We once recommended amethyst for a little girl who had frequent nightmares. Stone of Spirit On special evenings violet fills the evening sky. As evening represents the transition between day and night so amethyst reflects a shift from one reality to another. It is one of the most effective stones to use for meditation because its calming attributes relax the mind so that it can release its attachment to the daily concerns of life and slip into a more expansive reality. If you'd like to meditate with this stone place it on your forehead between your eyes.
Amethyst also helps to ease the transition between life and death.
During the last two weeks of her life our elderly cat, Angel, spent most of her time leaning against a large amethyst cluster. That cluster now lives in the Beyond the Rainbow office, in commemoration of a memorable cat. As popular as this stone is, it's unsurprising that the holders of many sun signs claim it for their own, and its properties are universal enough that most people can benefit from it. Amethyst is also frequently assigned to Pisces, and although we prefer aquamarine for this sign, the Piscean tendency to swing from high to low without transition can be eased by amethyst's gentle qualities. See our article on Water Violet, a Bach Flower Remedy related to Aquarius.