COLOR : Purple/Violet (Varied Shades)
GEMSTONE OF MONTH : April
ZODIAC SIGN : Taurus
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About Amethyst
- They word Amethyst originated from the Greek word “amethystus” signify not drunken, or intoxicated & amethyst is believed to protect one from poison or attack.
- Amethyst is a stone of peace
- Crystalline quartz in shades of purple or mauve is called amethyst, a stone traditionally worn to guard against drunkenness and to introduce a sober mind.
Properties
- Amethyst is purple quartz, and has the feature of meditative and calming stone.
- It is used as a dream stone and to help to cure insomnia.
- keep an amethyst under your pillow to deliver about pleasant dreams, or rub it across your forehead to aim relief from a headache.
- In ancient Egyptians believed that amethyst is use to guard against guilty and fearful feelings.
- It is also used as a meditation aid when worn as a necklace.
- Amethyst symbolizes piety, humility, sincerity and spiritual wisdom.
- It is thought the amethyst is the perfect stone to symbolize The Age of Aquarius.
Healing Properties
- A healer will usually wear several pieces of jewelry with amethysts set in silver, especially an amethyst necklace.
- Amethyst is used to heal complication in the blood and in breathing.
- Amethyst keep in sun so that it absorb sun which Helps to diminish negativity in the home.
- Amethyst placed in moonlight and everyone in the home will be feeling calmer.
- Amethyst used in meditation will increase focus & positive spiritual feelings.
- Amethyst helps overcome fears and cravings.
- It also helps relieve headaches.
- Give relief from physical, emotional and psychological pain or stress.
- Amethyst treat diseases of the lungs and respiratory tract, skin conditions, cellular disorders
- It helps to Cleanses the blood.
Uses
- Amethyst Used in bracelets , rings , necklace.
- Amethyst is faceted into many cuts, and is used in all forms of jewelry including rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and pendants. Many large gems weighing several hundred carats have been cut from Amethyst.
- Lower quality Amethyst is an important bead gem and can also be cut into cabochons. Tumbled beads of purple Amethyst mixed with white Quartz are also used as necklaces and bracelets.
- Amethyst was rock crystal dyed purple by the tears of Dionysus, the god of wine and revelry.
Sources
- Brazil is the largest producer of Amethyst
- The majority of amethyst today comes from Africa and South America.