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Crystals - Flowers of the Underworld "Who first beholds the light of day In Springs sweet flowery month of May And wears an Emerald all her life, Shall be a loved and happy Wife." Anon 1898 Crystals have been with us since time began and many ancient civilizations have reaped the benefits of crystal energy. Crystals and Gems were used as adornments by indigenous races all over the word in rituals and for their healing properties. CHOOSING CRYSTALS Gemstones have been sought after and treasured throughout history. They have been found in ruins dating several thousand years. They are valued as gifts symbolizing love. Generally, the price of any gemstone is
determined by: size, cut, quality (color/clarity/treatments), and type. Here are
some questions to ask about quality:
Depending on your use for the stone, flaws in the crystal are not necessarily bad. Remember, the more "perfect the stone" the higher the price. When choosing stones for esoteric purposes focus on the energies from the stone. Hold the crystal in your hand and focus on it for a few moments. You will instinctively know if it is the right one for you. Often we do not choose crystals but they choose us. When we require a particular stone it will find a way into our possession. Likewise do not be overly concerned if one of your crystals disappear. You may no longer require its energy. METHODS FOR CLEANSING CRYSTALS There are many methods used by crystal workers for clearing and cleansing stones. I believe it is the act or ritual itself that is key. I tried several different methods until I found one that "clicked" and allowed me to feel "attuned" to my crystals.
Sitting in sunlight, place a charcoal tablet in a ceramic bowl filled with sand. On the tablet burn a combination of powdered Frankincense; Copal; Sandalwood; Rosemary and Salt. Pass the crystal through the smoke visualizing the smoke filtering through microscopic fractures in the stone, taking away the negative energies. Finally visualize your inner light flowing into the crystal, connecting you on a personal level with your crystal. You will instinctively know when the crystal is cleared. Please remember that crystals are personal so you should never touch another persons crystals unless invited to do so.
Make sure the water is not too hot or too cold, otherwise any natural cracks in the stone may be exacerbated and they may crack. If you live near a river or stream, or even the sea (see my comments on salt below) all well and good, otherwise tepid tap water will be an adequate substitute. Hold your stone under the water for a few minutes, and while concentrating on its energy, ask for all negative and unharmonious vibrations and energies to leave and only that which is positive and beneficial to remain. When you intuitively feel it is ready, dry your stone with a soft cloth.
Bury your stone a couple of inches below the soil. Remember where you put it! (Maybe put a stick next to it...) A terminated crystal such as quartz should be placed with the point down. Visualise cleansing and healing energy going into the stone. After about 24 hours or so, unearth your stone. If you feel it needs more time, bury it for another day. This is a good method for stones that haven't responded to the water or smoke cleansing. If it's raining, don't use this method for water-sensitive stones.
Crystals and healing stones benefit from sitting in the sunlight and moonlight. They will be rejuvenated and cleansed. You might wish to place them in a window that receives a lot of sunlight or moonlight. Some stones respond better to the sun than the moon, or vice versa. you'll get to know your stones in time. Meanwhile, leave them out in both. I've read some places on the web that stones shouldn't be left in the sun as they will fade. This hasn't been my experience, unless the stone has been colour-altered (dyed, irradiated or heated). I have an amethyst that has lived on the window sill for 3 years or more and it's just as dark as ever.
One easy way of cleansing smaller stones is to place them on an amethyst or clear quartz cluster. Amethyst in particular has cleansing properties. Clear quartz clusters will assist your stone in building up its healing energy.
Some stones are just fine with salt as a
cleansing agent - either sea salt alone or in water. However, there are a
number, such as malachite or azurite, that will loose their beautiful sheen if
too much salt gets to them. It's a physical rather than metaphysical thing. With
quartz and the quartz family, salt is just fine. Before you use salt or salty
water for cleansing your stones, check with your crystal shop. If they can't
help you, err on the side of caution.
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