08 Jun amethyst

Crystals are a product of nature, and most people think they are just stones. But what you might not know is that every crystal has their own strength and can be used for various things. Let’s look at Amethyst…

amethyst

Amethyst is a translucent, violet to purple quartz gemstone where its colour stems from iron and manganese. It gets its name from the Greek words ‘amethystos’, which means ‘not drunk’. In ancient times, amethyst was believed to have the power to prevent drunkenness. With a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale, it’s a great stone to use in jewellery. Amethyst can be found all over the world, from Africa to Asia, to South America. The bulk of the world’s amethyst deposits comes from South America, particularly Brazil and Uruguay. Brazilian amethyst is typically found in geodes; spherical rocks with crystals lining the inside wall.

Amethyst is one of the most powerful protection stones and associated with the crown chakra, enhancing intuition, spiritual awareness, and protection against negative energy. It’s often used during meditation as it’s thought to help clear the mind and connect with higher states of consciousness. Some hold it in their hand, place it on their forehead, or set it nearby. Amethyst works on a deep emotional level, helping you recognise emotional patterns and begin to shift away from those that are harmful. It represents sobriety, calmness, and protection and is often associated with peace, stability, and preventing intoxication.

how to cleanse amethyst

• Water Rinse under a cool, gentle stream water to wash away stagnant energy.
• Sound Use a singing bowl, bell, or tuning fork to clear negative energy via vibrations.
• Visualisation Envision bright white light surrounding the crystal to recharge its power.
• Smudging (smoke) Pass the stone through smoke from burning sage, incense, or palo santo to clear impurities.
• Other crystals Set the amethyst on a piece of selenite or near quartz to cleanse.
• Moonlight Place amethyst on a windowsill or outside during a full moon to recharge overnight.

how do I activate my amethyst crystal?

Place the amethyst on a windowsill or a soft cloth outdoors under a full moon. Moonlight gently re charges the stone while also sweeping away residual negativity. The same source notes that lunar exposure works for both cleansing and charging, making it a two in one ritual.

where to place amethyst in your home

Placing amethyst in the west corner of your home can help you relieve stress. You can manage your stress and tight schedule beautifully with the help of amethyst. This stone or crystal can be placed easily on any desk or shelves.

what does putting amethyst under your pillow do?

Amethyst under the pillow is one of the most well-known helpers from the mineral kingdom. It calms a restless mind and opens you to visions and spiritual dreams. If you wish to sleep surrounded by gentle, loving energy, choose rose quartz.