Power of Gemstones and Crystals

Power Of Crystals & Gemstones

There are many theories but one of the most popular is that all crystals have the capacity to absorb energies, emotions & knowledge. The variety in their composition means that each type absorbs different powers & these powers are then naturally imparted to the user or wearer.

How To use Crystals & Gemstones

It is recommended to cleanse your newly acquired crystal or gemstone even if you found it. This is basically to remove any influences from anyone else who has handled the stone. There is no right or wrong way to cleanse your stone & it’s best to experiment with different methods until you find one that is right for you.

To cleanse your stones wash each stone separately. If you plan to leave them to soak then use a separate container of water for each stone & please be sure to use clean water for each stone. This may seem obvious to some but you’d be surprised how many people acquire several stones at once & just put them all to soak together in a single container. It’s also important to use a natural container such as glass or clay, not one made of plastic!

You may then wish to recharge your stone and this involves using the power of the earth, sun & moon. Rinse them under the running water, then bury them under dirt, (a plant pot will do) for at least a day, so that they may receive earth energies. Then soak them overnight in water with a sprinkle of sea salt then expose them to sunlight so that they get re-charged or re-energized by the sun. EVERY full moon places them outside so that they receive energy from the moon. Obviously, if you’ve acquired a new stone & the next full moon is a long way off, they don’t get placed outside for moon energies immediately.

Every stone is “alive” take time to know it! get in touch with it and feel the “intuition” on what they are communicating with you.

If you have friends over that might be attracted to touch them, don’t be selfish! just make sure you keep constant cleansing after regularly.

There are numerous ways to use your stones — You can place them under your pillow or on a bedside cabinet so you can absorb their influences whilst you sleep. If you have an ailing plant place some crystals around it or soak a stone in water overnight and use it to water the plant the following day. Talk to your stones, carry them with you, get to know them and feel their energies working for you, and then use them however you feel is most appropriate.

Crystal Wands can be used to recharge your whole body. Hold one in your transmitting hand (left if you’re left-handed or right if you’re right-handed) with the point pointing towards your fingers. Take the second wand and hold it in your receiving hand with the point facing towards your wrist. You now have a complete circuit and after a short while, you should feel a flow of energy passing through your body. You can also use a pair of male & female stones in the same way.

Healing with stones is something that’s been going on for centuries although there is now an increasing interest in Crystal healing. Most healers have their own methods and techniques, which they have developed over a period of time to suit them. I stress again, there is no right or wrong way to use crystals and over time you will develop your own rituals for cleansing and using your crystals.

Diagnosis can be achieved by holding a wand or point in your receiving hand and moving it slowly over the body. With time you will learn to sense an area that needs healing. There is no need to remove your clothes and most healers will not ask you to remove them. If a healer does ask you to remove your clothes then please bear in mind whether you are comfortable with this as it is in no way necessary but some prefer it.

Treatments are numerous and again vary from healer to healer. Some will choose a set of crystals for you to carry with you day & night, others may use a wand or point. In this case, the wand is held lightly, as for diagnosing, but usually in the transmitting hand and pointing towards the area to be healed. However, if something needs to be “brought out” from the area the wand will be held pointing away.

Another, fairly common, method is to surround the affected area with appropriate crystals. If the crystals are pointed they will generally be placed with the point towards the area requiring healing for at least 10 minutes.

Chakra healing is also a method used in shamanic healing, energy healers, and remote healers.

Actually, they’ll probably choose you. They pop into your life in mysterious & magical ways. They’ll “speak” to you and sparkle like crazy. Crystals respond to thoughts & feelings so take your time in looking at them and just see if any “jump out” at you.

Just look, don’t touch, and see if you’re repeatedly drawn back to looking at the same one. Try not to let logic decide for you — biggest isn’t always best! Let your intuition guide you & trust that feeling. What about the facets? Well, 1 is the number of beginning, initiating, inspiration, ideas & confidence so a Cabochon would be ideal.

Crystals will create harmony wherever they are. For instance, if you have a child that can’t sleep at night or wakes from nightmares then try placing a crystal under their bed. Children are very receptive to crystals and their power and mine often pick one up and rub it over their tummy or head if hurting — they even instinctively use a clockwise movement.

If someone is sick try placing a crystal in the room with them. Try placing crystals around your garden plants or in potted plants & see how much more beautiful & bright they bloom & grow. To specifically energize a garden try placing a crystal in each corner and another in the center. This creates a type of energy similar to pyramid energy.

After you’ve recharged your crystal in water try pouring it over your houseplants or even give it to your pets to drink. Try putting a bowl of uncharged water out for your dog and one that is charged — after time the dog will “choose” to drink the charged water.

To meditate with crystals try holding them in your left hand. Each time you use the crystal it will store the information form the

previous meditations and will help your mind more quickly achieve the meditative state.

Crystals are tools to work with & help to create a harmonious environment but they can only assist and amplify what we can do with our minds, energies & willpower.

Crystals are an integral part of the Earth & the Earth and its inhabitants are crying out for love & attention. I believe the heart Chakra of the Earth is now opening and it is time to listen with our hearts rather than our heads. A time to trust and understand our feelings and intuition rather than logic. Crystals can help us reach this new point of balance. They are here to wake us up & remind us of whom we really are. We are only just beginning to rediscover the power of crystals & gemstones. They will talk to you if you listen.