Post by swampiewolfess on Jan 22, 2008 18:11:31 GMT -5
Amethyst: a Royal Purple
Purple has long been considered a royal color so it is not surprising that amethyst has been so much in demand during history. Fine amethysts are featured in the British Crown Jewels and were also a favorite of Catherine the Great and Egyptian royalty. Amethyst, transparent purple quartz, is the most important quartz variety used in jewelry.
Leonardo Da Vinci wrote that amethyst was able to dissipate evil thoughts and quicken the intelligence.
Because amethyst was thought to encourage celibacy and symbolize piety, amethyst was very important in the ornamentation of Catholic and other churches in the Middle Ages. It was, in particular, considered to be the stone of bishops and they still often wear amethyst rings.
In Tibet, amethyst is considered to be sacred to Buddha and rosaries are often fashioned from it.
The Greek work "amethystos" basically can be translated as "not drunken." Amethyst was considered to be a strong antidote against drunkenness, which is why wine goblets were often carved from it! The gemstone still symbolizes sobriety.
The legend of the origin of amethyst comes from Greek myths. Dionysius, the god of intoxication, was angered one day by an insult from a mere mortal and swore revenge on the next mortal that crossed his path, creating fierce tigers to carry out his wish. Along came unsuspecting Amethyst, a beautiful young maiden on her way to pay tribute to the goddess Diana. Diana turned Amethyst into a stature of pure crystalline quartz to protect her from the brutal claws. Dionysus wept tears of wine in remorse for his action at the sight of the beautiful statue. The god's tears stained the quartz purple, creating the gem we know today.
Amethyst ranges in color from pale lilac to deep purple. The pale colors are sometimes called "Rose de France" and can be seen set in Victorian jewelry. The deep colors are the most valuable, particularly a rich purple with rose flashes.
Amethyst is mined in Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia and Argentina, as well as in Zambia, Namibia and other African countries.
Generally, amethyst from South America tends to be available in larger sizes than African amethyst but amethyst from Africa has the reputation for having better, more saturated, color in small sizes. Very dark amethyst, mostly in small sizes, is also mined in Australia.
Amethyst is available in a wide range of calibrated sizes and shapes, including many fancy shapes. Large fine stones may be sold in free sizes but generally amethyst is cut in standardized dimensions.
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Amethyst
FOLK NAME:
ENERGY: Receptive
PLANETS: Jupiter, Neptune
ELEMENT: Water
DEITIES: Bacchus, Dionysus, Diana
POWERS: Dreams, Overcoming Alcoholism, Healing, Psychism, Peace, Love, Protection Against Thieves, Courage, Happiness
MAGICAL/RITUAL LORE:
Headaches; blood sugar imbalance; L brain imbalances; edginess; facilitates healing; inner peace; psychic insight; stimulates third eye; aid for meditation, spiritual opening & internal surrender
MAGICAL USES:
Amethyst, a purple quartz, is a stone steeped in ancient magic. It is, perhaps, as popular today as it was two thousand years ago. Placed beneath the pillow or worn to bed, it drives off insomnia and nightmares. It produces a peaceful sleep and pleasant, healing, even prophetic dreams, However, it will also ensure that its wearer doesn't oversleep.
A spiritual stone, with absolutely no negative side effects or associations with violence, anger or passion, the amethyst is the tone of peace. When the stresses of everyday life well up within you, hold an amethyst in your hand. let it's soothing, de-stressing, calming, peaceful vibrations sink into you.
The amethyst calms fears, raises hopes, lifts the spirits and promotes thoughts of the spiritual reality behind our lives. worn, it wards off guilt and self-deception, helps overcome addictions such as alcoholism, curbs over-indulgences and bestows good judgement.
Amethyst is also used to increase psychic awareness and to sharpen the 'sixth sense' it is naturally, worn during psychic or divinatory acts. since it is also a stone of wisdom, it allows the information received through the psychic mind to be appropriately utilized. the beautiful stone also sharpens the conscious mind, quickening the wit and enhancing mental powers.
It is utilized to improve the memory to relieve headaches and to keep thoughts in line with life goals.
A stone of pure, true emotional love, it is often exchanged between lovers to strengthen their commitment. Amethyst is also one of the few stones specifically prescribed for men to use for attracting women. worn by a man, the stone draws "good women" to love him.
-- From Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic By Scott Cunningham
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"Wizard's General Warning: May cause possession of soul and loved ones. Use only with your most updated Hex protection system. Keep out of eyes, not to be used as a phallic item. May cause insanity, horniness, and excessive compulsive disorder. Use at own risk."
I work with mine all the time. They are great to hold while doing meditations!
Nochtal
I miss mine. It's a three pound amathyst crystal ball. I'll have it here again soon!
I find amathyst crystal balls to be good for use in divination, due to the shape of the crystal for divination purposes and the affects of amathyst as well!
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"Wizard's General Warning: May cause possession of soul and loved ones. Use only with your most updated Hex protection system. Keep out of eyes, not to be used as a phallic item. May cause insanity, horniness, and excessive compulsive disorder. Use at own risk."
