9 World Chronicles

Throughout the ages, silver has been revered by ancient civilizations, cherished by Native American tribes, and embraced by Eastern philosophies.

Furthermore, its spiritual value transcends time, remaining relevant in modern spiritual beliefs. By delving into the symbolism of silver in different cultures, we can gain a deeper understanding of its spiritual essence.

 

silver is believed to possess unique spiritual properties that can aid seekers in their quest for enlightenment and personal growth. From purification and cleansing to emotional balancing, silver is said to have the power to harmonize and heal. Moreover, it is believed to enhance intuition and psychic abilities, allowing individuals to connect with the divine realm and unlock their inner wisdom.

 

silver’s spiritual significance extends beyond the physical realm into the ethereal realm of dreams and symbols. Dreams are believed to be powerful gateways to the subconscious, and silver often appears as a symbol in these dreamscapes.

 

In ancient civilizations, silver was viewed as a precious metal with divine qualities. Its lustrous appearance and rarity made it a symbol of purity, clarity, and truth. Ancient cultures such as the Egyptians,

Greeks, and Romans associated silver with lunar energy and the moon goddesses. They believed that silver possessed mystical properties that could enhance spiritual connections and bring about healing and protection.

 

Native American Traditions

Native American traditions also attributed great significance to silver. Many Native American tribes regarded silver as a sacred metal that embodied the power of the moon.

For them, silver represented the feminine energy, intuition, and emotional healing. It was often used in jewelry and adornments, as well as in spiritual ceremonies and rituals.

 

Eastern Philosophies

In Eastern philosophies, silver holds a prominent place in spiritual practices. 

In Chinese culture, silver is associated with the yin energy, representing introspection, intuition, and tranquility. It is believed to harmonize the body, mind, and spirit, promoting balance and spiritual growth. In Tibetan Buddhism, silver is considered a symbol of purity and enlightenment, often incorporated into sacred objects and ritual items.

 

Purification and Cleansing, Emotional Balancing, Enhancing Intuitions and psychic Abillities, and Connecting to the divin

Lapis lazuli, or lapis for short, is a deep-blue metamorphic rock used as a semi-precious stone that has been prized since antiquity for its intense color.

 

Lapis Lazuli is a powerful crystal with spiritual and magical properties

. Some of its magical properties include:

Protection against psychic attacks1

Calming tempers, releasing stress, and bringing the mind and body together harmoniously1

Activating the higher mind and enhancing intellectual ability2

Encouraging honesty of the spirit, and in the spoken and written word2

Improving intuition and facilitating the detection of subtle energies4

Holding an unwavering connection to psychic wisdom5

Helping us develop intuition, gain insight into our higher selves, and access greater wisdom3

Ensuring fidelity, strengthening relationships, and drawing spiritual love to the user

 

Lapis Lazuli’s benefits consist of a powerful intense blue stone used to open minds and give enlightenment. It is used to encourage self - awareness, self - confidence, self - knowledge, peace and harmony, compassion, morality,  making the wearer in a good mood throughout the day. Lapis lazuli properties are being effective to soothe inflammation and help both respiratory and nervous systems fight problems. It clears the throat and thyroid, best for those who suffer vocal issues and sore throats.

Ereshkigal (also known as Irkalla and Allatu) is the Mesopotamian Queen of the Dead who rules the underworld. Her name translates as 'Queen of the Great Below' or 'Lady of the Great Place.' She was responsible for both keeping the dead within her realm and preventing the living from entering and learning the truth of the afterlife.

 

Her palace in Ganzir located at the entrance of the underworld

 

Her Consort in the War God Nergal

But also the Bull of Heaven was her first husband before he was killed by the Demi God Gilgamesh and his friend Enkidu

She is the sister of Inanna and is famously linked to her story of descent into the underworld

Ereshkigal is first mentioned in the Sumerian poem The Death of Ur-Nammu which dates to the reign of Shulgi of Ur (2029-1982 BCE). She was undoubtedly known earlier, however, and most likely during the Akkadian Period (2334-2218 BCE). Her Akkadian name, Allatu,

The ancient Mesopotamians believed in life after death and that the souls of the dead traveled to the Underworld. To the Sumerians, this place was known as Kur, whilst the Akkadians referred to it as Irkalla. This was a dark, gloomy place, where the dead were believed to drink from muddy puddles and eat dust.

 

In some myths,

Ereshkigal is said to have been the daughter of Anu, the supreme god of the Mesopotamian pantheon and the personification of the sky. According to one myth, when Anu’s tears, which were shed for his separated sister-lover Ki (the personification of the earth), mingled with the salty water of the primeval sea goddess Nammu, Ereshkigal was born.

 

This goddess became the Queen of the Underworld

after she was abducted by the dragon Kur, who was the half-brother of Ereshkigal. The dragon brought the goddess to the Underworld, and although the gods tried to rescue her, they were not able to do so, as no one, not even the gods, were able to return from the realm of the dead.