Amethyst
Intention: Calm the mind and open intuition
Hardness: 7 Water-safe: yes, but avoid long direct sun
Associations
Calm, intuition, spiritual awareness, restful sleep, and gentle protection from overwhelm.
Common uses
- Under the pillow or on the nightstand for sleep and dream work
- On the altar during meditation or divination
- Held while journaling to settle racing thoughts
Care
Strong sunlight over a long time can fade the purple color. Cleanse with moonlight or smoke instead.
Metaphysical properties are traditional and modern folk associations, not scientific claims.