Chevron Amethyst Quartz

The "Chevron" Amethyst is a variety of Amethyst with an intense color zone affecting a growth phase of the Crystal, alternating with lighter, opaque or colorless, transparent areas of Quartz. Normally it is found as opaque-translucent material, rarely is it clear.

The origin is Brazil. Easterners maintain that through the energetic emanations of the Amethyst one learns to see with the mind's eye and acquires the ability to know oneself deeply.

Traditionally, this stone is attributed with the virtue of increasing Concentration, Reasoning Ability and Intuition. In the East, during Meditations, it is used on the Third Eye Chakra, in order to penetrate the deepest levels of the self.

In the Middle Ages, Konrad von Megenberg stated that Amethyst "is a mineral capable of making man alert and vigilant, dispelling negative thoughts and conferring balance and good sense".

Therapeutic Indications: Peace, Spirituality, Clarity, Meditation, Intuition, peaceful and lucid dreams, useful in the case of restless sleep, promotes conscious perception and the reworking of experiences, effective remedy against Migraines.

Dimensions: variable

Description of Amethyst

Mineral class: oxides, quartz group.

Chemical formula: SiO2 + (Al, Fe, Ca, Mg, Li, Na)

Amethyst belongs to the family of crystalline quartz and owes its purple color to the presence of traces of iron. It is formed through a hydrothermal process starting from low-iron concentration silicic acid solutions that collect in cavities produced by gaseous vapors in volcanic magma or, more rarely, in rock fissures. The characteristic clusters of crystals on a common matrix are called "druse".

Element

Water: the water element concerns the sphere of emotions and femininity (love, healing, compassion, reconciliation, peace, sleep, dreams and sensitivity).

Chakra connected to Amethyst

Sixth chakra Ajna ("Forehead or Third Eye") and seventh chakra Sahasrara ("Crown")

Mythology

The name "amethyst" comes from ancient Greek amethystos and means "he who does not get drunk". In fact, even at that time it was known for its ability to promote mental clarity and was used in festivals dedicated to Bacchus for its power to keep sober whoever kept it with them. In the times of the Greeks and Romans bronze rings with an amethyst were considered antidotes against evil. During the Middle Ages, Amethyst was more precious than diamonds and was used by the high clergy and nobility, in the ring of cardinals, kings, dukes as a symbol of absolute power since whoever knew the spirit could also dominate matter.

Effect on the body

Amethyst regulates the bacterial flora in the intestine and the reabsorption of liquids, stimulating metabolism and improving the general physical state. It alleviates tension and pain, especially those related to headaches, such as cephalalgia and migraines, wounds and swelling. It is useful in the treatment of nervous diseases, respiratory tract and skin.

Effect on the psyche

Amethyst is a lunar stone (Yin) that awakens in us the feminine aspect of the Universe: higher intuition. It is the door to our supreme inner realization, it is the stone to find our true Self. It offers us inner peace, serenity, balance and harmony, eliminates restlessness, awakens patience and keeps away egocentrism. It dissolves fear and helps to face situations with more awareness. Ideal for overcoming moments of sadness and episodes of mild depression, especially related to losses or damages suffered. It allows you to relax under stress. Calms tension and agitated states and is useful for meditation. It provides relief in case of insomnia, keeps away nightmares and makes dreams clearer. It increases awareness and spiritual sensitivity, and leads us towards the highest emotions. It promotes introspection and purifies the subconscious, creates a deep faith and allows you to see divine perfection in all things.

How to use Amethyst

Amethyst can be cleansed under running water. To obtain lasting effects on the spiritual plane, it is recommended to always carry the amethyst with you in close contact with the skin. It can also be placed under the pillow or on the nightstand to promote sleep and shed light on the nature of your dreams. Druse or fragments of amethyst can be distributed around the house to positively influence the mood of those who frequent it. As for physical level therapy, you can place a crystal for one night in a glass of water and drink it in the morning on an empty stomach in the case of disorders of the nervous system or intestine or keep it in direct contact with the affected area.