Amethyst Meanings

Key words: Protection, purification, Divine connection, release of addictions

Chakra: Third Eye, Crown, Etheric

Element: Wind

Zodiac Signs: Pisces, Virgo, Aquarius, Capricorn, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces

Birthstone: February

Wedding Anniversary: 6th, 9th, 28th & 33rd year

Number: 3

Amethyst Crystal Healing Properties:

Amethyst facilitates meditation. It opens and clears the third-eye and crown chakras, which accelerates the development of intuition and psychic abilities. It helps to identify root causes behind behaviours and emotional patterns and encourages us to take responsibility for our reality.

Amethyst History and Uses:
Amethyst derives its name from ametusthos, meaning “not intoxicated” and relates to an ancient Greek legend. Dionysus, the god of celebration and revelry, declared he would have revenge on mortals for not drinking his wine. He decided to have the beautiful maiden named Amethyst eaten by his tigers while she was on her way to worship at the temple of Artemis, the virgin huntress. Amethyst called to Artemis for protection and the goddess turned her into a pure white quartz statue to save her from the tigers. When Dionysus saw how beautiful she was he was filled with remorse for his ruthlessness and began to weep into his cup of wine which then spilled over the quartz statue turning it a beautiful shade of purple. Amethyst can range in colour from lilac pink, to purple red to deep purple. In ancient times the Romans inlaid their cups with Amethyst believing it would protect them from drunkenness. Catholic bishops wore Amethyst rings to prevent mystical intoxication and kissing the ring was thought to keep people focused on spiritual thoughts. It was used for protection from black magic and treachery and to ensure victory in war and in hunting.

Amethyst Geological Description:

Amethyst is a member of the quartz family with a trigonal crystal system and a hardness of 7. Its purple colour comes from trace amounts of iron and aluminium. Quality specimens come from Brazil and Uruguay.

Affirmation: I trust in the higher purpose of my journey.

Rose Quartz Meanings

Keywords: Love, gentleness, emotional healing

Chakra: Heart

Element: Water

Zodiac Signs: Taurus, Libra, Scorpio

Wedding Anniversary: 2nd year

Number: 7

Rose Quartz Crystal Healing Properties:
Rose quartz is the quintessential stone of love, for others and your self. It is calming for the mind; assisting us to release worry, fear and past emotional trauma. It allows us to be more open to receiving and sharing love, compassion and kindness. It provides physical stability and strength to the heart.

Rose Quartz History and Uses:
Rose Quartz, named for it’s rosy pink colour, is also called Pink Quartz or Hyaline Quartz from the Greek word hyalos which means glass. Revered as a heart stone by many cultures including the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Tibetans and Chinese. It has been used since 600BC as a love token due to its aphrodisiac properties and its ability to promote unconditional love. In ancient Egypt and Rome it was used as a face mask to beautify the complexion and remove wrinkles.

Rose Quartz Geological Description:
Rose Quartz is a member of the quartz family, a silicon dioxide mineral with a hardness of 7. Rose Quartz is found in Brazil, Madagascar and South Dakota, USA.

Affirmation: I love and nurture the unique being that I am, I honour my soul.