About this episode
Amber isn’t technically a stone — it’s fossilized tree resin, hardened sunlight, and ancient memory preserved in gold.In this episode of The Crystal Library, Ashleigh explores the science, mythology, and energetic properties of amber — from Baltic trade routes and Dominican fluorescence to Chinese lore that says the souls of tigers live on within it.This episode is also a quiet tribute to her mom, Amber, whose birthday falls on February 23 — honoring themes of warmth, protection, ancestral healing, and the way love persists across time.Inside this episode:What amber actually is (and why it’s not a mineral)Where it’s found around the worldAmber in folklore and Chinese mythologyIts connections to Leo and AquariusSolar plexus + crown chakra activationPast-life and intergenerational healing workWhy amber teething necklaces are used — and what science actually saysA reflection on healing family stories and alchemizing inherited patternsAmber reminds us: protection doesn’t always look like armor. Sometimes it looks like warmth.Stay curious. Stay protected. Stay luminous.Send me any questions or comments you may have and I will answer them on upcoming podcast episodes!! Looking forward to hearing from you!Please message me with any questions or comments. bigcrystalenergypodcast @gmail.com
