Amethyst Divine Connection
First some history on the color purple
In the English language, the color purple is used for the first time in 975 AD. Purple was used in prehistoric art dating back to 16,000 & 25,000BC.
In the 15th century, two cities, Sidon & Tyre on the coast of Ancient Phoenicia used purple dye from a snail(spiny dye-murex.) This color purple became known as Tyrian Purple.
Have you ever noticed in a Roman Catholic Mass, the priest wears a purple robe? It is the connection of self & to the Higher Power.
In Japan, purple is traditionally associated with the Emperor & Aristocracy.
In England, Queen Elizabeth II used the color purple for the tickets to her Coronation in 1953.
The Purple Heart is awarded to those in the Military for being wounded in action.
The color purple is long standing, as it is the symbol for Royalty, mystery, magic & piety.
The name Amethyst comes from the Greek word ametusthos, meaning”not intoxicated) & from an ancient legend. (See Folklore & Legends.)
Amethyst is the connection to the Divine, Angels, Spirit Guides & to the Higher Power.
Amethyst represents the higher mind & it’s spirit of divine guidance, allowing for the understanding of the spiritual lesson, Amethyst reminds us to ask for Divine guidance as for the first step. By showing a willingness to grow, by acting on one’s inner guidance that is received through the Divine Connection that has been provided through the Higher Power.
Amethyst can encourage inner strength, is a very vibrational crystal, it is incredibly powerful & very protective.
Amethyst is a spiritual stone, a stone of peace & has no known negative effects. It is a powerful single stone & is quite beneficial in clusters or groups. The larger cluster (especially unpolished) is powerful enough to cleanse other stones of their negative energies as well as recharging them.
This crystal has great cleansing & healing powers & it will aid in enhancing spiritual awareness.
Amethyst brings justice & will protect anyone(burglars & thieves) from coming into your home or business. This gemstone will fend off danger & violent death.
It has been said that it can change evil energy into love, this gemstone will guard against psychic attack.
Amethyst works well with the right side of the brain, it strengthens, develops intuition, inspiration & healing.
It also helps with channeling thoughts & desires to a higher spiritual level.
Different types of Amethyst:
Amethyst often forms with other minerals such as:
This gemstone is a combination of Amethyst, Clear Quartz & Smoky Quartz & is very high in vibration.
For the Chevron Amethyst, it has the coloring of white & purple. This gemstone is perfect for the Third Eye Chakra in stimulating visions within one’s self. Chevron has an unyielding energy that focuses on releasing any negativity. It is also an excellent crystal to use for learning spiritual healing.
Cacoxenite is an iron aluminum phosphate mineral.
The dark brown to the yellow color of the gemstone mixes with Amethyst brings a combination of high creativity & new ideas, that have never been thought of before.
This crystal comes to help with calming in the midst of trouble & will aid in the spiritual awareness of nature & is the kindness of people.
On a night of a full or crescent moon, carry this gemstone & it will help with moving the healing energy to Mother Earth & will also aid in the connection between all of the universe.
Ametrine is a combination of Amethyst & Citrine giving a balance of the two energies. Bringing spirituality together with the intellect, inspiring the flow of creativity, new ideas & insights.
As for a healing crystal, it is an amazing gemstone to use for removing pain & tension while giving new energy & a feeling of wellness to the body & mind.
“Rutilated quartz is a type of quartz with needlelike rutile embedded in it. The rutile needles can be reddish, which is what rutile means in Latin, or they may be golden, silvery, or on very rare occasions, greenish.”
http://meanings.crystalsandjewelry.com/rutilated-quartz/
This type of Amethyst is a rare form, as it holds Rutile which is a brownish crystal named Geothite, an iron hydroxide mineral. Goethite helps to find the line of deep inner self & that of Mother Earth. With this crystal it aids in clearing the Earth & Root Chakra, aligning the chakras to the higher self. It will assist in purifying the emotional body, works well with clairaudience, exchanging feelings & thought with the angels, connections to the spiritual realm.
Brazil, Artigas, Uruguay, South Korea, Lower Austria, Russia, Zambia & in the U.S., Arizona, Texas, Michigan, Wisconsin, Maine, Delaware, North Carolina, Colorado & in Canada.
Amethyst has been in use since 25,000 BC by the people of Neolithic in Europe.
It has been used for making beads, jewelry, in crowns, for royalty & in scepters. They also used it for healing in letting go fo fear & guilt. As they traveled, it was known as a protective gemstone & is carried with them.
Ancient Egyptian Amethyst Necklace Purchased in 1895, this amethyst necklace likely dates to Egypt’s Middle Kingdom, circa 2000 BC. However, the inscription on the central stone is a South Arabian script, dating to around the 8th century BC. The stone may be a scarab that was later re-carved, but how a South Arabian script came to be written on an Egyptian scarab is a mystery.
Greeks & Romans consistently used Amethyst for overindulgence in food or drink. They also believed it to be a very powerful healing gemstone for the mind, before bed they would put Amethyst under a pillow to help with insomnia.
Should they have a headache, Amethyst was warmed up & placed on the forehead to lessen the pain & throbbing.
