Read about the many positive attributes of amethyst crystal, its uses and history. Also a table of correspondences for use in Pagan ritual.
Amethyst is a crystal with many positive attributes that can assist you in your spiritual practice and daily life. Its strongest attributes are the ability to calm that which is disturbed, to ease transitions and to fend off psychic attacks. It’s a very common and reliable crystal to use for meditation, dream work and many Pagan rituals.
History
For thousands of years the amethyst was a prized gemstone worn by high priests and priestesses and also coveted by royalty. Loosely translated the word amethyst, taken from the Greek work amethystos, means “not intoxicated” which is an apt name considering its ability to help calm and center. In ancient times, the amethyst crystal was said to protect crops from locusts, to bring good fortune and to also bring inspiration. The coloring of an amethyst crystal today, as in times past, ranges from a pale violet to a brilliant purple.
Use in Dream Work
The calming power of amethyst assists in soothing a person into a calm and restful dream state and, because of its ability to fight off psychic attack, it can protect a person from disturbed sleep and nightmares. It can be very helpful in bringing about clear and lucid dreams during the sleep state. Placing a small amethyst under your pillow at night or meditating with an amethyst crystal before sleep are good ways to connect with the energy and helpful properties of this crystal.
Meditation
The transitional aspect of amethyst can be a helpful bridge between your ordinary thoughts and more complex forms of consciousness. It can help to cut through illusions so that you can see more clearly in your meditative state. Because of its psychic enhancement, it can also be useful during journey work and channeling.
Element- Water
Planet- Jupiter
Astrological correspondences- Pisces, Sagittarius, Aquarius
Chakra- 6th or Third Eye
Energy- Receptive
Healing Properties- Is said to help ease addictive behaviors, increases self-esteem and because of its calming properties it can assist with sleep problems. Amethyst is also said to help with toothache and headache.
Spell Correspondences- Dreams, Courage, Healing, Happiness, Love, Peace
The energy of the amethyst should be recharged with the light of a full moon. Do this by placing your amethyst crystal on a window ledge where it can fully receive the light of the moon overnight. You can also recharge your amethyst with purified water or the fresh running water of a stream. If you are recharging more than one amethyst at a time in this way, be careful not to rub them together as this can causes scratches on the crystals.
It is highly recommended that amethyst crystal not be stored and displayed on window sills, and this is the case for many other crystals too. The reason is that sunlight, especially bright, direct sunlight, can sap the color from it and possibly cause it to crack. They are best stored on a shelf, altar or any place that is away from direct sunlight.
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