amethyst ✧ the stone of inner peace ✧

main uses: protects against psychic attack and negative vibrations, expand consciousness, promotes inner peace, removes stress and negativity, controls addictions 

amethyst is essential in any crystal collection because it’s ability to transmit negative energy into positive energy. It eases the mind and allows for the higher self/mind to be grounded in this dimension

the name amethyst translates in greek to “not drunken.” or how I look at it, awake or not blind to the manipulations of this reality but also, not intoxicated. travelers throughout the centuries would wear an amethyst amulet because of its protective qualities. this stone is great for those who travel frequently or for those strengthening their psychic abilities

what makes amethyst unique? it’s prolific history

✧ in ancient egypt (4000 b.c.) the pharaoh would reward the members of his court with amethyst. They would wear the stone to protect them against guilty or fearful feelings

✧ the ancient greeks believed the stone would shield them against intoxication and was worn as a symbol of sobriety

physical modalities: amethyst soothes the endocrine system, balancing hormones, headache and migraine relief, insomnia, strengthens immune system, eczema and acne and night terrors 

zodiac: aquarius

element: air 

chakra: third eye & crown 

hardness: 7

cleaning & cleansing: water, sage, or moonlight ✧