Gemstone Healing with Amethyst

Amethyst has been used for centuries as the stone to relieve drunkenness and to help people get over addiction. The name Amethyst comes from a Greek word meaning, "not intoxicated". It is still used as a symbol of sobriety today.

It has long been used by the Egyptians, Chinese, and Greeks for various purposes. It has also been very popular in England for several centuries and has even been worn by every Pope since the 16th century. Amethyst has long been used as a symbol, like the color purple, to represent royalty and to adorn royal attire.

Chemically, the diamond is of the quartz variety with an impure iron compound. The iron gives the gem it's purple coloration. Synthetic amethyst is very common and almost impossible to note different from that of real amethyst.

The Greeks had an explanation for the creation of Amethyst within their mythology. Dionysus was chasing a young maiden by the name of Amethystos because she had refused his affection. She prayed to the gods to protect her. Artemis heard her prayers and turned her into a white crystal. When Dionysus found her, he wept tears of wine, which is how Amethyst obtained it's purple coloring. However, there are several variations to this story.

Element: Water

Deities: Bacchus, Diana, Dionysus

Zodiac Associations: Jupiter, Neptune

Birthstone Month: February

Zodiac stone for: Virgo, Aquarius, Capricorn

Chakra Association: 7th Chakra, or Crown Chakra

• Brings peace
• Protects against psychic attacks
• Provides spiritual insight
• Aids in restful sleep
• Eases sleep
• Assists in meditation/visualization
• Protects against poisons
• Eases insomnia
• Helps overcome fear and cravings
• Calms emotions
• Induces harmony
• Dispels anger/rage
• Alleviates sadness & grief
• Encourages sobriety
• Stimulates the mind
• Strengthens the immune system

Amethyst is great for sleep and addiction related issues. Keeping an amethyst stone under your pillow is one of the best gemstone healing steps to use. Not only will it help you sleep better, but it will also help control your addictions, even if the addictions are alcohol, food, drugs, pornography, etc..

If the problem is addiction, it is best to keep amethyst with you at all times. Wear a piece of jewelry with an amethyst stone, or keep a amethyst gemstone in your pocket. This will help you control your addictions and encourage more positive thinking.

When healing others with Amethyst, or with any gemstone for that matter, always keep your ego out of the healing process. This WILL disrupt the healing process and the patient will not benefit at all. Also, try to keep your mind and soul centered and balanced. This will help in the healing process. If your mind is filled with ill thoughts or distractions, the healing will not be affective.

The healer will be wearing an amethyst necklace. The one in need of healing will be holding an amethyst piece. An additional amethyst piece will be resting on the body part needed for healing.

To make a gemstone elixir from Amethyst, you must first clean off the stone. Any impurities, such as dirt, on the stone ruin the healing affect of the elixir. Next, fill up a class or a bowl with purified water. Place the stone inside the water and let it stand in a window in the sunlight for around 12 hours. This can be ingested or used in sprays for around the house.