The name Amethyst translates in Greek to, “not drunken”.  But before you write this one off as “not for you off due to your Friday night Pinot habit”, you should note that this potentially odd name comes from that time when angry Greek God Bacchus poured one out for his fallen homie, turning a clear crystal purple with the sweet nectar of the gods.  

Those ancient philosophers could have been onto something with the belief that it could spare you from public drunkenness.  Maybe its time Amethyst replaced a penis straw as the Hen’s Night must have...

Ancient angry gods and public intoxication notwithstanding, the February birthstone’s healing properties are plentiful.  Its purifying energy is linked to cleansing the mind of negative thoughts and releasing addictive behaviours.  It’s also helpful in making a clear connection between planes, making it excellent for meditation and lucid dreaming.  Amethyst is used to open one’s channels to telepathy, past life regression, clairaudience and clairvoyance and communication with angels.

Amethyst is said to aid creative thinking and spiritual awareness. It is also a protective stone and thought to reduce nightmares.   So, rather than watching “one more episode” on Netflix next time insomnia stripes, try placing amethyst stones underneath your pillow before you go to bed and give into the peace and calm this stunning stone can bring.

Using this 2018 Pantone Colour of the Year hued stone to decorate the home is a choice many make for its good looks alone. Aside from the fact that an amethyst in the family room can assist in familial bonding and in the office can bring intuition for making tough decisions and assist in stress-relief for long working days, its uplifting energy can really help tie a room together.