More Than Just Pretty Rocks

Stones, Crystals, Semiprecious Stones, Gems, Gemstones...Whichever you desire to call them, know that Crystals are more than just "Pretty Rocks". Whether they're precious gemstones such as Diamonds, Emeralds, Rubies, and Sapphires or semiprecious such as Carnelian, Crystal Quartz, Garnet, and Lapis Lazuli, they all harness the power to heal and protect on an energetic/vibrational level.

Crystals come in a vast variety of shapes, sizes, color variations and even placed in certain categories to signify their function, such as abundance, channeling, protection, etc. Some crystals have an extremely high vibration that raises consciousness and opens the higher chakras to communicate with other dimensions. So to be knowledgeable of how to use these crystals is vital if you plan to harness the gifts and power they offer. The more you innerstand about them, the more effective they are.

Dedicating and programming your crystals helps them to work more efficiently. As crystals are powerful beings in their own right, they should be approached with respect. They would be more than pleased to cooperate with you and for anyone you ask them to assist. Take time to sit with your crystals...cleanse them regularly, talk to them, charge them in sun/moonlight, meditate with them to attune more strongly to their energy. Make it a habit to chill with and love on your crystals because it will enable them to talk to you and show you how to utilize them to enhance your life and well-being.

Highly important to cleanse your crystals as they are efficient absorbers and transmitters of energy. One of their functions is to cleanse and transmute negative energies. If you leave them to do this without regular cleansing, most become saturated and unable to their work, though some are actually self-cleansing. Crystals only work when they have been activated. But first they need purifying and afterward, they will require regular cleansing to keep them working at optimum efficiency. If your crystal is not soluble, friable or layered, hold it under running water for a few minutes and then place in sunlight or moonlight for a few hours to re-energize and recharge it. Delicate crystals can be cleansed in raw brown rice, or with sound, light or a smudge stick like palo santo, blue or white sage, or rosemary. Salt can be used if the crystal is not layered, friable or delicate. Carnelian and Selenite cleanses and recharges other crystals if stored with them.

Crystals are highly responsive. Hold them in the palm of your hand for dedication, programming, or to select the right one for you...They usually choose you! To activate your crystals, hold them in your hands, concentrate on it and say out loud, "I dedicate this crystal to the highest good of all who come into contact with it". If you would like to program them for a specific purpose, then state clearly what that is.

Crystals have been used for ages to heal and bring balance. They work through resonance and vibration. You can find benefit in crystals for common ailments and those who are properly trained or well qualified and experienced in their use, may assist with healing more complexed diseases and making gemstone elixirs/essences for internal use. Some crystals contain mineral that are known for their therapeutic properties. Copper, for instance, reduces swelling and inflammation. Malachite has a high concentration of copper, which aids aching joints and muscles. Wearing a Malachite bracelet allow the body to absorb small amounts of copper in exactly the same way as a copper bracelet does. It's also a powerful detoxifier but, as it is toxic, it should only be applied externally and kept away from water and remain dry as possible when worn. This property of toxic crystals to detoxify is rather like the homeopathic principle of "like cures like." Crystals safely deliver infinitesimal, vibrational doses of something that, taken in large quantities, would be poisonous.

Crystals heal holistically working on the emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual levels of being. They realign subtle energies and dissolve disease, getting to the root cause. You can lay them on or around your body for 10 to 30 minutes, or use them like a reflexology tool to stimulate points on your feet. Crystals have been connected with particular parts of the body and its organs for thousands of years. Many of the connections come from traditional astrology, both Western and Eastern, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Indian Ayurveda, both over 5,000 years old, still use in modern medical prescriptions crystals that appear in formulas in ancient texts. 

We'll have more information on gemstones and their properties, how to program and harness their vibrational power, and have educational books in the store soon. To start off tho, grab the The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall (where the above paragraphs are from). She's the GOAT on these "pretty rocks" but there are plenty more knowledgeable Crystal Therapist and books to learn from as well.