Amethyst

Amethyst, the February birthstone, is an extremely valuable crystal in healing practices. Specific types of amethyst include violet-lavender, chevron, and pineapple.

Healing Qualities:
Metaphysical & Emotional: Protection, blocks geopathic stress, sobering, raises consciousness, aids in overcoming addiction, improves concentration, improves memory and motivation, spreads love, encourages selflessness

Physical: Helpful for ailments of the endocrine system, respiratory tract, digestive system, and skin; relieves pain, tension, headaches, insomnia, bruising, and swelling; supports metabolism and the immune system; aids in cleansing the blood

Tips for Use & Placement:
- Place over the third eye to improve intuition
- Sleep with it under your pillow to promote good sleep and intuitive dreams
- Very powerful when placed on the throat and heart

Warnings:
- Often treated with heat and sold as citrine
- Amethyst can fade in sunlight

Quick Facts
Other Names:  Amethystine Agate, Amethystine Quartz, Bishops Stone, Black Amethyst, Lavendine
Crystal Variety:  Quartz
Crystal Color:  Purple to lavender
Crystal Appearance:  Transparent, pointed crystals often found in geodes and clusters
Energy Center:  Third Eye, Crown
Element:  Air (Wind)
Zodiac Sign:  Pisces, Virgo, Aquarius, Capricorn, Scorpio, Sagittarius
Number: 3