| Precious and semi-precious gemstones have been | | | | "without drunkenness" and amethyst is beleived to |
| used since recorded history and probably before, for | | | | protect one from poison. |
| spiritual, emotional and physical healing. Alternative | | | | Power Stone It is used as a dream stone and to help |
| healers all over the world use gemstones today. It is | | | | insomnia. Put an amethyst under your pillow to bring |
| best to use gemstones for physical healing with a | | | | about pleasant dreams, or rub it across your forehead |
| professional, but the layman - with caution and practice | | | | to offer relief from a headache. |
| - can use them. If you are using gemstones on | | | | Protection Stone Ancient Egyptians used the amethyst |
| yourself or helping a friend, it is best to work slowly | | | | guard against guilty and fearful feelings. It has been |
| and keep a written record of each treatment as to | | | | worn as protection from self-deception, as well as a |
| how long stone was left on the body and exactly | | | | protection against witchcraft. The amethyst has long |
| where on the body it was placed. Some stones should | | | | been used to open the spiritual and psychic centers, |
| not touch the body, but only be used about an inch or | | | | making it one of the power stones. It is also used as a |
| two above it. Research and understand each stone | | | | meditation aid when worn as a necklace. |
| before using it. Click on the photos of the gemstones | | | | Wisdom Stone The amethyst is known as the |
| below to read more about that gemstone. | | | | Bishop's Stone and is still worn by Catholic Bishops. |
| Spiritual and emotional healing should also be done with | | | | The amethyst symbolizes piety, humility, sincerity and |
| a written record. You may have to experiment with | | | | spiritual wisdom. |
| many gemstones to find the correct stone for your | | | | It is thought the amethyst is the perfect stone to |
| purpose. | | | | symbolize The Age of Aquarius. |
| In any type of healing, set stones are better set in | | | | Healing properties of Amethyst Amethyst is a |
| silver. Gemstones used in healings can be tumbled or | | | | gemstone often worn by healers, as it has the power |
| cut. Crystal healing should be done in conjunction with | | | | to focus energy. A healer will usually wear several |
| orthodox medical treatment. | | | | pieces of jewelry with amethysts set in silver, |
| Agate This is THE stone everyone should have for | | | | especially an amethyst necklace. The person to be |
| protection. This group of stones are variegated | | | | healed will have an Amethyst to hold while the healing |
| chalcedony. (see also moss agate, eye agate) The | | | | is being done. The healer will place another piece of |
| agate is one of the oldest stones in recorded history. | | | | Amethyst on the area of the body in need of healing, |
| Agates attract strength. Agate is a protection from | | | | the heart or lungs usually. |
| bad dreams. It also protects from stress and energy | | | | Amethyst is used for problems in the blood and in |
| drains. | | | | breathing problems. Amethyst crystal clusters are |
| Agates have been used in jewelry since Biblical | | | | used to keep the air and life force in the home clean |
| Babylonian times. They were used to ward off storms. | | | | and positive. |
| They were prized gems in antiquity. The agates with | | | | Amethyst clusters, points or several tumbled |
| banded colors were placed at the head of a sleeper | | | | Amethysts placed in a window that receives sun most |
| to give rich and varied dreams. | | | | of the day are very beneficial to use in healing and to |
| Agates have been thought to be good to harden the | | | | heal negativity in the home. Place Amethyst clusters, |
| gums. | | | | points or several tumbled Amethysts in moonlight and |
| Healing properties of agate Agate is used for stomach | | | | everyone in the home will be feeling calmer. Using an |
| upsets. Place the agate on the solar plexus. The agate | | | | Amethyst as a meditation focus will increase the |
| can't change emotions, but helps to change our level of | | | | positive spiritual feelings. |
| acceptance of the emotion. Such as when you are | | | | Amethyst helps overcome fears and cravings. It also |
| very sad the agate will let you know that this will pass | | | | helps relieve headaches. |
| and help you get on to another and better day. This is | | | | Amazonite Gemstone meaning This semi-opaque |
| why the Agate is considered so powerful as it gives | | | | blue-green variety of feldspar is named after the |
| us the strength to carry on. Carry an agate when you | | | | Amazon River. |
| have to make an important decision. | | | | Amazonite balances feminine and masculine energy. It |
| Sources of agate Probably the most famous place | | | | promotes kindness and practicality. It is an excellent |
| that agate is mined is Idar-Oberstein in Germany | | | | stone for artists and for men. |
| where it has been collected since 1548. Other locations | | | | Pale azure blue amazonite is know as the lucky "Hope |
| to find agate are Uruguay, Brazil, United States, Mexico, | | | | Stone". It will be lucky for all your hopes and dreams. |
| Madagascar, Italy, Egypt, India, China, Scotland. | | | | Amazonite is blue-green to pale green stone in the |
| Amethyst Gemstone meaning Crystalline quartz in | | | | feldspar group. It comes mainly from United States and |
| shades of purple, lilac or mauve is called amethyst, a | | | | Australia. |
| stone traditionally worn to guard against drunkeness | | | | Healing properties of amazonite Amazonite helps |
| and to instill a sober mind. | | | | balance the emotions and gives physical stamina. |
| The word amethyst comes from the Greek meaning | | | | |