Amethyst Amethyst is found mainly in South America, the Ural Mountains in Russia and Africa. Purple and violet shades are beneficially stimulating to the brain. As a mixture of energizing red and cooling blue, they bring wisdom into action and is great for inner alignment and spiritual upliftment. A stone of spirituality and contentment. Facilitates transmutation of lower energies into the higher freguencies of both the spiritual and ethereal levels. Clears the aura, stabilizes and transmutes dysfunctional energy within one's body. Great next to a bird bath ! Geology: Amethyst is purple quartz that can occur in many forms, ranging from tiny crystals to points, clusters and geodes, which are rocks with inner cavities of varying sizes where the crystals grow inward. Color: Amethyst varies in color from dark purple to paler lavender shades. History: The Russian monarch Catherine the Great was passionate about amethyst, and there are many examples found in the British Crown Jewels. Bishops traditionally wear amethyst rings. The stone has long had a religious connection and it is found decorating many churches and cathedrals. Healing Uses: Amethyst is one of the most popular stones for healing. It will help you to feel spiritually open and aware, purifying and cleansing your energies on physical , mental, emotional and spiritual levels. Placed either on the forehead or above the crown of the head, amethyst energy feels like a shower of cool gentle rain through the whole body. Amethyst can also be used to shield you from negativity. Charkas: Crown and Third Eye The Greeks wore an amethyst for protections against magic, homesickness, evil thoughts, and drunkenness. This was why wine was preferably served in amethyst beakers. { Wow ! I would love to have an amethyst goblet . . . Could you imagine how beautiful that would be ? ? ? } Buddhist monks in India use amethyst to help them meditate. Others have worn amethysts to treat skin blemishes & tumors, & to ensure soft facial skin. Placed under one's pillow, it prevents nightmares. Amethysts also alleviate migraines & improve concentration. Amethyst is said to attract justice & protect against burglars & thieves. It also wards off danger & violent death. People who regularly wear an amethyst necklace are said to fascinate others with their personality and charisma. Amethyst is the stone of Pisces, & it brings clarity to the conscious and unconscious mind. Cleansing: Wash amethyst once a month under warm running water and leave overnight among dry hematite stones. Do not expose to the sun. . |
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