Crystalline Quartz in shades of purple, lilac or mauve is called Amethyst. A stone traditionally worn to guard against drunkenness and to instill a sober mind.

The word Amethyst comes from the Greek meaning "without drunkenness" and Amethyst is believed to protect one from poison.

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Power stone

Amethyst is used as a dream stone and to help against insomnia.

Put an Amethyst under your pillow to bring about pleasant dreams, or rub it across your forehead to offer relief from a headache.

Protection stone

Ancient Egyptians used the Amethyst to guard against guilty and fearful feelings.

It has been worn as protection from self-deception, as well as a protection against witchcraft.

The Amethyst has long been used to open spiritual and psychic centers, making it one of the power stones. It's also uses as a meditation aid when worn as a necklace.

Wisdom stone

The Amethyst is known as 'the Bishop's Stone' and is still worn by Catholic Bishops.

It symbolized piety, humility, sincerity and spiritual wisdom.

Amethyst is thought to perfectly symbolize the Age of Aquarius.

Healing properties of Amethyst

Amethyst is a gemstone often worn by healers, as it has the power to focus energy.

A healer will usually wear several pieces of jewelry with Amethysts set insilver, espcially an amethyst necklace. The person to be healed will have an Amethyst to hold while the healing is being done.

The healer will place another piece of Amethyst on the area of the body in need of healing, the heart or lungs usually.

Amethyst is used for problems in the blood and in breathing problems.

Amethyst crystal clusters are used to keep the air and life force in the home clean and positive.

Pisces, Aquarius, Aries, Capricorn.