Amethyst is one of the best all rounder balancing stones. Purple in colour it is an extremely powerful and protective stone. It guards against psychic attack transmuting the energy into love. It can block geopathic stress negative environment energies. It also helps to overcome addictions. It is extremely beneficial to the mind, calming or stimulating where necessary. It is a great stone to meditate with as it turns thoughts away from the mundane into tranquillity and deeper understanding. It helps you feel less scattered, more focused and in control of your faculties and helps making hard decisions an easy process.

It helps where insomnia is caused by an overactive mind and protects against recurring nightmares.( place an amethyst next to you bed if you have sleep issues) It also enhances memory and improves motivation making it easier for you to set realistic goals. Amethyst balances out highs and lows, promoting emotional centering.

It dispels anger rage fear and anxiety, alleviates sadness and grief and helps us come to terms with loss.

On the physical side it eases headaches, releases tension, reduces bruising, injuries and swelling. It also treats hearing disorders, skin conditions, dis-eases of the lung and digestive tract including removing parasites.

I think it is one of the most amazing healing stones. It is easily available and inexpensive. You can wear it as jewellery, carry one around with you or leave on next to your bed or in your office to bring balance back into your life. What more could you ask for?