Amethyst
Amethyst is like an oasis of calmness that promotes relaxation and inner peace.
ASSOCIATED CHAKRA
Third Eye
Crown
ASSOCIATED ZODIAC
Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20)
Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18)
BENEFITS & PROPERTIES
Amethyst is traditionally called the "all-healer" for a reason. It has been known to be one of the most effective crystals for healing people, plants, and animals.
Royalty
Amethyst has been a symbol of royalty for centuries because of its deep purple color, which is associated with wealth, power, and luxury.
Calming and Soothing
Amethyst is often used to calm the mind and reduce stress, anxiety, and insomnia. It's a great stone for promoting relaxation and inner peace and is said to repel negative energy and stress.
Clarity and Focus
It is believed to enhance mental clarity, focus, and decision-making by clearing the mind of emotional confusion and distractions.
Emotional support
Amethyst is said to help in balancing emotions, reducing anger, fear, and sorrow, and promoting emotional stability.
Spiritual awareness
Amethyst is said to enhance intuition, spiritual awareness, and psychic abilities. It's often used during meditation to provide an overall sense of spiritual balance.
Amethyst is a member of the quartz family. Some say that wearing amethyst higher on your body can help activate your upper chakras, such as the third eye and crown.
BEST USES
Encourage Plant Growth: Position amethyst in proximity to plants experiencing growth challenges to promote their development. The crystal aids in alleviating stressors that may impede the plant's natural growth process.
Pet Comfort: If your pets are resistant to sitting or lying where desired, consider placing an amethyst nearby to create a tranquil environment that may encourage compliance.
Protection: Amethyst serves as a shield against psychic attacks, paranormal threats, and malevolent intentions, redirecting negative energy back to the universe in a positive and loving form. Enhancing its protective qualities and inviting good fortune can be achieved by tracing an image of the sun and crescent moon over an Amethyst bathed in lavender incense smoke.
Meditation: Amethyst proves to be a superb gemstone for meditation, elevating spiritual awareness, intuition, relaxation and mental clarity. During meditation, hold Amethyst crystals in the left hand with the to channel Amethyst's energy into the body. Large Amethyst is great for meditation altars or as focal points to cultivate a centered and tranquil mind, directing attention towards the external world.
Sleep Aid: Placing an amethyst gemstone under the pillow or mattress, or gently rubbing it in a counter-clockwise motion at the center of the forehead, can aid in alleviating insomnia and promoting restful dreams. This practice is particularly beneficial for reducing nightmares, fear of darkness, and feelings of homesickness.
Stress Relief: Carrying an amethyst stone or wearing it as jewelry can help alleviate stress, anxiety, and emotional imbalances throughout the day.
Home Décor: Placing amethyst in your living space can create a calming environment and protect against negative energies.
Release Addictions: Amethyst can be an excellent aid in freedom of addictive natures. It's believed that by placing Amethyst on the navel can reduce addictive tendencies.