Healing Properties of Amethyst: A Crystal for Protection & Healing

Amethyst is one of the world's most popular semi-precious gems. It gets its purple color from additional iron trapped in Quartz and is known as the February birthstone. Healing Properties of Amethyst: A Crystal for Protection & Healing A Crystal Message About the Healing Properties of Amethyst: “I clear the path for your divine self to come forth.  Shed your ego self and step into your divine purpose. It's time to live the life for which you were meant.”     Common Healing Properties of Amethyst: * Protects you against negative energies * Enhances motivation * Promotes positive dreams and aids in their interpretation * Assists with emotional balance * Aids in receiving and interpreting Divine guidance * Helps you become open to your  psychic abilities * Connects you with the intuitive aspects of the water element * Enhances meditation * Facilitates a connection with the spirit * Promotes wellness of the mind, body, and spirit     /*   Colors: Pale lavender to deep purple Zodiac Signs: Aquarius, Pisces Elements: Air, Water, Ether/Spirit Companion Flowers: Wisteria Companion Essential Oil: Lavender Companion Stone: Angel Aura Quartz Common Origins: Canada, India, Brazil Notes: Also known as Bishops’ Stone or as Lavendine.  Since Amethyst is a variety of Quartz, these properties also apply. Wanna’ Get Science-y? Click Here to get information about the chemical composition, hardness, streak, etc. of this crystal from one of my favorite sites! More About Amethyst: Amethyst is a variety of quartz that contains traces of iron and ranges in color from the lightest lilac to a deep violet. It’s been considered a protective, healing stone from the earliest times. In fact, even its name refers to one of its ancient protective functions: a (anti-) + methustos (intoxicated).