TYPE 4

amethyst

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AMETHYST.

MONIKA OF SOLITAIRE

A variety of quartz, strengthens endoctrine & immune systems.Enhanse right

brain activity, pineal & pituitary glands. Powerful blood cleanser &

energizer. Helps mental disorders. Purification & regeneration on all levels

of consciousness. Transmutes one's lower nature into the more highly refind

aspects of their higher potential. Physical representation of the violet ray

of alchemy & transformation.

Cuts through illusion, enhances psychic abilities, excellent for meditation,

aids channeling abilities, calming, strong protection qualities. Healing,

Divine love, inspiration, intuition. Chakras: Third Eye, Crown.

HEALING WITH GEMSTONES.

SOUL TONE: B

CHAKRA AFFINITIES: Crown, Third Eye & Thymus Gland.

SUBTLE BODY AFFINITIES: Spiritual, Etheric, Emotional / Mental

ENERGY FOCUS: Clearing.

THE AMETHYST DEVA AFFIRMATION: " I release all need for self identity, I am a

part of the Earth "

CO CREATING WITH AMETHYST: With its purifying & protective energies, amethyst

helps clear & transform energies [ thought forms] in the environment where it

is placed, be it your home, bedroom, workplace or within rites.[ Placed on

altar.]

The amethyst is also used for Ritual cleansing of self & home, dream &

meditation work. Because it works mainly with the spiritual body amethysts

are worn during rites & when in need of healing, as it calms mind, & emotions

while working on the healing of the physical body through the higher level.

STONE POWER.

This stone was very popular among the Ancient Greeks, Romans, Egyptians, The

Celts, & American Indian Tribes [of South & North America] Later the Jews,

Christians & Moslems used it in their religion, they consider it a stone that

safeguards against Witchcraft & black magic. It is said that the amethyst

will loose its colour or shatter in the presence of these evil forces. Worn

by all Bishops & the Pope. The Jewish priests of old wore it to gain

spirituality & power, it was the centre stone of the breast plate.

The Egyptians saw it as a protection stone that safe guarded from treachery &

surprise attacks on the physical & higher planes.

The Greeks & Romans saw it as a power stone used to protect from the excesses

of food & drink & it was therefore worn at their Festival Rites & Feasts, &

even goblets were carved from this stone or the stones were inlaid with

amethysts to prevent intoxication & food poisoning. Many Christian authors

speak of the stone being powered & drunk for this purpose, this is incorrect,

many of these goblets can be found in museums worldwide. This practise of

crushing stones is found in documents dating from modern day alchemy texts.

[ Higher magic, not Pagan] The Romans & Greeks also used this stone for

headaches, to cure insomnia, to induce pleasant dreams & for self healing of

a number of common ailments. [ even teething.] Also used for will power,

spirituality & protection while travelling.

In the modern sense this stone is used to get in touch with your intuition,

your own feelings & values. It aids second sight & will protect its owner.

To Shamans this is / was a power stone used in initiations which aids all

magic work.

SCOT CUNNINGHAM.

ENERGY: Receptive, PLANETS: Jupiter & Neptune.

ELEMENT: Water, DIETIES: Bacchus, Dionysus, Pan, Diana.

POWERS: Dreams, Overcoming alcholism, Healing, Psychism, Peace, Love,

Protection against thieves, Courage & Happiness.

MAGICAL USES: Steeped in Ancient magical lore is as popular today as it was

then. Placed beneath the pillow or worn to bed amethyst drives of insomnia &

nightmares. It produces a peaceful sleep, prophetic dreams & inner healing,

however it will ensure that its wearer does not over sleep.

A spiritual stone, with absolutely no negative side effects or associations

with violence, anger or passion, this stone is a stone of peace. When you are

stressed hold this stone in your receiving hand until you feel calmer or

better still wear amethyst against your skin & you may avoid such highly

wrought emotional states. It calms fears, raises hopes, promotes

spirituality, wards off guilt & self deception. It curbs over indulgence of

food, alchol, & other addictions & bestows good judgement Even in situations

of potential danger the amethyst will come to your aid. The amethyst also

lends courage to its wearer & is a powerful amulet for travellers. Worn it

protect against thieves, bane, sickness & danger.

Because it is a spiritual stone it is also used for meditation, ritual bath

or ritual cleansing. Ring a white or purple candle with amethyst & use

sandalwood incense. May also be placed on altar or worn in rites.

The amethyst is also used to increase psychic awareness, mental powers & to

sharpen the 6th sense, so can be placed with all divination tools. [ Tarot

cards etc] Worn to improve memory & relieve headaches. Used to attract love &

marriage partner. [ D o not use for sex rituals, for it banishes lust] It is

also used in lawsuits to ensure justice is done & to bring success in

business & money matters. Hundreds of years ago this stone moistened with

saliva was rubbed on the face to banish pimples & rough skin. Today it is

used in spells of beauty & self worth.

In Renaissance magic, amethysts were engraved with the image of a bear & worn

as protective amulets. In Greco-Roman times rings set in bronze were worn as

charms against evil & magical cups carved from this stone banished bane &

sorrow from all who d rank from them.

MELODY.

ASTROLOGICAL SIGNS: Pisces, Virgo, Aquarius & Capricorn.

The presence of maganese in clear quartz produces amethyst, while additional

amounts of iron content vary the purple colouration. The colour can vary from

pale lilac to deep purple.

Amethyst is a stone of spirituality & contentment. It facilitates

transmutation of lower energies into higher frequencies of both the spiritual

& ethereal levels. It is representative of the principles of complete

metamorphosis. It balances the energies of the intellectual, emotional &

physical bodies & provides a clear connection between Earth plane & the other

worlds. It clears the aura & stabilizers & transmutes any disfunctional

energy located within one's body. It also bestows stability, strength,

invigoration & peace. Used for meditation & magic. Protects from psychic

attack & banishes negativity of all kinds. Used for wands, cups & jewelry.

Worn for healing on all levels & can be used in the treatment of hearing

disorders, the skeletal system, the nervous system, endocrine glands,

digestive tract, sleep disorders, heart, stomach, skin, teeth, mental

disorders, headaches & pain as it acts as a tranquilizer & illiminator of

toxins. It has been used with excellent results, as an elixir in the

treatment of arthritis.

BLESSED BE.