Stones, Crystals, and Other Minerals

All About Amethyst

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Photo by: MaiaC

Amethyst is a beautiful crystalline purple stone, sometimes with white bands, that has long intrigued human kind. It can be a pale lavender to a dark wine color.

Amethyst has long been valued for its soothing effects on the psyche. It was often placed under pillows at night to help with insomnia, headaches, and to induce pleasant dreams. It is also said to curb overindulgence, particularly in drinking.

Amethyst is commonly used as an aid to help get in touch with the bearer’s intuition, your own feelings, and your own values. It is often used as an aid in meditations and to help uplift the spirits. It is especially effective when worn around the neck or held in your left hand. Keep your amethyst charged and cleansed and your unconscious will become enhanced.

2 Comments

  • Birdy Diamond

    Pretty Purples! 😀

    Btw, did you know that amethyst fades if left in strong sunshine? Had that happen to a beautiful cluster I once had. The kyool thing is that it darkened again when I put it in the shade for a while (over a period of several weeks).

    Don’t know if this happens all the time tho’, so I recommend keeping it out of extended periods of sunlight.

  • Nathara

    I did NOT know that about the Amethyst! And sunlight is one of my favorite ways to charge crystals, too, so I’ll have to use it carefully.