The Amethyst,
the most popular and memorable crystal,
not only beautiful in color, but also in its spiritual symbolism.
But what makes it so special?
Well, you are about to find out.
Let's say you enter a small shop full of esoteric and occult objects, you go to a section with stones and you see one, you feel drawn to one. This one gives you a feeling of undisrupted peace, you feel all your stress and anxiety strip away, your mind has been purified and cleared of all negative thoughts. You take the stone, you buy it, and decide to find out what it is. You search for violet-colored quartz and here it is, it is called "Ämethyst".
The name of this crystal is derived from the ancient Greek word améthystos - “not intoxicated”. It is believed that if you drink holding an amethyst in your mouth or if your drink from a cup or goblet made entirely of amethyst you won't get drunk.
There is a myth connected to this, A myth about Dionysus, the Greek god of wine. In this myth, a maiden named Amethyst went to visit the shrine of Artemis, but she crossed paths with the God Dionysus, who was intoxicated with red wine and had suffered a slight, which made him angry and vengeful. When he saw Amethyst he unleashed two guard tigers on her, seeing this Goddess Artemis turned the girl into a clear quartz stone. Witnessing this Dionysus instantly regretted his actions and began crying in remorse, his tears mixed with the wine, which overflowed and fell on the quartz rock and colored it the violet-blue color we associate the Amethyst crystal with today.
This is why now this stone is said to be the stone of sobriety and a clear mind.
The crystal was found often in ancient people's beliefs.
The Ancient Egyptians made amethyst amulets as both a form of prayer and protection against harm.
In Chinese philosophy Feng Shui, the amethyst was believed to enhance the wealth corner focusing on the giving and receiving of material wealth
Even Christians used this stone, as they linked it to the purity of spirit and Christ. Some believed the colors symbolized the wounds and suffering of Christ.
Correspondences
Energy - Receptive
Planet - Jupiter, Neptune
Element - Water
Zodiac sign - Pisces and Aquarius
Chakra - Crown
Deities - Diana, Artemis, Bachus, Dionysus
Properties - Protection, love, healing, cleansing, meditation, sobriety, luck, dreams, courage
In witchcraft, the Amethyst has many uses, as it has many properties.
One of its' main properties is its aid in dreams and sleep. It is said to help cure insomnia as it brings calmness to the mind. Place it under your pillow for a peaceful sleep or prophetic dreams. If you want to add dreamwork to your craft and start journaling your dreams, Amethyst is going to aid you.
Important: don't charge amethyst underneath the sun as its color fades, you can instead charge it under the moonlight
If you worship Diana, Artemis, Dionysus, or Bacchus you can place an amethyst on your altar as an offering.
Amethyst is a Crown chakra and a Third eye chakra stone, which means you can use it to aid you in your divination practices. You can also put it with your divination tools, or use an Amethyst pendulum.
If you have a Pisces or Aquarius friend it is a great gift for them, that will also serve as a protection amulet or just a talisman for raising hopes and lifting their spirit.
It is a great stone for aiding stress and the feelings of being overwhelmed and anxious, as it is believed to calm your nerves and give you clarity.
If you are far away from home and feel nostalgic Amethyst might help you with your feelings, as it has a soothing and peaceful vibration.
Amethyst is great for supercharging moon water, just drop one in your already made water.
While it won't cure addiction by itself it can be used in spells or by just being carried around in your pocket to aid you with overcoming addictions if you have already made the necessary steps to overcome them.
Last, but not least it does wonders when you make a wand with it. This will aid you in spells that require more tranquility and harmony. It can also be used for energy healing of body parts as wands in general help you concentrate your energy on a specific thing and the stone is perfect for healing, especially migraines.
Amethyst is a powerful and protective stone, which deserves to be in any witch collection. It guards against psychic attack and all types of harm, strengthens the immune system, relieves stress and strain, dissolves negativity, opens intuition, and enhances psychic abilities. With all that being said If you don't have an amethyst I suggest you go get one!
Blessed be Witches!
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