Therapeutic Properties of Sapphire

Introduction:

From time immemorial, the allure of sapphires has made them the most popular of all colored gemstones. Sapphires have been linked to royalty and nobility throughout history and are arguably the most widely recognized of all colored gemstones. Capitalizing on their beauty and value, the modern era has seen blue sapphires become America’s #1 selling colored gem.

Ancient civilizations believed that the power of wisdom is contained within sapphire. They believed that when the wearer of a Sapphire faces challenging obstacles, the stone's power enables them to find the correct solution. Sapphire improves mental clarity and clear thinking. It clears mental garbage. It is the carrier of the blue ray.

Sapphire's beauty and mystique continues to enchant buyers from all over the world. The prices for fine quality large sapphires can be higher than diamonds.

Sapphire is the birthstone for September. It is given as a gem for the 5th, 23rd and 45th wedding anniversaries while a star sapphire is given on the 65th wedding anniversary.

Traditional Metaphysical Properties of Sapphire:

Joy, peace, beauty, intuition, prosperity, fulfillment of dreams.

Healing Applications of Sapphire:

Sapphire is said to enhance creativity and to focus purity of thought. It is known as the stone of new love and commitment and is claimed to be useful in encouraging faithfulness and loyalty. It dispels evil thoughts and brings peace and amiability to its wearer. The blue color is often associated with the heavens. Sapphire is believed to bring divine favor and repels envy.

Because of its blue color, sapphire is associated with the throat and brow chakras--where energy imbalances are said to cause sore throats, headaches and nightmares. Sapphire improves mental clarity and clear thinking. It clears mental garbage. Natural healers use Sapphire to help rid of unwanted thoughts, bring joy, peace and wealth. It is also thought to help heal blood problems.

Sapphire is believed to offer powerful protection to its wearer from spells. It gives the wearer the ability to discern the truth and the future. The most powerful sapphire in this connection is believed to be Star Sapphires. (Star sapphires are also known as Stones of Destiny.) The rays of a star sapphire are said to represent Faith, Hope and Destiny.

Sapphire's powers also include spiritual enlightenment and inner peace. Sapphire is believed to offer healing properties for rheumatism, colic, and mental illness. It is also considered an antidepressant and an aid to psychokinesis, telepathy, clairvoyance and astral projection. In Medieval times Sapphire was thought to be an excellent antidote for poison. It may also be useful for mental conditions.

Sapphire subdues an over-active Throat Chakra (5th Chakra). Gem therapists use Sapphire to help rid of unwanted thoughts, bring joy, peace, and wealth. It is also thought to help heal blood problems.

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