justice, Aquamarine utilizes compromise and negotiation, and gives quiet courage and clear reasoned words in confrontational situations. Pass Aquamarine over any written complaints you receive or before you send any out, wear or carry Aquamarine when visiting your child's school because of a complaint, or when resolving neighborhood disputes over parking or boundaries. [Eason, 218]

As a travel crystal, greenish blue Aquamarine protects those who journey by sea, alleviating the fear of water, and guards those involved in any long-haul travel such as flying or driving long distances. [Eason, 42] It is a good stone for learning to swim. [Eason, 218]

As a love crystal, pale blue Aquamarine encourages a lover to return, helps two people with different lifestyles to live together in harmony, and reduces the effects of sensitive issues that cause quarrels. [Eason, 43] Aquamarine is often given as a love token or eternity ring, and increases commitment and fidelity "as long as the waters of the earth flow." [Eason, 218]


healing crystals


Aquamarine Healing Therapies - Overview



healing power of crystalsAquamarine Physical Healing Energy

Aquamarine is a stone of breath, the respiratory tract, and the lungs. It can heal sinus conditions and frequent coughing, and is effective for hay fever and other chronic allergies. [Megemont, 32][Gienger, 16] It relieves colds and bronchitis. [Eason, 218]

Aquamarine is a cooling stone, countering infections and useful for laryngitis, strep throat or a sore throat. [Ahsian, 50] It harmonizes the pituitary and thyroid glands, regulating hormones and growth. [Hall, 68][Gienger, 16] It is beneficial for teeth and gum problems. [Eason, 218]

It supports the healing of inflammatory diseases of all kinds, and is soothing to eczema, hives, rosacea and psoriasis. It may also help prevent outbreaks of herpes. [Ahsian, 50] Some skin diseases caused by allergies may be cured by Aquamarine, and can complement the treatment for shingles. [Megemont, 32]

Tired eyes and some vision problems can be relieved if Aquamarine is placed on the eyelids for 20 minutes every night. Placed on the solar plexus, it will calm nervous spasms. [Megemont, 32]

physical healing crystal usesAquamarine Emotional Healing Energy

Aquamarine is a Water element stone, powerful for cleansing the emotional body and opening communication. Its gentle energy brings emotional patterns to the surface and assists in understanding the reason for holding onto old thoughts or patterns that are limiting forward motion. It also identifies where ego is causing one to overreact, assume a victim/abuser role, manipulate others, or martyr oneself. By consciously releasing these patterns, it allows for better relationships, love and compassion. [Ashian, 50]

Aquamarine helps balance excessive anger or fear, and clears past emotional, physical or verbal abuse. It is an excellent stone for children who have been through traumatic situations and are acting out aggressively or who have disassociated from their emotional bodies. [Ahsian, 50] It heals the effects of over-judgmental parents who set impossible standards, and panic attacks lingering from guilt and inadequacy into adulthood. [Eason, 218]


chakra balancing with crystalsAquamarine Chakra Healing and Balancing Energy

Aquamarine is perhaps the strongest stone for clearing and activating the Throat Chakra. It stimulates energy from the heart to the throat, allowing one's deepest and heartfelt truth to be communicated. [Ahsian, 50]



spiritual crystalsAquamarine Spiritual Energy

Aquamarine is a stone of empowerment, for men and women alike. It helps in the realization that not all power comes from force. There is also power in aligning with the yielding, resilient vitality of life, and in promoting truthful and compassionate communication. It lends women the courage to express their inner knowing and enhances their intuitive abilities, and helps dispel the emotional numbness and difficulty men sometimes experience in communicating their feelings. [Simmons, 49]

Aquamarine can be used as a gateway crystal to the Divine Feminine, both within the self, and in Her outer manifestations. [Simmons, 49]


crystal color powerAquamarine Color Energy

Pale blue Aquamarine is the color of the winter sky giving way to spring. As the sun moves higher each day, it marks the beginning of life and emotion, helping us reflect on, question, and relax in our acceptance of the life we have. Light blue talismans help us develop patience, reconcile differences, or seek forgiveness. They're excellent for recovery efforts from addictions or destructive patterns, aid in curbing tempers, and help us become more dependable and cheerful. Light blue crystals also assist in dealing with grief, letting go of the past, and curing guilt.

