{"id":535,"date":"2016-08-21T21:39:14","date_gmt":"2016-08-22T02:39:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/?p=535"},"modified":"2016-12-11T08:54:25","modified_gmt":"2016-12-11T14:54:25","slug":"amethyst","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/amethyst\/","title":{"rendered":"Amethyst"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1161\" src=\"https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-13-WEB.jpg\" alt=\"Amethyst Stone - the stone of sobriety\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-13-WEB.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-13-WEB-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-13-WEB-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-13-WEB-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-13-WEB-800x800.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>Amethyst is one of the most stunning stones around, with varying shades of purple, this stone is truly royal. It is known as the stone of &#8220;sobriety&#8221; and can help ward off bad habits and addictions. This spiritual stone is one of the most popular of the quartz varieties. Beautiful purple Amethyst\u00a0attracts positive energy and spiritual protection, it&#8217;s commonly used in meditation. It&#8217;s healing properties serve as a natural stress reliever, and can help eliminate anxiety and depression. This dreamy stone may help treat sleep disorders and insomnia. Sweet dreams&#8230;.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-6-WEB.jpg\" alt=\"Amethyst Stone - the stone of sobriety\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-6-WEB.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-6-WEB-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-6-WEB-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-6-WEB-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-6-WEB-800x800.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><strong>Stone Name:<\/strong> Amethyst<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tagline:\u00a0<\/strong>The Stone of Sobriety<\/p>\n<p><strong>Color:<\/strong>\u00a0Amethyst can be Transparent or opaque in purple, lilac, violet, or mauve.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Structure: <\/strong>Amethyst is a purple variety of Crystalline Quartz forming in crystal clusters and geodes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Amethyst can be found all over the world. It is produced in abundance in South America (Brazil, Uruguay), Asia (South Korea, Russia, India), Africa (Zambia), Europe (Austria), and North America (United States, Canada, &amp; Mexico).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Healing Properties:\u00a0<\/strong>This spiritual stone is one of the most popular of the quartz varieties, it&#8217;s commonly used in healing and meditation. This beautiful purple stone attracts positive energy and spiritual protection. It can assist in blocking negative energy and reverting into positive. It&#8217;s healing properties serve as a natural stress reliever, and can help eliminate anxiety, fear, and depression. This cleansing stone of sobriety encourages balance in areas of excess and\u00a0addiction. Because it can both calm and stimulate the mind, strength can be harnessed\u00a0for focus and motivation to keep your spirit in line.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Birthstone:<\/strong> February<\/p>\n<p><strong>Varieties:<\/strong> Chevron Amethyst, Ametrine.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1159\" src=\"https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-10-WEB.jpg\" alt=\"Amethyst Stone - the stone of sobriety\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-10-WEB.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-10-WEB-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-10-WEB-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-10-WEB-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-10-WEB-800x800.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1154\" src=\"https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-5-WEB.jpg\" alt=\"Amethyst Stone - the stone of sobriety\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-5-WEB.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-5-WEB-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-5-WEB-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-5-WEB-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-5-WEB-800x800.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1157\" src=\"https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-8-WEB.jpg\" alt=\"Amethyst Stone - the stone of sobriety\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-8-WEB.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-8-WEB-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-8-WEB-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-8-WEB-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-8-WEB-800x800.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1152\" src=\"https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-3-WEB.jpg\" alt=\"Amethyst Stone - the stone of sobriety\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-3-WEB.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-3-WEB-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-3-WEB-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-3-WEB-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-3-WEB-800x800.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1160\" src=\"https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-11-WEB.jpg\" alt=\"Amethyst Stone - the stone of sobriety\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-11-WEB.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-11-WEB-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-11-WEB-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-11-WEB-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Amethyst-11-WEB-800x800.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amethyst is one of the most stunning stones around, with varying shades of purple, this stone is truly royal. It is known as the stone of &#8220;sobriety&#8221; and can help ward off bad habits and addictions. This spiritual stone is one of the most popular of the quartz varieties. Beautiful purple Amethyst\u00a0attracts positive energy and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1161,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[123,318,59,74,246],"tags":[127,264,254,255],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/535"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=535"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/535\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1174,"href":"https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/535\/revisions\/1174"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1161"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=535"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=535"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.turningmoss.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=535"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}