CRYSTAL HEALING

Crystal healing is the belief that crystals have energies and properties that are able to improve health. It is not part of standard medical theory, but it is included in a broader view of crystal power that says crystals, which are minerals with a periodic atomic structure, possess metaphysical abilities.

Crystal healers say that it works because everything is energy and vibrates at various frequencies and that crystals work via these vibrations. Every living thing has a vibrational energy system, which includes chakras, subtle bodies and meridians. By using the appropriate crystals one can allegedly retune an energy system or rebalance a body's energies, thus improving well-being.

The earliest records of crystal healing come from ancient Egypt.
The Ebers papyrus states the medicinal uses of many different gems. Healing with crystals is also recorded in India's Ayurvedic records and in traditional Chinese medicine from around five thousand years ago.

First of all, you should be aware that there isn't just ONE crystal that is the all powerful healer, but rather many different crystals and minerals that can be of benefit to us just as there are many different traditional drugs. They come in all shapes and sizes, colors, and compositions.

Metaphysically, the quartz crystal can be easily programmed to help provide a positive outcome. It can clear away negative energy from the aura and re-align the chakra (energy) centers of the body. It can be useful in long distance healing through imaging and meditation.

Because it is relatively easy to learn, a colour healing system is used, and once it is learned you can use it to quickly identify what crystal or mineral to use for specific healing. The use of colour to create or alter certain emotions or moods has long been an accepted practice by many traditional professional mental health doctors and care givers.

You must remember that each kind of crystal and mineral can and does have other transformational properties that are specific to that crystal or mineral. For example, rose quartz is great for emotional healing, amethyst crystals for headaches, malachite for the stomach, lapis for anxiety, and jade for the heart just to name a few.

Size and quality of crystals/minerals.
It has been shown through Kerlian photography that the aura or energy fields surrounding objects extend a considerable distance from its core. The truth of the matter is even small, lesser quality crystal / mineral; in essence have the same energy fields as bigger more expensive ones. It becomes a matter of personal taste and cost after the right kind of crystal
is picked. Also remember it is best to either wear or carry a crystal to gain its benefits, so this may also affect your decision.

Clearing, Cleaning and Programming your Crystals.
Crystals are a tool and can be like a storage battery of thought energy.
Crystals can be programmed with our thought energy and then act
behind the scenes to work on our subtle energy fields, very much akin to Reiki and indeed Reiki practitioners sometimes utilise them in their work. They are also used to help to create situations in our lives that will lead us in the directions that allow positive growth and healing.

Clearing your new crystal or mineral.
Clearing a crystal or mineral is a simple enough task and it is a way to insure that there are no left over negative energies from the party that you obtained the crystal from. It is a way to personalise it and create a new energy bond. There are many ways to accomplish this, this is one way:

Make sure you are not going to be disturbed. Hold your new crystal under room temperature running water. As the water cascades over the piece, close your eyes and imagine that all negative energies are being washed away down the drain and out to the ocean to be purified.

Cleaning your Crystals.
Use either lukewarm water and a soft brush or just a soft cloth.
Please be aware, that there are a few crystals that may be
sensitive to water, and you should be made aware of them at
the time of purchase. Be careful of halite, hanksite, other salt
related crystals, as they will dissolve if left in water too long.
Be sure to dry them off with either a hair dryer or pat them dry
with soft towel.

Programming your crystal or mineral.
Simply hold your crystal in your hand(s) and close your eyes then in your minds eye create an image of what you want to occur.

Why Use them?
Pain is one of our great motivator's. This could be physical or emotional pain, but it does have a way of getting our attention, and opening our minds to things which may give us some relief from this pain. But it's not always pain that gives us incentive to search beyond our past experience for new solutions or answers. Sometimes it's just a need to break away from old habits, maybe find a new career that can be fulfilling, or to find a new mate with which we will be proud to share our lives. Crystals can be
effective if we empower them to help us. They work on the subtle energy level at our core and out in our auras.

There are many ways that we can help ourselves to heal and participate in our own recovery, using crystals is surely one of them.

Below are described several crystal healing exercises and how they can help heal your inner self.

A Revitalising Energy Boost
Hold two single-terminated clear quartz crystals, one in each hand,
while sitting upright on a chair with your feet firmly grounded.
The terminated (pointed) ends of the crystals should be directed
towards your body. This positive polarity directs energy from the
universal field, distributing it throughout the subtle energy system.
Breathe slowly and deeply, visualising the energy coursing through
your body, leaving you feeling revitalised.

