Amethyst
‘Amethyst dissipates evil thoughts and quickens the intelligence’ Leonardo da Vinci
Meaning
Crystalline quartz in shades of purple, lilac or mauve is called amethyst. Amethyst’s purple color can range from a light lilac to a deep, intense royal purple, and from brownish to vivid. Amethyst is a variety of Quartz. The name is said to derive from the Greek word amethystos, which loosely translates as 'not drunken', which in turn is believed to originate from the Greek legend of Dionysus, the god of wine and mischief.
The Protection Stone
The meaning of amethyst is also of protection. The Amethyst energy stones repel negative energy and attract positive energy. They can also protect the wearer against themselves, when addiction is concerned. Amethyst is above all a crystal of the spirit. It is one of the most useful crystals for meditation, mostly because of its remarkable quality to relax the mind and to detach it from the everyday world of worries and troubles. Amethyst is very well known -- as from the ancients -- as a sobriety stone. It was believed that wearing Amethyst would prevent you from suffering the adverse effects of excessive alcohol consumption.
Healing Powers
Amethysts are recommended to those who deal with stress a lot, such as people with an excessive work ethic who are unable to enjoy relaxation. The light of Amethyst calms and relaxes, enabling the person who wears it to clarify the thoughts and achieve inner harmony. Throughout history amethyst has been used to guard against drunkenness and is thought to be helpful in overcoming addiction.
Birthstones & Anniversaries
Amethyst is the birthstone for February and the gem for the 6th and 17th wedding anniversaries.
Meaning
Crystalline quartz in shades of purple, lilac or mauve is called amethyst. Amethyst’s purple color can range from a light lilac to a deep, intense royal purple, and from brownish to vivid. Amethyst is a variety of Quartz. The name is said to derive from the Greek word amethystos, which loosely translates as 'not drunken', which in turn is believed to originate from the Greek legend of Dionysus, the god of wine and mischief.
The Protection Stone
The meaning of amethyst is also of protection. The Amethyst energy stones repel negative energy and attract positive energy. They can also protect the wearer against themselves, when addiction is concerned. Amethyst is above all a crystal of the spirit. It is one of the most useful crystals for meditation, mostly because of its remarkable quality to relax the mind and to detach it from the everyday world of worries and troubles. Amethyst is very well known -- as from the ancients -- as a sobriety stone. It was believed that wearing Amethyst would prevent you from suffering the adverse effects of excessive alcohol consumption.
Healing Powers
Amethysts are recommended to those who deal with stress a lot, such as people with an excessive work ethic who are unable to enjoy relaxation. The light of Amethyst calms and relaxes, enabling the person who wears it to clarify the thoughts and achieve inner harmony. Throughout history amethyst has been used to guard against drunkenness and is thought to be helpful in overcoming addiction.
Birthstones & Anniversaries
Amethyst is the birthstone for February and the gem for the 6th and 17th wedding anniversaries.