Amethyst: a stone of spiritual growth and transmutation
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The amethyst stone is much explored by the jewelry market for its rare beauty, with a tonality that ranges from transparent lilac to lively and intense purple. In addition, this stone has therapeutic properties that bring benefits to the physical, emotional and spiritual body. Know more about this stone and learn how to use it.
It channels the energies of violet color, which promote the purification of the physical body. The color violet guarantees the presence of protective energy capable of improving our vital energy uptake.
Another important power is the ability to awaken the higher chakras and to strengthen intuition. It mainly influences the sixth chakra, stimulating memory and motivation.
Effects of the amethyst stone
Emotional and spiritual effects
Amethyst is a stone of spiritual growth. It is able to improve concentration levels, facilitating meditation. Among its most known powers is that of transmuting energies, that is, turning negative energy into positive energy. This stone is powerful enough to protect our minds and hearts from negative influences.
It is deeply attached to the upper chakras, especially the frontal chakra. Your action in these chakras helps to strengthen your intuition, motivation and memory.
Physical Effects
Because it is attached to the frontal chakra, the amethyst stone helps in temperament control and mental balance, bringing calmness or stimulation as needed.
The hormonal balance action of this stone is remarkable; it takes place mainly in the organs responsible for cleaning the blood, so it favors the immune and respiratory system.
This stone helps to combat insomnia and restless dreams, as it can soothe our mind, release fears, anger or anxiety. At the same time, it is able to activate and accelerate metabolism, being an ally in the control of body weight. The intestinal flora is also favored by the action of this stone.
How to use the amethyst stone
For meditation, place the stone on the front chakra (on your forehead) and lie in a comfortable position and relax. Keep thinking and visualizing the amethyst stone and keep your mind free. Take a deep breath. You can perform this meditation whenever necessary.
You can also use the stone as an amulet or accessory, close to the body, so it draws you all the physical, emotional and spiritual benefits.
To release tensions, you should hold an amethyst stone in your left hand, as it is the hand closest to the heart, and quietly let the soothing energies and vibrations and tranquilizers surround your being.
For spiritual upliftment and purification of the environment, away from negative energies, have amethyst stones scattered around your home, preferably in the dark corners.
For physical body treatments, place the stone over the area that needs relief and let stand for at least half an hour.
To improve intuition, sleep, hormonal and mental balance, place an amethyst stone under your pillow on the left side before going to bed.
How to clean and energize the amethyst stone
To clean it, simply dip your amethyst stone into a mixture of water with coarse salt. Leave on for 10 minutes and then rinse under running water.
To energize, simply expose your amethyst to the sun for 10 to 15 minutes before 10 o’clock in the morning as it is very sensitive to sunlight. Excessive sun can generate an energetic mutation that changes its original coloration to orange or green tones.
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