Amethyst (Jamunia)

May 12, 2019

Amethyst gemstones are generally associated with the zodiac signs of Pisces and Aquarius. The stunning purple of the Amethyst birthstone symbolizes wisdom and justice and is said to attract wealth, success and prosperity along with humility, spirituality and mental peace. Found in shades of purple, lilac or mauve, amethyst birthstones are said to guard against drunkenness and to instill a sober mind.Amethyst is a violet colored, semi-precious gemstone of the Quartz mineral family.

As an astrological substitute
of Blue Sapphire, it is worn to overcome financial stress, professional instability and unhealthy addictions.Amethyst (meaning Jamuniya, Katela or Ketela in Hindi) is associated with the planet Saturn. It is worn to strengthen weaker Saturn as well as to benefit from its favorable occupation in a person’s horoscope.

Vedic astrology prescribes Jamuniya ratna for Makar (Capricorn) and Kumbh (Aquarius) rashi..
Western astrology assigns amethyst birthstone for Pisces.
Amethyst can also be worn by Gemini, Virgo and Taurus.

Amethyst Benifits
Amethyst is quite popular for its ability to calm restless and distracted minds and thus is highly beneficial in improving wearer’s productivity.

Cures Addictive Tendencies– Since ancient times, Amethyst has been widely used for remedying self-destructive and addictive tendencies of human beings. People addicted to smoking, drinking and drug abuse can surely rely on this gemstone for quitting these habits.
Revives Lost Fortunes & Relationships– Amethyst can revive unexpected opportunities, thereby helping the wearer to reclaim materialistic and financial comforts as well as repair lost or broken relationships.
Tranquilizes Anxious Minds – Amethyst can soothe weak, fragile and anxious minds and thus is highly beneficial in curing insomnia, anxiety, fear and depression. Amethyst benefits surpass almost every other gemstone when it comes to improving mental focus, concentration and meditative abilities of the wearer.
Clears Mental Blockages – Wearing amethyst can open stagnant or blocked minds, paving pathways for creative and logical solutions to emerge. For this reason, academicians, researchers and scholars, often resort to amethyst for success.
Improves Hair, Teeth & Bone Health – Detoxification and cellular regeneration are some of the widely recognized Amethyst’s healing benefits in alternative medicine. It is also worn to cure Arthritis, Bone- Cancer and Paralysis.