Amethyst: Peace, Power, Protection And Spirituality

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Amethyst is Crystalized Quartz. Its colors vary from pale lavender(Rose-de-France Amethyst) to deep purple with red highlights(Siberian Amethyst). When exposed to strong sunlight for extended periods, amethyst may fade in color. It is one of the most popular gemstones and symbolizes piety.

Amethyst is generally abundant, and a less expensive stone(pennies to a few dollars per carat). Siberian Amethyst is more rare and may bring more like  tens of dollars per carat. There is also a purple variety of corundum, called an Oriental Amethyst. The word comes from the Greek word for anti-intoxicant.

Healing Powers:

• Encourages sobriety, honor, bravery, dexterity, celibacy, peace.
• Protects from strong passions and evil.
• Brings peace of mind and etheric energy.
• Promotes chastity by strengthening the willpower.
• Speeds intelligence.
• Reverses overindulgence in intoxicants.
• Promotes balance.

Planetary:

• Lit by the Sun, affects the physical.
• Lit by the Moon, affects the emotional and spirtual.

Best Worn: Near the heart.

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Amethyst is a stone of power, protection, peace and spirituality. It relates to the Crown Chakra, a gateway to higher forces.

This is my favorite gemstone and also my birthstone. I wore a beautiful amethyst filigree cross for the many many years and today where a 3 carat pendant and a diamond and amethyst ring.  I have always worn at least one amethyst, for as long as I can remember. Its healing properties have been an immense help. I hope that you find it useful in your life too.

-Michele Cameron Drew

Additional Reading:

Gemstones, by Christine Woodward
Breathtaking color photos capture the glistening beauty of gemstones from around the world--stones used for jewelry and magical rites as far back as 20,000 years ago. Published in cooperation with the British Museum of Natural History.

Healing the Heart: Opening and Healing the Heart with Crystals and Gemstones, by Daya Sarai Chocron
Complete instructions for working with meditation and silence, breathing and visualization, healing gemstones and color, laying crystals and gemstones on the heart, solar plexus and throat chakras to clear away blockages. Chocron suggests other ways of opening to help you meld the relationship between the spiritual, emotional, and physical planes.

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