Amethyst is a semi-precious purple gemstone with many purported functions, including:
- Spiritual growth
Amethyst is associated with spirituality and is thought to promote spiritual growth, open the crown chakra, and enhance spiritual visions.
- Mental well-being
Amethyst is believed to help calm the mind, reduce anxiety, and relieve stress. It's also thought to promote emotional balance and clarity of mind.
- Financial well-being
Amethyst is believed to promote prosperity by helping with decision-making and emotional balance.
- Healing and protection
Amethyst is believed to have healing and protective powers. Some say it can enhance intuition, spiritual awareness, and psychic abilities. Amethyst is thought to help with insomnia, headaches, hearing disorders, and other health issues.
- Meditation
Amethyst is believed to aid in meditation and help enhance spiritual connection Antidote to drunkenness. The Greek word amethystos translates to "not drunken" and amethyst was once thought to be a strong antidote to drunkenness.
- Royalty
Amethyst's deep purple color has long been associated with royalty, wealth, and power. In the Middle Ages, English regalia were decorated with amethysts, and bishops often wore amethyst rings.
- Feng shui
Amethyst is often used in feng shui to clear negative energy from a space or protect it from harm.
Amethyst is the birthstone for February and is associated with the zodiac signs of Pisces and Aquarius. It can be found in many places, including Brazil, South Korea, Uruguay, and Zambia.
You can incorporate amethyst into your life by wearing jewelry made from it, carrying a small crystal in your pocket, or placing it in your home
When to wear…When should you wear amethyst?
According to crystal healing beliefs, you should wear amethyst when you want to promote calmness, clarity of mind, and emotional stability, making it ideal for stressful situations, during meditation, or when seeking inner peace; some also recommend wearing it on a Saturday or during the waxing moon phase due to its astrological associations with Saturn.
Key points about wearing amethyst:
- Stressful situations:
When feeling overwhelmed or anxious, amethyst can help to promote calmness and serenity.
- Meditation:
Wearing amethyst during meditation can enhance focus and deepen your meditative state.
- Emotional balance:
If you are experiencing emotional turmoil, amethyst can help to stabilize your mood.
- Astrological alignment:
Some believe that wearing amethyst on a Saturday or during the waxing moon phase is most beneficial.