Amethyst from Uruguay
Recently I wrote about rose quartz as being attractive to many folks. But equal, if not surpassing it in familiarity and admiration is amethyst, with its high realm energy of the violet ray. The two make wonderful allies, and a great pairing for soothing the heart and calming the mind. As an amulet, talisman and for decoration, amethyst has been used for thousands of years in multiple cultures. Even before the Greeks and Romans, this stone was valued by European tribes, and in ancient Egypt. Found in many parts of the world, amethyst is not a rare stone, but a much-needed gift to humankind from the mineral kingdom. Its purple beauty aligns with the 6th, 7th and etheric chakras (above the head), and resonates with the element of air/wind.
Amethyst is wonderful choice to use during meditation. When lying down, placement on the 3rd eye is a natural correspondence, quieting our monkey mind, promoting tranquility, and allowing us to gently surrender to the silence. In this place of serenity, we can more clearly see what exists beyond our mental activity. Holding the stone in our non dominant hand also draws the energy of the amethyst up into the body. Because its violet ray clears out the 6th and 7th chakras, amethyst assists us with opening further into experiencing the six “clairs” (clairaudience, clairsentience, clairolfaction, clairvoyance, and clairgustation) more fully. With this activation, we can spiritually sense our “knowing”, our truth. The frequency of amethyst also promotes an ease in communication with our spirit guides, angelic forces and other light beings.
A chevron amethyst pendant from Thunder Bay Canada
A perfect companion for those that are grieving, This ally connects us to our soul wisdom, and therefore to a greater understanding of, and acceptance of loss. Amethyst is also a stone helpful to those making the transition to assist with a peaceful release from the physical body. Because of its calming quality, amethyst is also excellent for folks feeling overwhelmed, under high levels of stress or increased anxiety. It brings us back into mental harmony.
With this stone in hand, we can more easily mediate our anger, cool off flaring tempers, and reactivity to life situations. Program this stone for support when experiencing recurring bad dreams or restless sleep, keeping it under the pillow or by the bed. Associated with the brain, amethyst is a great choice to help with migraines and other headaches. Placing Amethyst clusters, crystals, or geodes wherever we spend time lifts the vibration of the environment because of its high, sweet frequency. We can also enjoy wearing this uplifting stone.
A collection of druzy, Veracruz points, a cluster, chevron, and various palm stones
Because this ally brings clarity of mind, it is an important stone for anyone working to overcome substance abuse or addictive behaviours, lending support to understanding the deeper causes behind them. Amethyst tells us to “let go and trust.” Its energetic mandate is to see beyond the entrenched patterns and current circumstances that may consume us, be humble, and take responsibility for our own transformation. We can be assured amethyst is there to inspire and co- create with us.