Amethyst
When looking for crystals for love, people usually think of the Rose Quartz. I know it was the first stone that came to my mind while prepping for February’s ritual kit. While Rose quartz surely is excellent for work related to the Heart Chakra and mending a broken heart; the true hero for maintaining a long and committed relationship is Amethyst.
Every gem has a specific month, a Guardian Angel, Archangel, Saint (in some cases), a wedding anniversary, flower, etc. Amethyst is marked as the stone for the month of February. Amethyst is the stone of Saint Valentine. It is the stone for faithful lovers because as legend goes, St. Valentine was known to wear a ring with an Amethyst which also had the engraving of Cupid on it.
Nicknamed as the couple’s stone, Amethyst helps in strengthening relations as it gives a promise of fidelity; which over time helps in having a deeper connection with your soulmate.
The metaphysical properties of Amethyst
Calmness, balance, and peace. People also use it to eliminate impatience.
Amethyst is a meditative and calming stone that works in the emotional, spiritual, and physical planes.
The appreciation for Amethyst stretches so far back into history because it has been so present all over the world. It’s clear why so many cultures have come to hold this stone in the highest respect.
The spiritual meaning of Amethyst
Groundedness, tranquility, and calm.
The literal meaning of Amethyst is “not intoxicated” – its name translates from the Greek word améthystos.
· Many claim that it can help against drunkenness. And that its bright color came from the god of wine, Dionysos. Pouring out his wine over a clear crystal in mourning.
· That is why Amethyst has long been said to promote sobriety. Both in the literal sense of preventing drunkenness and in the metaphorical sense of being able to think more clearly. And to not be clouded with emotion of any specific sort.
The Healing Powers Of Amethyst
Amethysts are the great problem-solvers of the crystal world.
The specifically intellectual kind of clarity and healing that Amethyst offers is a big reason for its popularity. That ease of access coupled with the rare attributes of mental clarity and concentration certainly caused this wonderful stone’s popularity.
Amethyst’s emotional healing powers can help you cut through difficult situations and let you understand what it really is you’re dealing with. They make it possible to get through difficult choices and decision-making processes as painlessly as possible.
If you are a natural empath or otherwise highly sensitive to your emotional environment, you should keep an Amethyst stone with you. It helps to root you in reality and solid facts.
Amethyst is one of the relatively few crystals that can be used with the specific purpose of improving intellectual and cerebral thought.
Use Amethyst as Jewelry or keep it in your pocket close to you for the best results. You’ll find that it can help you keep a clear head.
Fast Facts about Amethyst:
· Related Chakra: Brow or Third Eye Chakra
· Amethyst is the purple form of crystallized quartz. The presence of Manganese during formation is what gives this quartz its beautiful purple hues.
· Traditionally and until present times, Amethyst rings have been the choice of gems of Bishops.
· Amethyst has the power to control evil thoughts, to quicken intelligence and help make businessmen shrewd in their business matters – this was the belief of the famous Leonardo da Vinci.
· Amethyst was once revered as the “Jewel of the Gods”.
· Farmers held the belief that wearing Amethyst will help in protecting their crops form locusts and hailstones. (That is a very expensive pesticide we think!)
· Amethyst is mainly mined and sourced from Brazil, Africa and Uruguay.