Amethyst
The Third Eye Stone
Energetic and symbolic properties
- Awaken spiritual awareness and inner clarity.
- It helps overcome the pain of bereavement; it promotes peace and reconciliation.
- It increases a sense of justice, humility, and honesty; it reduces selfishness.
- It calms the mind, improves concentration and clears confused thoughts.
- Strengthens self-confidence and the ability to love; relieves feelings of guilt.
Wellbeing and tradition
According to tradition, amethyst is a remedy for insomnia and nightmares, calms tension and migraines and helps with swelling and bruises.
Note: This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice.
Myth of Bacchus and Amethyst
The name derives from the Greek améthystos("not drunk"). The nymph Amethyst was transformed into crystal by Diana to escape Bacchus; the god of wine tipped his cup onto the stone, dyeing it purple. Hence the belief that it protects against the intoxicating powers of wine.
How to use it
- Meditation:Placed between the eyebrows for the Third Eye.
- Sleep:on the bedside table as a talisman of peace.
- Emotions:wear it next to the skin to harmonize.
Maintenance and charging
- Clean with a soft cloth; avoid aggressive detergents.
- Recharge in moonlight or on quartz druses.