The Metaphysical Properties Of Silver (2024)

Silver is known as the metal of emotions and healing.

Throughout history it has been used to aid in healing, helping to fight infection and viruses. Silver also helps to calm the mind and alleviate anxiety and anger.

The history of Celtic jewelry dates back to 2000 BC. Irish crafts people used silver to create jewelry pieces with various Celtic symbols inspired by the ancient Celtic philosophy. The most common pieces of silver jewelry were neck rings, bracelets and rings.

Health Benefits Of Wearing Silver

In the 20th century, silver was federally regulated and considered the most important antimicrobial agent available before antibiotics were introduced in 1940.

It has many health properties that have been used for centuries. As a powerful anti-bacterial agent, it aids in boosting the immune system. It helps maintain the elasticity of blood vessels and aids in bone formation and skincare and repair. It can also correct hormonal and chemical imbalances and enhance energy levels and balance mood.

Additional benefits are in treating sinus infections, allergies, pneumonia, and bronchitis.

How It Works

Silver ions are positively charged which creates a conductive field that reflects electromagnetic radiation away from the body. This field stimulates the body’s natural conductivity improving blood circulation, body temperature balance, and healing.

Spiritual Benefits Of Wearing Silver

Silver is a feminine metal, connected to the Celtic goddesses. Its energies include raising sensitivity, expanding awareness, enhancing intuition, and increasing compassion.

People who wear silver enjoy improved dreams, love, protection, and better brain function. Symbolic attributes include clarity, persistence and strength. Silver will help you with increased self reflection and inner wisdom.

The color is said to stimulate tranquility and calm, as it evokes the qualities of reflection and space.

Silver & Gemstones

Silver is often paired with gemstones because silver’s properties can absorb and radiate the energy of the stone making it more powerful by enhancing the connection between the wearer and the stone.

Silver & The Moon

Silver is regarded as a feminine metal and is strongly connected to feminine energies.

The moon, representing our emotions, has long been associated with the feminine and the Triple Goddess. With the three stages of the moon linked with the three phases of womanhood. The waxing moon representing youth and growth, the full moon for motherhood and the waning moon for wisdom and rest.

Wearing silver helps enhance the energies of the moon, especially during full and new moons.

In ancient Ireland it was believed if a person wanted to increase their fortune, they would borrow a piece of silver when the new moon first appeared, and their wealth would increase as the new moon waxed.

Celtic Moon Goddess Rhiannon

She was born at the first moon rise and is known as the Divine Queen of Faeries. She is the Goddess of fertility, rebirth, wisdom, endurance, artistic inspiration, and poetry. She married a mortal king of Wales and was later wrongfully accused of killing their baby boy. After seven years the child was found, and Rhiannon was exonerated.

She represents that with truth, patience and love, change can happen no matter how bleak life may seem. Call on her to reveal the truth and for comfort in a time of crisis and loss.