Amethyst Cluster Medium

Amethyst Cluster Color: purple Chakra(s): third eye and crown  Astrological sign(s): Aquarius Mohs scale: 7 About the stone: Amethyst is the variety of Quartz (crystalline silicon dioxide) with a natural violet color due to the impurity of iron, other trace elements, and irradiation. Spiritual uses: Use this purple-toned quartz to ward off nightmares and encourage sweet dreams and restful sleep. It is also a good tool for dream recollection. An amethyst cluster helps protect you from psychic attacks and clears out the negative thoughts of the day.  Mental uses: To use this vibration in changing unwanted situations, imagine yourself surrounded by a vibrating, glowing bubble of violet light emanating from the stone. Emotional uses: When you realize your emotions need to be transformed or significantly shifted, amethyst’s purple energy gives you the strength and wherewithal to make the change. Physical uses: Since amethyst derives its name from the Greek word “amethystos” meaning “not drunk” or “not intoxicated,” carry or wear this stone to remind you to avoid harmful distractions and to change old habits through conscious intent. - Excerpted from The Essential Guide to Crystals, Minerals, and Stones (Llewellyn. 2013) by Margaret Ann Lembo