December's birthstone is the Blue Topaz. This is part of the Topaz family and it is a silicate
mineral made up of aluminum and fluorine. The Blue Topaz has a vitreous luster and a prismatic face. It is the blue version of Topaz and ranges from pale blue to deep blue. The meaning of Blue Topaz is communication and action.
Blue Topaz is considered the gemstone of opportunity and comes in a thousand shades. The history of the Topaz starts when it was first found by the Romans on the glimmering island that Greeks called Topazios in the midst of the Red Sea. Tribes in South America believed that Blue Topaz was a cure for all kinds of sickness. During the Middle Ages, people thought that the
Topaz had the power to break curses or unravel spell work, which gave this stone was believed
stronger than magic.
Blue Topaz, as mentioned above is related with wisdom, communication, and finding the perfect
pathways to success and sweet opportunity. It is said that this stone alleviates fear and worries
and invites people to embrace their noble-self, trust their power, and finding their own kind of
future. (www.tinyrituals.com)
Physiscal Healing Properties:
Blue Topaz is classified as an incredible healer in regards with the throat and head and
contributing to good health. The Topaz moves away the pressure of migraines and sort of brining
a soothing kiss to sore throats and at the same time it prevents from jaw clenching by acting as a
stress reliever. This stone is considered beneficial to help people overcome their fears of public
speaking. It is perfect for communication and elocution and gives a sense of confidence.
Mental and Emotional Healing Properties:
Furthermore, all the shades and shimmers of Blue Topaz help to have self- control because they
are excellent at balancing and keeping people out from sliding into feelings of overload. The
stone redirects energy so people don’t feel downbeat or hemmed, but rather than that reminds
people that they are worthy, wonderful, and their voices to be heard.
Likewise, Blue Topaz is the birthstone of Sagittarius. The icy hues of the stone represent some
sort of winter wonderland and the air is cold and pure and seems to sparkle with a sense of
clarity.
To read more about this gemstone, visit the website: www.tinyrituals.com
*Mauro Cateb, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
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