Amethyst: The Crystal of Calm and Clarity in Reiki Healing with I AM BEING

There’s something truly magical about Amethyst. Its deep violet hues catch the light like pieces of twilight sky, yet its real power lies far beyond its beauty. Amethyst has been cherished for centuries by healers, priests, and seekers of peace for its ability to calm the mind, protect the spirit, and connect us to higher consciousness.

At I AM BEING, where Reiki, cacao, and sound healing weave together into moments of transformation, Amethyst plays a subtle but powerful role. Whether placed on the body during Reiki, worn as jewellery, or held in meditation, it’s a crystal that invites serenity, spiritual awareness, and inner balance.

In this blog, we’ll explore Amethyst’s origin, history, energetic qualities, how it’s used in Reiki, and practical ways you can invite its calm clarity into your daily life.

The Origins of Amethyst: Born from the Heart of the Earth

Amethyst is a form of quartz crystal, coloured by traces of iron and natural irradiation deep within the Earth’s crust. Its name comes from the ancient Greek word amethystos, meaning “not intoxicated”, a hint to its earliest use as a stone of sobriety and mental clarity.

Where Amethyst Comes From

Amethyst is found all over the world, from Brazil and Uruguay, to Zambia, India, and Madagascar. Each region produces slightly different shades of purple, from pale lavender to deep, royal violet. In Brazil, vast geodes filled with gleaming crystals are unearthed from volcanic rock, while in Zambia, smaller but intensely coloured stones are prized for their vivid hue.

Europe has its history with Amethyst too. Scotland, for instance, was once known for its Amethyst deposits, and the stone was often set in the jewellery of Celtic kings and queens.

How Amethyst Forms

Amethyst begins its life inside volcanic rock, where hot gases and mineral-rich fluids fill cavities known as geodes. Over thousands of years, as the liquid cools and crystallises, Amethyst grows in layers, forming the pointed clusters we now see in nature or crystal shops. Each point holds a record of the Earth’s movement — a kind of energetic timeline that reflects the steady, grounded vibration many people feel when holding Amethyst.

A Journey Through Time: The History and Mythology of Amethyst

From ancient temples to royal crowns, Amethyst has long been regarded as a stone of spirituality and protection.

Ancient Egypt and Greece

In ancient Egypt, Amethyst was carved into amulets for protection from harm and negative energies. The Greeks and Romans believed it could prevent intoxication and excess — both literal and emotional. They would drink wine from Amethyst goblets to stay “clear-minded,” believing the stone balanced the emotions.

Medieval Europe

In Medieval Europe, Amethyst symbolised piety and wisdom. It adorned the rings of bishops and the crowns of monarchs, representing a calm mind and a connection to divine truth. The stone’s deep violet colour mirrored the hues of twilight — the moment between day and night, consciousness and dreams.

Spiritual Symbolism

Through centuries, Amethyst has been known as a stone of purification and connection to higher realms. Its frequency is said to activate the third eye and crown chakras, linking the human mind to spiritual wisdom. This is why it resonates so beautifully within Reiki healing — a practice that balances the energy body and restores harmony between the physical, emotional, and spiritual self.

The Energetic Qualities of Amethyst

Amethyst carries a gentle but powerful energy. It soothes overactive thoughts, helps release tension, and restores a sense of peace. In energy healing, Amethyst is often described as a natural tranquilliser — not in the sense of sedation, but in its ability to quiet mental chatter and open space for clarity.

Metaphysical Properties

• Calming and balancing: Helps to ease stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm.
• Spiritual awareness: Activates intuition and deepens meditation.
• Protection: Shields the aura from negative energies and emotional toxicity.
• Clarity: Encourages clear thinking and spiritual discernment.
• Sleep support: Often placed under pillows or beside the bed for peaceful rest.

The vibration of Amethyst aligns beautifully with Reiki energy. While Reiki flows through the practitioner’s hands as universal life force energy, Amethyst acts like an amplifier, helping to raise the frequency and open the recipient to higher states of awareness.

Amethyst and the Chakras

In Reiki and energy work, Amethyst primarily connects to two energy centres.

Third Eye Chakra (Ajna)

Located between the eyebrows, the Third Eye Chakra governs intuition, insight, and perception. When balanced, it helps us see truth clearly — not just in others, but within ourselves. Amethyst helps open this centre, enhancing spiritual awareness and mental clarity.

Crown Chakra (Sahasrara)

Found at the crown of the head, this chakra connects us to divine wisdom and universal consciousness. Amethyst gently opens this channel, helping you to receive intuitive messages during Reiki sessions or meditation.

By working with these chakras, Amethyst supports spiritual alignment and inner calm — two qualities deeply nurtured in Reiki healing with I AM BEING in London.

Using Amethyst in Reiki Healing

Amethyst is one of the most loved crystals in Reiki for its ability to clear energy blockages, enhance intuition, and create a protective energetic field.

During a Reiki Session

At I AM BEING, Amethyst may be used in several ways during Reiki:

1. Placement on the Third Eye or Crown Chakra:
   A small polished Amethyst can be placed on the client’s forehead or crown to open intuitive awareness and promote calm.
2. Creating a Crystal Grid:
   Surrounding the healing table with Amethyst points or clusters helps create a peaceful, high-frequency space that amplifies Reiki energy.
3. Holding in the Practitioner’s Hand:
   Practitioners may hold Amethyst in one palm to strengthen focus and connect to higher guidance as they channel Reiki energy.
4. Aura Cleansing:
   A wand or cluster can be swept gently through the aura to clear stagnant or heavy energy before or after the session.
5. Sound and Reiki Integration:
   Combined with singing bowls or soft sound frequencies, Amethyst can deepen the energetic relaxation helping clients drift into a meditative state where true healing unfolds.

