Amethyst is a violet to purple variety of the mineral quartz. It is one of the most popular and widely used gemstones due to its attractive colour and durability. The purple hue of amethyst ranges from pale lilac to deep violet depending on factors such as impurities, radiation exposure and geological conditions.

Protection: Amethyst offers protection against negative energies and psychic attack. Wearing or carrying this stone creates a protective shield keeping the wearer from feeling the effects of negative energies from others. 

Emotionally: Amethyst is connected to our mind and our thinking process, by meditating with this stone it may be possible to feel its soothing energy, calming the mind and promoting emotional balance.

Physically: Amethyst is believed to release tension and ease headaches, combat addictions and relieve emotional and physical pain. In ancient times The Greeks and the Romans believed that if you drank out of a vessel made from amethyst it would neutralise the effects of intoxication.

Meditating: Amethyst is linked to both the Third Eye/Brow Chakra and the Crown Chakra helping to develop psychic abilities by activating the third eye and connecting to the divine and higher beings. Being attached to the material world can keep us grounded, by meditating with Amethyst it allows us to let go of this attachment giving us the freedom to connect to our higher selves and helping us to become more spiritually aware.

Sleep: Amethyst is said to protect you from nightmares, place a piece by your bedside or under your pillow to promote restful sleep and lucid dreams.

Amethyst is the birthstone for February and for Pisces.

Keep Amethyst out of direct sunlight as it may fade.