Amazonite is believed to calm the mind, bolster courage, increase self-confidence, and assuage fears. It gives us the courage to make difficult decisions, and it is said to be especially helpful in making tough decisions in business matters. Amazonite is thought to encourage creativity, dispel negative thoughts, promote love and self-respect, control mood swings, and sooth emotions. It helps us to see our strengths, and it allows us to trust ourselves. It gives us calm and serenity in times of stress. Amazonite is one of the birthstones for the month of December, and it is associated with the Zodiac signs of Virgo and Capricorn.