Activating and balancing the sixth (third eye) and seventh (crown) chakras, amethyst, the "stone of spirituality and contentment," helps heal the body, mind and soul. Transforming energy, it can bring about a more intense spirituality.

Worn to make the wearer gentle and amiable, amethyst's powers are believed to influence dreams and enhance healing powers, as well as help overcome addictions. Generating peace, love, and courage, amethyst is also thought to enhance psychic abilities.

On the physical side, amethyst's calming element is thought to help manic-depressives by bringing thought patterns into alignment, soothing overactive minds. It also strengthens the immune system, helping to remove impurities in the blood, and has been used to help treat blood sugar imbalances.