Amethyst is
a violet-colored quartz crystal. It holds its color of manganese, iron and
titanium. It is found particularly in South Africa, Brazil, Canada, India,
Madagascar, the Urals and Uruguay. Its crystalline system is trigonal.
Properties and virtues of amethyst in lithotherapy
The virtues
of amethyst are soothing and purifying. It relieves stress, calms insomnia and
promotes concentration and meditation. It is a very beneficial stone for the
mind, which helps to find balance and serenity. Leonardo da Vinci also wrote
about her that she had the power to “dispel bad thoughts and sharpen
intelligence”.
You can use
our search engine of stones and crystals by entering “amethyst” to
see directly the affections against which this crystal is used in lithotherapy.
But before focusing here on the properties of amethyst and the ways to use them
in the context of lithotherapeutic practice, let’s take a detour by mythology
and etymology…
The etymology and the meaning of the word
“amethyst”
The term
amethyst comes from the Greek amethystos , and more precisely from the verb
methyo which means “to be drunk”. The private particle “a- ”
leads to the translation of the term “who is not drunk”.
How and why to use amethyst?
Amethyst is
a stone particularly popular with lithotherapists, and in general by all lovers
and lovers of stones and crystals. It has the power to refocus energies, in
particular psychic, and it is often worn as a necklace. In addition, using
amethyst as a center of meditation broadens the chakras. This unique stone
helps to get rid of fears, addictions and heals migraines. It improves the
general nervous state and helps to find the psychic balance.
From the
point of view of the individual to receive care, he will often be asked to hold
the amethyst in his hands during the session. The healer will place the various
amethyst stones at the places of the body that need to be healed, usually the
heart and lungs.
Migraines and headaches
If you are
constantly suffering from headaches and migraines, the solution is at your
fingertips: an amethyst crystal. Lie down and close your eyes. Put the crystal
on your forehead and relax: let the stone heal you. To protect yourself from
migraines, wear an amethyst and yellow amber.
Stress
With the
madness that characterizes our world, we are often exhausted because our body
is used beyond its normal limits. In order to repair your nervous system and
relieve stress, spend a few minutes each day drawing on the power of amethyst
crystals. It is also used for children who are subject to anger and rage.
Skin problems
Against
skin problems, amethyst can bring you its beneficial influence. If you have
acne, wear an amethyst on you. You can also apply it (clean) daily to the most
affected places. Do the same with the boils.
If you have
shingles, keep an amethyst crystal on you, and place a good one near your bed.
In case of burns, you can apply an amethyst to relieve pain and speed up the
healing process. Finally, if you have developed abscesses, apply them an
amethyst.
Respiratory and blood problems
Amethyst is
very often used for problems related to breathing and the blood system.
You can
heal breathing problems faster by using it. It is sufficient, in addition to
the medications prescribed by the doctor, to place an amethyst on the chest,
between the lungs. If the damage is severe, hold the stone in place during
sleep, using a bandage or a suitable tape.
It is also
known for its beneficial effect on blood diseases, blood pressure and anemia.
Pains
Amethyst is
known for its ability to relieve pain in the muscles and joints, including
sprains. To heal these ailments faster, you can place an amethyst placed inside
an elastic bandage wrapped around the sore area.
Strengthen the bones
Wear an amethyst
around your neck or keep one in your pocket to strengthen your bones.
Amethyst elixir
Make an
amethyst elixir by placing one or more stones in a clear container filled with
water. Let the mixture sit outside in the moonlight all night long. For this
realization, the nights of full moon are most indicated.
This elixir
can also be used against imperfections and to soften the skin. Apply directly
on these imperfections or use it as an ingredient for your masks.
Dial an
amethyst elixir and use it to bathe the body parts prone to circulatory
disorders. It accelerates the circulation in both bodies: physical and etheric.
For blood
diseases, you can drink this elixir every morning before breakfast.
Psychological and psychological virtues of amethyst
Nervousness and nervous disorders
Amethyst is
a balance stone, which is beneficial to all disorders of nervous origin. To
calm nervousness, always wear an amethyst. Take it in hand when you feel that
your nervousness is intensifying. You can use it the same way if you are
subject to anxiety states. It is also known to calm the attacks of
hallucination.
