Amethyst
Element: Air
Deities: Oya, Artemis, Dionysus
Spiritual Use: Receptive, Increasing psychic power, Sobriety
Amethyst is a purple variety of quartz that promotes peace and stability. It corresponds to the third eye and crown chakras.
Amethyst is used to increase psychic power and can be used in meditation and chakra work. Some psychics will have amethyst nearby, in rock or jewelry form, when performing readings. It can be used in any spell meant to strengthen psychic abilities. Oya works well with amethyst as she is a powerful psychic herself. I keep a piece of amethyst on my altar at all times which has been dedicated to her.
It is a long standing belief that Amethyst will also help you stay sober. There is a famous myth which involves amethyst (in human form) and Dionysus. Dionysus kept pursuing her but she wasn't interested. She finally prayed for help and Artemis turned her into a white stone. Dionysus was heart broken when he found her and poured his wine over her, which turned her stone body purple. If you are in recovery for drugs and/or alcohol, I would recommend keeping amethyst with you at all times to help you stay sober.
Medicinally, amethyst has been used to treat alcoholism, insomnia and headaches. It was also used to treat mental illness. Amethyst works well with rhodonite to lighten the mind and spirit.
