Description

Beautiful amethyst cabochon weighing 11g and measuring 36:26:8mm. Gorgeous interesting colouring to this cabochon.

Healing Stone for the Third Eye / Tranquility / Intuition / Spiritual Wisdom

In healing Amethyst is very beneficial to the mind bringing both tranquility and clarity, soothing and an excellent aid for insomnia. Imbued with spiritual wisdom, it helps open up our third eye and crown chakra and helps us connect both with what is within ourselves and that on the higher planes of consciousness. Great for emotional centring it helps with rage, grief, fear, stress.

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Amethyst represents the most popular variation of naturally colored quartz. Owing to its magical purple color, it was highly esteemed in the past. The physical origin of its color, however, is not completely explained up to date. Today, it is generally accepted that Amethyst ’s purple color is a results of the presence of iron ions within the quartz crystal lattice. These iron ions constitute the so-called “color centers”, responsible for the change of color from white to the various shades of purple.

According to a Roman legend, Bacchus, the Roman God of wine, decided to throw the first person that crossed his path to the tigers from his suite. That unfortunate individual was the maiden Amethyst, who was headed to the temple service devoted to the Moon Goddess, Diana. When the tigers jumped at the poor girl, she uttered the name of the Goddess, and was instantly transformed into a white stone. This miracle brightened the mood of Bacchus, who, as a sign of his repentance, poured some wine over the stone, changing the color of the stone to a beautiful purple shade.

The above story illustrates the basis of the belief that Amethyst prevents drunkenness. It is believed that, if one drinks from a cup made out of Amethyst, or if one places a small piece of amethyst on the navel, the body would be protected from intoxication.

Amethyst is above all a crystal of the spirit. It is one of the most useful crystals for meditation, mostly because of its remarkable quality to relax the mind and to detach it from the everyday world of worries and troubles. Amethyst will help us get to a much more comprehensive reality. In meditation, it offers the highest degree of peace, warmth and harmony. The Violet Ray is the ray of Archangel Zadkiel. Archangel Zadkiel is an Angel of forgiveness, grace, tolerance, and transformation of negative into positive energies.

Amethyst facilitates the transition between life and death. It helps in all things spiritual, mystical and psychic. Traditionally, it is a stone of Aquarius. Indeed, Amethyst shares with this sign the ability to work on the humanitarian plan and to induce progressive ideas. However, the spiritual interpretation of birthstones associates Amethyst with Pisces. This beautiful crystal is here to teach us that all we know is just a drop in the sea of knowledge. This knowledge is here for us and awaits us once we have learned how to get rid of our prejudices and limitations.

One of the most useful function of Amethyst is in the conscious invocation of higher spiritual energies and entities. It will enhance our intuition, and bring peace and clarity. It helps in cases of obsessive compulsive behavior. Spiritually developed individuals can use Amethyst to provoke visions and revelations. Amethyst ring worn on the right hand is also a symbol of the Bishops ’ more advanced spirituality.

Some people have developed the habit of sleeping with Amethyst crystals under the pillow. This way, they are able to achieve out of body experiences and lucid dreams more easily. Amethyst should be combined with Rose Quartz. It is an excellent combination because Amethyst calms the mind, whereas Rose Quartz soothes the heart and cures emotional wounds. Rock crystal, if added to Amethyst and Rose quartz, can enhance the effectiveness of both crystals. The three of them together successfully balance the mind, heart and soul.

other mental abilities. Acting as a means against depression, it helps cure headache and reduce fears. The light of Amethyst calms and relaxes, enabling the person who wears it to clarify the thoughts and achieve inner harmony. Besides the abilities to awaken clairvoyance, it protects against witchcraft and evil forces.

Amethyst will help you whenever you find yourself overwhelmed with negative energies, such as rage, hatred and guilt, or if you want to reduce sorrow and pain. It helps in cases of grief, and encourages acceptance of loss. On the other hand, it provides insight into the powers of Divine love, encouraging selflessness and spiritual wisdom and stimulates the third eye.

On the physical level, Amethyst regulates the secretion of hormones, cleanses the blood, regulates the blood pressure, calms the nerves, protects the heart, soothes bruising and swellings, and helps in cases of hearing disorders. It is beneficial for the digestive system; it relaxes and enables easier falling asleep. It facilitates hair growth, and cleanses the skin and pores.

Amethyst should be discharged under the flow of luke-warm running water. It should be charged next to a bunch of rock crystals. Excessive exposure to sunlight is not recommended.

*Please note due the nature of crystals and handmade items there may be some surface imperfections. AAA+ rating is applied to signify Colour and Quality, but naturally there will be variations in colour and surface area. This does not remove from the quality of the product*

Category: Cabochons - High Grade Individually Photographed

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