The Crystal Vaults Comprehensive Illustrated Guide to Crystals

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The Healing Energies, Metaphysical Properties,

and Legendary Uses

of

Amethyst

Introduction

The Amethyst is a spiritual gem steeped in lore and legend. It is one of the Twelve Gems of the Breastplate of the High Priest, and it is the stone in the ring of a Catholic Bishop, hence "the Bishop's Stone." [Kunz,276] The deep purple color of the Amethyst presents an "atmosphere of pious calm." [Fernie, 169] and it is the "stone of spirituality and contentment" [Melody,109]

It is the traditional birthstone of February, and is known as the "all healer crystal for people and animals. [Eason, 212]. It is the traditional stone of St Valentine's Day and is a perfect gift on that occasion .[Eason 212][Kunz, 257] The Amethyst is one of the most popular crystals and is a key crystal for many crystal users.

Amethyst Uses and Purposes - Overview

In this article you will learn about the Amethyst therapies for healing both physical and emotional issues Amethyst is a pain reliever and a cure for nightmares, among other uses. It is used to align the crown chakra and is a crystal of the Third Eye. You will find it to be the "Soul Stone" and a source of peace in a complex world. Amethyst based on its color ray is Artist's Stone, the Composer's Stone, the Inventor's Stone, the Poet's Stone, and the Painter's Stone. It has deep connections with the Angelic Realm. It is particularly associated with the Angel Michael. It is a stone of eight different Guardian Angels. The table below tells you which ones. It is the zodiac stone of those born under the sign of Pisces and it is a well known, and historically used antidote for drunkenness and overindulgence.

You will find the details of all these uses and more as we explore Amethyst.

Amethyst Healing Therapies - Overview

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Amethyst has healing powers to help with physical ailments, emotional issues, and in Energy Healing and Chakra balancing. Amethyst crystal therapies are primarily associated with physical ailments of the nervous system, the curing of nightmares and insomnia, and balancing the crown chakra. The therapeutic uses of Amethyst have a long and well-documented history.

Amethyst Physical Healing Energy

Amethyst is reported to alleviate pain bruising and swelling. [ Gienger, 13] It is suggested that it be used with modern medicines by placing an amethyst on a painful location to augment any pain medicine or regime that is being used. Remember, crystals work to enhance and magnify the energies of modern medicine, not to replace them. Also some practitioners have found that Amethyst's physical healing power can strengthen the immune system and that Amethyst healing energies can be used in the treatment of hearing disorders, and to stimulate the sympathetic nervous system. It is also useful in treating digestive track, heart, stomach, and teeth pain. [Hall, 54]

Amethyst Emotional Healing Energy

Amethyst's emotional healing energies have long been used to cure nightmares, particularly in children, and to cure insomnia. Place it near the bed for protection against nightmares, and under a pillow to cure insomnia. [Eason 212] [Hall CV 55] [Melody 111] It is particularly prescribed for homesickness too. [Megemont, 25]. Historically it has been a protection against drunkenness and addictions and is well known to calm the mind and promote emotional centering. It drives out rage, anger, fear and anxiety. [Eason 212] [Hall 54]. It is great to focus and amplify the Life Force to reduce the pain of a headache. [Mella, 73]

Amethyst Chakra Healing and Balancing Energy

Amethyst is a stone of the "Third Eye" and is usually placed there during many crystal healing therapies. [Raphaell 79]. While some practitioners find it can stimulate the throat chakra, most are finding success using it to balance and unblock the crown chakra. [Simmons, 28]

When the crown chakra out of balance or its energy is blocked, you will feel clumsy, uncoordinated, and at sorts with life. You will stumble in both movement and thought. You will be uninspired and out of step. The world will seem to be spinning, and you will be unsure of who you are or why you even exist. You will be rigid in your thinking, and be spiritually adrift. Your consciousness will be limited, and possibilities will not appear to you. You will have difficulty understanding relationships, ideas, and dreams. Use an Amethyst to restore the balance in your spirit energy of the crown chakra.

