Peridot is said to alleviate feelings of jealousy, resentment, spite, and anger. It is a good stone for dealing with the effects of stress. It enhances confidence and teaches assertiveness rather than aggression.
Peridot shows you how to forgive yourself and facilitates looking back on your past with compassion and understanding. It shows us how to find the gift and lessons in our past experiences and helps with self-forgiveness.
Peridot sharpens your psychological insights and is attuned to the attainment of spiritual truths. Mentally, this crystal opens you up to new levels of awareness. It banishes lethargy and helps you to admit your mistakes and move on.