About Amber
Amber is a beautiful and ancient organic gemstone formed from fossilized tree resin that has hardened over millions of years. Unlike minerals, amber is an organic gem, prized for its warm, golden hues ranging from pale yellow to deep honey, and sometimes containing ancient trapped insects or plant material, making each piece uniquely captivating. Amber rates between 2 and 2.5 on the Mohs hardness scale, making it relatively soft but easily polished.
Primary sources of amber include the Baltic region (Russia, Poland, Lithuania), the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Myanmar. Baltic amber is the most common and historically significant, often called “the gold of the north.”
Chakras – Solar Plexus (Primary), Sacral, Root
Zodiac – Leo, Virgo, Gemini
Element – Fire, Earth
Planet – Sun, Mars
Number – 3
Birthstone – Not an official birthstone, but linked with warmth, vitality, and healing energies
Typical colours – Golden yellow, honey, cognac, orange, sometimes reddish or greenish hues
Healing with Amber
♥ Vitality ♥ Cleansing ♥ Emotional Balance ♥ Warmth ♥ Creativity ♥ Protection ♥
Amber is renowned for its energising and cleansing properties, bringing warmth and vitality to both body and spirit. It is associated with the Solar Plexus Chakra, where it stimulates confidence, personal power, and creative expression. Amber’s gentle energy encourages emotional balance by clearing negativity and soothing anxiety or stress.
Because it is fossilized resin, amber carries ancient life energy, connecting users to the earth’s natural rhythms and promoting a sense of grounding and protection. It is often used to uplift mood, spark creativity, and support manifestation of joy and abundance.
Amber also has a protective quality, shielding the wearer from negative energies and electromagnetic pollution.
Energetic & Manifestation Properties
Energetically, amber acts as a natural cleanser, clearing stagnant energy and restoring flow in the aura. Its warm, golden light infuses positivity and motivation, making it excellent for clearing blocks related to self-doubt, lethargy, or creative stagnation.
In manifestation work, amber supports intentions focused on personal power, vitality, abundance, and healing. It helps anchor positive energy into the physical body and environment, attracting success and good fortune.
Use amber in meditation or crystal grids to boost energy, enhance clarity, and invite joyful manifestation.
Physical Healing Properties
Physically, amber is valued for its ability to ease pain and inflammation, traditionally used in folk medicine to soothe ailments like arthritis and teething discomfort. Its warming energy is thought to stimulate the body’s natural healing processes and improve circulation.
Amber may help strengthen the immune system and assist with detoxification, supporting the elimination of toxins and balancing metabolic functions. It is also believed to benefit the respiratory system and alleviate stress-related symptoms such as headaches and tension.
In crystal healing sessions, amber is often placed near the solar plexus or worn close to the skin to impart its restorative warmth and calming influence.
Historical & Cultural Notes
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Amber has been treasured since prehistoric times, used in jewellery, amulets, and trade goods by ancient civilizations including the Greeks, Romans, and Egyptians.
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The famous “Amber Road” was a trade route that connected the Baltic region with the Mediterranean, highlighting amber’s importance in ancient commerce.
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Amber was believed to hold the life force of ancient trees, symbolising immortality and protection in many cultures.
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It remains popular today in holistic healing, jewellery, and spiritual practices for its uplifting, grounding, and protective qualities.
Amber is a radiant, warm, and nurturing stone that connects you to ancient life energy and the sun’s vitality. Whether worn, carried, or used in healing, it brings joy, protection, and a vibrant flow of life force into your everyday experience.