Crystal Profile : Amethyst

Amethyst is known as the most popular gemstone and crystal. Amethyst is one of the most beloved crystals through the ages, used by ancient civilisations, religions and royalty. Revered for its powerful energies and healing attributes. Read on for more information on Amethyst and how to use this beautiful crystal to enhance every aspect of your life.

Amethyst

Crystal of Power, Protection & Intuition

Addictions – Balance – Calm – Healing Intuition – Meditation – Peace – Protection ​- Spirituality

Metaphysical Properties

Powerful energies that help physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual healing. Well known for supporting to break negative behavioural patterns, habits and addictions.

Extremely protective crystal that clears negative environmental energies and blocks EMF signals. Delivers calming vibrations and aids anxious feelings, worry and stress. Enhances spiritual awareness and growth.

Amethyst and the Zodiacs

Amethyst is associated with the Western Zodiac signs Virgo, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces. It’s important to note everyone benefits from the energies of Amethyst, the energies will be enhanced for these star signs. Amethyst is a very powerful crystal that can be used for their energetic benefits and spiritual properties.  

Amethyst and the Chakras

Amethyst connects to the higher Chakras and helps to open the Third Eye and Crown Chakras to aid Spiritual awakening, heightens awareness and ascension. Works with your Third Eye Chakra to aid in settling the mind, bringing the calm needed to tune in and find the space to access your inner wisdom. Enhances awareness and aids spiritual connection

Amethyst and the Planets

Amethyst is ruled by the Planet Jupiter, the largest planet in our solar system known to represent expansive energies, optimism, adventure and success. Expanding our perspective on life, promoting growth, abundance and prosperity.

Amethyst and the Elements

Amethyst is connected to the Western Element of Air. In western and eastern traditions air is seen as the ‘breathe of life’ in eastern cultures it is called ‘Qi or Chi’. Air is associated with communication, intellect and promotes a sense of freedom and independence.

What is Amethyst?

Amethyst is most commonly known as a purple variety of Quartz with a vitreous lustre that carries the Violet Flame. It can be found in colours ranging from pale lilac and pink to deep purple and black. It has a relatively high hardness of 7 on the Mohs hardness scale.

Provenances of Amethyst

Amethyst can be found all over the world, most famously known for being found in Brazil and Uruguay. Amethyst is also found in Australasia, Africa, Europe and Asia, North America and South America

Amethyst Throughout History

Amethyst is known as the most popular gemstone and crystal. It is beloved throughout history dating back thousands of years. It’s name is derived from the greek word “A-methystos“ meansing ‘not drunk’ and was used for sobriety. It is also documented to be one of the twelve gemstones in the breastplate of the High Preist.

Amethyst Healing Properties

Amethyst Care : Looking after your crystal

Amethyst in the Home

Amethyst has a soothing and supportive vibration promoting energies of rest and relaxation. Placing Amethyst in the bedroom is said to calm the mind and aid a restful nights sleep.

Amethyst and Feng Shui

In Feng Shui, Amethyst is often used in the Xun area, in the South East corner of the home which is the Abundance & Prosperity corner due to its connection with wealth and its regal colour purple. It is also an effective crystal for meditation due to its relaxing and calming properties of the mind and body. Place in the centre of the home to bring harmony throughout the home.

Amethyst for Work

Amethyst is an EMF ( Electro-Magnetic Frequency) barrier wearing an Amethyst bracelet at work or having a tumble on your desk will help to absorb these frequencies. Amethyst brings calming energies and will help to bring clarity and focus whilst protecting from any negative environments, people and energies.

Amethyst Care : Looking after your crystal

Crystals are incredible conduits of energy; they absorb as well as they transmute. This is why it’s important to clear any stagnant energies within the crystal in order to access its highest potential. Crystals are at their most powerful when fully cleansed of any stagnant energies they have absorbed. Charging a crystal with intent will tap into the crystals highest potential

How to Cleanse your Crystal

There are many ways to energetically cleanse your crystal here are some examples;

Earth – Grounding Techniques, place on soil or plants

Light – Bathe Sunlight & Moonlight

Air – Smudge sticks, Palo Santo and Incense Sticks

Water – Sea Salt, Moon and Holy water

Space & Sound – Larger Cleansing Crystals (Selenite) and Sound healing modalities like Singing Bowls, cleansing Breath work and chants

Storing & Display

Keep out of sunlight to avoid colour fade, store your crystal in a spot where the sun won’t have prolonged exposure.

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Nyree

Founder of Crystal Auras, Nyree is passionate about sharing the ethics, education & energies of crystals and all the amazing benefits they can manifest in your life though their transformative powers, spiritual growth and crystal healing