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In ancient times Amber has been used as an amulet for protection from evil spirits, and as a charm to protect against insanity. In medieval times, Amber was said to disclose the presence of poisons. It had also been used as a medicine and as a healing agent. Today, Amber serves as a symbol of renewal in marriage and continued fidelity. This powerful talisman has represented new birth, new dawn and new life throughout history.
Amber is a fossilized tree resin that is millions of years old and sometimes small insects, flowers, seeds, pieces of moss, lichens, pine needles and other remnants of prehistoric nature is trapped and captured when the resin is fluid. Amber is of organic origin and not classified as a mineral nor does it take a crystalline form.
There are several kinds of Amber with varying composition characterized often by its inclusions; fine bubbles or trapped prehistoric insects. Amber exposed to sun and seawater may be opaque and chalky with a frothy appearance and other takes a look of bone or ivory. Pit Amber is obtained by open-pit mining: the Amber is separated from the soft sandy deposits using strong jets of water. Sea Amber, called Succinite is washed out from seabed, floats on water and is carried by the tides and current to shorelines of the Baltic, Norway, Denmark, and England. The Burmese variety is called Burmite found in clayey soil and is redder that the Baltic variety and is harder and denser. Sicilian Amber is called Simetite named after the river along which it is found.
Scientific Properties:
Color: Deep Yellow, Gold, Black, Green to rare Opaque White & Ivory
Hardness: 2 to 2 1⁄2
Crystal System: Classified as amorphous – meaning it does not have an ordered structure
Location: Baltic Countries, Burma, Canada, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, Russia, Venezuela, USA – Wyoming
Uses: Gemstone, Semi precious stone, Ornamental Stone
Associated Mineraloids Class: Limonite, Mercury, Opal, Obsidian, Tektite
HISTORY:
Mesolithic Period 7000 B.C. – animal carvings found in Denmark and prehistoric sights at Indersoen, Norway.
Neolithic Times - Served as a symbol of the Sun with the crowning Rooster, which was combined, in the form of an amber egg engraved with rooster.
Germanic historian Tactitus wrote people of Baltic regions worshipped “the mother of the gods” who took the form of a wild boar carved of amber
Celtic Tribes, ancient Britain – regarded as a sacred totem, the Celtic sun god, Ambres derives its name from Amber
Greeks – believed amber as solidified sunshine which had broken off and sank to the sea. Athenian general Nicias said it was “juice” from the rays of the sun produced when the sun’s rays struck the soil with great force. In 600 B.C., the Ionic philosopher Thales of Miletus made the first record that amber has electrical properties – this observation is considered by many to be the beginning of the study of electricity. Amber can give a static electric charge by friction
Romans – adopted the conviction that amber is solidified sunshine and believed source of amber as melted honey which congealed when dripped by bees into the sea. Roman women adorned their babies with amber beads to protect from evil spirits and children and adults worn as a charm against insanity and to cure “ague”. The citizens of Rome were known to carry amber beads to cool their hands during the summer heat – the warmth of the hand would cause the gem to emit a balsamic odor, acting as a perfume which masked body odor
Chinese – believed there was a connection between bees and amber – maybe from ancient observer noting a bee trapped in the petrified resin
Hippocrates time (c.400 B.C.) – used amber as medicine. Pliny states peasants wore beads in necklaces to protect from diseases of the throat and tonsils. It was said to attract a flame – if worn on the neck it would cure fevers. If powdered and mixed with oil-of-roses, it would cure dimness of vision – if taken directly or mixed with water or gum mastic; it would remedy diseases for stomach, ear and the eye. Oil-of-amber was used as decongestant salve applied to the chest and taken internally was prescribed for asthma and whooping cough
Fourteenth Century, Le Lapidaire - scholar Jean de Mandeville makes reference to a gem called Ligure. “Ligure is a stone coming from an animal called a lynx; sometimes it comes from its urine, which hardens to stone. Other times it is the color of saffron or amber attached to black – other times it is red like a carbuncle but hardly glows at night – sometimes it is green and changes color according to the variety of shadow. The water used to wash helps inflammations of the stomach and abdominal pain – brings color to the face - it attracts straw to the wearer as does Payet and amber. The water when drunk will break stone and destroy gravel.
Middle Ages – used amber as a healing agent, as a cure for the plague, heart disease, impotence, vertigo, goiters, a relief for stomach pains, staunch the flow of blood, and a cure for jaundice. In Speculum Lapidum in 1502, Camillus Leonardus states “If used as a perfume, it is said to provoke menses for women, to cure epilepsy, to drive away serpents – to heal their bite if mixed with marrow of a stag, and fastens loose teeth”. He also said when amber is used as a fumigant, “The smoak of it drives away devils and dissolves spells and enchantments” – the smell was said to aide women in labor. Amber was said to disclose the presence of poisons. Goblets made of block amber were used to reveal anything toxic in liquids they contained. A change of color in the stone was thought to predict a loss of affection on the part of the giver, failing to note that all amber changes in time with exposure to air, sun, or the human body.
