WHAT ARE STONES OR CRYSTALS???

Everybody is different. Quite literally. Each person has their own unique vibrations and bio-energetic field. Everyone is at different stage of their energetic and spiritual evolution.

What is crystal energy anyway? How does the experience of stones energies relate to anything spiritual? Why can some people ‘feel’ crystals while other can’t?

One of the most surprising as aspects of the crystal world is its pervasiveness. All solid matter is made up of atomic particle arranged in some definite organized crystalline structure, called a “lattice”. The crystal lattice structure, especially as it is found in minerals such as Quartz  Beryl, Diamond, etc.. provide great stability of structure and regularity of flow of any electromagnetic energies that move through it. This is why silicon chips  are used to provide memory in computers. It is also the reason Quartz crystals can be incorporated in watches and clock to provide highly accurate measurements of time. A property of Quartz and some other minerals which makes them useful in many area of everyday life is the piezoelectric effect.

The quartz crystals is still used in radios due to its stability as channels are split and narrowed to allow greater use of radio spectrum. Other types of crystals, notably Galena and Pyrite, are used in constructing crystal radio receivers. Crystal radios do not need a battery or other power source, because they are able to draw energy from the radio waves being transmitted through the atmosphere.

Biophysicists are now suggesting that physical bodies of human beings and other organism are liquid crystals. A liquid crystal defined as a liquid whose component particle, atoms or molecules, tend to arrange themselves with a degree of order far exceeding  that found in ordinary liquids and approaching that of solid..

We have to understand that we are not so different, so separate from the inorganic world of minerals. Millions of people all over the world collect gems and minerals for their metaphysical properties, and they use their stone in a multiplicity of way. I’ll mention just a few of the most popular ways tap into what the mineral world has offer.

A CRYSTALLINE ENVIRONMENT : The simplest thing you can do is select some stones in which you feel drawn and place them around your home or work area. For instance, many people like to use Amethyst  to purify the energies of their home or office, creating a positive, healing vibrations in space. Several doctors, counselors and health practitioners who do this, even though they do not know actively employ crystals in their practices. Any number of other stones can be added to enhance the environment energies further, depending on one’s needs and desires. Some individuals place protection stones at the openings of their homes, while others concentrate their collections in meditation room or personal altar. Crystals heals holistically. That is to say, they work on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual level of being. They realign subtle energies and dissolve dis-ease, getting to root cause. Crystals work through vibration, re-balancing the biomagnetic sheath, that surrounds and interpenetrate the physical body and activating linkage points to chakras- that regulate the body’s vibration. By bringing the chakras back into balance.

Most illness result from a combination of factors. There will be dis-ease at subtle level. This dis-ease may be emotional or mental, or a sign of spiritual unease or disconnection. There may be misaligned connection between the physical body and  the biomagnetic sheath. Other energetic disturbance may be caused by environmental factors such as Electromagnetic smog(EMS) or Geopathic Stress (GS).

HOLDING AND CARRYING : Most crystals lovers have selection of pocket stones from which they can select, according to the needs of the day. One of the best way to choose a stone is to pick it up and hold it for few moments, pay attention to charges in one’s energies and feelings while doing so. Both holding and carrying stones has the effect of bringing their vibrational emanation into one’s auric field, allowing for the beneficial modifications of one’s energies.

WEARING STONES IN POUCHES AND JEWELRY : A natural extension of the practice of holding and carrying stones is to wear them in ‘medicine pouches’ or incorporate them into jewelry pieces. Both of these practices have gone on for many centuries. For instance, the crowns of kings and queens, who were viewed as representatives of the gods, included gems which were intended  to facilitate communication with the spiritual realms. One advantage of pouches  and jewelry pieces is that they allow one to incorporate combination of stones which work together to produce the desired effects.

MEDITATION WITH STONES : Best means to learn to ‘feel’ crystal energies is to hold a stone or several stones during meditation. In meditation, one works to gently clear to mind of thought and enter a state of positive receptivity. Stones which one may choose for purposes  of shifting consciousness, healing or activating specific energy centers in the body or aura will have their strongest effects during meditations. This is because meditation quite the mind and allow new influences to penetrate consciousness. Thus, during meditation, the stones feel stronger, nor only because one is able to pay closer attention to subtle changes, but also because the state of openness allows for more pronounced effects.