The color f Amethyst is a burgundy wine color; Greek legends associate the gemstone to Bacchus, the god of wine. Do to the coloring of Amethyst & of the association with wine; it is believed that by wearing or carrying the gemstone it would prevent drunkenness.
Amethyst is associated with Saint Matthias; it was also one of the twelve precious stones in the high priest Aaron’s breastplate. The twelfth foundation of the Holy City was built of Amethyst.
Amethyst is the official birthstone forFebrury & was added to the American National Association of Jewelers in 1912.
Amethyst will aid in headaches & migraines, helps with the Endocrine system by raising hormones & balancing any metabolism problems in the body. For the immune system, Amethyst will aid in cleansing the blood & strengthens any cleansing of any organs in the body. With the assistance of Amethyst, any disorder to the digestion system will be cleansed as well. With the cleansing of the blood from the Amethyst, it helps to reduce swelling, bruising & injury.
Using an Amethyst Elixir has had wonderful results in treating arthritis.
For tinnitus & hearing problems it has been said that Amethyst could relieve these symptoms. Amethyst can also help to keep blood sugar levels balanced.
If you are drawn to Amethyst, it may indicate that you are feeling exhausted, stressed, or even fatigued you may want to use the stone to give yourself gentle, tender love until your energy is free flowing again.
Amethyst is very supporting to the emotional mind in that it can help with being overstressed, overwhelmed & overworked.
Amethyst is a comforting gemstone for those that are grieving from a lost loved one.
This gemstone will work with negative behaviors & imbalances of negative patterns.
It also can be used to help with addictions of drugs & alcohol.
Amethyst is a natural soother for the mind & emotions; it helps to relieve the disorderly feeling, helping to focus & keep control of one’s emotions. It is also used to help improve concentration by assisting the creative right side of the brain. Known to calm emotional disorders.
Amethyst is a crystal of spirituality & contentment, no matter who is close by, Amethyst has an effect of soothing & relaxation to everyone.
This crystal provides a connection to the Divine; it will aid with stilling & quieting the mind.
Amethyst cleanses the aura of any negative energy & creates a protective shield of light around the body while keeping one’s self balanced & centered while seeking spiritual direction. The protective shield prevents or acts against low energy, psychic attacks & unhealthy environments.
Amethyst also is protective for those that do psychic work, intuitive work & it will aid in enhancing personal surroundings as well as healings & put a protective circle of light around one’s self.
Amethyst will strengthen & develop intuition; it’s energy aids with the mind to be humble & surrender those thoughts of not listening to the world but gives a more understanding of how the universe can direct & guide one’s self & life.
To relax one’s self & improve your awareness while meditating, hold a single crystal or gemstone of Amethyst in your left hand, making sure to have the terminated end towards your arm, this will draw the energy from the Amethyst into your body.
Use larger pieces of Amethyst in your meditation room or put a piece on your altar to be centered & calm while focusing on the matter at hand.
Amethyst uses Fire Energy; it is the energy of enthusiasm, warmth, brightness, illumination & activity. In nature, it is the yang.
In nature, it is the yang.
The most used & lived in an area of your home is traditionally associated with the South area, is the energy of heat, action, emotion & passion, it is ideas of concepts & sex.
Use this energy in your life to improve your position in the community.
Amethyst Energy can be associated with the Third Eye & Crown Chakra.
Third Eye or Brow Chakra is the heart of control & insight; it gives directions in one’s life to be aware of the universe.
Within this chakra is our consciousness & we acknowledge our truths through the Third Eye. With balance & this chakra, our thoughts & communication (internal) are healthy; one is open to new ideas, dreams & visions. The energy flow is balanced & aligned with all of the chakras.
The Crown Chakra is the gateway or door to the vast universe of the realm. This chakra is how we perceive & act to the world. It is our spirituality, our connection to the higher realm, our beliefs & it is our energy & source. When the Crown Chakra is in balance, we see things as they should be. We don’t get upset or angry; we know that this is part of the everyday life of living.
If either of these chakras become unbalanced, the use of Amethyst will help to put the Third Eye & Crown chakras back in balance.
For the Third Eye Chakra, you can also use the dark blue or purple gemstones of Indigo to bring back realignment & balance of this chakra. These colors of this crystal are quiet, one of mystery & bring wisdom.
As for the Crown Chakra, the use of light violet color crystals will also help to bring alignment & balance back. These types of gemstones have the life force of magic, dreams, inspiration & destiny within them.
Amethyst is the traditional birthstone of February. Amethyst is also a natural birthstone for those born in the winter solstice November 21st-December 20th.
Amethyst brings to those born during the winter months creativity, insight, self-knowledge & perception.
Amethyst is the zodiac stone for Pisces February 19th-March 20th; it is early beginnings of Spring. The symbol of Pisces is two fish swimming away from each other, giving the impression of not being able to deal with conflicting emotions & goals.
Pisces likes to make friends, being around them &often puts the needs of everyone else first. They are empathic & love to give gifts; they are successful in businesses of Art, Music & marketing.
I allow for the connection of the Divine, Higher Power, Angels & Spirit Guides to guide & give directions to my spiritual being as I am open & receptive to new thoughts & ideas.
The next Crystal & Gemstone in this series is Labradorite
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