Tourmaline
refers to a group of minerals belonging to Silicates, more exactly to
cyclosilicates, of complex and highly variable composition. The formula can be
presented as: (Ca, Na) (Al, Fe, Li, and Mg) 3 B3 Al3 (Al3, Si6, O27).
Tourmalines can be transparent, translucent, and even opaque. Their brilliance
is glassy and their break is unequal, conchoidal. Their crystalline system is
rhombohedral; they are found in the form of six-sided prismatic crystals,
granular aggregates, compact, fibrous and radiating, like the characteristic
“tourmaline suns”. Tourmaline has a hardness of 7 to 7.5. It has a strong
pleochroism, that is to say that its color changes according to the angle of
observation and reveals a lighter shade and a shade darker.
TOURMALINE COLORS
There are
many colors of tourmaline, some frequent as the variety elbaite (colorless,
blue, green, pink) and others much rarer as the variety Watermelon (pink in the
center, green on the edges, like watermelon …). Here are some examples:
The black
tourmaline, very bright, is opaque and sometimes has blue, green or brown shades.
Rubellite,
as the name suggests, is bright and deep red.
The Afghan
tourmaline of the Kunar Valley is peachy and soft green.
The
indocolite is a deep blue, while the Brazilian Tourmaline Paraiba presents a
range of tones of bright blue, even electric!
Pink
tourmaline looks like pink sapphire but at a much more affordable price. Others
are yellow, orange, and even gray…
THE MAIN DEPOSITS OF TOURMALINE
The
pegmatites are rocks of magmatic origin, which are formed from the liquid
residues of the formation of the neighboring granite. Their composition is
therefore close to that of granite, but their richness in water allowed a good
diffusion of minerals and favored the appearance of large crystals. This is how
many gems appear, and among them, tourmaline … It is found in the form of
rods triangular base, convex faces.
The
majority of tourmaline comes today from Brazil. But depending on the colors and
varieties, these stones can come from Afghanistan (indicolites), India,
Madagascar (rubellites), Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Burma, Russia (sibérites) or
Thailand. There are even some crystals in France but they are not used in
jewelry.
HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR TOURMALINE?
The colors,
shapes and prices of tourmaline are very varied, it is therefore necessary
above all to rely on his tastes to choose his tourmaline jewelry. The intensity
of its hue and the quality of its size are the main criteria of choice.
Tourmaline
was not too hard, is one of the gems easy enough to carve; however, it requires
great skill in finding the growth axis and taking into account the strong
pleochroism of the stone. The color often varies inside the crystal itself. All
the art of the lapidary is therefore to choose the right place and common sense
to carve, the shape that will best highlight the beautiful colors of
tourmaline. Thus, for example, the table should be parallel to the main axis
for dark stones, and perpendicular to lighter stones. The tourmaline cat’s eye,
she is cut in simple cabochon, whose base is parallel to the fibers, to bring
out its shimmer.
METALS ASSOCIATED WITH JEWELERY TOURMALINE
The
lightest tourmalines, as well as the smaller ones, are preferably associated
with discrete metals such as white gold or silver, even pink gold, which will
allow them to freely express their brilliance and delicate nuances. The others,
more intense or larger, also go very well with yellow gold or black gold.
STORIES AND LEGENDS AROUND TOURMALINE
The word
“tourmaline” comes from the Sinhalese “thuramali”, which
means “stone with mixed colors” and which indicates all the stones
whose name was not known. What a beautiful name for a stone arrived on Earth
crossing a rainbow, imbued with all its colors, as the Egyptians believed!
Known in
Europe since the early eighteenth century, it was identified by the naturalist
Buffon in 1759. The Empress of China Tzu Hsi, who ruled from 1860 to 1908,
adored pink tourmaline and reserved the entire production of the Stewart Mine,
Southern California!
Tourmaline
has piezoelectric properties, that is, it charges electrically under stress
(pressure). It is also pyroelectric, which means that it charges static
electricity at its ends when it is heated. It is also called Ceylon magnet.
