May holds a special kind of energy. It’s a time when everything feels more alive, the trees greener, the air softer, and the light a little longer. It also happens to be my birth month, so I’ve always felt a deeper connection to the season and, naturally, to emerald, May’s birthstone.
I’ve worn emerald for years, not just for its beauty (although I do love how it looks), but because it means something to me. It reminds me to centre myself. To connect. To soften into the moment, even during times of effort.
Whether I’m on a hike, holding a plank in the gym, or settling into a moment of stillness on the mat, I often glance at the emerald I wear. Sometimes I even rub it gently before a meditation. It’s a quiet anchor, a reminder to root down, breathe deeply, and remember what matters.
Emerald Through Time
Emeralds have a rich history of being symbols of rebirth, vitality, and wisdom. The Ancient Egyptians believed emeralds were a gift from Thoth, the god of wisdom. Cleopatra was famously obsessed with them, and they’ve long been associated with fertility, intuition, and the heart.
It’s not hard to see why. The deep green of an emerald feels like a reflection of nature’s most life-giving tones, forests, moss, ferns, springtime meadows. They’re the colour of growth and grounding at the same time. They remind us that healing and strength can coexist.
Why I Wear Mine
For me, wearing emerald is a ritual in itself. It’s part of my practice, not a big performance or a sacred ceremony, but something more personal. I wear it while moving my body, pushing through a workout, walking by the sea, or sitting in stillness. It helps me feel connected, not only to myself, but to the bigger picture.
Emerald reminds me to breathe. To stay soft but rooted. To honour my energy and direct it with care. When I touch the stone, I remember the intention behind it, to feel strong, steady, and in alignment with the world around me.
Using Emerald to Centre
You don’t have to meditate for hours or live in a forest to connect with emerald energy. If you feel drawn to it, here are a few gentle ways to bring it into your daily life:
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Hold it during quiet moments. Even just placing a piece of emerald on your chest while lying down can help create a sense of peace and grounding.
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Wear it through the day. Let it be a reminder, a tiny visual cue, to return to yourself whenever the noise of life gets too loud.
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Take it outside. Let the greens of nature reflect back at you. Go for a walk in the woods, sit in the garden, or even just notice the trees while you breathe deeply for a few moments.
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Pair it with intention. Before a class, a meeting, a hard day, hold your emerald and set a simple intention. “Stay centred.” “Be kind to myself.” “Let it flow.”
Emerald as a Mirror of Nature
One of the reasons I love emerald so much is because it reflects the landscape I love most. Think: mossy rocks, shaded forests, grassy dunes, ferns after rain. All the lush, green stillness of the world, alive, rooted, growing slowly and surely.
To me, emerald feels like spring itself in stone form. And like spring, it’s not all delicate, it’s strong, fresh, and full of promise.
Whether it’s your birthstone too, or simply a colour you’re drawn to, I hope emerald can offer you what it offers me, a moment to pause, ground, and realign with what’s real.