Birthstone for February

The birthstone associated with the month of February is Amethyst. The color ranges from faint mauve to rich purple.
But did you know that a very interesting legend is associated with Amethyst?
The Legend of the Amethyst
Bacchus was the Greek God of fertility, wine and also the patron of tragedy. One day he was in a bad mood, he decided to take a walk with his tiger and vowed to vent out his anger on whosoever he came across first.

At that time, a beautiful maiden Amethyst was on her way to the Temple of Diana, the Goddess of Moon. She came across Bacchus. Bent upon taking out his anger, Bacchus let his tiger attack Amethyst. As the tiger attacked Amethyst, she called upon Diana, the Moon Goddess for help but she arrived too late. The tiger had already shredded Amethyst’s body. Diana, upset by the ghastly sight decided to honor her devotee and turned Amethyst’s body into a white pillar.
As Bacchus watched with horror, He realized his folly. He gathered his finest bottle of wine and poured it on to the white pillar, turning it into a violet amethyst.
What makes the Amethyst so popular?

The color of the amethyst makes it unique and sensuous. The purple color of the Amethyst is royal and rich making it a sought after gemstone for jewelry.
Structure and Significance
The Amethyst is hexagonal in structure. It is associated with number 6 and its shape represents a combination of two triangles coming together to form a novel shape.
Number six represents Solomon’s seal and holds a special meaning. It signifies conciliation and arriving at a resolution and balance after a period of conflict.
 Nature and Powers of Amethyst
The Amethyst represents peace, serenity and royalty.
Amethyst is considered to have spiritual powers. It endows the wearer with spiritual insight and wisdom. It offers safety from worldly influences.
Derived from Greek word ‘Amethystos’ meaning ‘non drunk’, Amethyst was also believed to offer protection against intoxication. It was used to sharpen mental power, chase away sleep and also bring victory in battle. It brings good fortune and protects against evil influence. The Amethyst is also known to have healing powers and safeguard against gout and bad dreams.
It is also known to calm the stomach and enhance the beauty of the skin.
 Today Amethyst is worn to symbolize royalty and power. As seen in the Pope- who wears an Amethyst ring.
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