Amethyst is a gemstone with a protective and purifying effect, bringing harmony and peace to your life. The stone opens and purifies your third eye and helps you to see your own spiritual power.

Amethyst is a variety of quartz, it is a semi-precious stone with a glassy luster, has a crystal structure and is formed in lava. This unique stone owes its colour mainly to iron and titanium, but also to radioactive radiation and other mineral inclusions. Amethyst comes in different shades of purple, from intense dark purple to an extremely soft lilac colour. Usually a stone contains different shades, which of course contributes to its beauty. Amethyst is also a special stone because it often grows in huge geodes.

The name “Amethyst” comes from the Greek “amethystos” meaning “to be sober”. The Ancient Greeks and Romans believed that if one drank from cups lined with Amethyst, one could not get drunk. That is why Amethyst is often used against hangovers. The Ancient Egyptians used Amethyst to represent the goat as the goat was considered the enemy of vineyards. In their view, therefore, Amethyst acts as a kind of antidote, an antidote to wine.

In the past, many explanations have been given for Amethyst’s function and name. Amethyst is a gemstone that has been associated with magic and mysticism for centuries. The Egyptians, for example, used Amethyst as a protective stone to guide the dead into the afterlife.

This gemstone is found all over the world, but the largest deposits are in Uruguay, Southern Brazil, Bolivia, Botswana, Madagascar, India and Namibia.

On the physical level, Amethyst affects many parts of the body. Amethyst works on the hypothalamus, for example, and can bring relief from headaches and migraines. You can place the stone under your pillow or on the bedside table, for example, to promote sleep. It can also help with nightmares.

This stone can help you let go of bad habits or addictions. He gives you insight into your behaviour and into the choices you make. Amethyst helps you to take your own responsibility and decisions.

Amethyst also supports the adrenal glands, nerves, intestinal system and our respiratory system. Thanks to its iron content, Amethyst has a positive effect on our blood; thus, it can help with problems of our blood composition, circulation or cardiovascular system.

Other related complaints where Amethyst can help are:

nervousness and stress

hormonal system

concentration problems

vertebral column and spine

pancreas

Always consult a doctor in case of health complaints. Gemstones are supportive, but can never be seen as a substitute for medical or professional help.

Amethyst creates harmony and inner peace and also has a purifying, relaxing and protective effect. The stone brings a sense of calm and serenity in this sometimes very hectic world and offers comfort in grief and loss. Amethyst can also help to strengthen our inner strength and to cope with traumas and emotional pain. It is often called the stone of “letting go”. By using the stone in meditations or manifestations, one can try to break negative thinking and negative habits. Amethyst also gives us insight into life and helps give us a purpose.

Amethyst also gives us insight into life and helps give us a purpose. It provides psychological protection and strengthens our aura against negative influences. By opening the cosmic flow of energies, this special stone increases our connection to the higher and makes this connection easier to establish. It connects our physical being with our spiritual soul. Amethyst is seen as the stone of detachment and wisdom.

Amethyst is also used to cleanse and protect a room.

Amethyst helps to open the Crown Chakra, our seventh chakra, which is the bridge between the physical realm and the spiritual realm. When the Crown Chakra is open, there is balance, there is trust in your own wisdom and intuition. People whose Crown Chakras are blocked may feel alienated from the world around them.

Amethyst is often used for meditation. For example, you can meditate with it to open your Crown Chakra by placing the gem on or around the top of your head during meditation. You can hold Amethyst while meditating to let it absorb your fears and feed your dreams.

With our Forehead Chakra or Third Eye Chakra, we can see what our eyes cannot see. It is like our ‘sixth sense’, and has everything to do with intuition, feeling… Everyone has the gift of intuition, it’s just a matter of how they use it.

Amethyst opens our third eye, awakens our intuition, clarifies our insights and promotes our spiritual growth.

When the Third Eye Chakra is blocked, feelings of depression and anxiety can take over.

Amethyst has been used throughout history as an amulet for protection. It offers protection against negative energies of various kinds.

Amethyst’s power is best appreciated when worn close to the body (preferably with direct contact with the skin).

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Because Amethyst absorbs a lot of bad energy and has a high vibration, it needs to be cleansed regularly to stay at its best.

Amethyst can be cleansed with water, earth, Hematite, incense, sage, palo santo or by blowing clean. To recharge the gemstone, it is better to charge it in moonlight rather than sunlight, because amethyst can discolour under the influence of bright sunlight. So never wear your Amethyst jewellery between sunbathing or while using it under a tanning bed either, as this can cause Amethyst to fade.

One of the best ways to activate your Amethyst stone is to wear it. This is a gemstone that craves connection and healing, so it will work in harmony with your body, mind and spirit. You can also activate your Amethyst by holding it close or holding it during meditation.

More information regarding cleansing and charging gemstones can be found here.