Amethyst Gemstones  Zodiac Sign: Aquarius Planet: Jupiter
Element: Air Chakra: Forehead Candle Colour: Dark blue or purple
Amethyst is considered to be the stone of "St. Valentine" as he
reputedly wore an Amethyst ring engraved with the image of
Cupid. Ancient Greeks believed it was the stone of sobriety -
protecting against drunkenness.  This stone was often used in
the creation of goblets to guard against the properties of
wine.   Legend tells that Amethysta, a beautiful maiden,
attracted the unwelcome attention of Bacchus (the God of Wine). 
Diana, the Virgin Goddess of the hunt, saved Amethysta by
turning her into a gleaming gemstone - henceforward all would
behave in a restrained manner in her "presence".   In Egypt,
soldiers went into battle with Amethyst so they would not lose
their courage.  Amethyst is also considered the stone of Buddha
and is commonly known found in Buddhist prayer beads (found in
Tibet).   In Africa is is considered a "rain making" stone and
dropped into water by medicine