Amethyst is one of the more popular stones used for magickal purposes. I know it's one of my own favourites. Amethyst is a purple form of quartz, and ranges from shades of light lavender to deep purple. For ritual uses, amethyst is associated with psychic abilities, meditation, sleep, peace and spirituality. Small pieces of amethyst work well in herbal dream pillows. Amethyst is sometimes associated with water, and sometimes with air.
Ancient folklore claims that amethyst can cure poisons and drunkeness.
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