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Amethyst is a member of the Quartz family. Please see our Quartz Page for an extensive list of these stones. The name of this gemstone comes from the Greek meaning “without drunkenness” and it is believed to protect you from poison. Early Egyptians used it to guard against guilt and fearful feelings. It has been worn as protection from self-deception and witchcraft. It is used to open the spiritual and psychic centres which makes it a power stone. It is also known as the Bishop’s Stone and is still worn by Catholic Bishops. It symbolises piety,humility,sincerity and spiritual wisdom.
Sources
Brazil, Uruguay,South Korea,Austria,Russia, India,Zambia,United States and Canada
Spiritual Healing Properties
In the psychic and spiritual realms, Amethyst is an excellent all-purpose stone that can increase spirituality and enhance intuition and psychic powers of all kinds making a clear connection between the earth and spiritual realms. It is an excellent stone for meditation and can be used to open channels to telepathy, past life regression, clairaudience, clairvoyance, and communication with angels. Amethyst also protects against psychic attacks, especially during spiritual work. Amethyst is used in crystal healing to help heal personal losses and grief. Amethyst has a gently sedative energy that aids peacefulness, happiness, and contentment. It also is said to bring emotional stability and inner strength. This stability and strength not only helps one hold firm in one’s life, but it can enhance flexibility and cooperation. Amethyst crystal clusters are used to keep the air and life force in the home clean and positive.
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Anniversary
Amethyst is a suitable gift for the 6th Wedding Anniversary.
Stone Combination
The following are good stones to combine with Amethyst.
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For in depth information please visit the Gemological Institute of America’s Gem Encyclopedia.