This is why it is used in hair straighteners, whose purpose is to remove the
static electricity that makes it frizz…
Its
presence in the soil is sometimes the precursor to the formation of a gold
deposit.
The tender
pink tourmaline is often offered, mounted on a ring, on Valentine’s Day.
VIRTUES AND BENEFITS OF TOURMALINE
It is
undoubtedly its electrical properties that explain its use in geobiology.
Tourmaline is reputedly protective of habitats against bad waves, whether
technological origin (wifi network, mobile phones …) or natural, as the
harmful areas of the Hartmann network, the electromagnetic grid that would
cover the Earth.
The
properties attributed to tourmaline vary according to the type of gem. The
black tourmaline would be particularly effective, placed at the four corners of
a house, to protect it from a geobiological point of view. It would strengthen
the muscles, especially the heart. The “watermelon” version would be
effective against emotional problems. Rubellite would help to keep the liver healthy;
it would also protect the lymph and joints, not to mention the circulatory
system. The blue tourmaline has beneficial effects on the glands like the
thyroid, while the green concentrates its benefits on the blood problems
(anemia, poisonings).
ASTROLOGICAL CORRESPONDENCE OF TOURMALINE
Tourmaline
is associated with different astrological signs depending on its color. Thus,
Aries will be helped by green tourmaline; black, too, but she also has a good
relationship with Scorpio. As for pink tourmaline, it keeps these two
associations but adds an affinity with Libra. Tourmaline is the 52nd wedding
anniversary, and it’s the birthstone of October’s children.
Topaz is a
mineral of the family of silicates of formula Al2 [F2 SiO4]. The Imperial Topaz
is a usually golden variety, whose formula is Al2 SiO4 (F, OH) 2. Like the
diamond, it is both hard and brittle. Its hardness index on the Mohs scale is
8, its density ranges from 3.49 to 3.57. An orthorhombic crystalline system, it
has a vitreous luster, a conchoidal, uneven fracture, and is transparent to
translucent. Its fluorescence is yellow under short ultraviolet rays and beige
under long UV. Its glittery gold appearance is undoubtedly caused by its high
refractive index and its particular chemical composition, where part of the
aluminum is replaced by iron, cobalt, or chromium. Pleochroism varies according
to the colors of imperial topaz: it is clear for the yellows,
COLORS OF THE IMPERIAL TOPAZ
The color
palette presented by the Imperial Topaz ranges from gold and violet to pink,
peach, cognac and bright red. The rarest colors are ‘sherry’, cherry, (only
0.5%) and purple, while the more common ones revolve around the golden yellow.
MAJOR DEPOSITS OF IMPERIAL TOPAZ
Mineral of
magmatic origin, the imperial topaz can be generated by pneumolysis, that is to
say that when the magma finishes to crystallize, gases, containing metals,
water and other elements, deposit them in fractures. This stone is sometimes
found in alluvium.
The topaz
jewelry are rare, the old deposits of Pakistan are now almost exhausted, just
like those in Russia. There are some veins in the United States and even in
France, Auvergne (Echassières) or Burgundy (Gilly-sur-Loire). However, the main
deposits exploited commercially today are those of Brazil. From the mine near Belo
Horizonte, in the Ouro Peto region, imperial topazes are extracted from a layer
of kaolin where quartz and hematite are also found. The amount of raw stone
extracted amounts to about forty kilos per month, of which only 600g will be
selected and cut for jewelry.
THE ADVICE OF OUR GEMOLOGIST: HOW TO CHOOSE HIS
IMPERIAL TOPAZ?
The choice
of the buyer is primarily based on color preferences, followed closely of
course by budget considerations … The rose and cherry are the most expensive.
As for the size, the colorless ones are often cut in pears, while the colored
ones are cut in ovals, in scissors (stairs with triangular facets), in emerald.
The stones with many inclusions are found in cabochons, sometimes faceted.
