Amethyst is by far and away one of the most popular crystals that people have today, many people around the world have a piece of Amethyst as a specimen, jewellery, thumb-stone, tumbled stone etc.
Amethyst is a Silicon Dioxide with traces of Iron. In other words and rather prosaically amethyst is a purple quartz. Amethyst belongs to the Quartz Group of Minerals. Amethyst was used in jewellery in Ancient Egypt but it is believed that the greek phrase "a-methystos", meaning not drunk was given to this crystal, because the colour of the wine at the time was purple.
Amethyst occurs in as many colours of purple that you can imagine, from a very pale lilac to a deep dark purple with red lights within. Amethyst is generally abundant. When exposed to sunlight for extended periods amethyst may fade in colour. Amethyst crystals do not get very large, crystals longer than 30cm are very rare. It is found in various forms and shapes, the most common growth forms are:
Druzy, crystal aggregates that outline cavities; the crystals are usually short-prismatic and often lack prism faces.
Scepters are found on other colour varieties of quartz.
Split-growth crystals.
Individual well-formed crystals in small cavities and fissures.
Vein filling, often with several growth phases with variable color that cause a banding pattern.
Drusy Amethyst in Geode
Sceptre Amethyst on Quartz
Split Growth Amethyst
Individual Amethyst crystals on matrix
Chevron Amethyst in a vein
NOTABLE AMETHYST LOCATIONS
Vera Cruz, Mexico - very pale, clear, prismatic crystals that are sometimes double terminated. Crystals are typically phantomed, having a clear quartz interior and an amethyst exterior. Some are sceptered and phantomed.
Guerrero, Mexico - dark, deep purple, prismatic crystals that radiate outward from a common attachment point. Often the crystals are phantomed having a purple interior with a clear or white quartz exterior. These are some of the most valuable amethysts in the world.
Minas Gerais and Rio Grande do Sul, Bahaia, Brazil - crystals form in druzy crusts that line the inside of sometimes large volcanic rock pockets called geodes. The crystals that form are usually light to medium in colour and only coloured at the tops of the crystals.
Thunder Bay, Canada - a distinct red hematite inclusion just below the surface of the crystals is unique to this locality. Clusters are druzy crusts that line the fissures formed in ancient metamorphic rocks.
Uruguay - crystals are dark to medium and form in druzy crusts that line the inside of geodes. The crystals are usually colored throughout.
North Carolina, USA - Druzy clusters that have a bluish-violet tint.
Pennsylvania, USA - druzy clusters that filled fractures in metamorphic rocks. They are generally a brownish purple and patchy in color.
Colorado, USA -- druzy clusters form crusts inside of fissures in sandstone, often on top of a crust of green fluorite. Crystals are dark but rather small.
Ural Mountains, Russia - a very clear and dark variety that is cut for fine expensive gemstones, natural uncut clusters are rarely on the market.
Amethyst prevents drunkenness and has a sobering effect on overindulgence, it supports sobriety. It overcomes addiction and blockages of all kinds. Amethyst strengthens the cleansing and eliminating organs and circulatory system. Amethyst helps you break free from addictions, including those to food, sex, prescription and non prescription drugs. Amethyst boosts production of hormones, and tunes the endocrine system and metabolism. It strengthens the immune system. Amethyst is an excellent cleanser for the blood. Amethyst relieves physical, emotional and psychological pain or stress and blocks geopathic stress. It eases headaches and releases tension. This stone reduces bruising, injuries, and swellings, and treats hearing disorders. Amethyst heals diseases of the lungs and respiratory tract, skin conditions, cellular disorders, and disease of the digestive tract. It is beneficial for the intestines, regulating flora, removing parasites, and encouraging re-absorption of water. Amethyst treats insomnia and brings restful sleep. Amethyst eases headaches, diseases of the brain and head. Massages with amethyst will alleviate tension headaches. It is good for the nerves and skin, calms itching and sunburn, and lowers high blood pressure.
Amethyst brings calmness and clarity, and is a wonderful stone when working in times of confusion or chaos. It provides common sense and flexibility in times of crisis. Emotionally, it calms and synthesises, and aids the transmission of neural signals through the brain. This stone is helpful where insomnia is caused by an over-active mind and protects against recurrent nightmares. Amethyst promotes responsibility, self worth, spiritual peace and meditation. Amethyst enhances memory and improves motivation, making you more able to set realistic goals. It can help you to remember and understand dreams and facilitates the visualisation process. Amethyst balances out highs and lows, promoting emotional centring. It dispels anger, rage, fear, and anxiety, alleviating sadness and grief, it supports coming to terms with loss.
