Spirituality and Self Help
Crystals: Tools of Wonder
I first met renowned metaphysician Marcel Vogel, a respected authority on crystals at a Spiritual Science Conference in Montreal in 1987. It was at this conference that I was first introduced to the energies of crystals. Marcel Vogel had legitimized the idea to the scientific world that crystals were a powerful energy source that connected the human mind and the inner aspects of the crystal. In his laboratory, he found that he could project a particular thought into liquid crystal and it would take on the shape of this thought for example the shape of a tree. His theories were subsequently validated by other scientific studies.
Just A Bit of History
The first known reference to the healing power of stones and crystals was from Egyptian sources in the 16th century. The Egyptians accepted their curative uses by placing the stones in various areas of the body to dissipate diseases. It was during this time that stones were also worn as talismans and amulets. In the following centuries the stones were also pulverized and mixed into drinking water as medicine. However, because the powder could not be dissolved it was concluded that the body could not absorb the healing properties. It was more accepted that the crystals had more of a subtle effect on the body when they were worn. As crystals had enchanted the Egyptians, they also became mystical symbols of power, medicine, salvation and universal life energy for the Mayans, the Druids, the North American Indians and the Tibetans.
Acquiring a Crystal
Choosing a crystal is largely intuitive. The most significant crystal that enters into your possession is the first one especially if it is comes to you in the form of a gift. The crystals you acquire are the ones you are meant to have. You may choose your own as one will catch your eye or as you feel it, it feels right intuitively and physically. If a crystal is given to you, the vibratory frequency matches or connects with yours subconsciously and there is a mutual attunement of energy between the crystal and your energy vibration. It is important to understand the context in which the crystal was given to be able to know what to do with it. My first crystal was a gift from a Cherokee Medicine Woman who had shared with me her knowledge of the use of crystals in her tradition. She told me that they were used frequently in healing ceremonies by her people. I have since then been given other crystals by very special individuals who in some way made an impact on my life. These people were working with crystals in a healing or psychic way and therefore with the transference of carrier it was an obligation to continue this same kind of work. It is these crystals that are the special ones that I use for my healing and psychic practice today. The others that I buy are used in the home to absorb energy and are the ones that I wear. These are the ones that have to be programmed whereas the ones that are given are already attuned to your vibrations.
Cleansing Methods
When acquiring a crystal, it is important to purify and cleanse the crystal particularly if it is to be used as a healing crystal. Crystals absorb and retransmit all energies with which they come into contact. They become receptive to emotional energies. Cleansing brings the crystal to a neutral state and the negative energies will not be passed on. This process also re-energizes the crystal and ensures that it functions at its highest level.
To cleanse and clear a crystal quickly, simply hold it under running water, preferably spring water. If near a running stream or near the ocean this is an excellent choice. A crystal can be placed directly in sunlight for 24 hours to re-energize it as well. Smudging your crystal with herbs will also purify and remove negatively absorbed energies. This is particularly effective before or after a meditation or healing. Distilled water and sea salt is another option, one that I do regularly once a month. I collect all my crystals and soak them in a strong solution of sea salt and distilled water for 24 hours so that they are ready to use for the following month. Healing crystals I smudge when in use and run them under running water when finished with a healing session. Burying crystals in the earth for three days will naturally draw off any negativity. A personal favourite of mine is to place my jewelry or crystals in a dish of dried flowers mixed with fragrance. The stones retain the scent for a few hours. Finally, the use of visualization or mental imagery combined with conscious breathing can "blow" unwanted energies away and bring in positive ones. This is a particularly useful method when someone else has handled your crystals.
How to use Crystals
Now that the crystal has been cleansed, it is ready to be used. Crystals and stones can be worn as jewelry to protect the energy field or to increase energy levels or to enhance visions and thoughts. Placed in the home, clusters or pieces will send out peaceful and protective vibrations in your living space. Crystals can be carried in a small bag and when a persons energy is low or thoughts are unfocused, just by holding a crystal, the negative pattern or thought can be broken. Crystals also absorb negative energy and enhance protection. Crystals can transform energy from being unpleasant to being pleasant. Crystals can also amplify energy and can be powerful transmitters for heightened awareness and telepathic communication. In healing, crystals bring focus and balance back to uncontrollable energies especially when placed on blocked chakra energy centres and this is combined with affirmations and meditation.
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