METALS ASSOCIATED WITH IMPERIAL TOPAZ IN JEWELERY
The
different shades of imperial topaz open the field to all possible stone-metal
combinations. This gem blends with silver, black gold, yellow, pink or white,
as well as platinum.
The topaz
name comes from the Greek name of the island of Zabargad, in the Red Sea:
Topazos. There were indeed minerals, which were not necessarily topazes … But
this name was long wrongly attributed to various minerals, before being clearly
attributed to the appropriate mineral, in the seventeenth century, by Anselmus
Boëtius de Boodt. The term could also come from the Sanskrit “tupas”,
fire.
In ancient
Egypt, the imperial topaz was a symbol of the sun, the god Ra, and power. The
Greeks and Romans lent him the ability to increase their courage when they went
to battle. It was also supposed to cure depression, sterility and fight poisons.
In the
middle Ages, it was believed even capable, probably because of its metallic
shimmer, to attract gold and facilitate its search.
The Russian
tsars, when they took control of all the Russian production of this flamboyant
variety of topaz, attached to it the imperial adjective. Kings of Europe, like
Premysl Ottokar of Bohemia, king in the 13th century, also took the habit of
wearing them: there were deposits in Germany.
VIRTUES AND BENEFITS OF IMPERIAL TOPAZ
Many
physical or psychic benefits are attributed to the Imperial Topaz. No doubt
because of its flamboyant colors, it is often linked to the idea of
enthusiasm, courage, passion, will, in sum of powerful and positive
constructive forces.
Thus, it
would bring dynamism and creativity, it would increase fertility, combat
depression and mental disorders help develop his spiritual quest and good
self-knowledge. It would help to carry out the projects and tone the whole
body. Some say it may change color near a poisoned food, and may detoxify the liver
and gall bladder. It will not be surprising to learn that it is related to the
solar plexus, and to the chakras of the heart (especially the rose), forehead
and throat.
ASTROLOGICAL MATCHES OF THE IMPERIAL TOPAZ
The
imperial topaz is associated with the sign Gemini, which promotes imagination
and creativity. It is also connected to Capricorn and Sagittarius. Imperial
Topaz is the birthstone of December children, and is associated with the 23rd
wedding anniversary.
Extracted
and used for 7000 years, lapis lazuli is one of the most popular rocks, in
mineralogy, jewelry and litho therapy.
Its millenary history is fascinating, and its multiple powers and
virtues make it a stone of a thousand and one riches. In this new article,
let’s go to the discovery of the beautiful “azure stone”…
Lapis
lazuli is a metamorphic rock of very variable composition that is most often
formed in limestone. It consists mainly of lazurite (25 to 40%), which gives it
its deep blue color, between azure and ultramarine.
Lapis
lazuli is typically dotted with veins of pyrite that have sometimes been
confused with gold powder. Other minerals may come into its composition,
primarily calcite and sodalite, but also augite, mica or hauynite.
The
lazurite present in the stone displays a cubic symmetry. This form of cubic
dodecahedron crystals can reach up to 5 cm in diameter, but the pure and
geometrically shaped pieces (as in the photo) are very rare.
Although it
has the appearance of a hard stone, lapis lazuli has a relatively low hardness
of 5.5 to 6. It has a perfect cleavage and a refractive index of 1.5. Variant
according to the pyrite powder content, the stone has a density ranging from
2.7 to 2.9.
Lapis
lazuli is an opaque; matte- colored stone that derives its value from the
intensity and dominance of its blue color. The more it contains veins of white
calcite or splinters of pyrite, the less valuable it is.
The rarest
and most beautiful lapis are found in Afghanistan, especially in the province
of Badakhshan, where the stone has been mined for thousands of years. Those of lesser value generally come from Russia,
the Lake Baikal region and Siberia. The deposits of Chile, located in Ovalle,
extract a paler variety of the stone (note in passing that Lapis lazuli is the
“national stone” of the country).
The etymology and the meaning of the word “lapis
lazuli”
The name of
the stone is composed of the Latin words “lapis” (which means
“stone”) and “lazuli” (which means “azure”). The term
lazuli comes from the Persian lâdjaward
, itself derived from Sanskrit ” raja farta “, which means
“portion of king” (and which indicates the almost sacred value
granted to this mineral). The Persian term became lazul in arable, then lazulum
in Latin. Literally, lapis lazuli is therefore “the azure stone”.