As crystals hold the energetic charge of everyone who comes into contact with them and rapidly absorb emanations from their surroundings as well as your personal energies, they need regular purifying. This is particularly so when they are being used for healing, harmonizing or blocking electromagnetic field and geopathic stress. It is sensible to cleanse and re-energize a crystal every time it is used. The method employed  will depend on the type of the crystal. Soft and friable crystals, for instance, and those that are attached to a base may be damaged by water, and soft stone such as Halite or Selenite will dissolve. These are best purified by a ‘dry’ process such as left in sea or rock salt overnight, moonlight, and in the light of sun for few hours can also recharge its batteries provided it is not a stone that fades in sunlight and care is taken not to focus the rays where they could start a fire but sturdier crystals benefit from being placed under running water.

Running water – Hold your crystal under a running tap, or pour bottled water over them. Can also immerse appropriate crystals in a bowl of water into which handful of sea salt or rock salt has been added. ( Salt is best avoided if the crystal is layered or friable). Dry the crystal carefully afterwards and place in the sun to re-energize or use a proprietary crystal essence. 

Returning to the earth – You will need to dowse to establish the length of time a crystal needs to return to the earth in order to cleanse and recharge as the period will differ with each crystal. If you bury crystals to cleanse them, remember to mark the spot.

Rice or Salt – Brown rice seems to have a special affinity with crystals that have been subjected to EMF pollution, rapidly drawing it off. Salt also works but can be damaging to layered or friable crystals. Place your crystal in a bowl of brown rice or salt (unless layered or friable) and leave overnight for the negative energies to be absorbed. Place the crystals in the sun to re-energize. Compost or discard the rice, do not eat.

Smudging – Sage, sweetgrass or joss sticks are excellent for smudging as they quickly remove negative energies. Light the smudge stick and pass it over the crystal is it is large, or hold the crystal in your hand in the smoke if it is small.

Visualizing Light – Hold your crystal in your hands and visualize a column of bright white light coming down and covering the crystal, absorbing anything negative it may have picked up and restoring  the pure energy once more. If you find visualization difficult, you can use the light of a candle. Crystals also respond well to being placed in sun or moonlight to cleanse and recharge.

Crystals work best when their energy is harnessed and focused with intent towards the task at hand as this activates them. Crystals need to be dedicated to the  purpose for which you use them. Dedicate  a new crystal asa you have cleansed it. This focuses the energy. By taking the time to attune a crystal to your own unique frequency, you enhance its vibratory effect and amplify its healing power. Sit quietly holding the crystal in your hands for few minutes until you feel it tune with it. Then state very clearly your intention for the crystal- that it will heal or protect you, for instance, or that it will transmute negative energy. If it is intended for specific purpose such as healing a particular condition, harmonizing or blocking GS or EMF’s, state that also. Repeat the intention several times to anchor it into the crystal.

Dedicating and programming your crystals helps them to work more efficiently.  It is part of ritual of working with crystals. As crystals are powerful beings in their own right, they need to approached with respect. If you do this, they will be only too pleased to cooperate with you.

Crystals are used in modern medical practices. They are piezoelectric which means that electricity, and sometimes light, produced by compression. This property is harnessed in ultrasound machines, which use a piezoelectric crystal to produce a sound wave. Sound is now being applied at the leading edge of surgery.

Shamans and crystal healers of old were familiar with this ability of crystals to focus sound and light vibrations into a concentrated ray, which was then applied for healing. Ancient healers also knew that, whereas some crystals are either energizing or calming.

If you want to deal with pain- a signal that something is wrong in your body- you can do this with crystals. Pain could result from an excess of energy, a blockage or a debility. A cool and calming crystal such as Lapis Lazuli or Rose Quartz will sedate energy. Lapiz Lazuli is excellent for dealing with headaches, it will quickly draw off migraine headache also. Hematite, for instance is said to calm the spirit and so combats insomnia. It is also used for blood disorders as it is believed to cool the blood.

Black Tourmaline & Smoky Quartz, have ability to absorb negativity and EMS. They put out pure, clean energy. Wearing a Black Tourmaline around your neck protect you against EM emanations, including cell phones and computers. Selenite is one of the newer stones. Its pure white, finely ribbed form looks angelic and not surprisingly, it attracts angelic energy into your life. It can link you to your soul’s purpose.

Working with stones for spiritual growth, consciousness expansion and self healing is a field of exploration and speculation.