Amazonite

Stone1 tradition

overview

Amazonite is a blue-green feldspar named, by mistake, for the Amazon river. In modern practice it is the gambler's stone and a stone of calm, honest speech.

Uses

Luck, especially in games of chance
Calm and balance
Speaking your truth

ritual

Working with it

Carry amazonite when you take a chance. Hold it at the throat before a difficult conversation.

⚠ Safety note for Amazonite

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Planet: ♀︎ Venus
Element: Water
Works for: Luck Harmony Communication
Forms: tumbledrawjewelry
How to use: Carry in a pocket or pouchWear as jewelryHold in meditation
Hardness: 6–6.5 on the Mohs scale

⚠ Safety

Toxic dust. Contains copper, lead, sulfur, or similar. Don't sand or grind it, never use it in a drinkable elixir, and wash your hands after handling raw pieces.

ReceptiveMohs 6–6.5

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Where the traditions place it

Virgo — Common practice
Venus — Common practice