But the
stone has borne various names over the millennia. In antiquity, it was not
unusual for it to be confused with another blue stone: sapphire. This was for
example the case of Pliny the Elder, Roman author of the first century, but
also of Theophrastus in the third century BC. JC and Georgius Agricola in the
fifteenth century. The latter described the stone as a sapphire with golden
spots, which reminded them of a sky studded with stars.
When it was
introduced to Europe from the 5th century AD, it was also referred to as the
ultramarinum. This Latin term, which translates as “overseas”, then
referred to the distant provenance of the mineral, from beyond the seas. This
name was given to the pigment (used in painting) made from lapis lazuli.
Lapis lazuli in history
A multitude
of archaeological sites indicate a very ancient use of lapis lazuli, which
dates back at least to the Neolithic period (7th millennium BC). It is found in
the form of beads, pendants, daggers, ornaments, and amulets. It was obviously
the object of a vast commercial network, between Afghanistan, the Valley of the
Indus, Mesopotamia and Egypt.
For ancient
civilizations in the Near East and Egypt, lapis lazuli was the true gemstone,
more prized than gold itself. Although
it is today relegated to the rank of semi-precious stone, it is not exaggerated
to say, like Michèle Casanova , that the place it occupied then is that of
diamond in modern societies .
Lapis
lazuli is at the peak of its symbolic and physical value during the Bronze Age,
in the middle of the 3rd millennium. The
Sumerians call it “the stone of stones” and locate the palace of
their “Great Goddess” under a mountain of lapis lazuli. Its
ultramarine blue dotted with golden stars evokes the sky and its supernatural
powers. There are beautiful lapis lazuli artifacts from this period, including
the tombs of Ur’s Royal Cemetery in Iraq, Mari and the Royal Palace of Ebla in
Syria. It is the stone of elites, princes and gods.
It is then
used to create a multitude of ostentatious objects (statuettes of animals,
seals, amulets, etc.) and it is lent powerful virtues. She is reputed to repel
the forces of evil and she symbolizes perfection. It is in this context that in
the 3rd and 2nd millennium spreads in the Middle East and Egypt, the idea that
“to own a parcel of lapis lazuli, it is to possess a parcel of divine.
“
Lapis
lazuli is therefore the symbol of power, spiritual and political. She is at the
same time the “stone of the gods”, in particular of the Egyptian
goddess Isis, and the “stone of the Pharaohs”. The latter fashioned
it in a thousand ways (amulets, scarabs, ornaments …) and used it among
others to make the eyes of their statues and statuettes. The Louvre Museum in
Paris exhibits, for example, the statue of Ebih-II, whose pupils were encrusted
with lapis lazuli. The funerary mask of Tutankhamun is also encrusted with
lapis lazuli, in the eyebrows.
In
Greco-Roman antiquity, lapis lazuli does not occupy a truly remarkable
place. The Romans lend it aphrodisiac
virtues, and use it as an antidote to snake bites. Besides that, it is ground
and used as a cosmetic. It is this use of stone that will develop later in
medieval Europe.
From 1400,
lapis lazuli is mainly used to make a pigment used in painting: ultramarine
blue. It is this pigment which will be
used, for example, to realize the sky of the Sistine Chapel in Rome.
It is
extremely expensive but will remain in common use among painters until the
nineteenth century, date from which it is replaced by a synthetic pigment.
Still
available today, the prices of this natural ultramarine or
“ultramarine” can reach 20,000 € per kilo, depending on its quality
and provenance.
Use of lapis lazuli in litho therapy
The
crystallized lapis lazuli is a very powerful stone, but it is quite rare and
therefore relatively expensive. For best results, use lapis lazuli with a
strong ultramarine blue color and pyrite chips with lighter ones and white
veins.
