ZEME

GODDESS OF THE EARTH

In Baltic religion, earth is sacralized. Thus, the goddess Zeme is named after the direct translation of the Latvian word for earth. Sometimes called Zemes Māte, translated as "earth mother," she holds a very central role in the religious system of the Baltic peoples. Inspired by her undoubtable femininity, Zeme's role is that of a mother, in direct connection with the promotion of fertility. Her purview extends to all things in nature that follows the path of birth, growth, and death. Therefore, even humanity is drawn into this all-encompassing cult, from the first breath to the last. Credited with both the giving and the taking of life, Zeme embodies the cyclical rhythm of nature, showing that what comes from the earth must eventually return to it.

This design’s metaphysical properties include:

Purifying
Alleviates stress
Relieves depression & anxiety

Draws out pain
Attracts good luck and lasting love
Protects against negative energy

Promotes trust & inner-truth
Grounding energy
Strengthens immune system

This design is part of our Element Collection, representing the Earth Element. The Zeme Collection features Genuine Baltic Amber, with Turquoise marker beads and Tibetan Brass guru bead with Turquoise inlay. The tassel is 100% spun silk in variegated shades of burgundy and gold. It is strung with burgundy color Nylon thread for its strength and durability, especially important when working with natural stones, as their hard edges can sometimes rub against and weaken other threads such as cotton or silk.

GEMSTONES & PROPERTIES

BALTIC AMBER

Sometimes called "Gold of the Sea," Amber is one of the world’s oldest and most coveted treasures, intrinsically formed by light and life, preserved by time and washed upon the shores after millions of years. Known as a talisman of beauty, protection and renewal, Amber is neither a crystal nor mineral, but rather a biological product of nature, a protective resin that once oozed from living trees in dense, prehistoric forests. After millions of years of fossilization in the depths of the sea (Most Amber is 30 to 90 million years old!), Amber washes upon the shores in the Baltic region. Highly prized in the metaphysical world for the strong healing Life Force it carries, Amber is excellent at alleviating stress, depression and anxiety, and increasing energy levels and overall vitality. Amber helps remove the roadblocks we place in our own way, as well as deflecting the negative energies of others, and is a great tool for turning our dreams into reality. Its vibration of life force brings warmth to the inner being and imparts beauty and tenderness, and is seen as a good luck talisman for increasing one's natural radiance and attracting lasting love. Amber is exceptional at discharging negative moods, relieving anxiety, and deflecting energy from others. It warms to the touch, and emits a positive, uplifting current of energy. It is a natural purifier, esteemed for its ability to extract pain and dis-ease from the physical body, as well as the mind and spirit, by absorbing negative or stagnant energies and transforming them into clear, positive energy.

TURQUOISE

Turquoise is perhaps the oldest stone in man’s history, a talisman of kings, shamans, and warriors alike. It is a strong and opaque stone of protection, prized across all cultures for thousands of years as a symbol of wisdom, nobility and the power of immortality. Turquoise was considered sacred in its adornment and was used to bring power, luck, and protection, and to encourage us to honor ourselves as a creation and a tool of the Divine. A strengthening stone, it is good for overcoming exhaustion, depression, or panic attacks, providing solace for the spirit and well-being for the body. Turquoise benefits one's overall mood and emotion by balancing and inducing a sense of serenity and peace, while purifying and dispelling negative energy. It promotes self-realization, aids in creative problem-solving, helps stabilize mood swings, and dissolves a martyred attitude of self-sabotage. Spiritually, Turquoise heals and cleanses both the spiritual energy centers and the physical body. It acts to induce wisdom and understanding, and to enhance trust, kindness, and the recognition of beauty. Turquoise helps us moderate aggressiveness and deal with rage, bringing us back to our center, tempering excesses, neutralizing extremes, and relieving stress. Turquoise is a fresh, welcome energy that moves us to serenity as new growth and life emerges, bringing hope, discovery and balance.

BRASS

In traditions of both the spiritual and metaphysical realm, Brass is relied upon to inspire good and bring out the inner truth. Comprised of Copper and Zinc, Brass has healing properties that boost the immune system and inspire courage. Brass has the ability to adapt to your own body chemistry with repeated use, revealing your own personal energy signature. Simply wearing an old tarnished piece of brass jewelry will cause the tarnish to magically vanish. Brass dates back to the prehistoric period and can be referenced in almost every part of the world. But it really rose to prevalence during the height of the Roman Empire, primarily pressed into currency during the 1st century. After the decline of the Roman Empire, brass production decreased significantly, as well as through the medieval period. Despite its continued popularity in Eastern Europe, production declined in the West. But with the development of new production techniques following the medieval period, brass production increased again, and was produced all across Europe on a large scale. Due to the large presence of copper, Brass is especially good for healing skeletal problems, and aids in purifying and eliminating toxins from the body.