Gemstones and Crystals

Gemstones and Crystals

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For many centuries crystals and gemstones have been used for their healing and 
mystical powers as conduits of energy. Crystals and gemstone 'vibrate' on their 
own individual level. They vibrate in a way that resonates and strengthens particular 
energies inside each and every one of us. These are energies of the inner self and 
are the energies that make up the attitudes and human qualities of a person. 

Modern technology uses crystals in many products that many people are unaware of. 
These include computers, ultrasound devices, watches, communication systems, 
laser technology and the list goes on. This is due to the fact that crystals can store, 
amplify, transform and focus and transfer energy.

Because of the above properties, we can use crystals on ourselves to improve our life. 
Whether it be for physical health, emotional balancing, mental clarity and focus 
or spiritual wellbeing.

In modern society, stress is the main contributor of imbalance in our lives. Stress can 
come from work, home, family, relationships, lack of money, social expectations 
and personal losses. There are many stress related problems and diseases. Symptoms 
such as insomnia, mood swings, nervous tension, emotional and mental instability 
are just a few of the early signs. In more serious circumstances it can manifest 
into physical forms resulting in cancers, ulcers, heart disease, 
backaches, headaches, migraines and the list goes on.

By wearing or using crystals or gemstones, it does not make you a better person. 
It only makes it easier for you to see who you really are and what you want or need to 
change about yourself and the things around you. This will resonate with the different 
energies of the inner self and strengthen those energies.

Projective and Receptive Stones

 Projective Stones

It is said that projective stones destroy disease, strengthen consciousness, 
courage, strength, physical energy, luck and success. Projective stones are usually 
dense, heavy or opaque, red, orange, yellow and gold. Some examples are ruby, 
diamond, lava, topaz.

Receptive stones

It is said that receptive stones are calming, soothing, inward and magnetic. 
They enhance meditation, spirituality, wisdom, mysticism and peace. Normally 
translucent, green, blue, purple, grey, silver, black, pink or white. 
Some good examples are moonstone, aquamarine, emerald, rose quartz, 
pink tourmaline, kunzite, lapiz lazuli, sodalite and sapphire.

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Living with Crystals

Crystals can play a vital role in making your environment beautiful wherever 
you are. You may choose them for their beauty, or for the particular reason that 
is relevant to you or your living space. Here are some ideas for placing and using 
crystals around you.

In the bedroom: It is important to first note that too many crystals in the bedroom 
may not be a great idea for everyone. You mostly want to relax and sleep in your 
bedroom so too much amplified energy may not help. Having said that, stones 
like Tigers Eye, Amethyst or Rose Quartz are said to be gentle and restful to have 
around you and the best place being beside your bed. Any of the crystals that 
help with sleep problems are fine to have on the bedside also. If you want to enhance 
the energy for love making then Rose Quartz or Peridot are the most recommended.

To encourage the children to sleep: I have found from personal experience and 
feedback from clients that a piece of Amethyst under their pillow or mattress works 
like a charm. The Amethyst helps to induce their sleep and prevents nightmares 
waking them through the night.

Study or Office: Here electromagnetic radiation from computers is the main issue. 
Stones like Smoky Quartz, Rutilated Quartz or Amethyst are the best stones to help 
maintain a balanced environment. The best place for them is sitting on or close to 
your work desk. If you have a meeting you feel may be challenging then you can 
place a Rose Quartz on the desk to calm the energies. This is also a great stone to 
have around the office at all times. If you feel you need inspiration a beautiful Clear 
Quartz is good, For stones that sit around in electronic environments you will need 
to remember to cleanse them regularly.

Bathroom: It can be very restful to put a handful of small smooth polished crystals 
in the bath with you. Water is a great conductor so the bath will be gently energising 
them and so will you. Rose Quartz, Carnelian, Citrine, Amethyst or Tigers Eye are 
fun to try. Place the crystals in the bath and then run the water. Add three or four 
drops of an essential oil like lavender or frankincense, light a candle and just relax. 
You can also use blue stones in the bath for purification.

Living Room: Here you may wish to create a special place for your crystals. A 
good idea is to set aside a particular table covered with a silk cloth with a nice 
candle and incense with your stones. In India and other several other countries many 
houses have their own small shrines which are tendered to on a daily basis. A 
beautiful arrangement of crystals, candles and fresh flowers is an attractive focal 
point that provides fantastic energy in your living room. Even the intrusive television 
set can be enhanced by an Amethyst cluster placed on or near it to help 
balance the electromagnetic energy as well. If your children have their own 
play environment and they (like most children) tend to have moments of 
heated discussions or sibling rivalry a Citrine Cluster can be very beneficial 
as it protects their energies from each other and the Citrine will absorb the 
negative energies and transmute them back into positive energies.

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Purchasing and cleansing your crystals

When buying your crystals many people say that it is important to choose the 
crystals that you are attracted to as this is your intuition telling you what crystals 
you need at that particular time. You will find that certain crystals will vibrate to 
you and you will have a feeling of need for these crystals. You are able to attune 
any crystal to your vibration and empower it to follow your will. This can be done 
through meditation or 'bonding'. This is basically just sitting in a quiet place and 
relaxing your mind and body while you hold your crystal. Feel the texture, the 
shape, etc and get to know it and think about what you would like to accomplish 
with it's help. Please remember to have only the purest intentions when empowering 
your crystals. It is also important to remember that just because you have crystals 
doesn't make you a better person. You personally need to want to make that change.

Gems and crystal attract a lot of vibrations, some of them are positive and some are 
negative, It is important to know that your crystals have travelled a long way to get to 
you and have collected many vibrations on this journey. You mist cleanse your 
gemstones and crystals before you put them to use to remove any of their 
previous vibrations and ensure that only the purest energies remain.

There are many ways to cleanse your crystals so here are just a few:

Water / milk / salt water - these are universal cleansers and your stones can be 
washed in them or kept immersed overnight and used in the morning.

Keeping your stones in the rain for a few hours will also cleanse them.

Sitting out at night under the full moon will cleanse and recharge your 
crystals brilliantly.

Bury them overnight in the earth without wrapping them. You will need to run them 
under water in the morning to clean the dirt off.

The quickest way to cleanse your gemstones and crystals is to pass then through 
the smoke of an incense stick or sage smudge stick for a few minutes. It is important 
as you do this that you keep your mind clear of any negative thoughts and stay 
focused only on cleansing and energising your stones with the purest of hearts.

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