| Our universe is one of vibrations. Absolutely | | | | precisely for which condition and what you want to |
| everything (including us) vibrates at a molecular | | | | happen. When you have formulated your program, |
| level! In some objects, these vibrations tend to | | | | attune to the crystal. Ensure that this is exactly the |
| cancel one another due to the chaotic structure of | | | | right crystal for the purpose. When you are totally |
| their atoms. But other things, like crystals, have | | | | in tune, say out loud: "I program this crystal for {your |
| structures that allow these vibrations to add | | | | purpose}". |
| together. | | | | Then put the crystal in a place where you will see it |
| This addition of vibrations due to the structure of | | | | frequently or keep it in your pocket. It can be |
| objects like crystals cause them to amplify and | | | | helpful to hold it two or three times a day, or more. |
| radiate this energy of vibration. These vibrations are | | | | You may need to repeat the programming several |
| subtle, but they can be used to help you handle | | | | times. |
| many of life's everyday problems. | | | | When not in use, wrap your crystals in a silk/velvet |
| Stones and crystals each have a unique structure and | | | | scarf, store in a pouch or keep on a bed of salt. |
| composition. This gives each one a unique vibration | | | | Using stones and crystals |
| rate and quality. | | | | Your commitment to the crystal is part of the healing |
| At the heart of a crystal is the atom and its | | | | process. Let the crystal do the work for you. It is |
| component parts. An atom is dynamic, consisting of | | | | best not to wear more than two stones at any one |
| particles rotating around a centre in constant | | | | time if you are new to crystal healing, as many |
| motion. So, although a crystal may look outwardly | | | | people find the effects too distracting. The length |
| serene, it is actually a seething molecular mass | | | | of time to obtain the effects desired will depend on |
| vibrating at a certain frequency. This is what gives | | | | the quality of the crystal (size, colour, energy |
| a crystal its energy. | | | | charge), location of wear, duration, and the crystal's |
| Your body is made of the same elements found in | | | | appropriateness to your healing. Some crystals are |
| stones and crystals. Your body and its internal | | | | better suited to healing the overall problem which |
| organs is a collection of parts, each with a specific | | | | underlies the symptoms, than to just treating |
| structure (on a chemical level), each made up of | | | | superficial symptoms. Select your crystal with an |
| different combinations of carbon, hydrogen and other | | | | honest outlook on the real problem. |
| elements. Because of its structure and composition, | | | | Wearing crystals or simply having one in close |
| each part of your body vibrates and emits energy | | | | proximity (carrying one in your pocket or placing one |
| into the space around it. If you could see these | | | | on your night table or under your pillow) can boost |
| vibrations which are very high frequency you would | | | | your energy and allow them to impart their healing |
| see them as an energy body that extended well | | | | vibrations to your environment. You can also grid |
| beyond your physical one. Impurities within your | | | | crystals around your home or bed, do crystal layouts |
| body alter these vibrations, adding chaotic elements | | | | or make gem elixirs and essences. Remember to |
| that distort your energy body. These distortions | | | | program your crystals before use. |
| can starve some areas of your physical body, | | | | Rotating a crystal wand on the skin, or simply placing |
| preventing them from getting the correct vibrational | | | | an appropriate stone on the affected area causes |
| energy that keeps them operating in harmony with | | | | compression which releases a focused beam of |
| the rest of the parts that make up your physical self. | | | | vibrations to the affected organ beneath. |
| Since stones and crystals vibrate and emit pure, | | | | Also, meditating with a crystal is one of the easiest |
| strong vibrations at constant rates, they can be used | | | | ways to attune to its energy. |
| to help eliminate distortions and restore proper | | | | Cleaning and caring for stones |
| balance, leading to better overall physical, mental and | | | | Crystals and stones can pick up or absorb vibrations |
| spiritual well being. Each stone and crystal emits | | | | not in harmony with their natural rate or quality. |
| subtle vibrations that influence a specific area of your | | | | They can also retain memories of the thoughts and |
| body. Matching the stone or crystal to its specific | | | | feelings of those that come in contact with them. |
| use allows you to get the most benefit from these | | | | Because of this, it is recommended that all stones |
