They say you don’t choose your crystals, they choose you and nothing could be more correct than my first piece of Amethyst, a powerful, purple stone that chose me from a little souvenir shop in the Niagara Falls. Something about its hue appealed to me and I felt good holding the little cluster in my hands. Little did I know way back then just how powerful a tool Amethyst was for not only healing and meditation but for stress relief.
Easily available across the world, amethyst is mined in countries as diverse as India, East Africa, Siberia, Russia, USA, Britain, Canada , Mexico, Uruguay and Sri Lanka. Available in purple and lavender, amethyst is available in a geode, crystal or pointed form in all sizes.
Historically as well, amethyst has been regarded as a healing tool as early as 2000BC when the ancient Egyptians made amethyst amulets in the shape of animals. The Hebrews believed this stone could induce dreams and visions while the ancient Greeks believed it could prevent drunkenness.
Studded with a number of healing properties this purple piece of heaven is primarily a calmer. Soothing nerves, combating insomnia, pacifying stress and anxiety are its noted properties. Resonating to a high spiritual vibration, amethyst is one of the divine stones that promote love of the divine, giving insights and spiritual wisdom during mediation and is connected with the Crown Chakra, our link as human beings to the Universe. Mentally it helps calm nerves, helps focus and works beautifully as a meditation aide. Physically amethyst helps reduce headaches, blocks geopathic stress and is believed to reduce bruising, injuries and swellings.
Held or placed over the forehead amethyst aids meditation, worn as a pendant for cleansing and focus and placed under the pillow or by the bedside to aide restful sleep, Amethyst works if you believe in it and if you give it time.
As in all forms of alternative healing, expect to be patient with your crystal. Remember sometimes results may not be instantaneous or noticeable but believe at a subtle level, healing is taking place. Cup a piece of amethyst in your palms while praying or meditating and feel its gentle throbbing. And as with all crystals, remember regular cleansing and energizing is required for them to be of most use.
Mita Bhan
Psychic Tarot Reader & Holistic Practitioner