Amethyst, the purple variety of Quartz, has affectionately become known as the world's most popular purple crystal.

Amethyst is the birthstone of February, but its attributes are much more far reaching than just being known as one of the twelve modern birthstones. Amethyst crystals are known for much more than their vibrant purple shade that catches the eyes of everyone. They seemingly have very powerful effects for those that use them for activities such as mediation and therapy, amidst going through hard points in life.

Whether in faceted, rough, cabochon, drilled, druzy, geode, or rough crystal form, Amethyst offers an incredible array of vibrational currents that people can benefit from, including those seeking aid in the recovery and sobriety from substance abuse.

Many have exclaimed the energy of Amethyst reaches the extent of providing enough stimulation to end on-going alcoholism. Amethyst has so many unbelievable aspects to it—that all promote emotional and physical well being to those that obtain it. 

Here are a couple of reasons why attaining an Amethyst may be a wonderful discovery to your overall well-being.  

  • CLEANSING- Amethyst is all about cleansing your former self of any activities such as the engagement in drugs and alcohol. Various users have claimed that it promotes sobriety in so many different ways. It promotes a clear and healthier mind by raising one's vibration and state of awareness.

  • PEER PRESSURE- While attaining a more clear and healthier mind, Amethyst reinforces personal empowerment by lending more courage to say no to negative influences of peer groups, friends, and even family members who may be partaking in destructive activities like over indulging in alcohol and drugs. 

  • CLARITY- This process of working with Amethyst will help you achieve a sense of enlightment, that helps to guide you away from anything that is not needed in your life. Furthermore, it aids in allowing you to embrace who you are without having to use chemical substances for your true self to shine. The Amethyst will help you see a clear and concise vision of who you want to be, and what is best for you in this life. Thoughts become more clear. Emotions become better compartmentalized, and are easier to make sense of. Many have stated that Amethyst may keep you out of these types of situations by working with it.  

  • CLEAR DECISION MAKING- This ideal also ties into the fact that the Amethyst helps with emotional healing and clear decision making. It has been said to help with this side of the healing process if you've ever felt as if your emotions were taking over your state of mind.

It has also been said that dealing with addiction indirectly within relationships, friendships, and other social issues, can cause emotions to become overbearing as well. Amethyst has been said to help immensely with clearing your mind, heart and soul, allowing invigorating energy to clear these aspects.

  • JEWELRY- Wearing Amethyst in jewelry form over the Solar Plexus helps to filter out emotional debris, and sooth anxiety. This can aid in better digestion, calming tension, and relaxing racing thoughts. Or wearing Amethyst in jewelry form over the Heart Chakra helps to filter out sadness, frustration, and fear. This can aid in better heart rates, calming fast heartbeats, and relaxing tightness in the chest.

  • BED TIME- Placing Amethyst inside a pillowcase can help enhance positive energies during dream time, which aids in more restful sleep, better dreams, and longer R.E.M stages. 

  • MEDITATION- Placing Amethyst on the forehead, over the heart, over the stomach, or at the base of the feet during deep meditation can help filter out challenging emotions, thoughts and intentions, so that solutions through meditation can be achieved. Using soothing music, incense, or smudge prior and during meditation can enhance this process. 

  • JOURNALING- Wearing Amethyst or placing it beside you while journaling can  help clear the mind for focused thought while writing. Journaling offers a therauptic activity to the process of working through difficult memories, emotions and thoughts, in relation to how substance abuse affects ones life. 

It may have an incredible outcome for you personally, so always keep an open mind when considering using an Amethyst for any of these circumstances.   

Overall, it is very important to use this crystal for any situation where you feel as if you don’t know where to turn. The truth of the matter is, you are always going to be in conflict with your emotions. It can be extremely hard to know what to do, what to say, or how to react to certain moments in life. The Amethyst has a magnificent healing property that will promote a sense of clarity, and wellbeing. I would recommend you pick one up and see for yourself.     

Acheiving sobriety is a step by step process that incorporates multiple solutions and modalities to achieve long term success. Using crystals can be part of that process.

  (©) Isabella Piper + Debbie Edwards

**The information provided is for reference and educational purposes only. It is not meant to treat, diagnose, or cure any illness or disease, nor is it to be used as a substitute for professional medical advice