| natural gifts of harmony. | | | | and crystals be cleansed on a regular basis. You'll |
| Scientific evidence about the potential health benefits | | | | know it's time when the stone's energy seems to |
| and risks associated with stones and crystals is hard | | | | have diminished or its energy feels "tired". |
| to come by, but crystals and stones have been used | | | | There are many ways you can do this. The easiest |
| for thousands and thousands of years. This would | | | | for most people is to simply place the stone or |
| seem to indicate not only their safety, but also their | | | | crystal in direct sunlight for a few hours. Sunlight is |
| effectiveness. However, always seek medical | | | | the colors of light, each color having a different |
| attention from a qualified medical or mental health | | | | vibration rate. This bombardment of energy will strip |
| worker, or a Natural Health Practitioner, if you | | | | away the lingering energies that don't belong there, |
| suspect you have a serious problem. The energies | | | | washing them away to leave only those energies |
| radiated from crystals and gems are subtle, and work | | | | produced by the structure of the crystal or stone |
| over time. | | | | itself. Sunlight can fade some stones, however, |
| Why and how to choose a stone or crystal | | | | such as Amethyst, Aventurine, Citrine, Fluorite, Rose |
| Crystals and stones have been used since the dawn | | | | Quartz and Smokey Quartz. |
| of civilization. They can be used to influence our | | | | Another way is to bury them in the earth. The |
| moods, our health, our personal development, our | | | | earth produces vibrational energies in large amounts |
| wealth, our environment and our relationships. If | | | | due to the abundance of moving electrons in its |
| you are trying to choose a crystal for a specific | | | | component parts. This energy covers a range of |
| reason, then focus on that reason and allow your | | | | frequencies beyond what the eye can see, with each |
| intuition to choose the right crystals. If it's for | | | | of the elements producing its own "tone" or vibration |
| someone else, focus on that person. | | | | rate. Remember to mark where you bury them so |
| The one you need will let you know, you will sense it | | | | you can find them again! Using a bag would help |
| – it might "catch your eye", be a "must have", | | | | too. This vibration washes away the negative |
| "feel right" when you hold it, or you could even hear, | | | | energies and leaves only the energies of the stone or |
| taste or smell something that'll let you know. There | | | | crystal itself. Keep your stones and crystals buried |
| may also be strong pulsing in your hand when you | | | | for at least 2 or 3 days. |
| hold it. | | | | Another alternative is to put coarse sea salt in a small |
| Choosing crystals is mainly about using your intuition | | | | container and bury the stone for between 7-24 |
| and using your six senses as an extension of that | | | | hours. Don't use salt water as prolonged use can |
| intuition. Remember that crystals will choose you as | | | | damage softer stones. You can also keep your |
| much as you choose them! Enjoy them and | | | | stones on a bed of salt when not in use. Sprinkling |
| remember to thank them too! | | | | in a bit of tobacco will help energize the salt. |
| Dedicating and Programming Your Crystals | | | | Placing your crystals and stones in a running stream |
| Crystals need to be dedicated to the purpose for | | | | can cleanse them too. You can also blow with force |
| which you use them. Dedicate a new crystal as | | | | on your stone or crystal to release negative energy. |
| soon as you have cleansed it. This focuses the | | | | Citrine and Kyanite can also be used to clean your |
| energy. | | | | stones and crystals. They are the only two |
| Hold the crystal in your hands. Picture light | | | | self-cleaning crystals and stones. You can place your |
| surrounding it. If you find this difficult, hold your | | | | stones on them, as well as Selenite, or Apophylite or |
| hands in front of a light source. Say out loud: "I | | | | Amethyst clusters for approx. two hours and they |
| dedicate this crystal to the highest good of all. May | | | | will emerge completely energized. |
| it be used in light and love". Reiki practitioners can | | | | Other methods include using the light of a full moon, |
| Reiki their crystals in order to cleanse them. | | | | a bell, gong or tuning fork, running water (except |
| To program your crystal, hold it. Let yourself be | | | | stones like Selenite and Desert Rose which will melt) |
| open to higher guidance. Consider the purpose for | | | | a candle, incense or smudge. |
| which you wish to use it. Be specific. If you want | | | | Take care of your stones and crystals - and they'll |
| to attract love, describe exactly what kind of love | | | | take care of you! |
| you are looking for. If you are seeking healing, say | | | | |