Since putting amethyst above my bed on a shelf, I haven't had horrible nightmares. Just for anyone needing that tip. (You don't need to put it under your pillow!~)
I have a friend who knows I’m into witchery and That Spooky Shit™, but she doesn’t want to invite it into her house. And I respect that. However, she recently asked for help to cleanse and un-spookify her new home. She’s not particularly comfortable with witchcraft, but she’s open to Christian mysticism, christian-flavored witchcraft, and some new-agey things like crystals. So as part of her care package, I assembled a short list of Protective Crystals with multiple uses, which also have corresponding Saints & Angels for Christian witches.
(She works as a veterinarian, so she has to avoid long/dangly necklaces, bracelets, rings, etc. for safety reasons. Crystal earring studs seemed like the best way to sneak it into her daily routine!)
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If my writing isn’t legible, this is what it says:
(I know this isn't a common need, but I can't be the only person in this situation with a Christian/Catholic friend who wants help, just... not overly witchy help).
I suggest cleansing and/or blessing the crystals, your jewelry, etc. before you wear them. It may also help to keep Ephesians 6:11-13 in mind:
11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.
Consider these earrings as part of YOUR personal Armor of God. You've accessorized your Armor with protective crystals, so there.
So slap on your Armored Earrings of God and stay safe out there!
Essentially, Amethyst takes all emotions, impulses, and urges and puts them back to neutral.
Let's learn more of the lore, physicals attributes, that gives amethyst its particular metaphysical properties.
Physical Attributes of Amethyst
7 on the Mohs scale
Hexagonal crystal system
Varies from pale lilac to deep purple - with deep purple being more valuable today
Is quartz colored by iron
Comes in "Druzy" form in geodes or in scepter
History and Lore
The Greeks associated this stone with sobriety due to this story - Dionysus got drunk and began harassing a young Virgin named Amethyst. She called to Diana for help, who turned her into quartz. Feeling remorseful and guilty, Dionysus cried into his wine, and then spilt it on the quartz, which colored it purple.
The Greeks and Romans also believed drinking from a goblet made entirely of amethyst would prevent you from getting drunk at all
It was considered a precious stones reserved for royalty and clergy until mines in South America were discovered - it was associated with divinity and Christ, along with Chasity and celibacy.
In the Regency period, lighter "lilac" amethyst was preferred.
Was used as a protective talisman to protect against disease and wounds, and to help hunters find game
Mantra:
My mind is a safe home, my thoughts are peaceful visitors.
Metaphysical Associations
You may find additional or different associations based on personal experience.
Essentially, you'll find that Amethyst calms any and all emotions, impulses, and urges.
Chasity, sobriety, control over ones mind
Guards against anger, passion, lust, demons, anxiety, stress
Dispels negative energy - was even said to chase away demons and bad dreams
Bring clarity of the mind, intelligence, help in decision making, memory, motivation, dream recall
Because your mind is now so calm, can aid in meditation, astral travel, connection to the divine and higher realms, prophecy and visions, spiritual understanding and direction
In Chinese Feng Shui, it is associated with wealth, specifically material wealth.
Crown and third eye chakras
February, Pisces
Numbers 6 and sometimes 3
Healing in the Body
*Please note that crystals should not and cannot replace medicine, talking with a trusted doctor or physician, etc.*
Calms central nervous system (which is what calms all emotions and helps with anxiety, so not surprised)
Dispels headaches, distractions, and aids in focus.
Supports endocrine system and clears the blood
Treats insomnia
*ancients noted to not use this stone in cases of paranoia and/or schizophrenia
Gemstone Care
These gemstones are not sun safe. They will fade in UV light and will turn into citrine in high heats. Commonly worn as evening jewelry.
Notes on Amethyst:
"Pink" and "Green" amethyst are misnomers - they are just pink and green varieties of quartz. Still, you can use these as keywords when searching online.
Use your own judgement on weather lab-grown amethyst possess the same properties as natural.
I did not find any famous or legendary amethysts. Just famous people and royalty wearing them.
