Crystal Wednesday - Amethyst

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Hello all!! Our first Crystal Wednesday is Amethyst!! We decided to do weekly crystal instalments so we could focus on each specific crystal instead of clumping a load together with a vague overview of each so, enjoy!!

Amethyst is a violet variety of Quartz. It is associated with the month of February, the planet Jupiter, the 3rd eye and crown chakras, air, water and is the gemstone of Aquarius. It is also a traditional gift for a 33rd wedding anniversary as 33 is the number of divine protection. The Amethysts pictured above have been tumbled.


The meaning of ...

Amethyst literally means "not intoxicated" and comes from the Greek word: Améthystos. The Greeks gave the stone it's name of Amethyst because of a belief that the stone could protect the holder from intoxication. Its spiritual meaning is:

- Tranquility
- Calm
- Groundedness


Healing/Medical Properties

Amethyst is a natural tranquiliser with the ability to:

- Relieve stresses and strains
- Soothe irritability
- Balance moods
- Dispel anger, fear, rage and anxiety
- Relieve insomnia
- Boost hormone production
- Tune the endocrine system and metabolism
- Reduce pain (physical, psychological and emotional)
- Strengthen the immune system
- Cleanse blood 
- Ease headaches
- Release tension
- Reduce bruising/swellings
- Treat hearing disorders
- Aid the lungs and respiratory systems
- Help skin conditions
- Help fight cellular disorders
- Aid the digestive tract
- Alleviate sadness/grief

Coming from the Greek myth that gave the stone its name, it is also said to aid sobriety from alcohol, drugs and other addictive substances. Do not substitute ongoing treatment for Amethyst, use only to boost current treatment. Do not go against the advice of your doctor.


Magical uses

In magical practices, Amethyst is used for:

- Remembering and understanding dreams
- Protection
- Activating spiritual awareness
- Enhancing psychic abilities
- Inner peace and healing
- Meditation
- Communication
- Purification
- Cleansing energy

Amethyst is a good crystal to use in divination practices and for your altar to boost the power of spells/rituals. It can be used to cleanse other magical items as well. 


Going forward, Crystal Wednesdays will be chosen at random unless they coincide with an event, I'll do my best to provide as much information as possible on each individual crystal.  

In the meantime until next week's instalment, check out our crystal selection on our website 😉


Blessings,

C )0(


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