AMETHYST INFORMATION

Amethyst is one of the most popular of the quartz group of stones because it has a wide range of metaphysical uses. It is a popular gemstone of the New Age and valued by mineral collectors for it's beauty.                          

MYTH

Amethyst is a stone steeped in ancient magic. The name is derived from a Greek word meaning "not to intoxicate". In Greek myth, the God Bacchus angered by goddess Diana, decided to take revenge by having the next person he saw devoured by tigers. A beautiful maiden named Amethyst was the first to cross his path. She called upon Diana for protection, and to save her, Diana turned her to a hard, clear stone. Bacchus came to regret his deed, and in despair poured his favorite beverage, a nice purple grape wine over the clear stone statue that Amethyst had become. The color was absorbed by the stone, and became permanently purple. Because of this story, the legend that amethyst would prevent intoxication began centuries ago, and continues today.

Metaphysical Properties of Amethyst

Amethyst is associated with water.  Energies seem to flow easily through it. It is a wonderful meditation and healing mineral.

It is a great stone to use if you are trying to increase your psychic abilities and enhance you intuition. As it is also of stone of wisdom it allows the information received to be used appropriately. 

Amethyst is said to aid in bringing serenity, calming ones mind and gaining inner peace. It has long been a symbol of many religious for peace, purity and unification. It has been noted as containing a peace that was known before birth. It is easy to see why it is one of the most popular metaphysical stones.

When the stresses of the day threaten your serenity hold a piece of amethyst in your hand and let the soothing, de-stressing, peaceful vibrations sink into you.

Amethyst is an excellent stone for meditation and for opening the third eye.

It increases your ability to open to new ideas and help open the channels to your higher self. For this reasons many suggest amethyst for those seeking spiritual growth. It is know for the ability to ward off negative energies and to attract positive ones. . It has been said to protect against manipulative situations by helping to provide a more in depth perspective and opening the spirit's eye to higher connectivity with that outside of concrete reason.

This beautiful stone also enhances mental powers sharpening you thinking.

Try Amethyst to drive off insomnia and promote peaceful and healing sleep.

It is commonly used to relieve headaches, sugar imbalances and general edginess. 

Amethyst has the ability to transform lower energies into higher and acts as a healer at all levels of mind, body and spirit.

Amethyst is highly adaptable and is able to work in a wide range of vibratory levels.

It is in tune with peace and has no negative side effects or associations with anger or violence.