CHALCEDONY

The stone you chose is Chalcedony. It derives from the Greek Χαλκηδόνιος Chalkedonios or Καλχεδόνιος, Latinized as Chalcedonius; it is a terminology that refers to Chalcedon, an ancient city of Bithynia on the Bosphorus. It means, "inhabitant of Chalcedon", a Greek term almost coinciding with Χαρκηδόνιος (Charkedonios), which denoted an inhabitant of Carthage which derives from the Phoenician Qart Hadast 'new city' . Blue chalcedony represented the elements water and air among the ancients: it was in fact considered the stone of orators and a magical symbol of atmospheric conditions.  In Renaissance magic, the figure of a man with his right hand raised was engraved on this stone and the amulet was worn for success in legal cases, as well as for health and safety. In the 16th century it was suggested by magicians as an antidote to false ideas and daydreams and, for this purpose, it was pierced and worn around the neck. The blue chalcedony represents both aspects of communication: the ability to listen and understand, and that of make yourself understood. It increases the desire for contact with men, animals, plants and all living beings. Just as it harmonizes perfectly with the environment, it strengthens the ability to adapt, reducing any resistance to change without giving up one's identity. It makes you carefree, chases away fear and increases self-esteem, producing an optimistic attitude towards life. It generates a deeper awareness and closer contact with the individual's feelings, desires and aspirations. Thanks to this, you can better understand your motivations and, if necessary, change them. Strengthens memory and allows you to deal with stressful situations more easily. It is no coincidence, in fact, that it is considered the most suitable stone for exams. It instills calm and relaxation and acts as a balm on negative thoughts. It allows you to have a balanced view of reality, teaches you to give the right importance to various situations and to react in the best way without giving in to outbursts of anger. Improves oratorical ability, dialectical ability and the ability to speak using other people's language. For this reason, it has been called the stone of diplomacy. Furthermore, it promotes open-mindedness and strengthens the individual's ability to achieve, enhancing creativity and making him open to his own intuition. Chalcedony is connected to the element Air, which concerns the sphere of communication and intellect, ability to express, creativity, wisdom, travel. It is also connected to the Water element which concerns the sphere of emotions and femininity such as love, healing, compassion, reconciliation, peace, sleep, dreams and sensitivity. Chalcedony is a crystal with subtle and mystical meaning, cold and serene, ethereal but solid. It is a stone that instills calm and speaks to us of spirit and trust. It is also known as the speaker's stone, the stone of those who must measure their words. It encourages reflection and meditation, its sweet brightness prepares us for action but helps to hold back the words we might regret having said. The great Roman orator Cicero is said to have worn one around his neck on a pendant. Considered a nurturing stone, it absorbs negative energy and dissipates it before it can be transmitted and cause harm. It promotes brotherhood and goodwill, opening the mind to new ideas, instilling feelings of benevolence and generosity. It was considered a sacred stone by Native American Indians who used it to promote stability during their ceremonial activities. it is still in use today for meditations to receive successful thought transmissions. It has properties that make it an excellent crystal for public speakers and those who speak for a living.