Beryl
The name beryl comes from the Latin word “beryllus,” which means a "precious blue-green color-of-sea-water stone.” Beryl is the star sign stone for Scorpio and the talismanic stone for Sagittarius.
The colours of Beryl range from green to red, blue, yellow, and white. When pure beryl contains impurities and inclusions, the colour of the stone also changes.
The ancient Greeks used the refracting properties of beryl to create the first spectacles known to man. At the time of Nero, white or clear beryl was found on the Island of Elba and it was often cut to create eyeglasses.
Legend tells us that Greek physicians would treat bladder ailments and kidney stones by dipping Beryl into water and then giving the water to the patient to drink. It was a stone widely known for healing and divination in ancient societies.
Beryl originates from Mesopotamia and was worshiped as a magic stone by the ancient Hebrews, as it was believed to strengthen one’s belief in God. The modern bible states that one day it will take it’s place in the walls of the New Jerusalem.
It can be found in countries like the USA, Brazil, Russia, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, and Pakistan. There are also Beryl deposits in Colombia, Sweden, Norway, Austria, and Germany.
Beryl has been said to have the power to keep demons away, to promote happiness and marital love, increase sincerity, cure laziness, protect travellers from danger, and maintain youthfulness.Pliny The Elder used a powdered form of beryl to cure eye injuries, as well as disorders of the heart and spine.
It resolves issues that you may have with apathy or a lack of drive for life.
Beryl enhances courage, relieves stress and calms the mind. With Beryl's ability to filter out distractions and reduce overstimulation it encourages a positive view of the world. It reduces the need to over analyze things and helps you to not be overcome by anxiety.
This stone will help you let go of your unnecessary or unwanted emotional baggage.
It will show you how you can process your old feelings so that they will no longer affect your present or your future.
Beryl will encourage an optimistic view of the world, and it will help you keep the negative energies away.
Beryl is also known as a Seer Stone because it has wonderful properties that will help you develop your scrying skills. It’s a stone that will teach you more about ceremonial magic.
It can help the organs of elimination to function better, and it can strengthen the circulatory and pulmonary systems.
It can also aid in the treatment of the spine, stomach, heart, and liver. It can ease the effects of concussions and aid in the treatment of cranial damage.
This stone is a symbol of hope. It will remind you to focus on the positives instead of the worst things that can happen.
It will bring you reason, kindness, patience, and understanding. It will also act as a tranquilizer for your troubled heart and mind.
When worn close to the body, Beryl will protect you in your travels. It will also stimulate your mind when you’re doing research or philosophical studies.
You can place a Beryl stone in your bedroom so that warm, loving, and gentle energies will fill the room.
Beryl will enhance the intimacy between you and your partner, and it will remove the negative vibrations that threaten to destroy your relationship.
Beryl is one of the most popular stones in the world and a favourite among jewelry makers because of its beauty, affordability, durability, and hardness.
"It is so important to understand that even if you believe in the stones energy, you should always seek a professional advice when you feel sick!"
Hama sabri
Calgary
May 2020
Sources:
https://www.jewelsforme.com/gem_and_jewelry_library/beryl
https://meanings.crystalsandjewelry.com/beryl/
https://www.spiritofisis.org/knowledge/crystal_files/beryl.htm
https://www.firemountaingems.com/resources/encyclobeadia/gem-notes/j23c