February's Birthstone, the Amethyst

Color purple, the color of royalty and the mystical color of Amethyst and both color and gem have extremely powerful and spiritual vibration. The Amethyst a purple variety of quartz, is the gemstone of choice for psychics as it can take you to higher states of consciousness.

It is also attributed to strong healing and cleansing of body, mind and soul. If you're feeling scattered, Amethyst will help you refocus, and bring you spiritual insights and a better ability in decision making.

The most protective of all crystals, the Amethyst is known as the all-healer. Are you having problems getting a good night sleep, or suffering headaches lately? Wearing an Amethyst while sleeping can help you rest. It would be a wonderful gemstone to take along to work, it will sooth you and guard you against anxiety, anger and impatience. If your daily tasks are overwhelming you at work, the Amethyst will be the gemstone to sooth you. Place an Amethyst on your computer table to avoid eye strain.

Indeed the healing properties of the Amethyst are many. A beautiful crystal one should appreciate.

Shown here: 14K white gold ring. Center stone is a large oval amethyst.