All About Amethyst

Posted: Jun 15 2016

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SOBRIETY STONE

Amethyst is very well known from the ancient Greeks as a sobriety stone. Amethyst gets its name from two Greek words “A” means ‘not’ and “Methustos” meaning "intoxicated".  (It is also known as Jamunia in India.)  It was often carved and imbedded into drinking vessels to help prevent intoxification & overindulgence.  Amethyst has also been used to assist in breaking addictions to alcohol, drugs, smoking and other destructive compulsive behaviours. Added bonus of amethyst sobriety inducing properties: it is good for reducing the tendency to overspend, gambling addictions or unwise investments.


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HEALTH

Amethyst is a meditative and calming stone. It works to promote calm, balance, and peace. It is also used to eliminate impatience.    

On a physical level, amethyst is said to strengthen the immune system and help heal imbalances of the respiratory tract and skin.  Referred to as “nature’s tranquilizer,” Amethyst calms and soothes, assisting the transmission of neural signals through the brain.Amethyst is believed to cure headache, depression, grief, despair, insomnia and provides healing & peaceful sleep to the wearer.

 It relieves obsessive compulsive disorder and hyperactivity in children and animals. Place under the pillow or mattress, or rub the center of the forehead counter-clockwise to cure insomnia and stimulate pleasant dreams. You'll find this is especially effective for aliviating children’s recurring nightmares and fears of the dark.

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 HOME

In feng shui, it can be used to calm the emotions in a household where there are excessive arguments. Natural unpolished Amethysts or geodes are particularly helpful placed where plants will not grow or animals refuse to relax.

Placing a piece of amethyst in an office or a study can also help with learning by increasing concentration levels. Ideal for people engaged in research work or writing. 

Note: It has been known for it's purple hue to fade in direct sunlight so take care that your crystals are kept a distance from the window.

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ASTROLOGY & CHAKRAS

Birthstone of the month of February and Zodiac stone for the Constellation of Pisces. Representing the two Chakras of one’s spiritual body “The Crown Chakra” and “Third-Eye Chakra”.

When the Crown is in balance, our energies are in balance. We know our place in the universe and see things as they are. We are unruffled by setbacks, knowing they are an essential part of life. Imbalances of the Crown Chakra are treated with Light Violet crystals.

When the Third Eye Chakra is in balance our thoughts and internal communications within ourselves are healthy and vibrant. We are open to new ideas, dreams, and visions, and can control the flow of energy within all the chakras. The dark blue/purple crystals of indigo are used to treat imbalances of this Chakra.  The dark purple crystals of indigo are used to treat imbalances of the third eye chakra.

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AMETHYST RINGS

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Sweet Harriet Designs loves working with amethyst. Its a precious stone, worth at times as much as a diamond. We have a variety of amethyst designs available with more to come! Follow along on Instagram and Facebook to keep up to date with our latest designs & sign up for our newsletter below for more juicy gemstone blogs.

 

 

 

xoxo Michelle 

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