Amethyst strengthens and enhances psychic abilities and the ability to tune in with external vibrations and energies. Amethyst can help reduce nightmares at night and anxiety during the day. Amethyst is considered an excellent healing stone because of its abilities to allow you to self soothe and find strength in chaos. This crystal is recommended for stress relief. Amethyst is extremely beneficial to the mind, calming or stimulating as appropriate. When you meditate, it turns thoughts away from the mundane into tranquillity and deeper understanding. Mentally, it helps you feel less scattered, more focused and in control of your faculties. It enhances the assimilation of new ideas and connects cause with effect. This stone facilitates the decision making process, bringing in common sense and spiritual insights, and putting decisions and insights into practice. It guards against psychic attack, transmuting the energy into love. Amethyst can stabilise psychiatric conditions, but should not be used in cases of paranoia or schizophrenia. Amethyst sends you inner peace and helps with sadness and grief. It is relaxing and also encourages an alert, conscious state. Massages with amethyst before going to bed are reviving and will help you understand your dreams. Amethyst has a calming effect and can help people who are suffering over exertion.
Amethyst is an extremely powerful and protective stone with a high spiritual vibration. Amethyst opens conscious access to the spiritual body, spiritual awareness and awakening. It teaches you that the being doesn't stop at the physical body. Amethyst awakens conscious awareness of the soul, Goddess and infinity. It will help you find and meet your spirit guides and angels. It aids you in knowing that you are part of a Universal plan. A natural tranquilliser, Amethyst blocks geopathic stress and negative environment energies. Its serenity enhances higher states of consciousness and meditation. Amethyst has strong healing and cleansing powers, and enhances spiritual awareness. Amethyst is one of the most spiritual stones, promoting love of the divine, giving insights into its true nature, and encouraging selflessness and spiritual wisdom. It opens intuition and enhances psychic gifts. This is an excellent stone for meditation and scrying and can be placed in the third eye chakra to stimulate it. Sleeping with amethyst facilitates out of body experiences and brings intuitive dreams. It transmutes lower energies to the higher frequencies of the spiritual and etheric realms. At a subtle level, Amethyst balances and connects the physical, mental, and emotional bodies, linking them to the spiritual. It cleanses the aura and transmutes negative energy, and stimulates the throat and crown chakras. It is helpful for people about to make the transition through death.
AMETHYST AFFIRMATION I create my reality. I can change my reality. It's easy for me to transform and transmute challenging situations. I use my intuition and follow my hunches. I am aligned with higher wisdom. I pay attention to my dreams and easily interpret them.
The chakras are the body's internal energy centres, and are aligned vertically near the spine. Energy enters the body through the head (heaven) and the base (earth). The seven chakras are vortex points where these forces mingle, with each producing a distinctive energy pattern. The purpose of these chakras is to absorb, transform and distribute the body's internal energy, known by terms such as prana, life force or chi. Specific organs and body parts are associated with each chakra, as well as corresponding behavioural, emotional and personality patterns. It is important to note that the chakras are in constant interplay, and cannot really be separated.
There have two extra chakras discovered recently; the Earth Star Chakra and the Soul Star Chakra, I have included a brief description of these in the page.
Human beings are not just the physical body. You have seven auric bodies. These seven unseen bodies are known as energy bodies, energy layers or auras. The seven non physical bodies aren't separate from the physical body, they are all interconnected with each other. The health of any of these bodies contributes toward the overall physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing of a person.
These energy bodies are affected by all aspects of your lifestyle. The energy that feeds them comes from outside and inside. Everything in your life influences these bodies. The health of these energy bodies depends on the amount and quality of prana or chi flowing through them which is generated in the Kundalini Line and Chakras.