Welcome Stress Relief
Lie comfortably on the floor and place a single-terminated quart crystal across your Solar Plexus Chakra, with the terminated end pointing upwards towards the Crown Chakra. Visualise the excess energy being drawn out of your field and discharged into the universal field.

Relief from Headaches
Place Rose Quartz, Aventurine or Blue Lace Agate crystals on the affected area for 5 minutes. Create whatever visualisation image you feel is right. For sharp headaches, hold the crystals against your temples. For duller headaches lay with your head against a soft pillow and place a crystal at the back of your head at the point where the base of the skull meets the neck.

Helping Localised Pain Relief
This technique can be used for sprained muscles, period pains, rheumatism or arthritis. Hold one single-terminated quartz crystal in your right (sending) hand with the pointed end towards the affected area for a few minutes and visualise a soothing image.
If the pain is spread over a large area, cover the entire area with
exaggerated stroking movements with the blunt (feminine) end of the crystal towards the area of pain. As the crystal comes away from the body, flick the crystal into the air to discharge negative energy.

Realising Your Potential
The following crystals should be used for a full body layout:-
At the Crown Chakra - Amethyst to calm the mind, dissolve
anxiety and absorb negativity.
On the Third Eye Chakra - Sodalite to increase spiritual awareness.
On the Throat Chakra - Blue Lace Agate to help self-expression.
On the Heart Chakra - Green Aventurine to centre you while inspiring independence, well-being and health.
On the Solar Plexus Chakra - Citrine for optimism and mental clarity
On the Lower Abdomen Chakra - Carnelian to increase vitality and passion, and boost assertiveness.
On the Root Chakra - Red Jasper to give a sense of balance to the spirit and to ground you physically and emotionally.
At the bottom of your feet - Single-terminated Clear Quartz (with the terminated end pointing towards your body) to channel energy through the Chakras.

Below are a selection of crystals and their properties.
Amethyst:
Headaches, eyes, scalp, hair, pituitary gland, balancing blood sugar.
Psychic abilities, imagery.
Purify and transmute negativity.
Reduce anger, impatience, and nightmares.
Spiritually uplifting.

Aquamarine:
Heart, immune system, thymus, lymph nodes.
Calming, uplifting, flexibility, innocence, joy, creativity, communication,
self-knowledge, confidence, purpose.
Releasing anxiety, fear, and restlessness.

Carnelian:
Circulatory system, kidneys, stimulates appetite, emotions, sexuality,
physical energy, celebration, reproductive system, menstrual cramps,
arthritis, kidneys, gall bladder, and pancreas.
Confidence, assertiveness, drive.

Citrine:
Acid indigestion, food disorders, allergies. Cleansing spleen, kidneys,
liver, urinary system, intestines.
Mental and emotional clarity, problem-solving, memory, willpower,
optimism, confidence and self-discipline.
Reducing anxiety, fear, and depression.

Coral:
Muscles, blood, heart, reproductive system, thyroid, metabolism, spine, bone and tissue regeneration.
Not to be used with high blood pressure.
Protect and strengthen emotional foundation and enliven emotions.

Diamond:
Increase personal clarity, trust, confidence.
Amplify thoughts, attitudes, strengths and weaknesses:
Prosperity, generosity, love, Spirituality.

Emerald:
Respiratory system, heart, lymph nodes, blood, thymus, balance blood
sugar, childbirth, eyesight.
Strengthen heart chakra for abundance, growth, peace, harmony,
patience, love, monogamy, honesty.
Lift depression and insomnia.

Jade:
Heart, thymus, immune, kidney and cleansing blood, nervous system.
Courage, knowledge, justice, compassion, emotional balance, humility,
generosity, harmony, wealth, longevity.

Lapis:
Anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, shyness, nervous system, speech,
hearing, pituitary, inflammation, pain.
Mind expansion, intuition, creativity, spiritual connection.
Organize, quiet the mind.

Malachite:
Stomach, liver, kidney stones, respiratory system, immune system, vision, circulatory system.
Release pain, inflammation, depression, anger.
Stimulate psychic vision, concentration.

Rose Quartz:
Emotional balance, love, beauty, peacefulness, forgiving, kindness,
self-esteem.
Emotional healing, loss, stress, hurt, fear, resentment, anger.
Align mental, emotional, and astral bodies.

Ruby:
Infections, cholesterol, blood clots, blood cleansing, impotency.
Stimulate circulation, menses, and pituitary.
Love, courage, confidence, vitality, stamina, strength, leadership,
triumph over adversity.
Intensify all emotions.

Sapphire:
Reducing inflammation, fevers, and nosebleeds.
Hearing problems, TB, burns.
Communication, depression, intuition, clairaudience, mental clarity
and calm.