Histories and legends
For thousands of years of years, amethyst has been very used in goldsmithing. This stone goes very well with gold. In fact, for many years, amethyst had the same value as that of diamonds. Then, a very large quantity of amethysts was discovered in South America, which greatly reduces the value.
In ancient Egypt, this stone was used to carve seals and amulets. Soldiers wore them to avoid fear. She also had the power to make the rain fall during droughts.
But the name of this fine stone is of Greek origin. Methystos means drunkenness and the prefix "a" indicates the deletion. Amethyst is therefore linked to the sobriety. Several legends tell the origin of amethyst, but the most common are those of Amethystos.
In mythology Dionysus, god of wine and drunkenness, is a god renowned for his excessiveness and madness. One day, he fell head over heels in love... of Amethystos, a young nymph. He desired her and began to court her. But Amethystos wished to remain chaste and refused the Dionysus' advances. Amethystos turned to Artemis, goddess of the hunt, to ask her her help. Artemis decided to protect her. into a statue of white crystal. Mad with rage and humiliation, Dionysus threw wine on the and the precious statue began to an intense violet color and pure.
Another version of this legend tells us that Dionysus, following several humiliations at the hands of humans, decided to take revenge. He threw tigers on humans. The first meeting was that of Amethystos, a beautiful and gentle young woman. Then Artemis, goddess of the hunt, transformed her into a statue of white quartz from the wrath of Dionysus. Regretting his violent outburst, the latter poured wine over the statue as an offering. The statue took then a magnificent shade of violet.
In the Christianity, the amethyst was the symbol of purity and humility, for Joseph in had offered one to Mary. This stone also represents love. Indeed, Saint Valentin, the priest behind the feast of the in love, always sported a magnificent amethyst around the neck. Among Christians, amethyst also represents the symbol of fidelity. Indeed, the Bishops of Vatican all wear a ring with a amethyst, signifying their devotion to the Church.
At the time of the Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci used them to suppress his negative thoughts and allow him to to boost his creative intelligence. He has noted this use of amethyst in one of his precious notebooks.
In the past, among the nobles, amethyst chalices were used to make to combat the attempts poisoning at banquets. Or it wine was sometimes poured into goblets. in amethyst. This accentuated the color of the wine and made it possible to the guest's intoxication by replacing the wine with of water. This explanation helps us to understand why amethyst is reputed to combat against drunkenness.
Les deposits
The main deposits are located in Brazil, Bolivia Uruguay, Malawi, Madagascar, Australia or the in Zambia.
Les benefits of amethyst in lithotherapy
Ses psychological benefits
The amethyst is renowned for its soothing qualities in stimulating positive energies. Nowadays, stress, anxiety and fear are all factors emotions. In order to fight against their negative vibrations, wear a amethyst calms the mind. It provides positive energy and develops creativity, imagination and concentration.
Another quality of amethyst is to alleviate the pain of loss of a loved one, whether in the event of death or simply a break-up. It helps to accept separation and provide strength necessary to keep moving forward in life. It calms anger and sadness.
For persons in a state of intense sadness or prone to the same thoughts over and over again, this stone brings calm to their minds and stops all those negative ideas.
The amethyst is ideal for meditation and provokes a more open-minded. It enables quality sleep, promotes the development of dreams, intuition and develops energy positive. This stone is suitable for people who are called upon to take on large decisions, negotiate or speak in public. It's ideal for creative development, inventiveness.
It is well known that also has benefits for people suffering from addictions such as alcoholism and smoking. It gives courage and to detoxify from these substances harmful.
Ses physical benefits
Wearing a amethyst supports the third eye chakra. It has a beneficial effect on the entire body.
Thanks to its action soothing, it allows you to benefit from a restful, quality sleep. It promotes restorative energy in the morning.
Its virtues are closely linked to its mythical origins. It protects against external pollutants.
Amethyst and astrological signs associates
Amethyst is highly effective on all signs of the zodiac, but it is particularly associated with natives of the signs following:
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Capricorn symbol of ambition, determination and professional success. This sign represents perseverance and patience. He is methodical, orderly, with integrity. He can be a great coldness and a certain rigor. a wisdom, he has a reputation for being too serious and too reasonable. Of a nature anxious and stressed, the wearing of a amethyst can provide it with numerous benefits. This sign sets targets sometimes too hard to reach, which is often at the root of his stress. In love, he is very reserved and afraid of failure. Over time, however, it becomes soft and supple. passionate;
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Verseau symbol of the future, of friendship, of the freedom. This sign is associated with science new technologies. He has a creative mind and wearing an amethyst reinforces its imagination. A sign with a reputation for intelligence. his life to develop all the skills and utopian projects. His spirit bubbling with new ideas, the amethyst calms you down and slows you down. thoughts. In love, he is very distrustful. and doesn't give in to passion. He prefers to maintain a loving friendship ;
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Fish A symbol of infinity and faith. This sign has many artistic gifts. He represents sacrifice and trial. Scared by the world around him, he prefers to stay take refuge in his imaginary world. This sign is changing and paradoxical, it is difficult to cerner. Highly suggestible, he lets himself go addictions of all kinds. Amethyst is a stone that brings him soothing and which helps her fight her addictions. Visit love, he is able to abandon himself completely. He manages to merge with his half. This sign is very erotic and can indulge in all manner of excesses.
The chakras related to amazonite
Amethyst acts primarily on the coronal chakra, the chakra of the wisdom and altruism. Placed at the top of the the release of serotonin, also known as the happy hormone. It helps to calm stress and provoke thoughts positive.
This stone stimulates also the third eye chakra. Located between the 2 eyebrows, it develops imagination. This chakra in contact with amethyst allows ideas to emerge news.
Maintenance, purification and recharging of amethyst
As is amethyst recharges on contact with water. spring water, the earth, the sun or the sea. moon. When you buy an amethyst, it is to purify it of negative waves and recharge it with positive energy. Here's how, you must repeat the following operations at at least once a month or after a intensive use.
Dip your amethyst in spring water for 3 minutes. hours to purify it. Wipe clean gently with a soft cloth.
To reload: place it under the moon's rays (but not during the full moon so as not to alter its color) during the night. If you have a geode or amethyst druse, it is advisable to bury it in the ground for several hours. days.
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