Amethyst for Practitioners

Reiki practitioners themselves often wear or meditate with Amethyst before a session to stay grounded and intuitively connected. It enhances the flow of Reiki by clearing the mind of distractions and aligning with the client’s energetic field more easily.

How to Use Amethyst in Everyday Life

You don’t need to be a Reiki practitioner to benefit from Amethyst. There are many ways to bring its calming and clarifying energy into your day-to-day life.

Meditation Companion

Hold an Amethyst point or cluster in your hand during meditation. Take slow, mindful breaths, and visualise violet light surrounding you. This helps still the mind, deepen focus, and connect with your inner guidance.

In the Home

Place an Amethyst cluster in your living space or bedroom. It purifies the environment, promotes relaxation, and protects the home from negative energy. A large geode in the centre of a room can act as a natural energetic anchor.

For Better Sleep

Keep a small Amethyst stone under your pillow or on your bedside table. Its gentle vibration encourages restful sleep and can ease anxious thoughts before bed.

Jewellery and Personal Talismans

Wearing Amethyst as a necklace or bracelet keeps its peaceful vibration close to your energy field throughout the day. Many people find it helps them feel calm during busy or stressful times.

For Emotional Balance

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, hold Amethyst in your palm and take a few slow breaths. Imagine releasing emotional tension into the crystal, which then transmutes it into light.

With Water (Mindfully)

You can place Amethyst near your water glass (but not inside unless it’s verified safe) to energetically charge the water with calm, clarity, and balance; an intention-based ritual loved by those who work with Reiki and cacao ceremonies.

Rituals and Practices with Amethyst

Amethyst invites you to slow down and reconnect. You might try:

• Morning Intention Setting: Sit quietly with your Amethyst and repeat an affirmation such as “I am calm, clear, and connected.”
• Releasing Stress with Breath: Inhale deeply through the nose, exhale through the mouth while holding the stone. Feel the release of tension as the breath carries away worries.
• Cacao and Crystal Connection: During a cacao ceremony at I AM BEING, Amethyst can be placed beside your cup as you set an intention for peace, clarity, or divine connection. The energy of cacao (heart-opening) and Amethyst (mind-clearing) blend beautifully.

Caring for Your Amethyst

To keep its energy vibrant, it’s important to cleanse and recharge your Amethyst regularly.

Cleansing Methods

• Moonlight: Leave under the full moon to recharge.
• Sound: Use a singing bowl or chime to clear stagnant energy.
• Reiki energy: Channel Reiki directly into the stone to purify it.
• Smudging: Gently pass it through Palo Santo or sage smoke.

Avoid long exposure to direct sunlight, as it can fade the stone’s colour.

Amethyst in Modern Reiki Practice

Amethyst continues to hold a special place in modern Reiki circles. Many Reiki practitioners in London and around the world use it not only as a healing aid but also as a reminder of spiritual trust and calm.

In Reiki with I AM BEING, Amethyst might be used to support emotional healing during energy block releases, encourage deep meditation during sessions, create harmony within group Reiki circles, and ground spiritual insights after sessions with cacao or sound baths.

By integrating Amethyst into Reiki sessions, we cultivate a space that’s both grounded and elevated — where energy flows freely, and the client feels safe, supported, and deeply at peace.

The Symbolism of Violet Light

Amethyst’s colour is often associated with the violet ray, a frequency said to transmute lower energies into light. In Reiki, this symbolism aligns with the process of healing itself, transforming heaviness, fear, or confusion into awareness, release, and peace.

When you work with Amethyst, whether during a Reiki session or in your own quiet moments, imagine a soft violet glow expanding around you. This light cleanses the aura and opens the pathway to a state of inner stillness…a reminder that clarity and calm are already within you.

Bringing It All Together

Amethyst is more than a crystal — it’s a teacher. It reminds us that peace is not something we chase; it’s something we return to. In the flow of Reiki healing, Amethyst holds space for the mind to settle, the body to release, and the spirit to realign. Whether you’re drawn to its beauty or its healing vibration, it offers the same message: slow down, breathe, and listen to your higher self.

Experience Amethyst Energy with I AM BEING in London

At I AM BEING, Amethyst often finds its way into our Reiki, cacao, and sound healing sessions. Clients describe feeling a sense of deep peace and mental clarity when it’s placed near the crown or third eye, as if the noise of daily life gently fades away.

Our sessions are designed to help you reconnect to your true self — to find calm, confidence, and clarity through the flow of Reiki energy and the guidance of crystal wisdom.

If you’re in London and wish to experience how Amethyst can support your Reiki journey, join us for a session with I AM BEING. Whether you’re a beginner or already familiar with Reiki, Amethyst will help you tune in to your inner stillness and trust the process of healing that unfolds.

Amethyst whispers of peace, clarity, and connection. It teaches us that we are more than our thoughts, and more powerful than our fears. Whether held in your palm, worn close to your heart, or used in a Reiki session, it invites you to align with your higher vibration and let go of what no longer serves.

At I AM BEING, we celebrate the ancient and the modern — bringing together the wisdom of crystals, Reiki, cacao, and sound to support your journey of becoming.

So next time you hold an Amethyst, remember:
You are calm.
You are clear.
You are being….simply being.

Being,

Gizelle Renee Xx