The stone Amethyst is synonymous with calmness and spirituality. The word amethyst comes from the Greek word amethystos, meaning “nonintoxicating”, It has been treasured since time immemorial for its captivating deep purple colour and alluring sparkle. Amethyst has been used to treat a range of health conditions and it is revered for its unique healing and metaphysical powers.

Amethyst can be found in Mexico, Africa, Russia, Brazil, Argentina, Australia, and Europe, but the deeper colours are said to come more from Africa.

Let's Unleash the magic of Amethyst and dive into it’s subtle hues:

Amethyst is a form of mineral quartz. Its colour can range from dark midnight purple to soft lilac. It gets its purple colour from additional iron trapped in Quartz and is known as the February birthstone. Individuals born in February can experience various benefits from possessing an amethyst.

Here are some  for February babies

• Amethysts are believed to bring a sense of security, stability, peace, enlightenment, and inner strength and peace.
• Wearing an amethyst may also strengthen one's intuition and concentration.
• Aids in restful sleep, relieves stress and anxiety and protects against negative energies.
• Amethyst has a calming effect and reduces our stress, allowing us to attain mental clarity. 

Amethyst and its connection to crown chakra

Purple represents the crown chakra, which has been linked with magic and mysticism. Since Amethyst is connected to the crown chakra, its energies can help us break free from negativity and experience bliss. The crown chakra can also be thought of as a gateway to higher consciousness and allows us to access deep states of awareness and understanding.

Benefits of Amethyst

Amethyst's numerous benefits are part of what makes it such an incredible crystal!

Stress Relief

Amethyst helps ward off negative emotions: depression, fear, and anxiety by attracting positive energy. Essentially amethyst is thought to create a protective bubble, promoting serenity and reducing negative feelings like stress and anxiety.

Glowing Skin

Amethyst is full of negative ions, which infuse the crystal with positive energy. This is especially important in skincare, as it helps oxygenate the skin, combat inflammation, and improve circulation.

Jewellery

When you want to add an extra layer of sophistication and elegance: Amethyst jewellery is a great way to take any look up a notch. The vibrant colour adds instant sophistication, making it perfect for formal occasions or dressed-up events.

Increased Focus

Amethyst helps increase our focus by sharpening our cognitive and decision-making abilities. Many treasure amethyst because it is also said to enhance an individual’s unique intellectual powers, allowing us to swiftly negotiate and handle difficult situations.

Dreaming

Amethyst protects us against harmful thoughts and can help us to dream freely and creatively. Keeping it by our bedside helps us to get better sleep at night or dream up new project ideas. It’s both grounding and spiritual, helping us to see with our spiritual or intuitive selves.

Cleansing and Healing Spaces

Amethyst gemstone has the inherent ability to heal and cleanse a space. Amethyst when placed on a shelf or a coffee table brings a sense of calm and grounding to the whole room.

Amethyst Stone Uses in Alternative Medicine:

Amethyst is widely used by practitioners, ayurvedic medicine, and crystal healers to provide alternative therapies for physical, psychological, and spiritual problems. Its properties differ with the wearer.

Amethyst for the wandering spirit

Our spiritual journeys are a lifelong undertaking which ultimately consists of bold pursuits, cherished relationships, tragic traumas and countless other complex experiences.

Using amethyst will help us to support and guide through these chapters. Amethyst not only helps you recenter our focus on the priorities we have set for ourselves but it also helps us to discover entirely new ones. In doing so, the amethyst crystal is a valuable tool for spiritual discovery.

During meditation and rituals, amethyst’s calming energy drowns out the noise and excessive mental chatter so the most important thoughts can come to light.

HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR AMETHYST.

Cleaning

Amethyst is one of the most durable crystals, but it needs little babysitting. With that said all stones and crystals need to be stored in a safe place which is either padded or allows for separation. To clean amethyst stone, use warm water and a soft sponge to get off any dust. Always leave the stone out to dry before putting it away. Avoid placing amethyst in direct sunlight for extended periods as this can dull the colour.

Charging

Charging amethyst can be as simple as placing it on a selenite charging plate or leaving it out in the moonlight for several hours. We can also charge the stone by burying it for 24 hours. Make sure to use a cloth bag or other natural covering to ensure dirt does not get into the cracks and crevices of the crystal.

Nature’s Tranquiliser -  Final Thoughts on Amethyst

For all those who want to spark spirituality, peace, and harmony into their lives, Amethyst is the perfect stone to keep close by. It will manifest the most peaceful persona, help you find space in the universe, and invite you always to move higher.

No wonder the purple beauty has been the reigning queen in the crystal arena for centuries, from the Romans to Catherine the Great, by Tibetan Buddhists and the Egyptians. Unravel this precious stone and connect your mind with the heavens.