1696 - The Family Dictionary by Dr. W. Salmon – published the following use for the gem: For falling sickness, take a drachm of choice of amber – powder it very fine, and taken with a pint of white wine for 7 to 8 days – continued treatment take bits of amber on a dish with live charcoal and let the patient sit and receive the fumes.
1870 – The Natural History of Gems – King claims: “That the wearing of an amber-necklace will keep off the attacks of erysipelas – a strep infection of the skin – proven by repeated experiments, beyond all possible doubts”.
1935 - United States Mining – published oil-of-amber as a viable ingredient in pharmaceutical. In China, a mixture described as liquid acid-of-amber and opium is used as sedative, anodyne and antispasmodic.
Modern Believers – still prescribed amber for a variety of purposes – it served as a symbol of renewal in marriage and continued fidelity. The gem enhances one’s ability to express feminine energies for both men and women. Used as a major agent for purification and maybe used to cleanse the environment in birthing and re-birthing rooms. When worn, carried, or ingested as an elixir, it purifies the mind, body, and spirit. It enhances the ability to recall instances in past lives. Holistic practitioners recommend amber powder or alcohol based oil-of-amber as a treatment for kidney and bladder ailments, goiter and diseases of the throat. “Amber allows the body to heal by absorbing and transmuting negative energy into positive energy”.
NAME:
The Greeks’ name for the gem Amber is Lyncurius, and also called it electron – the root for the modern electricity. The Romans called amber Succinum which means sap-stone from the root word succus – meaning gum. It was originally called glaesum. The Arabic word for the gem is Kahroba – Kah is the Arabic word for straw and Ruba for robber or thief. Kahroba translates to straw-robber or straw-attractor. In Germany amber is called Bernstein – the “stone that burns”. Succinite is the modern chemical name for Amber.
MYTHS AND LEGENDS:
Greek Mythology:
The god Eridanus was the keeper of the sacred river. These waters were said to be the origin of amber, as it banks were covered with the gem. The location of this fabled water has never been established. Some say it is the river Po, while others claim – it is the tributary of the Atenian River Ilissus.
Chinese Mythology:
“Somewhere are cliffs, the cliffs of Ning Chou in which dwell thousands of bees. When the Cliffs crumble, the bees come out. People burn them and make them into amber.”
Ancient European Myths:
This golden gem is gathered in the Gardens of the Hesperides – where the golden apples bring immortality to those who eat them. Amber is the dew from these apples and those who possess it could live forever.
The Myth of Phaeton and the Heliades: Greek
“Phaeton, son of Phoebus Apollo, the Sun god drove his team of wild horses and chariot of the Sun. His journey started well but was careless in controlling the steeds; the horses bolted and pulled the chariot too close to the Earth, setting it ablaze. The entire planet was in flames, the forest burned, the land parched and rocks melted. Phaeton’s careless behavior led to the origins of volcanoes and vast desserts. To prevent the Earth’s total destruction, Zeus struck Phaeton dead with a lightning bolt, the Sun retreated from the Earth and Phaeton’s body fell into the River Eridanus. The nymphs of the stream pulled his body from the water and buried him on the riverbank. In time his three sisters; the Hiliades – also known as Electrides, came to search for his grave. Upon finding it, they vowed to stay with their dead brother and morn him for eternity, as they wept, their bodies took root in the riverbank and were covered by the bark of neighboring trees. Their arms became branches; their bodies’ trunks and the three sisters were gradually transformed into trees. Their tears continued to flow and as they hardened in the sun, were turned to amber. These amber tears fell into the river and traveled out to sea. When the tides come to the shore, the evidence of their sorrow is spread upon the sand”.
The Myth of Jurate and Kastytis: Aistian (Ancient Ancestors of the Lituanians)
Once upon a time, there was a mermaid named Jurate that lived in an amber palace. Jurate was the fairest of all the goddesses who was promised in marriage to the god of water, Patrimpas. A handsome and courageous fisherman named Kastytis lived and worked along the coast of the Baltic Sea, near the mouth of the Sventoji River. He would cast his fishing nets in the sea over the kingdom of Jurate; this intrusion angered Jurate and sent her mermaids to warn Kastysis. Kastytis refused and continued to cast his nets. Jurate decided to come to the surface to confront Kastytis but instead feel in love with the handsome and courageous fisherman. Jurate brought him back to her amber palace to live with him. Jurate’s action angered Perkunas, god of thunder and father of all gods. To end Jurate’s ill-advised love, Perkunas sent a lighting bolt to kill her mortal lover, destroyed the amber palace and chained Jurate to the palace ruins to morn the loss of her lover for eternity. The tears she wept were pure amber – when storms stir the Baltic Sea, fragments of her palace are washed onto the shore – pieces that resemble tears are to be treasured as they are the tears of Jurate, washed from her eyes, clear and pure as the love she lost.
