Discover Amethyst
Benefits
- Crystal of Spirituality and Contentment
- Stimulates and soothes mind and emotions
- Enhances creativity, cognitive perception and development of intuition
- Gives wisdom and greater understanding
- Comforts grief
- Assists you in breaking bad habits and limiting beliefs
- Provides psychic protection
- Aids with dream work
Goddess: Greek Goddess Diana
Chakras: Third Eye & Crown
Element: Wind
How to use
- Hold during meditation for deeper relaxation
- Put under your pillow for more peaceful, restful sleep
- Carry in a pocket for protection
- And, of course, use in your roller bottles…..
Amethyst works well with...
Mantras:
- As I Release my limiting beliefs I discover pure intuitive calm.
- I am purified, uplifted and protected through my divine connection with the divine.
Essential Oil:
- Intuition - Clary Sage
- Wisdom - Frankincense
- Calming - Lavender
- Creativity - Wild Orange
Yoga & Meditation:
- Meditate with Amethyst on the third eye center, imagining colors of indigo and purple swirling around you.
- Child's Pose or Bound Angle Pose
Interesting Fact:
The name amethyst is derived from the ancient Greek word amethustos which means sober. It Is believed that amethyst can prevent its wearer from excessive drinking instilling a sober and serious mind.
Story of Amethyst...
According to greek mythology, Amethyst was a beautiful young woman devoted to Goddess Diana. As she was traveling to the shrine of Diana she was pursed by Greek God Dionysus in his drunken state. Amethyst a virgin refused his affections. Dionysus became enraged and threatened Amethyst's life. Amethyst prayed and pleaded for help from the gods. Goddess Diana responded by turning her into a transparent clear stone (quartz). When Dionysus realized what he had done he became shameful and poured a goblet of wine over the stone as an offering of peace. The wine dyed the crystal purple.
*This is also the why behind Amethyst is said to ward off drunkenness, break negative habits and bring clarity to the mind.
History of Amethyst
Amethyst has be found and dated as early as 2000 BC. It has had many uses throughout history. Ancient civilizations held this gem in high regard more than many other gems. It was thought to control evil thoughts and bring forth the highest, purest aspirations of human kind.
- During the Middle Ages amethyst stood for piety and celibacy.
- During the Renaissance amethyst stood for humility and modesty.
- In Renaissance magic, an amethyst engraved with a bear was a protective amulet.
- In Chinese philosophy of Feng Shui, amethyst enhances wealth.
- Many powerful rich monarchs used amethyst as a symbol of royalty. It can even be found In some of the British Crown Jewels.
Amethyst has been known for centuries to remedy many alignments from skin conditions to stomach pains to lung Illnesses to nervous system disorder. The power of amethyst has been harnessed in many ways for many years.