When any one of the auric bodies is not working properly, it affects the other bodies and the physical body, as each body relies on the others to gather and distribute energy. read more
Use Amethyst to enhance Aquarius positive qualities
Caring
Devoted
Friendly
Honest
Humanitarian
Independent
Intellectual
Inventive
Liberal
Loyal
Open-Minded
Original
Playful
Spontaneous
Tolerant
Understanding
Use Amethyst to enhance Cancer's positive qualities
Caring
Cautious
Charitable
Creative
Emotional
Fruitful
Home Loving
Imaginative
Intuitive
Loving
Nurturing
Orientated
Productive
Prolific
Protective
Psychic about their children
Sensitive
Shrewd
Supportive
Sympathetic
Use Amethyst to enhance Capricorn's positive qualities
Ambitious
Attentive
Careful
Dedicated
Deliberate
Dependable
Disciplined
Focused
Honest
Humorous
Kind
Logical
Loyal
Patient
Practical
Prudent
Reserved
Serious
Supportive
Tolerant
Use Amethyst to enhance Leo's positive qualities
Ambitious
Broad Minded
Creative
Courageous
Daring
Dramatic
Dominant
Enthusiastic
Faithful
Flamboyant
Generous
Gracious
Intelligent
Independent
Loving
Natural Leader
Popular
Religious
Self-Assured
Strong Willed
Uncomplicated
Vivacious
Warm-hearted
Witty
Use Amethyst to enhance Pisces positive qualities
Affectionate
Altruistic
Creative
Compassionate
Devoted
Easy Going
Emotional
Enchanting
Imaginative
Instinctive
Intuitive
Kind
Loving
Mystical
Reverent
Selfless
Submissive
Sympathetic
Unworldly
Use Amethyst to enhance Sagittarius's positive qualities
Adventurous
Ambitious
Broad Minded
Charming
Enthusiastic
Far Sighted
Freedom Loving
Good Humoured
Honest
Idealistic
Impulsive
Independent
Intellectual
Jovial
Loyal
Lucky
Non-Possessive
Optimistic
Outgoing
Passionate
Philosophical
Straightforward
Talkative
Use Amethyst to enhance Scorpio's positive qualities
Capable of Genius
Complex
Deeply Emotional
Determined
Exciting
Extravagant Tastes
Forceful
Humble
Hypnotic
Industrious
Intense
Intuitive
Look for Inner Values
Loyal
Lusty
Magnetic
Not Money Orientated
Passionate
Perceptive
Powerful
Protective
Reserved
Sensitive
Supportive
Strong Willed
Use Amethyst to enhance Virgo's positive qualities
Analytical
Detailed
Devoted
Diligent
Hardworking
Intelligent
Loving
Meticulous
Modest
Nurturing
Observant
Practical
Reliable
Shrewd
Shy
Skilled Communicator
negative qualities
Use Amethyst to reduce Aquarius's negative qualities
Aloof
Cold
Contrary
Detached
Fickle
Intractable
Judgemental
Miserly
Pessimistic
Possessive
Retaliatory
Severe
Suspicious
Use Amethyst to reduce Cancer's negative qualities
Changeable
Clingy
Crabby
Dependant
Fussy
Indirect
Insecure
Jealous
Manipulative
Moody
Non-Daring
Over Emotional
Possessive
Touchy
Unable to let go
Worrier
Use Amethyst to reduce Capricorn negative qualities
Anxious
Calculating
Cold
Controlling
Fatalistic
Grudging
Mean
Perverse
Self-Cantered
Unable to Commit
Unemotional
Unpredictable
Use Amethyst to reduce Leo's negative qualities
Back Stabber
Bossy
Dogmatic
Egotistical
Interfering
Intolerant
Jealous
Liar
Overbearing
Opinionated
Patronising
Pompous
Proud
Religious Fanatic
Ruthless
Self-Cantered
Spendthrift
Trickster
Use Amethyst to reduce Pisces negative qualities
Always looking for Compliments
Confused
Depressed
Easily Led
Escapist
Goalless
Inarticulate
Idealistic
Indecisive
Irresponsible
Lazy
Manipulative
Needy
Secretive
Vague
Weak Willed
Use Amethyst to reduce Sagittarius negative qualities
Aggressive
Blindly Optimistic
Careless of Self
Careless with Money
Dogmatic
Exaggerates
Flighty
Judgemental
Impatient
Impetuous
Irrational
Sarcastic
Selfish
Unpunctual
Unreliable
Use Amethyst to reduce Scorpio's negative qualities
Angry
Compulsive
Demanding
Holds Grudges
Jealous
Makes Enemies for Life
Obsessive
Obstinate
Possessive
Quick Tempered
Resentful
Secretive
Self-Justifying
Self-Pitying
Stubborn
Suspicious
Unforgiving of Mistakes
Use Amethyst to reduce Virgo's negative qualities
Cleaning and Hygiene Fanatics
Cold
Conservative
Critical
Distrustful
Fearful
Fussy
Harsh
Jealous
Over Critical
Perfectionist
Reserved
Self-Serving
Worrier
likes
Aquarius likes the following but by using Amethyst in your daily lives, you are encouraged to be aware of when something becomes an obsession
Dreaming and Planning for the Future
Fighting for Causes
Fringe Culture
Good Companions
Having Fun
Independence
Mates with the Boss
Thinking of the Past
Thinking Outside the Square
Witty Banter
Authoritarian Bosses
Boring People
Commitment
Cancer likes the following but by using Amethyst in your daily lives. you are encouraged to be aware when something becomes an obsession
Business
Children
Food
Future Security
Hobbies
Home and Country
Holding On
Nurturing
Parties
Personal Security
Planning for the Future
Predictability
Romance
Routine
Capricorn likes the following but by using Amethyst in your daily lives, you are encouraged to be aware of when something becomes an obsession.
