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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