Amethyst can take many forms including: geodes, clusters, tumbled stone and rock. In nature, it sometimes forms in combination with other minerals. The best way to judge the quality is by the depth of colour. Every continent in the world produces its own variety of Amethyst, therefore it is a very common choice for a first stone.

The Amethyst is referenced in many ancient societies including: Greek, Roman, Egypt, China and the early civilizations of Mexico and South America. It was once regarded as the ‘Gem of Fire’, a precious stone, and was worth as much as a diamond!

The stone was named after Amethyst, an innocent maiden in Greek Mythology. In a drunken rage, Bacchus, the playboy of the Gods, sent a tiger upon her. Just as the tiger went to bite her, Amethyst was turned into a Crystal. The Tiger lost some teeth and Bacchus lost his mojo. In his remorse, he swore to Amethyst that he would no longer overindulge. Amethyst is now highly regarded as a stone to remind us to treat our body and mind as a sacred space !

Amethyst is an excellent stone for diplomats, negotiators and business people and is connected to the Temperance card in the Tarot, representing balance. It helps us to unplug from the busy and device driven world in which we live, encourages mediation, peace, and calm.

Amethyst can help you remove unhealthy attachments to people and things. Place Amethyst in the bedroom or hold in the hand before going to sleep at night to ward off insomnia.

Amethyst resonates with the Third Eye and Crown Chakra.

The Crown Chakra is like your spiritual knowing antenna. It sends and receives energetic information relating specifically to spiritual values and your connection with the nonphysical form, the unknown or with universal ‘energy’.

The Third Eye is our center of perception and command. It directs our sight and every day understanding of the world in which we live.

Therefore, Amethyst is perfect to use in a spiritual space.