The Peridot gemstone meaning comes from the Arabic "fairat," the word for gem, and has been cherished for its healing properties since ancient times. Peridot was said to be created from the intense inferno of volcanoes and is believed to be a gift from Mother Nature… considered a symbol of the yearly renewal of the planet. Peridot was a favorite of Cleopatra, who wore the stone for its beauty and to ward off evil spirits. More importantly, it is a wounded healer stone, serving as a vital guide in facilitating healing processes that help others going through what you have already overcome. Peridot is an extraordinary crystal for healing the emotional body and resolving matters of the heart and inspires a sense of happiness and contentedness in one’s life. It is considered very effective in amplifying Reiki energies. It empowers one to detach the mind from outside influences and have confidence in one’s own abilities, looking inward for guidance and accessing the wisdom of the higher mind.
