Judy Hall - Crystal Prescriptions: The A-Z Guide to Over 1,200 Symptoms and Their Healing Crystals

Are you looking for gentle, non-invasive remedies for everyday ailments? Do you want first aid that works quickly and has no side effects? Have you ever had a headache and wondered how to ease it without drugs? Have you suffered from a virus for which there was no medical prescription? Have you felt depressed and out of sorts but did not want to resort to addictive pills? Have you suffered from stress? Does your child need a pacifier that is wholesome and safe? Have you suffered from anger and needed to dissipate it harmlessly? Have you discovered that past-life dis-ease is affecting your present health? Does your soul need uplifting, your chakras balancing? Are you looking for healthy attitudes and positive emotions?

Crystals are the answer, but the difficulty up until now has been in matching the remedy to the symptom you are experiencing.

Not any longer!

Whether you are a newcomer to the crystal world or an experienced healer, this directory will help you to find exactly what you need a much easier process than may appear at first sight, and you only need a small number of crystals to heal most common conditions.

WHAT DOES THIS DIRECTORY DO?

The directory matches your condition to the crystal that can heal it, whether the problem is physical, emotional, mental or spiritual. It is a first-aid guide rather than a course in crystal healing, and it is based on sound principles that have been practised for millennia. While crystal healing does not deal primarily with specific conditions, being an holistic-based system, crystals can ameliorate symptoms and will also deal with the disturbance on more subtle levels, often bringing to light the underlying causes of the condition.

In the pages that follow you will find symptoms listed alphabetically together with appropriate crystals to ease your malady, whether it is of the body, emotions, mind or soul. Crystals are also included that will bring about a positive improvement in energy, attitudes, emotions, and so on.

WHY ARE SO MANY CRYSTALS INCLUDED?

In some instances, several crystals are listed to heal conditions in this directory. This is because all possibilities have been included to give you the widest choice, and to utilize crystals you may already have. It also gives you an opportunity to choose crystals that suit your budget and your lifestyle.

IS IT EXPENSIVE?

Some crystals are more readily available, and much cheaper, than others (and see Crystals for Health page 14). Certain crystals can be expensive, especially the rarer or higher-vibration stones, but you can use alternatives. It is not necessary to buy gem-quality stones, for instance. Tumbled opaque Emerald or Ruby can be as effective as a faceted gem and costs a fraction of the price. The section on Finding Your Prescription (page 20) tells you how to select exactly the right stone for your purpose, whether at a crystal store or from your own collection. Instructions are given on pages 4952 for making crystal remedies, an easily assimilated form of crystal energy; and on pages 4348 for placing your crystals to bring about optimum health.

WHERE SHOULD I OBTAIN MY CRYSTALS?

Crystals are readily available from stores or via the internet. When choosing your crystal, remember that looks arent everything. A misshapen lump can be as effective, or more so, as a beautiful stone. If you do obtain crystals via the web, be sure to choose a reputable supplier you will find suggestions at the back of this book and to check the size carefully. The advantage of buying crystals from a store is that you can select the one that feels right to you.

HOW DO I KNOW WHICH CRYSTAL IS RIGHT FOR ME?

Certain crystals have been underlined these are particularly recommended for that specific condition or for general healing of the organ in question, and pendulum dowsing or finger dowsing is a simple way of pinpointing the right crystal for yourself or other people (see pages 2426). See page 54 for examples of finding and using the right crystal.

DO I HAVE TO USE A PARTICULAR TYPE OF CRYSTAL?

You can use rough cut, tumbled or faceted stones as all have equal healing energy, although the clearer and purer the crystal energy is, the better will be the result. This is not in any way related to how a crystal looks on the surface. It is about how it feels and the power it radiates, and you will soon learn to recognize a powerful healing stone from the way it tingles when you touch it or the heat it generates in your hand. Tumbled stones feel nicer than rough cut when placed on your skin, while faceted are best set in silver or gold to wear for long periods; however, some stones need to touch the skin (see page 48). Remember to focus the energy of your crystal prior to use and to purify it afterwards (see pages 28-35).

A clear Quartz that has an unchipped point, together with a stone selected from each of the red, yellow, orange, green, blue and brown range of crystals, makes an excellent and inexpensive crystal healing first-aid kit.

DO ALL CRYSTALS HAVE THE SAME EFFECT?

Not every crystal will have the same effect on everyone who uses it. Certain stones have a finer vibration than others, particularly the more recent discoveries such as Petalite or Shattuckite. These finer-vibration stones tend to work on the subtle bodies that surround the physical body, but physical bodies themselves have different kinds of vibrations. If someone has regularly practised yoga, tai chi, healing or meditation, for instance, their vibrations will be more ethereal than someone who has done no spiritual work at all; and habitual attitudes and emotions profoundly affect the physical body. So, different crystal vibes suit different body types. The easiest way to find exactly the right stone for you is to dowse, either with a pendulum or by finger dowsing.

DO CRYSTALS NEED SPECIAL TREATMENT?

The power of crystals can be greatly enhanced by treating them with respect and recognizing that they are powerful beings and by focusing their energies to the highest good of all concerned. You will find precise instructions for attuning your crystals to your unique vibration on page 33, but this can be adapted to anyone else who is going to use the crystal. If another person holds or works with your crystals, it is vital that you purify them after use and re-attune them to your own energy once again. It is also sensible to purify stones each time you use them yourself (see page 29).

Crystals have an important role in preventing disease and keeping you healthy, but if you do succumb to illness, they are a gentle but effective healing tool. Healing can be defined as bringing the body, emotions, mind and spirit back into harmony. It does not necessarily imply a cure, although it frequently ameliorates conditions. Crystal healing is a gentle and non-invasive process that creates balance on all levels, and one that can provide support to the bodys own internal healing systems. The lore on which it is based has its roots in antiquity and the body of knowledge is, therefore, supported by thousands of years of practical experience.