INTRODUCTION
This book will take you on a journey. You will discover not only what you truly seek and how to manifest your true desires, but also how to engage in a unique relationship with the magical stones which light up these pages.
My own journey befriending crystals began many years ago, when I was in my twenties. After a series of disastrous love affairs, I thoroughly immersed myself in esoterica, in an attempt to understand and work with my own psychological issues. I knew there was more to the concept of love than just physical desire, emotional need, and idealistic fantasies. So, I learned to be mindful and compassionate yet engage fully with life; to conjure spells and divine the moments energy, and to experience the moment as it isthe eternal now of universal oneness. But where was human love in all this, I wondered. As I sat one day on a cold, English pebbly beach watching the tide come in, the surf flung a few stones close to my hands. One smooth, shining, dark pebble stood out from the other gray ones. Less than two inches (5 cm) long, black and oval, it had a narrow etched line around its circumference, and another line encircling one end. To me it was a sign from the universe, as if this small stone, which had been washed along many shores, raised from the Earths crust and seen millions of years of evolution, held all of eternity in its matrix. I picked up my new friend and held it in my hand. In those moments I understood the magic of unconditional human love.
Whether in the ocean, a pebble, a gemstone, or yourself, the energy of the universe permeates all.
However each of us describes it, this kind of feeling can only ever be experienced by oneself to fully understand it, but it felt as if I was truly in touch with the energy of the universe and how it moves through all things, including pebbles, rocks, the swishing tide, and human beings. And so began my relationship with my new friends. Throughout the years, many other crystals have guided me to know not only my true intentions and how to follow my heart, but they have also helped me to manifest goals.
This little black stone still sits on my desk, reminding me that love is all around and that we only need to truly seek it to find it. But doing so with a positive engagement with the universe takes a little wisdom and practice. This book will point you down the right pathway to manifest what you seek and to know what truly matters to youwhether you want to find new love tomorrow, discover career success in just a few months, or simply feel enriched by life everyday. Its time to start the journey and make friends with these very precious stones.
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
Crystals for Positive Manifestation is packed with practical advice and fascinating information about each stone. Not only will you find out about a crystals attributes, legendary powers, and holistic benefits, you will also gain insight into the unique energy of each stone and how you can use this to manifest your dreams. This book is easy to use and has been divided up into three sections that will carry you on your journey toward positive manifestation.
SECTION ONE
Use this first part of the book to get to know the crystal world and to understand more about how crystals can be used for divination and healing as well as for manifesting your dreams. If youve never worked with crystals before then start at the beginning and enjoy the ride. You will first find out what crystals are made of, where they come from, their scientific heritage, and their historical uses. Discover the basics of working with crystals, their connection to our invisible physical energy centers, known as chakras, and the importance of color in our world. There is information on caring for and choosing crystals, plus a fascinating bit of background on the use of these stones through the ages, which gives an insight into why these particular stones have been used for centuries to help us achieve our goals.
Enjoy caring for your crystals as if they were your friends and they will bring light into your life.
SECTION TWO
The Manifestation section explains how to use this way of bringing to life the things you desire or truly seek for the future. It gives you practical exercises for learning how to follow your own pathway to achieve your goals. Each step toward manifesting your desire is explained in detail. Dont skip any of the steps, or you may just find yourself back at square one. At the end of the section are four example rituals, using grids and symbols for four different goals. You can try these out to connect you to the magic of the crystals and the magic of yourself.
Manifestation magic will only work if you learn to become a part of it yourself.
SECTION THREE
The final section, the Crystal Sourcebook, is divided into four parts: Abundance, Success, Love, and Well-Being. This is to enable you to match your chosen desires with a particular theme. Once you know what your intention is and you have found the relevant crystal section, you can either flick through the pages until you come across a stone that seems to resonate with something deep within you (whether this is because of its color, name, or description) or choose a crystal with its detailed list of attributes in mind. So, for example, if you are looking for new romance, then the Love section will provide you with the most empowering list of crystals. If you cant find the exact crystal you want in stores or online, draw on the associated crystals listed in the entry, or other crystals which attract your attention as you look through the category. By befriending and working with these stones, you will be able to draw on their manifesting powers.