Every gemstone has its own unique crystal power that can be used in magic and healing. This is also true for metals and other minerals. As such, the terms crystal and stone are generally used interchangeably.
Every stone has its own particular energy, just as every person does. Even two stones of the same rock cut into similar shapes will have a different feel. Because of this difference, the impression or response you get from each stone will be unique for you.
Crystals are wonderful healing and magick tools. You can use them to boost your natural spiritual healing power. They can help with your physical, emotional, spiritual and financial health; and they can support your romantic life, help you and your children sleep better, amplify your healing power and assist you in feeling happy and peaceful.
There are two basic types of energy within stones. They are the basic energies of everything and are present in the planet and in ourselves. The Yin and Yang or the energy of the Goddess and God. These energies are either projective or receptive energies.
Stones with projective (yang) energies
* These are active and external
* Associated with the elements of Fire and Air
* They are bright, outward, aggressive and electrical
* They possess strong, forceful energies that deflect evil, overcome inertia and create movement
* They help destroy disease, strengthen the conscious mind , give courage and determination to the wearer
* They are used to promote physical energy, attract luck, and bring success
* In magick they can be used to add additional strength to rituals
Stones with receptive (yin) energies
* These are the natural complement of projective stones
* Associated with the elements of Water and Earth
* They are soothing, calming, inward and magnetic
* They promote meditation, spirituality, wisdom and mysticism
* They create peace
* They promote communication between the conscious and subconscious minds, allowing psychic awareness to blossom.
* Often used for grounding purposes and to stabilize and reaffirm our Earth roots
You can choose to work magick with many kinds of stones, which come in any number of colours, shapes and sizes. You can select your stone based on it magickal/healing correspondences, however, you may decide to use a stone that is meaningful or feels powerful to you. There is no right or wrong. Do what feels right for you.
Your commitment to the crystal is part of the process. Let the crystal do the work for you. It is best not to wear more than two stones at any one time if you are new to using crystals, as many people find the effects too distracting. The length of time to obtain the effects desired will depend on the quality of the crystal (size, colour, energy charge etc), location of wear, duration, and the crystal's appropriateness to your healing. Some crystals are better suited to healing the overall problem which underlies the symptoms, than to just treating superficial symptoms. Select your crystal with an honest outlook on the real problem.
Wearing crystals or simply having one in close proximity (carrying one in your pocket or placing one on your night table or under your pillow) can boost your energy and allow them to impart their healing vibrations to your environment. You can also grid crystals around your home or bed, do crystal layouts or make gem elixirs and essences. Rotating a crystal wand on the skin, or simply placing an appropriate stone on the affected area causes compression which releases a focused beam of vibrations to the affected organ beneath.
Remember to program your crystals before use. Not all stones fit easily into these two categories and some stones contain a mixture of these of these energies, so use your judgement and trust your inner feelings in determining their basic powers. Meditating with a crystal is one of the easiest ways to attune to its energy.
Credit: Sam Ehinger Botoulas
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