Amethyst is an amazingly beautiful mineral of quartz origin, a precious stone, which since ancient times has been highly valued for the depth and richness of colors, spectacular brilliance and magical properties.
Legend of origin
Amethyst - stone-talisman for many signs of the zodiac: Gemini, Sagittarius, Aquarius, etc. Moreover, this mineral is very much appreciated by the clergy. Headdresses of Catholic and Orthodox priests adorn large crystals of rich purple and pinkish color. And not only the amethyst itself - the properties of the stone, too, have always been recognized as priceless. And his name came to us from ancient Greece. There the word "amethystus" means "sober", and not in vain. After all, the Greeks, and then the Romans were firmly convinced: the stone is able to protect a person from intoxication, relieve the weight of hangover syndrome and even protect against poison, which can be mixed into the wine. And especially nothing bad will happen to those who drink from a goblet cut from a single crystal. The same amethyst, the properties of the stone, that's the legend. The Roman god of wine and merriment Bacchus was once cruelly insulted by people at his feast. Disgruntled, on the following holiday he appeared with the sacred tigers who attacked the beautiful Amethyst. The girl begged for help to Diana, the goddess of hunting the lady of wild beasts. And she turned the girl into a quartz statue. Bacchus thought about it, regretted what had happened, wept and began to water the statue with his tears and wine. So the amethyst was born and acquired its amazing color, the properties of the stone are also associated with this story.
As a stone used
For the Egyptians, the stone from ancient times to this day is a magical talisman. Once the warriors of the pharaohs took him with them to battle, so that in the heat of battle not lose the presence of the spirit, keep cool and be able to protect themselves from enemies. In the Middle Ages the clergy used amethyst, the properties of a healer stone in order to concentrate during prayers. St. Valentine, in memory of which the Day of Lovers is celebrated, also carried a purple crystal. And he helped the unfortunate priest during the torture and execution, and then, according to legend, was given to the girl whom he loved and because of which a young monk died. After that, the knights began to give jewelry with amethysts to their ladies, and this was considered a pledge of a devoted, eternal love.
Healing power of a stone
Amethyst can change its color from a gentle lilac, very pale, to a saturated purple, depending on the lighting and time of day. If the mineral is heated, it becomes amber-yellow. Such a stone is called citrine. This is a surprisingly beautiful sight, pleasing to the true connoisseurs of beauty. In addition, green amethyst is found in nature - it occurred under the influence of high temperatures during geological processes occurring in rocks. According to the opinion of astrologers, the stone is good for meditations, because Relaxes the nervous system, calms, tones up a peaceful, contemplative mood, promotes mental processes. He accumulates the spiritual energy of man, develops intuition and gift of providence. He also sends prophetic dreams, and when the soul of a person wanders in other spheres during meditations, the magic crystal protects it from bad influence.