The Vegvisir, also known as the runic compass or the Viking compass/Nordic compass made of eight Viking rune staves, is a symbol of protection and guidance believed to be used as a compass by Vikings. ... In the Galdrabok, it is written that this symbol would help its wearer to not get lost and find their way back.
Vegvísir's intent is described as follows: “If thi sign is carried, one will never lose one's way in storms or bad weather, even when the way is not known” And so, the symbol was drawn onto the forehead to ensure that the person didn't get lost when leaving home.
Amethyst is a powerful and protective stone that has a wide range of benefits. Some of the healing properties and powers of Amethyst are below:
Natural tranquilizer: Amethyst relieves an individual from stress and strain, soothes irritability, balances mood swings, dispels anger, rage, fear and anxiety.
Amethyst activates spiritual awareness: This precious stone has outstanding healing and cleansing powers. It does this by opening intuition and enhancing psychic abilities of a person.
Enhances sobriety: It makes a person have a sober mind in cases of over drinking or overindulgence in other activities that may lead to addictions. Amethyst does this by producing a calming effect to the mind and stimulating the body hence keeping people focused and aware of occurrence in their surroundings.
Insomnia relief: With Amethyst in place, you can be assured of plentiful amounts of sleep at night. It further helps in remembering and understanding of dreams.
Hormone production: Amethyst plays a very important role in general metabolism especially bringing balance to the endocrine system by helping in the active production of hormones for use in the body.
Boosting the immune system: Amethyst assists the body in fighting and eliminating diseases. This stone helps to purify blood thus reduces physical, emotional and psychological pain or stress. Amethyst is useful for people suffering from diseases of the lungs and respiratory tract, skin conditions, disorders in cells and diseases of the digestive system
Guards against psychic attack: By wearing the protective Amethyst crystal, one gets protection from all types of suffering including spiritual assault and those that may be as a result of external sources such as people.