Maya Cointreau - Conversations with Stones: An Earth Lodge Collection of Crystals for Healing, Meditation and Manifestation

Conversations with Stones

An Earth Lodge Collection ofCrystals
for Healing, Meditation and Manifestation

By Maya Cointreau

An Earth Lodge Publication
Roxbury, Connecticut

*** This book is not intended totake the place of proper healthcare and medical expertise. Please seekqualified professional care for health problems. ***

Copyright 2016, MayaCointreau

All rights reserved,including the right to reproduce this work in any form whatsoever,without written permission, except in the case of brief quotationin critical articles or reviews. All information in this EarthLodge book isbased on the experiences of the author. For information contactEarth Lodge , 12Church St., Roxbury, CT 06783 or visit EarthLodge online atearthlodgebooks.com

Printed & Published inthe U.S.A.
by Earth Lodge

ISBN978-1-944396-14-5

For the Crystalline Club,
my fellow rockhounds,

Thank you for joining me onthis
ever-expanding journey through
the spiral of stones.

Chapter 1 - Crystalline Connections

Crystals, or Stone People, have beenhere since the beginning, watching our planet form among the stars,seeing our earthly plants breath their first breath, applauding usas we took our first steps. Each crystal has its own unique spirit,and its own driving mission. The stones have worked so hard to bewhere they are. They have walked with the fairies, waited underdesert sun, slept in cavernous darkness and tumbled down streams toreach you.

Since I was a young girl, I adored thestone people. I would pick out the most interesting ones from ourgravel driveway, and hunt for gems in the woods. I would displaythem among the flowers at home, making wee fairy gardens, or knockon neighbors doors to try to sell them the prettiest ones whileother children sold lemonade from their driveways.

Six years ago, I began to lead a groupof women each month in meditation with high vibration stones. Wecalled ourselves the Crystalline Club, and spent our days betweenmeetings communing with our stones.

This book is the offspring of thatgroup union and contains information for sixty eight stones.Accompanying each one you will find a message channeled directlyfrom the crystals, followed by its metaphysical uses and ameditation to help you connect to the energy of thatstone.

Many of the stones in this book arequite rare or unusual. Every stone is unique, with its own energysignature and message for the bearer. Small or large, each stone isa powerful tool for connecting with the divine and shifting yourvibration.

You might wonder if you can trulyconnect with a stones even if you do not have it in yourpossession. You can. By simply holding the intent to link with itsenergy, you will form a connection. If you wish, a simple internetsearch for an image of the stone can help strengthen yourvisualization and intent.

Chapter 2 - Working withCrystals

Minerals have been used by healers forthousands of years. Crystals and rocks carry the soothing,grounding energy of the Earth within them. Each stone has adifferent crystalline structure which resonates at a differencefrequency, and each frequency targets a different healing energy.Some crystals are used for healing, some for calming, some for joyand some for protection. Many great books exist about crystals: twoof my favorites are The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall and Love isin the Earth by Melody. The first is a beautifully illustratedreference with all the most common stones, well-suited forbeginners, and the second is a vast compendium of practically everystone ever named.

Supporting stones can be placed nearyour sleeping area, in or near your drinking water (use care, assome crystals can be toxic or dissolve in water, such as malachite,sulphur and selenite), worn around your neck or carried in yourpocket. They can be placed under the table when you are conductinghands-on healing work, or placed near your tinctures and remediesfor empowerment. Used in the environment, crystals heal harmonicdiscord and can even ameliorate EMF waves. They are soothing andbeneficial to all beings, on many levels.

Collecting crystals can be anaddictive pastime, their energies are so uplifting and expansive,generally altering our vibration in positive ways. When you arelooking for new stones, whether it be on a walk in the woods or ina metaphysical store or at a jewelry expo, let your senses guideyou. Listen to your inner mind and pay attention to any small tugsyou may feel. Not only can we feel crystals, but they can feel us.The right stones will call to you.

Many people like to clear or purifytheir stone of previous owners energies. This can be done byplacing the stone in a bowl or cool sea water (salt is verypurifying) or letting the light of the sun or moon shine on it fora prescribed amount of time, be it hours or days. Sunlight can fadethe colors of some crystals, such as amethyst and fluorite, so usecare.

Before working with a new stone, quietyour mind. Sit with the stone in your hand and allow yourself tofeel its energies. You can program a crystal by conversing with itand asking it to help you achieve a certain goal, chanting yourintentions over it, or stroking the stone while you state yourpurpose. Place the stone on a piece of paper on which youvewritten a prayer or goal, or put it in your pocket or on your alteror under your pillow, and allow it time to work its own specialcreation magic.

To make a crystal elixir or essencesimply place the stone on or near a bowl of water and allow thewater time to infuse with the stones energies. To strengthen theelixir, make it during a full or new moon, a solar event orthunderstorm, or surround it with an empowering crystal grid ofmultiple quartz points. When you are ready, remove the crystal, andstore the water in a dark glass container, mixed with vinegar(white or apple cider) in a 50/50 solution. Vodka or Brandy mayalso be used. If in doubt, ask your local devas, overlightingangels, or fairies for their advice. This solution is called themother essence. Any extra, unused essence water can be used towater you plants to great advantage.

When you wish to make dosage bottlesto use the crystal essence, fill the bottles with vinegar and pure water, and add 12 drops of mother essence per ounce. If youare making a combination bottle which will hold multiple essences,add 3 drops per ounce of each mother essence. Working on anenergetic level, crystal elixirs remain dormant until they areneeded, so that whichever ones are relevant at the time acombination formula is taken will be activated and work for theuser.

Crystal elixirs work on similarprincipals to homeopathy, and as such cannot interfere withmedication or exacerbate conditions. They can only improve asituation, never harm. Crystal essences can be taken by thedropper-full under the tongue or in a glass or water. They may beplaced next to the bed while you sleep or in your pocket during theday. Their beneficial harmonies are far-reaching, and do not needto be ingested to exert their happy influences. Try placing a fewdrops in the water bottle you carry throughout the day, or in yourdrink with dinner. Most importantly, use them with love andaffection, for they will bloom under good attentions.

Chapter 3 - A Meditationfor Accessing Any Crystalline Spirit

This meditation will workwith any stone that you want to connect to. Before you start, finda quiet place where you wont be disturbed, an make sure you have10-20 minutes set aside for this exercise.

To begin, sit comfortably and holdyour stone in your hands, taking three deep breaths.

Breathe in, and breatheout.

Relax your muscles.