In Eastern traditions and in complementary therapies, crystals are said to relate to the various different chakras in the body. Chakra means disc. And in ancient practices, these discs represent spinning balls of subtle energy- the main seven ones being denoted by each of the colours of the rainbow, located along the spinal column. Energy is thought to spiral 🌀 constantly through these areas, energizing them. A chakra that is not sufficiently energetic is considered blocked and may become an area of dis-ease over time . In therapeutic settings, crystals are thought to help balance and recharge the chakras. Indeed, when a crystal is properly cleansed and charged, and used to unblock a chakra, some people say they can definitively feel the physical improvement. Check out any chakra chart to see which colour /type of crystal is believed to correspond with which chakra. Crystals all have a unique crystalline structure. Quartz crystal, which is ubiquitous in the earths crust, is now found in all manner of electronic devises like transistors, televisions, computers, watches etc. Crystals can generate electricity under pressure. When a crystal is slightly distorted and then allowed to spring back into place, it produces a slight electrical charge. Believers of the metaphysical properties of crystal use it to hold physical or emotional energy. Some believe that crystals placed in a room will regulate the metaphysical energies within that room. They must be cleansed of all their energies now and then, and then charged with new energies to produce the desired metaphysical effects. Crystals can be cleansed and charged in various ways. Check out the internet for more info on this. A word of advice though…not all crystals like water as a way of cleansing them so make sure you research before giving your whole collection a bath! Some crystals like clear quartz is thought to be a very high vibrational crystal – a magnifier of other crystals energies. This is why you will often see it displayed or used in therapy sessions set around other crystals to intensify their effect. Or at the crown of the head to help connect to the Divine. Crystals have been used since pre antiquity as good luck charms, to ward off evil, to connect to the spirit world, as decoration and for protection in battle. Some are very rare and expensive whilst others are very affordable. Other factors such as size, colour, pattern, shape, intricacy of any carving can also influence the price. When choosing a crystal, it’s best to be guided by your intuition. Some say crystals choose you rather than the other way round. You’ll find that you are naturally attracted to some crystals more than others.. natural or treated? Polished or raw? Rough or smooth? Plain or pattered? Delicate or durable? Transparent or opaque? So many choices! Just trust your intuition, and don’t spend more than you can afford. If you are looking for some crystals to help manifest something in your life, then research that before you go, whether it’s crystals to help with low mood, poor sleep, improve a health condition, for protection or a myriad of other things. Beware though… collecting stones (like we all probably did when we were young) is highly addictive. It’s typical to start with owning a few tumble stones, and ending up with a collection on display in every room of the house!!!
A letter to crystal beginners
In Eastern traditions and in complementary therapies, crystals are said to relate to the various different chakras in the body.
Chakra means disc. And in ancient practices, these discs represent spinning balls of subtle energy- the main seven ones being denoted by each of the colours of the rainbow, located along the spinal column. Energy is thought to spiral 🌀 constantly through these areas, energizing them.
A chakra that is not sufficiently energetic is considered blocked and may become an area of dis-ease over time .
In therapeutic settings, crystals are thought to help balance and recharge the chakras.
Indeed, when a crystal is properly cleansed and charged, and used to unblock a chakra, some people say they can definitively feel the physical improvement.
Check out any chakra chart to see which colour /type of crystal is believed to correspond with which chakra.
Crystals all have a unique crystalline structure. Quartz crystal, which is ubiquitous in the earths crust, is now found in all manner of electronic devises like transistors, televisions, computers, watches etc.
Crystals can generate electricity under pressure. When a crystal is slightly distorted and then allowed to spring back into place, it produces a slight electrical charge.
Believers of the metaphysical properties of crystal use it to hold physical or emotional energy. Some believe that crystals placed in a room will regulate the metaphysical energies within that room. They must be cleansed of all their energies now and then, and then charged with new energies to produce the desired metaphysical effects.
Crystals can be cleansed and charged in various ways. Check out the internet for more info on this. A word of advice though…not all crystals like water as a way of cleansing them so make sure you research before giving your whole collection a bath!
Some crystals like clear quartz is thought to be a very high vibrational crystal – a magnifier of other crystals energies. This is why you will often see it displayed or used in therapy sessions set around other crystals to intensify their effect. Or at the crown of the head to help connect to the Divine.
Crystals have been used since pre antiquity as good luck charms, to ward off evil, to connect to the spirit world, as decoration and for protection in battle.
Some are very rare and expensive whilst others are very affordable. Other factors such as size, colour, pattern, shape, intricacy of any carving can also influence the price.
When choosing a crystal, it’s best to be guided by your intuition. Some say crystals choose you rather than the other way round. You’ll find that you are naturally attracted to some crystals more than others.. natural or treated? Polished or raw? Rough or smooth? Plain or pattered? Delicate or durable? Transparent or opaque? So many choices! Just trust your intuition, and don’t spend more than you can afford. If you are looking for some crystals to help manifest something in your life, then research that before you go, whether it’s crystals to help with low mood, poor sleep, improve a health condition, for protection or a myriad of other things.
Beware though… collecting stones (like we all probably did when we were young) is highly addictive. It’s typical to start with owning a few tumble stones, and ending up with a collection on display in every room of the house!!!