Amethyst

Amethyst got eminence in the world of astrology for its power of self-awakening and wisdom. But how many of us know about its marvelous power of opening the invisible third eye as a reality to look into the core of everything around which is still en enigma to most of us.

Amethyst is one of the historic stones, regarded as “nature’s tranquilizer” starting from the Greek civilization. The name Amethyst has been derived from the Greek word amethystus. The meaning is “Not drunken” or “not intoxicated”. For a Chemistry student, the word Methylene resembles intoxication. So, Amethyst, which stands for anti-intoxication, symbolizes purification.

The main recognition of Amethyst is in its color. The purple color, radiated by Amethyst symbolizes spirituality. The purple color has always been associated with royalty also.

Astrologically the Amethyst is the birthstone of February and the stone for 17th Anniversary. The astrological signs of this pacifying crystalline quartz gemstone are Pisces, Virgo, Aquarius and Capricorn

People started believing that Amethyst can protect one from drunkenness when consuming alcohol. This had become a firm conviction of the Greeks and even in medieval times. The myth is that Amethyst helps even removing toxins from the body. Ancient Egyptians had been using it as a protection against evil powers.

Amethyst