You need: – 6 cleansed and activated crystals (3 detoxing and 3 invigorating) – a crystal wand CC Lie down comfortably where you will not be disturbed for 15 minutes. CC Place a Smoky Quartz or other detoxifying crystal below your feet, point facing down if it has one. CC Spread your arms out and place a Smoky Quartz or other detoxifying crystal at the end of your fingertips, point facing out if it has one. CC Join up the triangle with a wand or your mind and lie in it for five minutes. As you breathe out, feel any tension, stress or toxicity draining away from your body and being absorbed and transmuted by the crystal at your feet. CC Place a Clear Quartz, Quantum Quattro, Que Sera or other invigorating crystal above your head, point facing down if it has one. As more and more people are becoming aware of the power of crystals, this timely guide will help you find the right crystal for every need. Integrated holistic healing Points to consider: CC Only one thousand millionth part of our body is matter. The rest is energy.

crystals can be directly applied to the external world to bring healing and balance (see Chapter 15). Programming a Rose Quartz or Eye of the Storm (Judy’s Jasper) sends peace to an area, for instance. We will look at applications of crystals in the next part of this book. These modes govern the way in which your sensitivity to crystal energy functions. Most people use a combination of two or more. Paying too much attention to one mode of sensing may overwhelm the subtle signals you would otherwise receive via a different mode. When you are working through the activities in this book, try deliberately switching modes by focusing your attention on the inner eye or ear, your senses or your body. The more modes that are available to you, the more acute your sensitivity becomes. But first, how does your awareness naturally function? Heal yourself, heal your world Once you have experienced crystal energy for yourself, you will find that as you heal, the environment around you benefits too. That includes other people. When one person makes an energetic shift, everyone can. However, De-stressing and disconnection Other people’s demands and expectations can add to your stress levels. De-stressing means finding a calm place inside yourself from which to interact with others. It entails creating clear, appropriate boundaries. Disconnection ensures that your energy is used appropriately and is not squandered by someone other than yourself. To discover if you need to de-stress and disconnect, consider whether the following statements apply to you: CC I feel tense and anxious and find it hard to relax. CC I suffer from disturbed sleep. CC My everyday life is highly pressured. CC My working environment is competitive and stressy. CC A great deal is expected of me. CC Visualize the energy cords twining together to make a root that goes deep down into the Earth and anchors itself to the huge iron crystal at the core. This cord is your shamanic anchor. It holds you lightly on the Earth. CC Open the Earth Star chakra whenever you work with crystal energies.

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This guide introduces over 40 essential crystals and their unique properties, from the love and harmony infused rose quartz to memory boosting amber. CC Repeat several times. Your palms may start to tingle and it will feel as though a ball of energy is building up between them. This indicates that your palm chakras are opening. CC Always open these chakras before choosing or working with a crystal.

ome crystals are shining, glamorous – and expensive. Others are rough, seemingly dull. Many crystals are tumbled, cut or faceted to enhance their appearance, but work just as well in their natural form, although the external shape does alter how the crystal energy is experienced. All crystals generate, store, regulate, transmit and absorb energy, but the fundamental energy-focusing tool is shape. Case history: Shungite Under EU regulations I am not allowed to claim healing properties for crystals, but I can share anecdotal evidence with you. Three years ago, shortly after starting to drink a litre (1 3⁄4 pints) of Shungite water a day, I caught a chest infection, so I upped my intake to 2 litres (3 1⁄2 pints). In the past I had been hospitalized with pneumonia due to such infections. This time, although the infection lingered a while, it did not progress to pneumonia. Since then I have drunk Shungite water every day and have had two winters completely free of coughs and colds, despite travelling on trains and planes where infection has been rife.causes of dis-ease and breaks unwanted ties and outworn patterns. A strong mental cleanser, it supports a positive attitude to life. Healing – Psyche Think about whether the following statements are true for you: CC I cry easily. CC I feel overwhelmed by old emotions or thoughts. CC I feel depressed and hopeless. CC I can’t take 'me time' without feeling guilty. CC I get other people’s baggage dumped on me. CC Feeling upset results in physical illness. You’ll find chapters 11, 12 and 13 of assistance. Exercise: Stimulating the immune system Bloodstone has long been used to stimulate the physical and subtle immune systems. Quantum Quattro is a more recent discovery that heals through the synergy of several minerals. Both are effective immune stimulators, but you could also use Que Sera for this exercise. Skill-building You’ll find plenty here to excite you. By exploring different applications of crystal power, you’ll also form your crystal knowledge into a useful toolkit and build skills that can be applied in a variety of situations. By the time you’ve finished, you’ll have tasted a wide spectrum of crystal possibilities and be aware of how to find more in-depth information and explore further.

Bloodstone Qualities: Cleansing, protecting, revitalizing Organs: Bladder, intestines, kidneys, liver, spleen Gland: Thymus Systems: Circulatory, immune, lymphatic, metabolic Chakras: Base and heart Menalite Vibration: Earthy Chakras: Base and sacral Physiological correspondences: Breasts, hormonal-endocrine systems and the female reproductive system Menalite guides a soul as it incarnates. It energetically guards both mother and unborn child, bringing them safely through pregnancy to birth, then encourages lactation and mother–child bonding. Solidifying the core energy field, it is also a powerful healer during female transitions such as puberty and menopause. It adjusts and rebalances the subtle hormonal system and provides psychological support, and during night sweats or hot flushes it draws out the heat and moisture, promoting restful sleep. Our bodies are extremely sensitive to light. As Sue and Simon Lilly explain in Healing with Crystals and Chakra Energies: ‘What we perceive as colour is simply the brain’s way of recognizing the many different energy qualities of light. Every frequency of visible light, each colour, creates changes in us at many different levels, physically, emotionally and mentally. Learning to recognize and use colour with awareness can bring positive and powerful changes into our lives.’

Illness or disability as a means of soul growth Some dis-eases, both physical and psychological, have been deliberately taken on at a soul level and are actually vehicles for soul growth, either for ourselves or someone else. ‘Healing’ these dis-eases requires an understanding of the dynamics and the soul gifts that are offered by the

Let the energy of crystals transform your life with this handy illustrated guide " You’ll have no problem finding the right crystal for your health, harmony and happiness" Soul & Spirit CC People gravitate to me with their troubles. CC I was born under the zodiac sign of Cancer, Scorpio or Pisces. If more than half do, personal protection will help. Go to Chapter 13. What are crystals made from? The base material of crystals is either a single mineral alone, which is rare, or several minerals in combination. These are organized into internationally recognized crystallochemical classifications: CC Carbonates. Examples: Azurite, Calcite CC Halides. Examples: Fluorite, Halite CC Native elements (unadulterated and uncombined). Examples: Diamond, Gold CC Oxides. Examples: Chrysoberyl, Sapphire CC Phosphates Turquoise

Amulets for protection from harm Few people in the ancient world would have dreamed of undertaking a venture without an amulet – an object worn or carried to protect them from harm. Crystals were often used for this purpose. Small children were given protective strings of Bloodstone, Carnelian and Jasper to ensure their wellbeing from birth. Priests used the stones for healing and for protection against the evils of the everyday and supernatural worlds. A bishop’s Amethyst ring today carries the same power of protection and blessing. Now that you've learned how crystals work and what they can do, it's time to learn how to use them to enhance your life.