Children of all ages have a natural connection to crystals and stones, and it’s not just their curiosity. They are drawn to their energies and healing powers. For children everything is magical and that is what crystals and gemstones provide them, a little bit of magic What is so interesting is that gems and stones help children to ground themselves and get connected with Earth and nature. Crystals can assist providing them
calm stable energy and help them deal with their feeling and emotions. Keep in mind that kids are open and spiritual by nature to everything alive, and gems and stones are exactly that.
A beginner crystal for kids to start with is Amethyst. Due to its purple colour and calming peaceful energy is ideally suited for children.
Amethyst gives protective and spiritual energy. It can comfort children who are in a transition like moving, starting a new school, growth spurt. Amethyst also improves concentration, memory and focus. It is also the best solution for helping kids to sleep. It calms and soothes mind and body and prevents nightmares. Place the Amethyst under the child’s pillow or next to their nightstand and let magic happen. Another playful solution is creating a “magic spray” to keep monsters away. Fill a spray bottle with water, a few drops of lavender essential oil and add an amethyst crystal. Let them spray the room before they go to bed. Additionally it improves emotional understanding, intuition, creativity, removes negative energy and promotes creativity, courage and self appreciation.
FUN FACTS
· Amethyst is a mineral that comes from quartz. It is a type of rock.
· The word comes from the Greek word «μεθώ» meaning drunk, because Greeks believed it protected them from getting drunk.
· It’s the crystal of friendship, love and peace
· The colour varies from light to dark purple
To charge the gemstone place them in a spot where they will receive direct sunlight or moonlight. The light will penetrate your crystal and fill it with positive energy. To clean the stone place it in sea water alternatively add in a bowl of fresh water salt.
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