Ambitious People
Being Committed
Dependability
Financial Security
Firm Foundations
Knowing what they Discuss
Loyalty
Perseverance
Professionalism
Purpose
Reliability
Security
Leo likes the following but by using Amethyst in your daily lives. you are encouraged to be aware of when something becomes an obsession
Acclaim
Being the Boss
Children
Drama
Feeling Pampered
Gambling
Lavish Living
Making an Impression
Money
Overindulgence
Pageantry and Grandeur
Pleasure
Power
Speculative Ventures
Pisces likes the following but by using Amethyst in your daily life, you are encouraged to be aware of when something becomes an obsession
Anything discarded must stay discarded
Being a Role Model
Feeling Needed and Appreciated
Input Valued
Like to Get Lost
Mystery in all its guises
Romance
Sharing Thoughts/Dreams
Solitude to Dream
Stability
The Ridiculous
Sagittarius likes the following but by using Amethyst in your daily life, you are encouraged to be aware of when something becomes an obsession
Causes and Demonstrations
Daydreaming
Family Friends
Feeling Trusted
Freedom
Getting to the Heart of Matters
Intellectual Compatibility
Laws and Meanings
Literature and Theatre
Music and Dance
Philosophical and Political Debates
Socialising
Taking Risks
The General Feel of Things
Travelling
Scorpio likes the following but by using Amethyst in your daily life, you are encouraged to be aware of when something becomes an obsession
Acknowledgement
Being Involved
Being Persuasive
Hidden Causes
Honesty and Integrity
Knowing Where They Stand
Loyal Partner
Mystery
Privacy
Religion
Secrets
Sensuality and Passion
Sex
Strength
Trust
Truth
Work that is Meaningful
Virgo likes the following but by using Amethyst in your daily life, you are encouraged to be aware of when something becomes an obsession
Attention to Detail
Being Active
Being Pampered
Conventions and Rules
Dedication
Equality
Feeling Secure
Health Foods
Hygiene
Lists
Loyalty
Order
Perfection
Routine
Stimulating Employment
Dislikes
Aquarius dislikes the following but by using Amethyst in your daily life, you can become aware of when these characteristics that you see in yourself and others are starting to control your feelings and actions.
Excessive Loneliness
Idealistic
Imitations
Popular Culture
Predictability
Privacy Invaded
Soppiness
Stereotypes
Suburbia
Tackiness
Television
The Ordinary
Cancer dislikes the following but by using Amethyst in your daily life, you can become aware of when these characteristics that you see in yourself and others are starting to control your feelings and actions.
Advice (good or bad)
Aggravating Situations
Being Told what to Do
Being Away from Home for Too Long
Failure
Opposition
Spontaneity
Tactless Criticism
Capricorn dislike the following but by using Amethyst in your daily life, you can become aware of when these characteristics that you see in yourself and others are starting to control your feelings and actions.
Bossiness
Challenged by Lover
Displays of Ego
Dominance
Extravagance
Fantasies
Flightiness
Game Playing
Go-Nowhere Jobs
Ignominy
Indecisiveness
Ridicule
Vulgarity
Wild Schemes
Leo dislikes the following but by using Amethyst in your daily life, you can become aware of when these characteristics that you see in yourself and others are starting to control your feelings and actions.
Apathy
Being Ignored
Competition
Criticism
Doing Things Safely
Introspection
Laziness
Lying/Deceit
Mean Spiritedness
Nagging
Ordinary, Day to Day Living
Penny Pinching
Small Minded People
Pisces dislike the following but by using Amethyst in your daily life, you can become aware of when these characteristics in yourself and others are starting to control your feelings and actions.
Being Criticised
Being Ignored
Crude Behaviour
Feeling All at Sea
Feeling Alone and Unloved
Feeling Vulnerable
Know-it-all’s
Noisy Scenes
Not Dreaming
Ostentatious Displays of Knowledge
Sagittarius dislike the following but by using Amethyst in your daily life, you can become aware of when these characteristics in yourself and others are starting to control your feelings and actions.
Apathy/Laziness
Being Constrained
Being Doubted
Being Tied Down
Details
Clubs
Control
Convention
Duplicity
Explaining Themselves
Jealousy
Over the Top Theories
Possessiveness
Routine
Shallow People
Waiting
Scorpio dislike the following but by using Amethyst in your daily life, you can become aware of when these characteristics in yourself and others are starting to control your feelings and actions.
Apathy
Being Embarrassed
Being given Insufficient Information
Being Questioned
Being Understood
Deceit
Demeaning Jobs
Flattery
Insincerity
Lying
Passivity
Taken Advantage Of
Virgos dislike the following but by using Amethyst in your daily life, you can become aware of when these characteristics in yourself and others are starting to control your feelings and actions.