Virtues of lapis lazuli against physical ailments
At the
physical level, lapis lazuli is a stone of balance, calming, regulation and
repair. In the middle Ages, the stone
was known for its rejuvenating action on the body, and it was said that it
allowed maintaining healthy limbs.
It is a
beneficial stone on many levels. It helps in different types of eye disorders
by improving the functioning of the eyes and particularly affects the night
vision. Its energetic action helps to fight against certain allergies. It is
also recommended to lower fever.
It is very
effective in treating the kidneys because it regulates the level of water in
the body. Its medicinal properties are manifested especially in the bladder,
the digestive system, the mouth and the stomach. It calms the vomiting,
relieves the painful menstruation and maintains the endocrine glands. But
that’s not all…
Skin disorders
Lapis
lazuli is especially recommended for insect stings or skin rashes. The calming
effect of its cold blue reduces the pain and helps to reduce inflammation. It
is also recommended in case of burns. You can use it to massage and relieve the
affected part. In general, it strengthens the skin and helps fight against
diseases affecting this organ (allergies, eczema, etc.).
Hair and nails
It is from
the basic chakra (or root chakra) that the lapis lazuli works on the acceleration
of the hair regrowth and that of the nails. It also helps to solve the dandruff
problems and allows having beautiful hair. You can use an elixir of lapis
lazuli for this purpose.
Throat and respiratory system
When placed
or worn at the throat chakra, lapis lazuli is particularly beneficial to this
area of the body. It plays a role in strengthening the lungs, fortifies the
throat, activates the functioning of the thymus and provides help in diseases
of the pharynx.
The stone
is known to stop coughing and sneezing. In particular, it reduces the
inflammation of the tonsils and the area between the throat and the upper part
of the lungs (the bronchi, the pharynx, etc.). It is a recommended stone for asthmatics.
Hypertension
Lapis
lazuli strengthens and regulates blood pressure. It is beneficial for people
suffering from high blood pressure. However, it is all but an asset for those
who have low blood pressure. The latter are advised not to carry the stone, nor
to keep it in their rooms during their sleep.
Migraines and headaches
Lapis
lazuli is known for its ability to soothe headaches. You can take advantage of
its healing action by providing a roller and applying it on the painful areas
of the head or cervical. To prevent the recurrence of migraine, sleep with a
lapis lazuli stone under your pillow for a few days.
Hearing and tinnitus
Lapis
lazuli is reputed to be a stone beneficial to the auditory system. It helps in
case of loss of hearing. For people with tinnitus, it is advisable to massage
the ear area with a lapis lazuli, in order to reduce the volume and intensity
of whistling or ghost noise.
Psychic and psychological virtues of lapis lazuli
On a
psychological and spiritual level, lapis lazuli elevates the soul and
stabilizes the mind. It is a stone that brings wisdom, self-confidence,
intuition and creative expression. It helps introspection, inner discipline and
allows being at once more vigorous, more concentrated and more serene.
A symbol of
protection, lapis lazuli helps you through difficult moments and situations. He
is able to revive the courage of his owner, free him from his anxieties and
relieve his stress. Lapis lazuli extinguishes anger, brings peace and serenity,
and makes it possible to confront the truth with objectivity and clarity.
Spiritual elevation and creative expression
The
appearance of the lapis physically reveals its celestial power. It allows us,
indeed, to merge in the starry vault to better understand our position in the
universe. The stone thus plays a role in improving the sharpness of the mind
and stimulating the creative expression. Being an excellent diagnosis of
deficiency, she also helps in the correction of weaknesses psychic and
psychological.
Courage and self-confidence
Lapis stone
is best suited to shy, introverted and withdrawn people, as it enhances
self-confidence through self- acceptance. Being a symbol of a strong
personality and hope, it gives courage to people wishing to move forward and
exceed their limits. It also shapes humor and spread, and presents itself as
the ideal stone in all areas of communication.
Memory of dreams and lucid dreams
Lapis
lazuli, as a stone promoting inner vision, also facilitates the memory of dreams,
their interpretation, and the advent of lucid dreams.
