The Majestic and the Mysterious crystal 'Amethyst' - Miss Kay San Diego (Renowned Psychic Reader from San Diego)

Last year on my Birthday my Mother in Law gifted me an earrings and necklace set of Amethyst. Since then I have been remembering this crystal, I somehow like the name of this crystal 'Amethyst' - doesn't it sound very mysterious? To me it sounds like a name of some saint or healer who is of course a 'living thing' someone from outer space - ‘Amethyst’! So I decided to look up more and present to my readers a quick excerpt of my findings and my personal perspective on this crystal.

Amethyst is very well known -- as from the ancients -- as a sobriety stone. The word 'Amethyst' in Greek means 'Not Drunken'. It has been used for millennia to prevent drunkenness, and is used to assist in getting rid of addictions to alcohol, drugs, smoking, etc, and destructive compulsive behaviors of all kinds. Amethyst is mined in Canada (Northwestern Ontario) Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia and Argentina, as well as in Zambia, Namibia and other African countries.

The Story behind the origin of Amethyst:

The legend of the origin of Amethyst comes from the Greeks. Dionysus, the God of intoxication was angered one day by an insult from a mortal and swore revenge on the next mortal he encountered. After creating tigers to carry out his wish, unsuspecting Amethyst, a beautiful young maiden on her way to pay tribute to the GoddessDiana appeared. But in order to protect Amethyst from Dionysus's tigers, Goddess Diana turned her into a stature of pure crystalline quartz. At the sight of the beautiful statue of Amethyst, Dionysus is said to have wept tears of wine, staining the quartz purple and creating the gem amethyst. 

Healing Power of Amethyst (Earlier era & Middle age): 

Ø  The early Greeks believed that amethyst would protect one from the effects of drunkenness when consuming alcohol. A possible explanation for this unusual virtue being given to amethyst is that when water is poured into a cup fashioned of amethyst, it would have the appearance of wine yet could be drunk without experiencing wine's normal inebriated effect.

Ø  Leonardo Da Vinci wrote that amethyst was able to dissipate evil thoughts and quicken the intelligence. 

Ø  Because amethyst was thought to encourage celibacy and symbolize piety, Amethyst was very important in the ornamentation of Catholic and other churches in the middle Ages. It was, in particular, considered to be the stone of bishops and they still often wear amethyst rings.

Ø  In Tibet, Amethyst is considered to be sacred to Buddha and rosaries are often fashioned from it.

Ø  Amethyst was considered to be a strong antidote against drunkenness, which is why wine goblets were often carved from it! The gemstone still symbolizes sobriety.

Ø  In ancient cultures, amethyst amulets were worn as antidotes against poison, to dispel sleep, as protection against harm in battle and to sharpen one's wits.

Healing Power of Amethyst (Modern World): 

Ø  Emotionally, amethyst is used in crystal healing to help heal personal losses and grief, bringing one gently past. Amethyst has a gently sedative energy that can promote peacefulness, happiness, and contentment. It also is said to bring emotional stability and inner strength. This stability and strength not only helps one hold firm in one's life, but it can enhance flexibility and cooperation. To be flexible at need is a sure sign of strength.

Ø  Physically amethyst is said by spiritual healers and mystical lore to heal the withdrawal symptoms of any sort of addiction, help with headaches, insomnia, arthritis, diabetes, pain relief, circulatory system issues, endocrine system problems, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, immune system deficiencies, asthma, phobias, pregnancy and preventing miscarriage, menopause, PMS, and general healing. 

I am in love with Amethyst not only as a Psychic Reader (Miss Kay San Diego) but also because of the story behind its origin, the majestic color and the mysterious healing powers. So I would urge all my readers to take a look at this wonderful purple crystal and see if you get mesmerized or fall in love because its majesty and mystery!

Configuration of a Tarot Cards deck

The Tarot deck consists of two separate types of cards, the Major Arcana and the Minor Arcana.

1. The Major Arcana comprises of 22 cards. These cards represent 22 energies that govern the universe as a whole on spiritual, material and the divine plane. Arcana’s are numbered 1 to 21 plus there is Arcana which has no number ‘The Fool’. This no numbered Arcana is a symbol of the divine plane. These cards are also known as 'Trump Cards' and represent the structure of human consciousness.

