ROCK YOUR LIFE: What’s All The Buzz About Crystals?

Nov 8, 2009 by Mary Ann Miller

One of the hottest topics nowadays is the metaphysical and spiritual attributes of crystals and stones and how to incorporate them into your daily life. Rock shops, crystal healers, Lightworkers, spiritual websites and authors are extolling the healing properties of the crystal kingdom. What makes the stones so attractive, in addition to their metaphysical properties and physical beauty, is the availability of a variety of healing stones, their relative affordability and a belief that anyone can learn to ‘tune in.’

Whatever their original form, crystals have always fascinated man because of their beautiful colors and the way they sparkle. Primitive man, recognizing that these stones were different from the soil and rock among which they found instinctively collected them as something special. It was then an easy step to endow these beautiful objects with special attributes and magical properties. Stone Age men and women wore crystal jewelry and talismans as protection as well as decoration, guarding the wearer against harm. The ancient Egyptians believed that crystals could ensure good health, worldly fortune, and protection from evil spirits in this world and the next. Greek soldiers would rub their bodies with Hematite before a battle to make themselves invulnerable. The high priest of Judaism wore a breast plate set with semi-precious stones to convey royalty and power. Homo sapiens have been stringing beads and adorning themselves for nearly 100,000 years.

Crystals are the earth’s DNA, miniature storehouses, containing the records of the earth’s evolution over millions of years and the powerful forces that shaped it. Some have been subjected to enormous pressure, others are in chambers deep in the earth, some laid down in layers and others dripped into being, all of which affects their properties and the way they function. Whatever form they take, their crystalline structure can absorb, conserve, focus and emit energy, especially on the electromagnetic waveband.

People in many cultures use stones and crystals for healing. We understand intuitively that the natural energy of stones and crystals can affect our bodies. When you consciously work with a crystal or stone, the part of your energy which vibrates at the resonant level becomes amplified and strengthened. The resulting vibrations can cause changes in the emotional, spiritual and physical aspects of your experience. The more often we ‘tune in’ to nature, the more ‘in tune’ we become. Our bodies can become healthier, our minds clearer and our spirits more present and active in our bodies.

Wearing crystals, or simply having one in close proximity, can be helpful to boost your energy, clean your space, attract wealth, enhance intuition, increase mental abilities, or attract love. They can be used in meditation to develop intuition or placed under the pillow during sleep to inspire prophetic dreams, held during labor and birth for added strength, used in ceremonial rituals or placed around plants, animals or children who are in need of balancing and healing. There are hundreds of crystals and stones and each one has a personality and possesses specific qualities that can assist you on your journey.

Where can you buy crystals and how do you recognize your crystal?
The best source for your crystal is a local store where you can browse at your leisure or one of the Mind-Body-Spirit healing fairs or Crystal and Mineral shows. The staff will be able to answer your questions and offer guidance on the quality of the stones. Most important you will be able to hold the crystals in your hands. As you browse you will discover that some stones will attract you more than others, perhaps half a dozen. Take each crystal in turn and hold it in your hand for a moment. Close your eyes and take a slow, deep breath. Feel the crystal’s texture, shape and temperature. Does it speak to you? Pay attention to your reactions before picking up another crystal and repeating the process. You will probably find two that feel right. It’s difficult to define but you’ll know it when you feel it. Repeat the process with the remaining stones and trust your instincts. When you tune in to your crystal don’t hesitate; don’t vacillate; pay and carry it home.

Beware of fake stones and those that have been treated, irradiated or dyed in order to enhance their color. You want a crystal exactly as nature made it. Remember that big or outwardly beautiful does not necessarily mean more powerful. Small rough crystals can be extremely potent.

Next month learn about cleansing, purifying, charging and storing your crystals.

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