Amber

Stone2 traditions

overview

Amber is fossilized tree resin millions of years old, sometimes with insects caught inside. It warms in the hand and holds a static charge, which the Greeks called elektron. Amber and jet together are the traditional necklace of the high priestess in many covens.

Uses

Luck
Healing and strength
Protection
Beauty

ritual

Working with it

Wear amber beads for vitality and protection. Pair amber with jet on the altar to balance light and dark.

⚠ Safety note for Amber

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Planet: ☉︎ Sun
Element: Fire
Works for: Luck Healing Protection Beauty Vitality
Forms: rawjewelrychips
How to use: Wear as jewelryCarry in a pocket or pouchAltar or offering
Hardness: 2–2.5 on the Mohs scale

⚠ Safety

Soft or fragile. Scratches, chips, or cracks easily. Store it apart from harder stones.

ProjectiveMohs 2–2.5

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Where the traditions place it

Cancer — Golden Dawn
Leo — Common practice
Sun — Common practice