The word amethyst comes from the greek word; amethystos, meaning “non-toxicating. Amethyst has long been prized and worn as ornaments or amulets, for various practises and beliefs.
The healing properties of this powerful yet gentle gemstone – AMETHYST:
- Amethyst helps and aids in breaking up old emotional thought processes and can assist with psychic opening whilst keeping you grounded. It is fantastic for use in channeling work.
- This amazing gemstone is well known for it’s soothing and relaxing properties. It can also help with promoting healthy sleep habits and patterns. Try it by placing an amethyst under your pillow or next to your bedside table.
Although the single amethyst crystal is very beneficial and indispensable for healers especially, the clusters are even more powerful. It’s said that a cluster of amethyst are powerful enough to cleanse other stones!
- Amethyst can help improve concentration. When worn, it can alleviate migraines and help with headaches.
- It can strengthen the immune system, purify the blood and can calm mental disorders. It’s also great for balancing and healing all Chakras.
- It can be used to ward off danger and it’s said to attract justice and protect against burglars and thieves.
- Amethyst strengthens and helps develop intuition and psychic abilities. It increases the activity in the right brain and cuts through illusion. It’s great for when you are in need of some inspiration as it raises thoughts and aspirations to a higher spiritual level.
- It’s said that an amethyst placed with your Tarot cards or runes can keep the power of the divination tools high.
- Amethyst is known as the change stone and can aid or bring about all kinds of changes in your life or consciousness.
- Stone of Pisces, amethyst brings clarity to the conscious and unconscious mind.
- Amethyst is a great touch stone. Wear it in your pocket and rub several times a day.