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Ledgends of The Apache
Tears
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There is a haunting legend
about the Apache tear drop. After the Pinal Apaches had made several raids
on a settlement in Arizona, the military regulars and some volunteers trailed
the tracks of the stolen cattle and waited for dawn to attack the Apaches.
The Apaches, confident in the safety of their location, were completely
surprised and out numbered in the attack. Nearly 50 of the band of 75 Apaches
were killed in the first volley of shots. The rest of the tribe retreated
to the cliff's edge and chose death by leaping over the edge rather than
die at the hands of the white men
. For years afterward those
who ventured up the treacherous face of Bid Pacacho in Arizona found skeletons,
or could see the bleached bones wedged in the crevices of the side of the
cliff.
The Apache squaws and the
lovers of those who had died gathered a short distance from the base of
the cliff where the sands were white, and for a moon they wept for their
dead. They mourned greatly, for they realized that not only had their 75
brave Apache warriors died, but with them had died the great fighting spirit
of the Pinal Apaches.
Their sadness was so great,
and their burden of sorrow so sincere that the Great Father imbedded into
black stones the tears of the Apache women who mourned their dead. These
black obsidian stones, when held to the light, reveal the translucent tear
of the Apache. The stones bring good luck to those possessing them. It
is said that whoever owns an Apache tear drop will never have to cry again,
for the Apache maidens have shed their tears in place of yours.
The Apache tear drops are
also said to balance the emotional nature and protect one from being taken
advantage of. It can be carried as an amulet to stimulate success in business
endeavors. It is also used to produce clear vision and to increase psychic
powers.
Black obsidian is a powerful
meditation stone. The purpose of this gemstone is to bring to light that
which is hidden from the conscious mind. It dissolves suppressed negative
patterns and purifies them. It can create a somewhat radical behavior change
as new positive attitudes replace old, negative, egocentric patterns.
Amethyst is a regal violet
gemstone with whitish strips. The purple color comes from the presence
of manganese during its formation. It is a form of crystallized quartz,
composed of silica. It is found mostly in Brazil, And strong amounts in
North East ( Maine) and through-out USA
Amethyst is a radiant gemstone,
meaning that its energies are expansive. It is said that when you meditate
with amethyst you are helping the Earth, because the violet ray will help
to transform the entire world into a better place. It is the most highly
valued stone in the quartz group. It has many supernatural powers. It is
said to bring luck, ensure constancy, protect against magic and homesickness.
It has long been known to help against Alcoholism.
Violet has a calming effect
upon the nervous system. Insomnia may be relieved by gently rubbing an
amethyst on the temples or forehead, and can be used for tension and migraine
headaches. It is one of the best to use for meditation. It is here to teach
the lesson of humility, to "Let go and let God." Amethyst is very useful
for people grieving over lost loved ones, as it subliminally communicates
that there is no death. Amethyst is recommended for stimulating greater
love, and attunement for healing forces. In directing the energy of the
amethyst to the lungs, relief may be obtained for asthma and circulation
problems. A very high vibration centered in love, balance, and harmony
will be transferred.
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