Deep Purple Amethyst

Amethyst is revered for it's multitude of references regarding it's spiritual healing properties. In the Bible, it was said that Amethyst was inlayed into the priest's chalices so that when they drank upon the holy sacrament, the wouldn't become drunk. Amethyst gets it's origins as a sobriety stone from this understanding a lore. Amethyst takes it's rich deep color from iron-rich soil and because of that it also carries a lot of similar properties to iron. Amethyst is said to be grounding, protective and assist one in walking a stable course in life. Amethyst is said to assist those who are looking for peaceful sleep, lessening anxiety and keeping away nightmares and headaches. A stone of the violet ray, it promotes letting go of the energies no longer serving you. Amethyst's mission is to help you follow your highest path. It is a great aid in facilitating meditation, bringing about inner peace and clearing and connecting to your crown chakra.