The Spiritual Guidebook

Crystals and Gemstones How Can They Help? Crystals and gemstones have a variety of different uses and purposes. Holding crystals in our hands or around our bodies (via jewellery or in our pockets), placing them on our bodies or just having them close by, are all ways in which crystals can work for us. So what exactly do they do? They: • function as energy transmuters, changing negative energy into positive energy • amplify energy • heighten vibrations • assist in healing and healing modalities (types of energy work) • assist us in reaching higher levels of consciousness during meditation • assist in channelling (helps us to connect to our intuition and to hear our inner voice during meditation) • enables us to grid rooms or spaces using them (an explanation follows later in this chapter) • act as protection from lower vibrational beings and energies • rebalance and re-energise all seven of our energy bodies: physical, emotional, mental, astral, etheric, celestial and ketheric • Rebalance and re-energise our chakras! Some crystals can also protect us from electromagnetic frequencies and radiation that is emitted from technology (black tourmaline, being one). As mentioned in the previous chapter on chakras, different crystals are closely associated with different chakras and can be used in rebalancing, transmuting or healing energies that are stagnant in particular chakras. As an extension to this, every single crystal or gemstone contains metaphysical properties that heal our bodies on all levels. I would advise purchasing a ‘Crystal Bible’ that lists all of the crystals and gemstones you can use, provides you with detailed information on each one and gives you a description of the crystal, the crystals attributes and their healing properties. An example of this is the ‘rose quartz’ crystal. Rose quartz helps us to learn and embody self-love, forgiveness and compassion. If we are feeling worthless, unsettled and suffering from low self-esteem, rose quartz is the perfect crystal to help transmute these feelings and raise our vibration. I personally refer to The Crystal Bible, written by Judy H Hall. However, there are several different Crystal Bibles out there that can be purchased for reference. Clearing Crystals and Gemstones It is vital that we clear all crystals and gemstones before we wear them or use them. Ways to clear them are by: • Full Moon – the most popular way to clear, cleanse and recharge your crystals and gemstones is during a full moon. Simply place them outside where they will receive moonlight and project your intention that all the crystals be charged and cleansed. • Sunlight – I have at times left my crystals and gemstones out for longer periods of time to receive sunlight to help clear and cleanse them. • Sea Water – Placing them in the ocean with an intention to clear, cleanse and recharge them works as well. • Reiki/channelling universal energy out of the palm of your hand (using intention) while visualising a golden white light surrounding the crystal and/or gemstones. This is all done intuitively – keep your hand above the crystals/gemstones and keep visualising them being flooded with this light until your intuition tells you that they have been cleared and cleansed. • White Sage – saging is another way to clear, cleanse and recharge them. If you are drawn to crystals and gemstones like I am and have more crystals than you can count – it really is a good idea to buy yourself a Crystal Bible. I always refer to mine – especially when I am working with crystals in a healing capacity. Our crystals speak to us and owning a Crystal Bible can really help us to listen more carefully! If you have received a piece of jewellery with a crystal or gemstone on it – please remember to clear and cleanse it first! It doesn’t matter who gifted it to you. Same goes for when you purchase a new crystal. I can’t stress to you how important it is to clear and cleanse crystals before you use them! Working with Crystals and Gemstones If you choose or are drawn to working with crystals and gemstones in a healing modality, it is important to clear and cleanse them after every client. So, obviously this means that you can’t afford to wait for the once-a-month full moon – but hey, you might be able to do a quick sage or crystal clearing visualisation after each client. Crystals and gemstones need to be cleared in order to work effectively! What Happens if My Crystal or Gemstone Breaks? If your amethyst crystal chips or breaks in half, or your favourite lapis lazuli bracelet snaps – try not to get too upset about it. This just means that the crystal has done all it can do and its time is done. Give thanks and let it go. It’s time to buy a new one. I have at times lost (and then found) certain crystal rings and bracelets. If you lose one, instead of stressing over where it may be, take it as a sign that it is no longer needed for you at that time. The universe will bring it back when it is time – if that’s what is divinely needed.