| In ancient times it was said to be "proof against poison". We now know that amethyst is a "negative ion", which attracts poisonous "positive ions" to it, thus clearing the air around the wearer and helping to make it more breathable. Amethyst is also said to be a stone of sobriety, and can help the wearer become free of addictive tendencies. Cool and relaxing, amethyst is a stone of psychic power. Wearing this form of quartz helps promote meditation, peace, tranquility and oneness with your spiritual goals. It enhances and strengthens the powers of the bearer and helps attune with the higher self, dispelling fears, heightening intuition and helping to embrace your own intuitive wisdom. Place on the corresponding body part for healing mirgraines (forehead), injuries to mucles or joints, and breathing problems (chest/lungs). To clear skin blemishes and soften the skin, make a gemstone elixir, by soaking one or more stones in a glass container of water overnight in moonlight. To protect your home against thieves or evil, bury Amethyst at each entrance and under each window or on the sills. It will help keep all who wish harm from entering.
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