However, a couple of years ago I was visiting a friend who has an impressive collection of gorgeous crystals and stones. I was running my fingers over various crystals when I felt an immediate jolt of clarity. I noticed it happened as soon as I touched an interesting piece of amethyst that had an intensely deep purple color.
I picked it up and held it in my hands. It almost felt as if this crystal was speaking directly to my soul. My friend saw this whole event and immediately gifted me with this amazing crystal. Of course, I turned down the offer (though I really didn't want to). However, she would not take no for an answer.
Since then, I have found this particular stone to be one of my favorites for a variety of uses. Although my history with this crystal is somewhat brief, I would like to share my experience with this crystal's healing properties and powers.
Amethyst Is an Effective Crystal for Headaches
Over the years, I had spoken with many people who extolled amethyst's virtues as an incredibly powerful and versatile crystal for healing the physical body. Of course, until I actually had a piece of this amazing crystal that resonated with me, I had no idea exactly how powerful this stone's healing powers actually were.
Many types of quartz are powerful healers, amethyst being no exception (amethyst is the purple variety of quartz). However, this crystal clearly has profound healing qualities when it comes to the body, particularly in regards to headaches and other issues related to the head.
I have suffered with recurring headaches for many years. They are not migraines. However, they occur regularly and can be quite painful and debilitating. Like so many people, I've tried all the medications, with little or no effect. I do have success with meditation. However, when my headaches were bad, I found it difficult to be able to fully immerse myself in a meditative state.
I have used various crystals with some benefit, but I would often find they would work for a period of time, and then stop working. It was almost as though I was wearing them out by trying to force them into a purpose they couldn't handle.
A few weeks after getting my new piece of amethyst, I started getting my headaches again. The first time, I didn't think to use my amethyst, as I had not been using crystals for my headaches for awhile. However, the next time I remembered. I sat calmly on the floor, holding the piece of amethyst in my left hand. I took a few deep breaths and concentrated on the pain fading from my head. Within minutes, to my surprise, the head pain had completely subsided. Additionally, I felt soothed and energized.
In the following weeks, every time a headache started to come on, I would meditate with my amethyst and the headache would subside within a matter of minutes. I had finally found my cure. Since then, I've had less and less headaches over time. I'm convinced this crystal not only relieves my headaches, but has actually healed the underlying cause.
Amethyst is Powerful Healing Tool for Pain
After having such success using amethyst for headaches, I started using it for other pains. I tend to bruise somewhat easily and often. Not long after getting my piece of amethyst, I bumped my leg particularly hard and knew I would be getting a large, painful bruise. I figured I'd try to use my crystal to see if it would help.
I slowly moved the crystal over the injury in a clockwise circle, focusing on healing. I did this for about 15 minutes. The next day, I was shocked. I still had a bruise, as expected. However, it was not nearly as bad as it should have been. Not only was it less apparent, but the pain and swelling were a fraction of what I usually experience.
Since then, I have used amethyst to help reduce pain from bruises, cuts, burns, and joint pain. I've found it to be more effective for certain injuries and body parts than others, but everyone is different and will respond differently to similar crystals.
Amethyst Can Curb Impulsive Behaviors
I am not a particularly impulsive or compulsive person (I think). However, I do tend to engage in a bit of compulsive shopping every now and then. This behavior has negatively affected by finances and life in general at various times in my life.
I had heard that amethyst is an effective tool for helping to reduce impulsive behaviors, so I wanted to give it a try to help me the next time I started getting urges to overspend. Several months later I started feeling those compulsive feelings to buy things. I immediately thought about my amethyst and sat down to meditate with it.
I allowed amethyst's calming energy to flow over and through me while I focused on contentment and peace. I found myself meditating this way for nearly an hour. When I opened my eyes, the urge to shop and spend had completely passed. In its place was a strong feeling of serenity, as well as a profound sense of being revitalized. I have used amethyst effectively to curb these impulses on a number of occasions, since then.
I have spoken with many people that have used amethyst to help them control and reduce many compulsive and obsessive behaviors that are negative or destructive, including gambling, drinking, and drug use.
Amethyst Provides Comfort and Support
Like many people, I have found that amethyst has profound abilities to provide a sense of comfort, wisdom, and support. I regularly mediate with it when I am experiencing any sense of loss. It conveys a feeling of emotional comfort that is very helpful during such times.
Many people use it to help get comfort during grieving the loss of a loved one. I haven't had to deal with that experience since I've had this crystal. However, I'm hoping it will be a useful tool when that time comes.
Amethyst is said to be good for suppressing all negative energies, and I have found this to be true in my experiences.
Amethyst is closely related to the various other types of quartz, including aventurine, citrine, milky quartz, smoky quartz, blue quartz, rose quartz, carnelian, and opal. For energy healing and other applications amethyst embodies both the properties of amethyst and quartz.
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