Amethyst Spiritual Energy

Amethyst has long been known to have spiritual powers. It is a stone of spiritual protection and purification that can teach and encourage humility. [Simmons 28][Fernie, 171][Raphaell 79]. Amethyst could be called the "Soul Stone" because of its ability to ease grief and teach us acceptance of fate. [Raphaell 79]. It has been found to have an ability to help someone get in touch with their intuition and to know their real inner self. [Mella, 73] The Spiritual powers of Amethyst bestow stability, strength, invigoration, and most of all, peace. [Melody, 109]

Amethyst Color Energy

Amethyst is the red-violet ray that connects both time and color. It leads from the old year to the new and connects the red end of the visible spectrum to the violet at the other end of our perception.

This potent, powerful color brings things together, wraps them around, and solidifies them.

It connects beginnings to ends, joins life to new life, and makes the great circle of life complete once again. It captures the dying rays of the sun, and sends the message that winter is arriving.

In this way, amethyst is the color of creativity. As the world begins to cycle through a time of renewal once again, creating the means for the rapid growth of the new spring, we too prepare for new creations by allowing a quiet time of reflection and insight.

Amethyst-colored crystals include the Artist's Stone, the Composer's Stone, the Inventor's Stone, the Poet's Stone, and the Painter's Stone.

Amethyst brings the natural power of creativity to us. It helps us visualize, create, and invent. It stimulate our creativity.

Meditation with Amethyst

Amethyst is a very popular and effective meditation crystal. Amethyst helps you visualize new ideas, helps you solidify ideas into reality, and helps your mind focus on its internal creative powers. it is suggested that you hold an amethyst crystal in your left hand and place another on an altar or raised platform where you can see it clearly. Amethyst is a potent aid in calming of the body and mind and focusing awareness with calmness.  [Raphaell 81]

Amethyst Divination

Dreams of Amethyst signify the beginning of a pious calm.

Amethyst and the Angelic Realm

Amethyst is known to assist in surrendering to the Divine Will and aids in communication with angels [Ahsian, 29]. Amethyst comes in a range of colors from a light red-violet (amethyst color) to a dark violet. The color of a particular piece of Amethyst will dictate which Guardian or other Angel will be attracted.

If your birthday falls in any of the following periods, an Amethyst of the color listed can be a valuable conduit to your Guardian Angel. The table also provides the name of the Guardian Angel of those born in the time period.

There are other Angels that are partial to Amethyst. The table below gives you the information about them.

Amethyst Goddess Crystals

Amethyst is is used to honor Artemis the Greek Goddess of the Hunt, and Childbirth; and Diana, Roman Goddess of the Moon and Protector of Animals.

Birthstones

There are several ways to find an appropriate birthstone. The traditional one is listed first. These are from the popular lists that most people are familiar with. The second way is to find your natural birthstone by the color wheel of life. You can click on the Natural Birthstone graphic below to learn more. Finally many people use the traditional stones of the Zodiac.

In this section you will find information on all three approaches.

Amethyst Traditional Birthstone

Amethyst is the traditional birthstone of those born in the month of February.

Amethyst Natural Birthstone.

Amethyst is one of the natural birthstone of people born in late Autumn, from 21 November through 20 December. Many people born in this period have felt that the birthstone they have always been told is right - the topaz isn't really right for them. If you were born in this time of the year, try wearing a bright amethyst and see if you don't seem to be feeling much better about yourself. To learn more about your natural birthstone - based on the Great Wheel of Life, click here: Great Wheel of Life.

