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Amethyst
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General
Gemstone Details
Amethyst has long
been prized as an ornament and amulet. Its most common ancient application
was to prevent drunkenness. The world amethyst comes from the Greek word amethystos,
meaning "non-intoxicating."
This stone has a long
history with religious practices. In the Egyptian Book of the Dead,
instructions are given for placing heart shaped amethyst on the body of
the deceased.
The Chaldean Magi believed
this stone protected against evil sorcery and brought success and good
luck. Amethyst was also said to grant an understanding of hidden
knowledge.
At one time in China,
pieces of amethyst were rented to people involved in lawsuits, as the
stone was said to give one a more positive outlook, thus attracting a
favorable outcome.
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Scientific Properties:
Mohs Hardness of 7 with a trigonal crystal structure.
Crystalline
Quartz is generally what is called amethyst and it ranges in color from
pale lilac to deep purple. The pale colors are sometimes called "Rose
de France" and can be seen set in Victorian jewelry. The deep colors
are the most valuable, particularly a rich purple with rose flashes.
Amethyst is mined in Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia and Argentina, as well as in
Zambia, Namibia and other African countries. Generally, amethyst
from South America tends to be available in larger sizes than African
amethyst but amethyst from Africa has the reputation for having better,
more saturated, color in small sizes. Very dark amethyst, mostly in small
sizes, is also mined in Australia.
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Mystical
Properties:
Amethysts have a soothing and relaxing effect on people,
they promote healthy sleep habits when placed on the body or under the
pillow.
Amethyst promotes shrewdness in business matters, gives victory and
quickens the mind to help control negative thoughts.
Because the stone has transmutational energies, it helps to open
gateways into intense and transforming spiritual experiences, and can
protect the wearer from black magic. Known as a change stone,
amethyst can bring about any type of change in your life and
consciousness. It also breaks up old emotional thought processes and
assists psychic opening in a grounding manner.
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Healing
Properties:
An amethyst
crystal is nearly indispensable to healers. Single crystals are very
beneficial but clusters are even more powerful. Powerful enough in fact
that a cluster of amethyst can cleanse other stones.
When
worn, amethyst will alleviate migraines. Headaches caused by nerves will
subside when a amethyst cross section or geode is placed in the room. It
is also used to help improve concentration. Amethyst calms mental
disorders, purifies the blood, strengthens the immune system as well as
balancing and healing all chakras.
People who regularly wear
an amethyst necklaces are said to fascinate others with their personality
and charisma.
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Magical
Properties:
Energy: Receptive
Element: Water
Deities: Bacchus, Dionysus, Diana
Amethyst is said to attract
justice and protect against burglars and thieves. It also wards off danger
and violent death.
Amethyst increases the
activity in the right brain, cuts through illusion, and helps to develop
the psychic abilities. It strengthens and develops intuition, inspiration,
healing, and channeling as well as raising thoughts and aspirations to a
higher spiritual level.
Store a small piece of
amethyst with your tarot cards or runes to keep the power of the
divination tools high.
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Zodiac:
Planets: Jupiter, Neptune
Traditional Birthstone for the
Month of February.
Stone of Pisces, amethyst brings clarity to the conscious and unconscious
mind.
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Chakra
Classification:
Placed on the 7th,
Crown Chakra during meditation, amethyst increases concentration and
confidence in life.
Amethyst is the other 7th,
Crown Chakra healing stone. It has many of the
same qualities as clear quartz. Many people keep an Amethyst with their
other stones to increase their effectiveness. Amethyst is a good
touchstone, a stone to keep in your pocket and rub several times a day for
it's uplifting energy, or you can wear it on a chain around your neck,
against your skin. It is said to help those with insomnia if placed under
the pillow at night.
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Information Sources:
The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall, 2003
Wheels of Life by Anodea Judith, PhD, 2000
Crystal Enchantments by D.J. Conway, 1999
Smithsonian Handbooks Gemstones by Cally Hall, 1994
Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham, 2002
Chakra Healing & Karmic Awareness by Keith Sherwood, 2005
The Illustrated Directory of Crystal Healing by Cassandra Eason, 2003
Healing Crystals and Gemstones by Dr. Flora Peschek-Bohmer, Gisela
Schrieber, 2002
The
information here is presented to you to use as you see fit, but is
not to take the place of professional medical advice.
Crystals, Gemstones and Metal can accent, help, negate, protect,
encourage, strengthen, and balance and thereby promote healing.
Their effects can be extraordinary, but use in addition to medical
advice, and not as a substitute for proper care. If you are ill, we
beseech you to seek professional medical attention
from a qualified physician. |
