What You Need To Know About Crystals: Amethyst

 Amethyst crystals are among the most beautiful and valuable crystals of all time. There are plenty of health claims related to amethyst in various study fields. Whether it's Ayurveda practice, reiki healing practice, or crystal healing practice, amethyst plays a vital role. According to metaphysics practitioners, amethyst crystal is powerful, and it is the best crystal to get as a beginner in the journey with crystals.

Mystics have said that, like any other thing, crystals require maintenance. However, buying a crystal is not the end; it includes learning about the properties of the crystal, what amethyst crystals are suitable for, how to clean amethyst crystal, what does an amethyst crystal does, etc. So, if you want to buy an amethyst crystal, here are all the things you need to know about it.

• The first thing you might be wondering is what an amethyst crystal is used for? You might have seen people wearing amethyst rings, pendants, bracelets or carrying them in their purse, or sometimes keeping them as a decorative crystal piece. But there are several property claims about amethyst. Although it has not been proven scientifically, Ayurveda practitioners have claimed amethyst to have physical, mental, and spiritual healing properties.

It is used to enhance the immune system, improve skin texture, improve the endocrine system, regulate hormones, etc. On the other hand, the healing practitioners or people who work with crystals have said that amethyst brings calmness and serenity, which reduces anxiety and depression. Mystics prefer amethyst to block negative energies from entering your house. It is used as a healing, protection, and calming crystal.

• One of the essential things that you need to know is how to cleanse amethyst crystals. It's because crystals absorb negative energies, and it needs to be washed and charged again and again to get the benefits of the power. According to mystics, there are various ways to cleanse your crystal. However, the recommended method to cleanse your amethyst crystal is to use an element.

The elements are fire, earth, water, and air. If you are connected to your higher self, your crystal will draw your attention to a particular element for cleansing. However, if you don't get this one, you can use your astrological element connected to your sun sign. If your element is fire, you can burn incense or sage to clean the crystal. For water, you can wash the crystal under running water. Although amethyst is safe to water, not every crystal is safe to water, so it will be better to know if your crystal is safe to water or not before cleansing it with water. You can keep the crystal in front of an open window for the air element and blow it on it. Lastly, you can bury the crystal in a bowl of salt or sand for one night for the earth element.

Bottom-line

Knowing these basic things about the amethyst crystal will help you get all its beneficial properties.

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