Amethyst - Zodiac Stone of Pisces

Amethyst has long been associated with those born under the sign of Pisces. The traditional association links this stone with the people born from February 19th to March 20th. [Kunz, 345] Some modern writers now suggest that Amethyst is also associated with Aquarius [Eason 212] but this seems to be a minority view. Amethyst is also associated with Thursday, "Thor's Day." It would seem that Amethyst would certainly be your crystal of choice on Thursdays during February and early March. [Fernie, 170]

Amethyst Talismans and Amulets

Traditionally, Amethyst has been used as an amulet of protection. The Egyptians used it as a protector of travelers. [Mella,73] Other cultures found it to be a good talisman of success allowing the mind to focus on the task at hand. [Megemont, 25]

Today, we know Amethyst is a a Seeker Transformer Crystal. Seeker Transformers are talismans used when the desire is to find a way to transform a part of ones life to a more desirable state. Knowing the traditional uses of Amethyst we are confident it is a talisman of calm and peace. If you seek more tranquility in your life, carry an amethyst with you at times of stress.

Amethyst Feng Shui

Amethyst has Fire Energy. Fire energy is the energy of enthusiasm, warmth, brightness, illumination and activity. It is Yang in nature. It is the energy of heat, action, emotion and passion- of ideas, of concepts, and sex. It is alive, potent, but often destructive. We all need the heat, passion, and life giving energy of the fire element. It is a powerful element that must be used in moderation.

Fire energy is symbolized by red hues such as red, violet, amethyst, and orange. Use these colors of crystals to enhance any space that you use for high energy activities. Use the red hues of crystals to bring the sun's power and the fire element's energy to your life and home. Charge up a space with these crystals. Spring into action with their energy.

Fire energy is traditionally associated with the south area of a home or room. It is associated with the fame and reputation area your life and dwelling, Use its energy to give your life the boost it needs to enhance your standing in the community and within your family.

Amethyst in Ancient Lore and Legend

Amethyst has long been known and used for varied purposes. Jewish priest wore it to symbolize spiritual power. Romans used it as a stone of physical poer, Egyptians used it as a healing stone to ease fears and guilt. The Romans used it to protect against drunkenness and overindulgence and to cure insomnia [Mella, 73]

The bishops wore it in the ring to protect from mystical intoxication. Kissing the ring kept a person from similar mystical intoxication and grounded in correct spiritual thought. Also, there is a story that that St Valentine had an Amethyst ring with a cupid engraved upon it. While this was certainly not a religious ring, but its symbolism has endured to this day. The story may well be true, telling us why Amethyst is associated with St Valentines Day. [Kunz, 257]

Footnote References

The symbols [  ] enclose the author's name and a page number for a reference cited from the following books:

[Ahsian, pp.] Robert Simmons & Naisha Ahsian, The Book of Stones (Berkley, CA: North Atlantic Books, 2007).

[Eason, pp. ]Cassandra Eason, The New Crystal Bible (London: Carlton Books Ltd., 2010).

[Fernie, pp.] William T. Fernie, The Occult and Curative Powers of Precious Stones (Blauvelt, NY: Rudolph Steiner Publications, 1973).

[Gienger, pp.] Michael Gienger, Healing Crystals (Scotland: Earthdancer Books, 2009).

[Hall, pp.] Judy Hall, The Crystal Bible (Cincinnati, OH: Walking Stick Press, 2003).

[Hall 2, pp.]Judy Hall, The Crystal Bible 2 (Cincinnati, OH: Walking Stick Press, 2009).

[Kunz, pp.] George Frederick Kunz, The Curious Lore of Precious Stones (New York: Dover Publications, 1971).

[Megemont, pp.] Florence Megemont, The Metaphysical Book of Gems and Crystals (Rochester, VT: Healing Arts Press, 2008).

[Mella, pp.] Dorothee L. Mella, Stone Power II (Albuquerque, NM: Brotherhood of Life, Inc., 1986).

[Melody, pp.] Melody, Love Is In The Earth (Wheat Ridge, CO: Earth-Love Publishing House, 1995).

[Raphaell, pp.] Katrina Raphaell, Crystal Enlightenment (Santa Fe, NM: Aurora Press, 1985)

[Simmons, pp.] Robert Simmons & Naisha Ahsian, The Book of Stones (Berkley, CA: North Atlantic Books, 2007).

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