Intuitive Eye - Amethyst

Trust * Intuition * Spirituality

Trust * Intuition * Spirituality

Amethyst is a member of the quartz family, also forming in ancient lava beds millions of years ago.  The presence of iron or manganese impurities with in the pockets of growing crystals, along with natural irradation causes the quartz to turn purple.

The word Amethyst comes from Greek term, Amethystus, which means “not druken”.  They believed amethyst protected the human body from intoxication, even drinking from cups made from or jeweled with the stone.  The ancient Greek wrote an interesting story about the creation of this crystal. Amethyst was a young virgin who became the victim of the Greek god Dionysus after he became intoxicated.  She cried out for help to the goddess Diana and she turned Amethyst into a white shimmery stone (quartz).  Dionysus realized what had happened and he felt remorseful.  His tears dripped into his goblet of red wine, the goblet overturned and spilled all over the white rock.  The red wine saturated the stone and it became Purple Quartz, or Amethyst.

This stone has been treasured all through history, dating before Christ.  In 25,000BC, Neolithic people used Amethyst as decoration within their surroundings believing it protected them.  Egyptian pharaohs adorned their tombs, as a symbol of royalty. Amethyst is even cited in biblical references, associated with both Apostle Matthias and Adnachiel the guardian angel.

Amethyst is considered a protective stone.  This crystal is connected with the crown chakra, which is helpful in purifying the mind, assists in clairvoyance and intuition.  Clearing your mind of negative thoughts, including stress and anxiety. Amethyst is also associated with abundance, therefore relieving stress and emanating prosperity and peace.

When meditating with Amethyst either for relaxation, abundance, or protection, repeat to yourself, “I trust myself, I see what I need and it will come to me”.

Crystal Clarity - Clear Quartz

“Crystal Clarity”

Clarity * Manifestation * Focus

Quartz was formed 130-150 million years ago inside ancient lava flows.  As the lava slowly cooled, pockets were created trapping gas and water. Crystals began forming inside these cavities.  Quartz is the most abundant crystal on Earth, in a variety of colors and several different formations. It constitutes nearly 12% of Earth’s crust and is found in every country.  Quartz is made of silicon dioxide, also known as Silica, which can be found naturally in water, plants, and within the tissues of our bodies!!!! 

Because Quartz has been found all over the world, it has been tied to many cultures and ancient myths.  The term “quartz” comes from the Greek word, “Ice.” They believed this stone was a form of permanent Ice, so cold, it never thawed.  North American cultures believed it was a living being and would bring gifts, food and other offerings out of respect. Both Australian and South American cultures tied Quartz with their creation stories, that the creator of life was led by a quartz crystal.  Often they revered the stone as being a vessel for their ancestors. They would carve it into clear skulls, like an urn for the spirits. In Scotland and Ireland, it was carved into spheres, as they believed quartz could heal a variety of ailments.

Quartz is still being used today!!  Simple uses such glass productions, to major applications in several technological devices.  Industries put quartz to use by taking advantage of it’s amplification and programing qualities.  Quartz is used in frequency controls and electronic circuits, found in cell phones, television receivers, computers and more.  LCD screens found on tablets, laptops and televisions, actually stands for Liquid Crystal Display.

Focusing on the concept of Quartz’s abilities to amplify and memory programming,  we can apply these same qualities to our own health and well-being. Clear Quartz is considered a master healer as it works with all the chakras within the body.  It will amplify energy and thoughts from an individual. It absorbs, stores, releases and regulates energy. This stone is considered a “feel-better stone”, as it improves your quality of life, makes you feel happier, re-energizes you (along with other stones), and can channel any energy to aid in any condition.  

Emotionally, clear quartz connects with the Crown chakra;  focuses the mind, aids in meditation and relieves negativity. This crystal works at a vibrational level attuned to the specific energy requirements of the person needing healing, raising the energy to the highest level possible.  It is best to use Quartz when manifesting your intentions and goals. When you focus on the intention you want to send to the crystal, the memory within the stone will download your energy and help you manifest your goals. While meditating with your stone, a good affirmation to recite is, “I am crystal clear on my intentions & goals”