• Suggested reading: http://www.biddytarot.com/tarot-card-meanings/major-arcana/ 

2. The Minor Arcana consist of 56 pictorial cards which represent the concerns, activities and emotions that make up the dramas of our everyday lives. These Trump cards often depict strange characters and even more symbols and allegories. 

There are 4 groups; The Pentacles (element: Fire), The Cups (element: Water), The Swords (element: Air) and The Wands (element: Earth).

Wands: The Wands are the suit of creativity, action and movement. They are associated with such qualities as enthusiasm, adventure, risk-taking and confidence. This suit corresponds to the yang, or masculine principle, in Chinese philosophy and is associated with the element Fire. A flickering flame is the perfect symbol of the Wands force. This energy flows outward and generates passionate involvement.

Cups: The Cups are the suit of emotions and spiritual experience. They describe inner states, feelings and relationship patterns. The energy of this suit flows inward. Cups correspond to the yin, or feminine principle, in Chinese philosophy and are associated with the element Water. The ability of water to flow and fill up spaces, to sustain and to reflect changing moods makes it the ideal symbol of the Cups suit.

Swords: The Swords are the suit of intellect, thought and reason. They are concerned with justice, truth and ethical principles.  This suit is also associated with states that lead to disharmony and unhappiness. Our intellect is a valuable asset, but as an agent of ego, it can lead us astray if it is not infused with the wisdom of our Inner Guide.

Pentacles: The Pentacles are the suit of practicality, security and material concerns. They are associated with the element Earth and the concrete requirements of working with matter. Pentacles, we celebrate the . Pentacles represent prosperity and wealth of all kinds, beauty of nature, our interactions with plants and animals and our physical experiences in the body.  Sometimes this suit is called the Coins.

• Suggested Reading: http://www.biddytarot.com/tarot-card-meanings/minor-arcana/

H2O - The Most Abundant Compound on Earth's Surface! -Miss Kay Pschic Reader from La Jolla

Its summer time and Miss Kay Psychic Reader from San Diego wishes to share the importance of water intake. 70% of Earth's Surface comprises of Water and 60% of body weight also comprises of water! And just as most of the Mother Earth's (Natural) resources depend on water, every system in your body depends on water. 

For example, water flushes toxins out of vital organs, carries nutrients to your cells and provides a moist environment for ear, nose and throat tissues. Lack of water can lead to dehydration, a condition that occurs when you don't have enough water in your body to carry out normal functions. Even mild dehydration can drain your energy and make you tired.

Miss Kay on daily water intake : 

The Institute of medicine determined that an adequate intake (AI) http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/adequate+intake for men is roughly 3 liters (about 13 cups) of total beverages a day. The AI for women is 2.2 liters (about 9 cups) of total beverages a day.

Ancient history suggests that ancient cultures have long appreciated water for its ability to promote health. For example:

1. Hippocrates http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hippocrates was the first to write on healing diseases with water
2. The Egyptians enjoyed bathing in the Nile
3. The ancient Persians & Greeks started to build public bathing facilities
4. Rome's warm public baths
5. Paris public vapor baths
6. The book “Common Water, the Best Cure forevers" was published in 1723 http://books.google.com/books/about/Febrifugum_Magnum_Or_Common_Water_the_Be.html?id=zgBcAAAAQAAJ 
7. Dr. Wilhelm Winternitz http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilhelm_Winternitz start developing new methods of water treatment
8. Hydrotherapy https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrotherapy in the Americas
9. Hydrotherapy and Holistic Health in Modern Times

Miss Kay San Diego says "Drink Water Stay healthy and active." Drinking plenty of water is directly related to your health. Every day you lose water due to breathing, sweating, and urination. Your body loses extra water in hot weather and when you exercise. Drinking adequate water every day have following benefits:-

1. Prevents Dehydration
2. Helpful in Flu and Fever like conditions
3. Help loose weight
4. Glowing healthy looking skin
5. Digestion
6. Flush out toxins
7. Dissolve preservatives
8. Reducing headaches
9. Lowering risk of heart attack and
10. Regulating body temperature.

Do something good for your body today and drink eight glasses of water!