Aquamarine in pale turquoise shades provides a fresh, welcome energy that moves us to serenity as new growth and life emerges. It brings hope, discovery and balance. It returns us to center. In lighter shades, Turquoise energy promotes inner harmony and peace through spiritual understanding.


Meditation CrystalsMeditation with Aquamarine

Aquamarine is an excellent crystal for meditation and the awakening of paranormal abilities. It is helpful in inducing revelations, and some traditions claim it is possible to see your guardian angel through an Aquamarine crystal when it points to the north. [Megemont, 32]


divination uses of crystalsAquamarine Divination

The Divinatory meaning of Aquamarine: Go with what is on offer rather than waiting for the ideal opportunity or time. [Eason, 218]

Dreaming of Aquamarine indicates new friends. [Kunz, 358]


angel crystalsAquamarine and the Angelic Realm

If your birthday falls in any of the following periods, an Aquamarine of the color listed can be a valuable conduit to your Guardian Angel. The table also provides the name of the Guardian Angel of those born in the time period.

DateCrystal ColorName of Guardian Angel
March 21- 25 Lt. Turquoise Vehuiah (Vehujah)
July 28-August 1 Lt. Blue Haaiah


There are other Angels that are partial to Aquamarine. The table below gives you the information about them.

PurposeCrystal ColorName of Angel
Raguel helps you to Heal Relationships.        Lt. Blue Raguel
Protector and Ruler of the dates June 11-15; Gemini.       Lt. Turquoise Luaviah
Master of the 4th Tarot Card “The Emperor”.        Lt. Turquoise Malkhidael
Master of the 17th Tarot Card “The Star”.        Lt. Turquoise Tzakmaqiel
Protector and Ruler of the dates March 21- 25; Aries.       Lt. Turquoise Vehuiah



Goddess Crystals for AmethystAquamarine Goddess Crystals








In this section you will find information on all three approaches.


traditional birthstoneAquamarine Traditional Birthstone

Aquamarine is the traditional birthstone of those born in March.



Natural BirthstoneAquamarine Natural Birthstone.



zodiac usesAquamarine - Zodiac Stone of Scorpio

Aquamarine is the zodiac stone for those born under the sign Scorpio, at the end of harvest, from October 23 - November 21. Scorpio is represented by a scorpion, and is known as the Success sign. Scorpios are complicated, independent, and creative with a sense of humor. They are excellent leaders and sometimes a bit competitive.


talisman uses

Aquamarine Amulets and Talismans

Aquamarine is an ancient talisman used by the Romans to purify water, and to guarantee safety when traveling by sea. [Mella, 16] It was carried by sailors as a talisman against drowning. [Hall, 67]




Feng Shui usesAquamarine Feng Shui



Lore_and _legend of crystalsAquamarine in Ancient Lore and Legend

Aquamarine was first called "water of the sea" by Roman fishermen, who used it for protection over water and to insure a good catch. Because of its supposed guarantee of safety when traveling by sea, it was the gem associated with St. Thomas, the apostle, who traveled often by boat to different lands preaching the gospel. [Mella, 16, 73]

Roman physicians employed it to treat overeating, believing it to aid digestion and reduction of body fluid retention. Because of its properties of purification, Roman craftsmen made goblets of Aquamarine. [Mella, 73]


In ancient times, it was believed to counteract the forces of darkness and procure favor from the spirits of light. [Hall, 67]

Aquamarine was believed to cure liver complaints and jaundice, reconcile married folks, chase away idleness and stupidity, and was sacred to the month of October. [Fernie, 117]

Beads of Aquamarine have been found in Egyptian mummy-pits, and the Greeks used Aquamarine for intaglios more than two thousand years ago. In antiquity it was also called precious Beryl, and in Magick of Kiram in 1685, Panzoon, or "All Life." The book advised one to engrave a crow upon the gem with a crab under its feet and wear it for joy, exultation, acquisition, and union. It was said to make the wearer cheerful and rich, and was excellent for lascivious and conjugal love. [Fernie, 131]

A frog, engraved on a beryl, will have the power to reconcile enemies and produce friendship where there was discord. A hoopoo with a tarragon herb before it, represented on a beryl, confers the power to invoke water-spirits and to converse with them, as well as to call up the mighty dead and to obtain answers to questions addressed to them. [Kunz, 133-134]

It was believed the two shoulder stones of the High Priest of the Second Temple were Aquamarines. Each was engraved with six of the tribes of Israel. [Kunz, 299]


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