Spirit quartz crystals have energy of the perfect balance of duality, male/female, the important aspect of this duality not being the manifestation of two opposites, but rather the perfection that can be found in the balance of the two. A single crystal exhibits more energy emanating from the shaft covered in tiny crystals, than it does at the tip. It also assists in bringing the 'group' energy of other crystals to the surrounding environment, enhancing harmony and peace in groups, in the family, and in other social and/or business environments.
The crystal is a wonderful companion when one is experiencing the loss of a loved one, bringing understanding of the process and assisting in transition (for both.) It has also been used to activate and to cleanse other minerals, to enhance and to increase the energy of other minerals, and to activate the properties of the same. It enhances the energy transfer of other minerals to stimulate healing on all levels, and can also stimulate the manifestation of abundance in ones life (abundance on the sense of more of something-directing the energy of the Spirit Quartz toward that which is desired and has been shown to facilitate an increase in that which is manifested.)
The energy is multi-functional; energy moves outward in many directions and this Quartz structure has the capacity to draw or transmit energy through many paths provided by the crystals covering the main structures. It is quite useful for energy magnification and for stimulating all portions of the physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and subtle bodies.
Amethyst is the purple cousin of the quartz family, and many people are first attracted to the world of crystals and minerals by its beautiful colors. It owes its coloration to minute traces of iron creating hues of light lavender to intense violet purple. Amethyst has been used for centuries for its healing properties; in fact it owes its name to the Greek amethustos which means “not drunken”. Amethyst is said to have been named for its close color to wine and was believed to prevent drunkenness. Amethyst provides a gentle awakening of the crown and third eye chakras. It assists you through the dizzying world of new perceptions of the world around you.
Amethyst brings serenity and calm, enhances your ability to assimilate new ideas, and assists during meditation. It is also said to give strength and mental stability, and provides balance between one's physical, emotional, intellectual states. Amethyst is also said to make one shrewd in business matters. Amethyst is said to help remove toxins from the body and to help treat arthritis. It also said to be useful in treating a number of disorders including those of the digestive system, heart, nervous system, skin and hearing and to help provide relief from pain and to strengthen the immune system.
Amethyst may be used to remove radiation the body stores on the sides of the head...such as from computers, microwaves, cell phones, etc. Geodes of Amethyst are particularly good for this, just place the head next to it; you will then feel the radiation being drawn out. Place small pieces of amethyst on the 3rd eye and visualize yourself breathing in the color for total mental and emotional soothing. It's a very good technique to do in bed before going to sleep. It is an amazing all round healer and also a brilliant meditation crystal. Amethyst can be used for massage in wand, egg or sphere form. It makes a great elixir.