Purple has long been considered a royal color so it is not surprising that amethyst has been so much in demand during history. Fine amethysts are featured in the British Crown Jewels and were also a favorite of Catherine the Great and Egyptian royalty. Amethyst, transparent purple quartz, is the most important quartz variety used in jewelry.
Leonardo Da Vinci wrote that amethyst was able to dissipate evil thoughts and quicken the intelligence.
Because amethyst was thought to encourage celibacy and symbolize piety, amethyst was very important in the ornamentation of Catholic and other churches in the Middle Ages. It was, in particular, considered to be the stone of bishops and they still often wear amethyst rings.
In Tibet, amethyst is considered to be sacred to Buddha and rosaries are often fashioned from it.
The Greek work "amethystos" basically can be translated as "not drunken." Amethyst was considered to be a strong antidote against drunkenness, which is why wine goblets were often carved from it! The gemstone still symbolizes sobriety.
The legend of the origin of amethyst comes from Greek myths. Dionysius, the god of intoxication, was angered one day by an insult from a mere mortal and swore revenge on the next mortal that crossed his path, creating fierce tigers to carry out his wish. Along came unsuspecting Amethyst, a beautiful young maiden on her way to pay tribute to the goddess Diana. Diana turned Amethyst into a stature of pure crystalline quartz to protect her from the brutal claws. Dionysus wept tears of wine in remorse for his action at the sight of the beautiful statue. The god's tears stained the quartz purple, creating the gem we know today.
Amethyst ranges in color from pale lilac to deep purple. The pale colors are sometimes called "Rose de France" and can be seen set in Victorian jewelry. The deep colors are the most valuable, particularly a rich purple with rose flashes.
Amethyst is mined in Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia and Argentina, as well as in Zambia, Namibia and other African countries.
Generally, amethyst from South America tends to be available in larger sizes than African amethyst but amethyst from Africa has the reputation for having better, more saturated, color in small sizes. Very dark amethyst, mostly in small sizes, is also mined in Australia.
Amethyst is available in a wide range of calibrated sizes and shapes, including many fancy shapes. Large fine stones may be sold in free sizes but generally amethyst is cut in standardized dimensions.
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Amethyst
FOLK NAME:
ENERGY: Receptive
PLANETS: Jupiter, Neptune
ELEMENT: Water
DEITIES: Bacchus, Dionysus, Diana
POWERS: Dreams, Overcoming Alcoholism, Healing, Psychism, Peace, Love, Protection Against Thieves, Courage, Happiness
MAGICAL/RITUAL LORE:
Headaches; blood sugar imbalance; L brain imbalances; edginess; facilitates healing; inner peace; psychic insight; stimulates third eye; aid for meditation, spiritual opening & internal surrender
MAGICAL USES:
Amethyst, a purple quartz, is a stone steeped in ancient magic. It is, perhaps, as popular today as it was two thousand years ago. Placed beneath the pillow or worn to bed, it drives off insomnia and nightmares. It produces a peaceful sleep and pleasant, healing, even prophetic dreams, However, it will also ensure that its wearer doesn't oversleep.
A spiritual stone, with absolutely no negative side effects or associations with violence, anger or passion, the amethyst is the tone of peace. When the stresses of everyday life well up within you, hold an amethyst in your hand. let it's soothing, de-stressing, calming, peaceful vibrations sink into you.
The amethyst calms fears, raises hopes, lifts the spirits and promotes thoughts of the spiritual reality behind our lives. worn, it wards off guilt and self-deception, helps overcome addictions such as alcoholism, curbs over-indulgences and bestows good judgement.
Amethyst is also used to increase psychic awareness and to sharpen the 'sixth sense' it is naturally, worn during psychic or divinatory acts. since it is also a stone of wisdom, it allows the information received through the psychic mind to be appropriately utilized. the beautiful stone also sharpens the conscious mind, quickening the wit and enhancing mental powers.
It is utilized to improve the memory to relieve headaches and to keep thoughts in line with life goals.
A stone of pure, true emotional love, it is often exchanged between lovers to strengthen their commitment. Amethyst is also one of the few stones specifically prescribed for men to use for attracting women. worn by a man, the stone draws "good women" to love him.
-- From Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic By Scott Cunningham
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"Wizard's General Warning: May cause possession of soul and loved ones. Use only with your most updated Hex protection system. Keep out of eyes, not to be used as a phallic item. May cause insanity, horniness, and excessive compulsive disorder. Use at own risk."
I work with mine all the time. They are great to hold while doing meditations!
Nochtal
I miss mine. It's a three pound amathyst crystal ball. I'll have it here again soon!
I find amathyst crystal balls to be good for use in divination, due to the shape of the crystal for divination purposes and the affects of amathyst as well!
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"Wizard's General Warning: May cause possession of soul and loved ones. Use only with your most updated Hex protection system. Keep out of eyes, not to be used as a phallic item. May cause insanity, horniness, and excessive compulsive disorder. Use at own risk."
