Amethyst Stone: Virtues of Amethyst
A very common fine stone from the quartz family , Amethyst is no less a prestigious stone . It was thus worn by the pharaohs or knights who attributed to it the virtues of clairvoyance and luck in business . Today, Amethyst remains very appreciated for its beautiful purple colors.
- Origin of the name : Comes from the Greek “ amethystos ”, from the verb methylo which means “to be drunk”. The privative particle “a-” therefore leads to translating the term as “ who is not drunk ”.
- Home group : Quartz
- Color(s) : Purple (ranging from light purple to dark purple)
- Symbol : Wisdom and strength
- Hardness : 7
- Deposits : Australia, Brazil, Madagascar, Russia, Uruguay
- Chemical composition : Silicon dioxide
- Day of the week : Thursday
Varieties of Amethyst
To differentiate the varieties of Amethyst, we frequently use names referring to their origin , which is often synonymous with the quality of the specimen .
For example, we can find red Amethysts because of the Hematite inclusions present in the crystals.
Benefits and virtues of Amethyst
wisdom stone
In lithotherapy, polished stone is considered the stone of humility and wisdom . It stimulates creativity , imagination and clarity . Also, this stone plays a big role and promotes meditation , concentration but also spiritual elevation . It is also responsible for soothing anger , fear , anxiety , anguish , sadness and sorrow .
Amethyst also has the property in lithotherapy of being a stone of passage which understands separation . It can be used in the event of the loss of a loved one , both for the one who leaves and for the one who stays. A great property of Amethyst is to purify places and objects . This can be either through an Amethyst ball or in another form.
Purification
It purifies the physical body but also the aura. She accepts and perfectly integrates new developments and changes.
Always as part of the purification of a place , the Amethyst stone contributes in lithotherapy to peace and relaxation . It provides calm and deep relaxation if it is in a bedroom. If it is in your living room, this stone can increase the energy rate of the room in question. If you prefer a bracelet, it will accompany you and offer you all the virtues that Amethyst offers. You will fully benefit from the calming and soothing properties it provides throughout the day when you wear it.
Amethyst is used to combat drunkenness , intoxication , dependence (alcohol, tobacco, drugs, coffee, etc.).
This calm stone:
- the nervous ,
- the angry ,
- strengthens love ,
- allows you to live in harmony with your partner,
- brings peaceful sleep ,
- purifies blood vessels.
Chakras
In lithotherapy we use Amethyst on the Third Eye Chakra and on the Coronal Chakra . It soothes headaches and on the Root Chakra to reduce fever .
Used at the Solar Plexus Chakra, Amethyst calms gastric pain resulting from nervousness and contributes to the proper functioning of the liver .
Astrological signs
The Amethyst stone is particularly suited to the signs of the zodiac:
- Ram ,
- Capricorn ,
- Fish ,
- Sagittarius ,
- Scorpio ,
- Aquarius,
- Virgin .
Recharging and purification
You can charge your Amethyst by running it under running water or immersing it in salty spring water . Recharge by the light of the moon , and ideally by that of the full moon . Avoid charging your Amethyst in sunlight , which could end up altering its color.
Amethyst geodes are themselves used to purify and recharge other stones .
Meaning and history of Amethyst
It is said that one day, a drunken Dionysus , offended by a mortal, swore revenge on the first human he came across on his way. The first person he met was Amethyst , a beautiful and innocent girl. An angry Dionysus threw two hungry tigers at her , ready to tear her to pieces, and filled his cup with wine so he could enjoy the spectacle. Artemis , who escaped nothing, intervened and transformed Amethyst into a quartz statue , of a purity as great as her virtue.
Initially used as an ornamental stone , Amethyst stone was first exploited for decorative purposes by the Etruscans and Egyptians . It was also used during the 18th century to make staples and brooches .
Today, the stone is still considered a precious stone. In the past, this has earned it its prominence over numerous precious goods (British crown, Egyptian crown, Russian crown, etc.). Due to its color and the beauty of its shine, it is still among the most sought-after stones .
In the Biblical register, the stone carries all its importance. Since time immemorial, its main symbolism has been the encouragement of celibacy and piety . It is also not rare to find it on the ornaments of the clergy in the Middle Ages. It was frequently encountered on relics, on bishops' rings and on priestly vestments . The place of this stone is equally sacred in the Buddhist religion and appears regularly in the design of rosaries .
Amethyst is believed to have countless supernatural powers. Leonardo da Vinci attributed to Amethyst the power to dispel bad thoughts and refine intelligence . While Pliny the Elder, author of the world's first encyclopedia, reports that when one engraves the name of the sun or moon on an Amethyst and hangs the stone around one's neck, it becomes an amulet protecting one's carrier . She brings help to those who wish to obtain the goodwill of princes.
Tradition
Buddhism : Stone of the spiritual journey
Catholicism : Bishop's Peter
Celticism : Druid Stone
India : Stone of the Brahmin
Amethyst Wedding : 48 years of marriage
