Introduction
There is growing excitement about crystal healing and its use in mainstream mindfulness and wellness programs. For seekers of spiritual transformation, healing, and growth, crystals provide improved clarity to the mind, alleviate various physical conditions, and can lighten your spirit. Crystal healing is being incorporated into many yoga and meditation retreats and holistic treatments. Massage therapy also includes crystal healing, not just hot rocks! Even celebrities are sharing how they use crystals to reduce stage fright and other issues. Healingphysical, emotional, and spiritualthrough crystal energy is powerful and learning more about crystals and their uses is what this book is all about.
Nowadays, crystals are widely available and information about their use is easy to find and shared on social media. Crystals have become so popular, even the fashion industry has added their beauty into fabrics and designs for jewelry. They have become part of the new dcor and their intense colors influence mood selection for room design. Their wonderful physical structures are also found in architecture for a new interpretation of spatial design. This is an awesome time to learn more about crystals and to use their natural healing characteristics.
Crystals have also become treasured for their investment value. Rich or poor, anyone can appreciate them and be inspired by these rare beauties. Crystals have been part of sacred art and regal ornaments since antiquity. Crystals are used in scientific instrumentation and medicines. Theyve been integrated into cosmetics and crafts. Appendix B, at the end of the book, will be helpful if youre interested in acquiring even more knowledge about crystals.
Throughout this book, you will learn about crystal energy used for healing. Crystal healing therapy focuses on using the energy centers of your subtle body called chakras with the energy of selected gemstones. The interaction between the crystals and your subtle energies creates a healing response. To focus that energy, crystal healers rely on their clients having an open mind, a willingness to meditate, and a belief that a healing can occur. The experience of crystal healing can be quite powerful, indeed.
There is a lot of information covered in this book: how to select crystals for purchase, how to get in touch with their energy, and how to use them for meditation and healing. You can also learn some basic crystal layouts for healing the body, mind, and spirit. Explore sacred geometry and the use of crystal grids or networks to amplify and send positive thoughts. As part of your wellness journey with crystals, take them with you on a walk through a labyrinth. Whether you are a skeptical seeker or are already a believer, you will find crystal healing is nothing short of amazing.
How to Use This Book
This book is divided into five parts:
, includes learning about crystals, how crystals were formed on Earth, and their scientific and metaphysical properties. The sacred science behind the mystery and power of crystals is covered, in addition to how to bridge between the physical and the mysterious. Learn some tips on how to select crystals and how to handle them if youre sensitive to them and if they are sensitive to you!
, prepares you for crystal healing: how to choose and prepare your crystalsand yourselffor healing. Youll learn about energy centers, where theyre located on the body, and how to clear and balance chakras, and how to cleanse an aura.
discusses which crystals to select for healing on the physical, emotional, and spiritual levels. As well as choosing crystals for the whole family including pets. Explore the multipurpose uses of crystals including energy jewelry, feng shui for harmonizing your home, and dream enhancement.
goes deeper into crystal healing. This part spells out how to do a crystal healing session for yourself and someone else, layouts for abundance and healing, crystal grids that focus and amplify positive thought, how to use a Himalayan salt lamp, and how to take a crystal journey doing a labyrinth walk.
leaves you with more information about mindfulness and about new crystal products for health. In addition to suggestions on how to become a crystal healer, Ive provided some words from others who have benefitted directly from healing crystals.
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PART I
Getting Started
with Crystals
When a gemstone is transformed from a hunk of raw material to a rare and glistening beauty, its perfection can inspire us to become flawless like a priceless jewel. Studying the science behind these ancient nuggets from the earth is helping a new generation of crystal healers and technicians to harness the energy of crystals.
Crystals have an amazing influence on subtle energies, including auras, chakras, meridians, and even more subtle spiritual energies. Research and experimentation show that using visualizations and affirmations increase the effectiveness of healing. Developing sensitivity to crystals is a process of awareness that takes some self-training and practice.
Part 1 gives you a great overview of what crystals arescientifically, physically, and metaphysicallyand what to look for when you buy them and how to experience their energies!
CHAPTER 1
Crystals 101
Theres no question that crystals are alluring. They catch the eye and draw us in for a closer look. Why, even people who dont know the true power of crystals are taken in by their pure physical beautybut as you will soon learn, there is so much more to these sparkling stones than meets the eye! Many of us come to know crystals through the jewelry. Maybe you inherited some rings or pendants or visited a museum where you were mesmerized by the unique beauty of crystals. Now you see crystals as part of the latest health and fashion trends.
Crystals come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and colorsand as if there werent enough variety already, the earth continuously provides new crystals. Gem and mineral shows are likely places to become familiar with new finds, and with a new crop constantly growing, we have a lot of material to explore and experiment with. But before we get too far ahead of ourselves, lets take a look at where the word