Healing Crystals Handbook: Amethyst Stones for Healing Mind, Body, and Soul

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Healing Crystals Handbook Amethyst Stones for
Healing Mind, Body, and Soul
What is Amethyst? Amethyst is the most powerful
and protective stone and is a popular variety of
quartz crystals. In ancient times, it was known
as a Gem of Fire" a Precious Stone worth, as
much as a Diamond. This semiprecious violet
stone is often used in jewelry and healing
purposes because of its stunning beauty and
legendary powers to stimulate the mind and
emotions. Amethyst has always been associated
with February and is the birthstone for Pisces.
The amethyst stone, whether is in its natural
state, cut or polished into jewelry, its beauty
is pleasurable. It holds the energy of fire and
passion, sobriety, creativity, and spirituality.
Amethyst Meaning The beautiful eye-catching
amethyst crystals are known for their spiritual
and literal meaning and have a lot of healing
properties. The name Amethyst is derived from
the Greek word améthystos which means not
intoxicated. The spiritual meaning of Amethyst
is balanced, natural tranquility, and
calm. Throughout the ages and cultures, the
meaning of Amethyst differs and thats why Feng
Shui meaning of amethyst crystal is focused on
wealth improvement. In ancient China, it was used
as a powerful tool to clear negative energy and
remove the daily hazards of life. It makes a
persons mind sober in case of overindulgence of
alcohol, drugs, or other addictions. Amethyst
relieves insomnia and assists in having proper
sleep, remembering, and understanding dreams.

• Amethyst Physical Healing Properties and Benefits
• Amethysts are known to have several physical
  healing properties and power-
• Improving Endocrine Function Amethyst plays a
  very important role in general metabolism and
  hormone production bringing balance to the
  endocrine system.

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• Enhance the Immune System Amethyst aids the body
  in fighting and get rid of diseases related to
  the lungs and respiratory tract, skin conditions,
  disorders in cells, and diseases of the
  digestive system. Amethyst stone helps to purify
  the blood, reducing physical, emotional, and
  psychological pain or stress.
• Protects against Psychic Attack One can get
  protection from all types of suffering including
  spiritual assault by wearing the protective
  Amethyst crystal.
• Natural Tranquilizer Amethyst brings calmness
  and peace by reducing stress, strain, anger,
  rage, fear, and anxiety.
• Enhances Spiritual Awareness Dueto its
  outstanding healing and cleansing powers, it can
  open intuition and enhancing the psychic
  abilities of a person.
• Promoting Digestive Health It strengthens the
  digestive system and also helps the body to
  fight against cancer. Amethyst relieves headaches
  and releases tension.

Emotional and Mental Healing Properties Amethysts
are known to promote serenity and calm and can
help people emotionally, particularly those who
are grieving. Those who work with crystals may
use the gemstones as a way to enhance mental
health and help reduce anxiety and perceptions of
pain. It strengthens a person by bringing
emotional stability, inner peace and can connect
the emotional, physical, and mental aspects of a
person. It is considered good for people who
experience anxiety, fear, grief, loss, sadness,
and rage. Apart from that, amethyst can also
purify the feeling and appearance of a person
while motivating the crown and throat chakra.
For this reason, one can wear Amethyst jewelry
with this stone on the heart or throat.
Amethyst Metaphysical Properties Amethyst is
considered to be a source of power and wisdom and
is believed to open a persons third eye.
Crystal practitioners can use amethysts to
enhance the spiritual visualization of an
individual. It is believed that amethyst crystals
at home will absorb negative energy and brings
tranquility in the air.
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• When placed at home, it is believed that amethyst
  crystals will absorb negative energy and produce
  an air of silence in the space. They help block
  electromagnetic frequencies that can foster
  negativity.
• Amethyst Uses
• Amethyst is used for various healing purposes and
  the most popular way of using amethyst is in the
  form of jewelry. The most popular ways to wear
  raw amethyst crystals are pendants, rings,
  amulets. People wear amethyst jewelry to bring
  peace and balance to their lives.
• To enjoy the healing benefits of amethysts, here
  are a few ways you can incorporate them into
  your life
• Hold an amethyst crystal in your pocket or purse.
• Wear jewelry made from amethysts, such as a
  necklace, bracelet, ring, or amulets.
• Place amethyst crystals at home and work.
• Some Reiki practitioners can also use amethysts
  crystals in healing by keeping them on the parts
  of the body associated with different chakras or
  energy paths.
• Here are other ways to use amethyst crystals
• Drinking from crystal-infused water bottles
• Manifesting by holding the crystal and speaking a
  wish or hope

Amethyst and the Chakras Amethyst works with the
Third Eye Chakra, which is placed between the
eyebrows. It has the ability to convert lower
vibrations to higher frequencies, thus
transforming negative energy to love
energy. This crystal creates a connection to
Mother Earth and the Universe and also works with
the Crown or Seventh Chakra. As the Crown Chakra
is a bliss chakra, it aligns the mind with
wisdom. So, it is good for people who want
spirituality through meditation, praying, energy
healing work, or Reiki healing.
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If you are looking for a healing stone, that will
benefit you physically, mentally and emotionally
then Amethyst is the stone for you! You can buy
amethyst online, at jewelry stores, or at
natural health stores!