Depression and anxiety
Lapis
lazuli helps to harmonize the different physical, psychological, and spiritual
planes and prevents imbalances that are likely to cause malaise and the
appearance of depressive states. It helps to overcome depression and get rid of
anxiety and old fears.
Opening of the 3rd eye
It is
sometimes recommended to wear lapis lazuli as a ferroniere in the middle of the
forehead because it opens the third eye and stimulates the inner vision, the
intuition and the higher faculties of the mind. Lapis is known for its ability
to activate clairvoyance and promote radiesthesia research. This is a stone
capable of connecting the higher self with the divine guide and facilitating meditation.
If you are
looking for the soul mate, the person who will settle with you and embark on a
journey that lasts a lifetime, move with an amethyst in your pocket.
On the
other hand, if you feel that your partner is getting tired of you, give him an
amethyst and the stone will stir the flame. It can be a ring, a pendant or even
a simple lucky stone.
The phrase
“you are your own enemy” is surely not unknown to you. Self-delusion,
especially concerning love, caused more pain than any other human invention.
Amethyst preserves self-delusion and allows you to see things with discernment.
You can
unload your Amethyst under running water or by dipping it in salty spring
water. Recharge by the light of the moon, and ideally that of the full moon.
Avoid refilling your amethyst in the sunlight, which could eventually alter its
color.
Amethyst
geodes are themselves used to purify and recharge other stones. The
purification of an amethyst geode is done in the light of the sun, and its
recharging in the light of the moon, ideally during the new moon.
As you
contend, the virtues of amethyst are numerous. If you use this stone in a way
that would not have been described here, feel free to share your experience on
this site or on our Facebook page!
You can
dispose amethyst clusters and geodes in your home to maintain a positive
vitality in your place of life.
An amethyst
placed on the edge of a window is very effective in protecting against sickness
and negative waves. Keep this window open at night so that it receives
moonlight and can restore it as soothing energy during the day.
Arrange
amethyst varieties in a room where the atmosphere is generally tense, including
offices of stressful occupations. Amethyst is a stone of peace that distils
love and happiness to those who come in contact with it.
Protect your place of life
Bury
amethyst at each entrance to your home to guard against theft. Some fragments will
do the trick. Do not forget to bury them under each window and door. If you
have a window where the earth is out of reach, a window above a cement patio or
a porch for example, places fragments or a crystal on the glass.
Use the
same technique to protect yourself from harm. Amethyst protects your home and
prevents anyone who wants to hurt you or your loved ones from entering your
home.
Fight against addictions
The
phenomenon of addiction is complex and must be understood both as a
physiological and psychological process. Amethyst is in any case likely to help
you get rid of your addictions.
If you
suffer from an addiction you can hardly break you, an amethyst crystal can be
of great help. Hold one and ask him to free you from your addiction. Then, draw
the strength of the crystal. Amethyst releases all kinds of addictions,
especially alcoholism.
Facilitate sleep
If you have
trouble falling asleep, you are an insomniac or have restless nights, place an
amethyst under your pillow to find peaceful nights.
Before
going to sleep, you can hold your amethyst in hand and let you get a feeling of
relaxation. For example, you can imagine yourself in the center of a giant
amethyst geode to reinforce your attention to the power of the stone.
Promote dreams
To help you
multiply your dreams and remember it upon awakening, drag an amethyst in a
headband and wear while you sleep. If this solution is not comfortable, just
place it under your pillow.
To best
develop your dream memory, always write them down in a small notebook as soon
as you wake up. Do not forget to regularly purify your stone by dipping it in a
large bowl of clear water.
An amethyst
placed under your pillow also protects you from nightmares.
Access to the Higher Self
In order to
commune with your Higher Self, choose a peaceful moment during which you will
not be disturbed. Take an amethyst in each hand. Breathe deeply, close your
eyes and feel the powers of the stone. Let them run from your arms to your
head. When you feel their effect consciously, invite your guiding spirit to
introduce them and to discuss with you. This exercise allows you to unite with
your Higher Self.
Hold an
amethyst in each hand during meditation. It is excellent for meditation because
it helps to improve the accuracy of visions. It helps, in a general way, to
have a better concentration.
