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AMETHYST (Kathela)

Amethyst is a crystalline form of the stone. It has the tendency to help its wearer in every form. As per its color (Purplish), an Amethyst represents two major Chakras of our spiritual body, namely “Third-Eye Chakra” and “The Crown Chakra”. An Amethyst enhances the divine properties of these two Chakras helping in its wearer to grow with more of spirituality.

Amethyst is the gemstone for Saturn. An ill-placed Saturn in a birth chart can cause poverty and suffering. Wearing Amethyst can be advantageous for those for whom Saturn is the lord of an auspicious house. If Saturn, as lord of an auspicious house, is afflicted or ill disposed, Amethyst may help to neutralize its effect.

Amethyst has been used as gemstones and other ornamental objects for thousands of years. The early Greeks believed that amethyst would protect one from the effects of drunkenness when consuming alcohol. A possible explanation for this unusual virtue being given to amethyst is that when water is poured into a cup fashioned of amethyst, it would have the appearance of wine yet could be drunk without experiencing wine's normal inebriative effect. In ancient cultures, amethyst amulets were worn as antidotes against poison, to dispell sleep, as protection against harm in battle and to sharpen one's wits. In medieval times, amethyst was still credited with protecting one from the effects of drunkenness, both of the cup and also from the intoxicating effects of being in love. The wearing of amethyst was also known to protect soldiers from harm and give them victory over their enemies, and assist hunters with the capture of wild animals.

Wearing Amethyst protects against danger, travel problems, terror, thieves, accidents and problems from storms, fire, or natural disasters. It can cause financial fortunes to change for the better, help with a person’s career, and make the wearer rich. It can free one of mental anxiety. It helps make one detached, and protects against envy. It can be worn for good luck and for protection against evil spirits. It also helps to cure bad blood, mental problems, headache, vomiting, deafness, fainting, and may make the bones stronger.

Since Saturn rules the nervous system, Amethyst help problems of the nerves-tension and neuroses-diseases caused by an afflicted Saturn. Because Saturn is the slowest moving planet, it tends to cause chronic disease.

The astrological signs of amethyst are Pisces, Virgo, Aquarius and Capricorn. 

Amethyst is the birthstone for the month of February. 

Amethyst is the symbolic gemstone for the 17th wedding anniversary.

Amethyst is mined in Canada (Northwestern Ontario) Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia and Argentina, as well as in Zambia, Namibia and other African countries.

Generally, amethyst from South America tends to be available in larger sizes than African amethyst but amethyst from Africa has the reputation for having better, more saturated, color in small sizes. Very dark amethyst, mostly in small sizes, is also mined in Australia. Amethyst is available in a wide range of calibrated sizes and shapes, including many fancy shapes. Large fine stones may be sold in free sizes but generally amethyst is cut in standardized dimensions.

General Gemstone Details

Amethyst has long been prized as an ornament and amulet. Its most common ancient application was to prevent drunkenness. The world amethyst comes from the Greek word amethystos, meaning "non-intoxicating."

This stone has a long history with religious practices. In the Egyptian Book of the Dead, instructions are given for placing heart shaped amethyst on the body of the deceased.

The Chaldean Magi believed this stone protected against evil sorcery and brought success and good luck. Amethyst was also said to grant an understanding of hiddenknowledge.

At one time in China, pieces of amethyst were rented to people involved in lawsuits, as the stone was said to give one a more positive outlook, thus attracting a favorable outcome.

Mystical Properties:

Amethysts have a soothing and relaxing effect on people, they promote healthy sleep habits when placed on the body or under the pillow.

Amethyst promotes shrewdness in business matters, gives victory and quickens the mind to help control negative thoughts.

Because the stone has transmutational energies, it helps to open gateways into intense and transforming spiritual experiences, and can protect the wearer from black magic.  Known as a change stone, amethyst can bring about any type of change in your life and consciousness.  It also breaks up old emotional thought processes and assists psychic opening in a grounding manner.

Healing Properties:

An amethyst crystal is nearly indispensable to healers.  Single crystals are very beneficial but clusters are even more powerful. Powerful enough in fact that a cluster of amethyst can cleanse other stones.  

When worn, amethyst will alleviate migraines. Headaches caused by nerves will subside when a amethyst cross section or geode is placed in the room. It is also used to help improve concentration. Amethyst calms mental disorders, purifies the blood, strengthens the immune system as well as balancing and healing all chakras.

People who regularly wear an amethyst necklaces are said to fascinate others with their personality and charisma.

Magical Properties:

Energy: Receptive

Element: Water

Deities: Bacchus, Dionysus, Diana

Amethyst is said to attract justice and protect against burglars and thieves. It also wards off danger and violent death.

Amethyst increases the activity in the right brain, cuts through illusion, and helps to develop the psychic abilities. It strengthens and develops intuition, inspiration, healing, and channeling as well as raising thoughts and aspirations to a higher spiritual level.

Store a small piece of amethyst with your tarot cards or runes to keep the power of the divination tools high.

Chakra Classification:

Placed on the 7th, Crown Chakra during meditation, amethyst increases concentration and confidence in life. 

Mantras

“Om sham shanaischaraya Namaha”

First wash the gem in water (if possible Ganges water). Then wash the gem in milk and then wash the gem again in water. Incense should be offered. The mantras for the planet should be chanted. Worn the ring on middle finger of the right hand. 

Day for wearing Amethyst: Saturday before sunset

Sources of Amethyst: 

It is also found and mined in South Korea. The largest opencast amethyst vein in the world is in Maissau, Lower Austria. Much fine amethyst comes from Russia, especially from near Mursinka in the Ekaterinburg district, where it occurs in drusy cavities in granitic rocks. Many localities in south India yield amethyst. One of the largest global amethyst producers is Zambia in southern Africa with an annual production of about 1000 tonnes.