  Amethyst Healing + Ritual Wand
Amethyst:
Crystalline quartz in shades of purple, lilac or mauve is called amethyst, a stone traditionally worn to guard against drunkeness and to instill a sober mind. The word amethyst comes from the Greek meaning "without drunkenness" and amethyst is beleived to protect one from poison.
It is used as a dream stone and to help insomnia. Put an amethyst under your pillow to bring about pleasant dreams, or rub it across your forehead to offer relief from a headache.
Ancient Egyptians used the amethyst guard against guilty and fearful feelings. It has been worn as protection from self-deception, as well as a protection against witchcraft. The amethyst has long been used to open the spiritual and psychic centers, making it one of the power stones. It is also used as a meditation aid when worn as a necklace.
The amethyst is known as the Bishop's Stone and is still worn by Catholic Bishops. The amethyst symbolizes piety, humility, sincerity and spiritual wisdom. It is thought the amethyst is the perfect stone to symbolize The Age of Aquarius.
Amethyst is a gemstone often worn by healers, as it has the power to focus energy. A healer will usually wear several pieces of jewelry with amethysts set in silver, especially an amethyst necklace. The person to be healed will have an Amethyst to hold while the healing is being done. The healer will place another piece of Amethyst on the area of the body in need of healing, the heart or lungs usually.
Amethyst is used for problems in the blood and in breathing problems. Amethyst crystal clusters are used to keep the air and life force in the home clean and positive.
Amethyst clusters, points or several tumbled Amethysts placed in a window that receives sun most of the day are very beneficial to use in healing and to heal negativity in the home. Place Amethyst clusters, points or several tumbled Amethysts in moonlight and everyone in the home will be feeling calmer. Using an Amethyst as a meditation focus will increase the positive spiritual feelings. Amethyst helps overcome fears and cravings. It also helps relieve headaches.
For Magickal Use:
Gemstone wands are often adorned with other gem stones. The best way to attach gemstones to a wand is with silver wire. When faceted stones are used, they can be glued to the wand. The wand is a required item in many rituals and the wand always adds power to any spell by keeping it on the altar with the point pointing south.
Before using or wrapping your wand it should be cleaned. Place the wand in a glass container and completely cover the wand with sea or Kosher salt. Leave the wand in the salt for 6 hours (it can be longer). After the 6 hours, gently rub the wands with the salt. Now place the wands in a window where they will receive the light of the next full moon. Put the wand in the window the day before the full moon and leave them until the day after the full moon. Pour the salt down your kitchen drain, while the hot water is running.
Clean the stones before you wrap them onto the wand. After the wand has been wrapped it is good to pass it in sage incense smoke. Do not allow other people to touch your wand, if they are touched, clean them again as above. If you use your wand more than once a month it should be cleaned again.
For Healing Use:
Wands are a popular healing tool. They are used to channel energy in reflexology and massage. The stone should be chosen for its particular benefits and energies. Crystal massage works at a deep level to assist in healing a variety of ailments. In crystal healing and reiki, each gemstone's natural healing properties are imparted when used on or near the body.
Beautiful transparent purple color with a great spoon-like shape. Approximately 5-6" long. Wand is smooth and unfaceted, allow for variations in color, length, shape as this is a natural stone.
When not in use, keep your wands on your altar or wrapped in silk in a safe place.
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