Amber is not a stone in the traditional sense, but a fossil resin from prehistoric trees, mainly dating from the Paleocene and Eocene epochs (about 30 to 90 million years ago). Its color ranges from pale yellow to dark brown, and it can sometimes contain inclusions of insects or plants trapped millions of years ago.
Amber is renowned for its purification and protection properties. It is believed to have the ability to dispel negative energies and protect its wearer from harmful influences. It is often used for:
Esoteric identity
| Name | Amber |
| Type | Fossil resin |
| Hardness (Mohs scale) | 2 - 2.5 |
| Shape | Irregular, often polished to achieve a smooth surface |
| Origins | Baltic Sea, Dominican Republic, Myanmar, Mexico, Russia |
| Colors | Yellow, orange, brown, sometimes green or blue |
| Symbolism | Light, warmth, purification, vital energy |
| Esoteric properties | Energy cleansing, soothing, protection, positive energy |
| Associated chakras | Solar plexus chakra (yellow), sacral chakra (orange) |
| Uses in lithotherapy | Stress relief, energy enhancement, purification, healing support |
| Associated deities | Helios/Sol (Sun god), Phaethon (linked to the solar myth), Freyja (Norse goddess of love and magic) |
| Associated elements | Fire, Air (due to its formation and purifying qualities) |
| Associated signs | Leo, Virgo (due to their connection with the sun and earth) |
| Associated planets | Sun |
Stone recharging
| Sunlight | Expose theAmber in natural sunlight for a short time can be beneficial, as the sun can revive its brightness and energies. However, avoid prolonged exposure that could alter its color. |
| Moonlight | As a gentle alternative, place theAmber under the Moonlight, especially during a full moon, can help recharge it without risk of damage. |
| In the earth | Leave the stone buried for a night or more to allow it to reconnect with the earth's energy. |
| Sea salt | You can also use sea salt to recharge theAmber. Wrap the stone in a natural cloth and place it in a bowl of sea salt for a few hours. Make sure that theAmber should not be in direct contact with salt, as it could be damaged by abrasion. |
