Name of crystal: Amethyst
Common sources: Brazil, Uruguay, South Africa, Madagascar, India
Astrological associations: Virgo, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces
Chakra: Crown
Healing qualities: A crystal with many healing aspects, amethyst offers an overall protection while striking a balance in your physical, emotional and mental state. The purple crystallized quartz also magnifies the energy of other crystals, and is useful for purification during ceremonies
Physical qualities: Amethyst works by tackling the root causes of diseases such as bacterial and viral infections and aids in providing relief for headaches and migraines, while guarding against insomnia and nightmares.
Emotional/spiritual: Bringing about a calming effect, amethysts helps in soothing nerves and easing tensions and over sensitivity, including coping with strong emotional energies such as grief. It can also be used to enhance your aura and spirituality, or as an aid for meditation.
Magical and mystical qualities: Protects against paranormal harm and malice while attracting good luck.
Reference: The Crystal Healer – Philip Permutt, Crystals for Health – Cassandra Eason
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Name of crystal: Hematite
Common source: UK, Morocco
Astrological associations: Aries, Aquarius
Chakra: Base
Healing qualities: Hematite ushers in strength, love, and courage into the user’s life. It’s also good for mental process, memory, working with numbers, and dexterity
Physical qualities: Great for the blood, spleen, and vertebrae, hematite helps with anemia, blood clots, broken bones and fractures, as well as cramps. It’s also good in dealing against insomnia and jet lag
Emotional/Spiritual qualities: -
Magical and mystical qualities: Gaze into a flat piece of hematite, hematite sphere, or egg by candlelight to see your guides
Reference: The Crystal Healer – Philip Permutt, Crystals for Health – Cassandra Eason