The Myth of Freya and the Necklace: Norse
Freya is the Norse goddess of love, beauty and fertility. This blond, blue eyed young woman has a weakness for beautiful jewels. Freya is the Queen of Aesir and wife of the sun god Odur. They lived in her Palace in Folkvanger, in the land of Asgard and have two lovely daughters. Her kingdom shared the boarder with the kingdom of the Black Dwarfs. One day Freya was out for a walk and noticed four of the dwarfs were making a beautiful necklace that glistened and shone golden and bright as the sun. Freya stopped to inquire, and was told it was the Brisingamen necklace and of great value to the dwarfs. Freya knew she must have it. Freya offered a treasure of silver and the dwarfs scoffed at her offer and told her – all the silver in the world could not purchase this prize. Knowing she could not live without it, she asked: “Is there any treasure which you would trade for the necklace?”
The dwarfs answered; there is one way you can own the Brisingamen – “If you will wed each of us for one day and one night”. Bewitched with the treasure, Freya was seized with madness, forsaking her husband, forgetting her children and failing to remember she was Queen, she agreed to the unusual terms. No one in Asgard knew of these weddings other than the mischief-maker Loki.
After fours days and four nights of Freya’s unholy betrothals to the four dwarfs she returned to her palace to live with her shame. She hid the necklace in her bed and vowed to keep her deeds a secret. Always looking for trouble, Loki told Odur who demanded proof of these terrible tales. To provide proof, Loki changed himself into a flea and flew to Freya’s bedchamber to steal the necklace. He bit her on the cheek, causing her to stir and have the chance to steal the necklace from its hiding place. Loki rushed to Odur and presented his evidence of Freya’s infidelity. Odur tossed the necklace in a rage, left the kingdom, and set off for far distance lands.
Freya woke the next morning with her necklace and husband gone. Stricken with grief, she went to the Valhalla to confess her sins to Odin, father of the gods. To reach Valhalla she had to pass through the valley of Glaesisvellir. At the entrance to the holy city was amber grove called Glaeser, with trees, which dripped beads of amber.
Odin forgave Freya but demanded penance for her evil acts. Freya was ordered to wear the Brisingamen necklace to wear for eternity and spend all of time wandering the world in search of the husband she had shamed. As she wanders the world, Freya weeps; the tears which fall from her eyes land on the soil turned to gold in the rocks – the tears, which fall into the sea, turned to amber. The wide variety of locations, which contain gold and amber, gives proof of Freya’s worldwide search.
The Myth of Amberella: Lithuanian
Once upon a time, there was a beautiful maiden, Amberella that lived on the shores of the sea with her fisherman father and his wife. One day Amberella went for a swim and was drawn into a powerful whirlpool and was pulled to the bottom of the sea and was captured by the Prince of the Seas. The Prince lived in a beautiful palace of glowing amber. The Prince made Amberella his bride and imprisoned her in his underwater palace. Amberella begged to be released and returned to her parents but the Prince flew into a terrible rage, grabbed Amberella, mounted his white foaming horse and rose to the surface in a terrible storm. As they rose from the sea, her parents saw her struggling to be free dressed in a wonderful gown, draped with amber beads and adorned with an amber crown. Amberella and the Prince sank back into the sea, convincing her parents she was lost forever. In a final gesture, Amberella tossed a few bits of amber onto the shore to show her mother and father how much she loved and missed them. Now, when the Prince of the Sea becomes angry, the sea churns and storms rage, from the depths, Amberella still tosses amber onto the shore to remind her parents of her love.
Metaphysical Use and properties:
CHKARAS: Navel, Solar Plexus, Crown, Throat
VIBRATION: Number 3
ZODIAC: Aquarius and Leo
ATTRIBUTES: Amber is a tree resin that solidified and became fossilized. It is a powerful healer and cleanser that draws dis-ease from the body and promotes tissue revitalization. It has a strong connections with earth is a grounding stone for higher energies. It cleans the environment and the chakras. It absorbs negative energies and transmutes them into positive forces that stimulate the body to heal itself. Amber can help counteract suicidal or depressive tendencies and promotes positive mental states. It encourages peacefulness, develops trust, promotes altruism and brings wisdom.
HEALING: amber is a powerful chakra cleanser and healer. It imbues the body with vitality and has the power to draw dis-ease out of the body. It absorbs pain and negative energy and allows the body to rebalance and heal. Amber resonates with the throat, treating goiters and other throat problems. It treats the stomach, spleen, kidneys, bladder, liver and gallbladder, alleviates joint problems and strengthens the mucus membrane. It has been used as an elixir for wound healing and a natural antibiotic. Amber stimulates the navel chakra and helps in grounding energies into the body.
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Raven
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Raven is a Reiki Level 3 Practitioner and a student of Quantum Touch Healing. She channels Reiki Energy daily for distant healings and practices hands on healing several times a week.
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