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Guide to Crystals and Gemstones

Guide to Crystals

Within this guide, a variety of crystals and stones, describing their uses and associatedchakras are explained.

AGATE: A variety of chalcedony. Tones and strengthens body and mind. Imparts a sense of strength and courage. Facilitates ability to discern truth and accept circumstances. Grounding, but energetic. Powerful healer. Works with chakras and attitudes according to color of stone.

ALEXANDRITE: A variety of chrysoberyl. Aids internal and external regeneration. Has positive influence on nervous system, spleen, pancreas. Helps to align mental and emotional body. Spiritual transformation and regeneration. Reflects highest potentials of enfoldment.

Joy, oneness with life. Chakra: Crown.

AMAZONITE: A variety of feldspar. Soothes nervous system. Strengthens heart and physical body. Aid alignment of mental and etheric body. Brings joy and upliftment. Creative

expression. Facilitates clearer vision of one's own harmful tendencies, making them easier torelease. Chakra: Throat.

AMBER: Fossilized resin from prehistoric pine trees. Exerts positive influence on endocrinesystem, spleen, heart. Healing, soothing, harmonizing. Electrically alive with solidified

golden light. Stabilizes kundalini awakening. Activates altruistic nature. Spiritualizes theintellect. Chakras: Navel, Solar Plexus, Crown.

AMETHYST: A variety of quartz. Strengthens endocrine and immune systems. Enhancesright brain activity and pineal and pituitary glands. Power blood cleanser and energizer.



Helps mental disorders. Purification and regeneration on all levels of consciousness,Transmutes one's lower nature into the more highly defined aspects of their higher potentials.

Physical representative of the Violet Ray of alchemy and transformation. Cuts throughillusion. Enhances psychic abilities. Excellent for meditation. Aids channeling abilities.

Calming, strong protective qualities. Healing, divine love, inspiration, intuition. Chakras:Third Eye, Crown.

AQUAMARINE: A variety of beryl. Calms nerves, reduces fluid retention. Strengthenskidneys, liver, spleen, and thyroid. Purifies body. Enhances clarity of mind, aids creative self-

expression. Physical/Emotional/Mental balancer. Helps banish fears and phobias. Excellentfor meditation. Inspiration, peace, calmness, love. Chakras: Throat, Solar Plexus.

AVENTURINE (Green): A variety of quartz. Purifies mental, emotional, and etheric bodies.Aids in releasing anxiety and fear. Stimulates muscle tissue. Strengthens blood. Emotional

tranquility, positive attitudes towards life. Brings one into alignment with their center.Independence. Health, wellbeing. Chakra: Heart.

AZURITE: Enhances flow of energy through nervous system (because of copper content).Helps body utilize oxygen. Strengthens blood.

Facilitates clear meditation. Cuts through illusion. Enhances psychic abilities. Initiatestransformation. Cleanses mental body. Inspiration, creativity, intuition. Chakras: Third Eye,

Throat.

BLOODSTONE: A variety of chalcedony. Strengthens and oxygenates bloodstream.Enhances physical/mental vitality. Strengthens heart, spleen, bone marrow. Aids in balancing

iron deficiencies. Reduces emotional/mental stress. Powerful psychic healer. Stimulatesmovement of kundalini. Links root chakra with heart. Inner guidance, altruism, idealism. A

highly evolved mineral. Chakras: Root, Heart.

CALCITE: Aids kidneys, pancreas, and spleen. Balances male/female polarities. Alleviatesfear, reduces stress. Emotional balancing. Grounds excess energy. Increases capacity for

astral projection. Joy, lightness. Works with chakras and attitudes according tocolor of stone.

CARNELIAN: A variety of chalcedony. Very highly evolved mineral healer. Energizes blood. Aids kidneys, lungs, liver, gallbladder, pancreas. Aids tissue regeneration. Vitalizes

physical/emotional/mental bodies. Aligns physical and etheric bodies. Enhances attunementwith inner self. Facilitates concentration. Opens heat. Warming, social, joyous. Chakras:

Navel, Solar Plexus, Heart.

CELESTITE: Enhances thyroid functions. Reduces stress. Relaxing peace of mind.

Accelerates growth. Aids personal creative expression. Helps one adjust to higher, morerarefied states of awareness. Truth, reliability. Clear speech. Chakra: Throat.

CHRYSOCOLLA: Aids in preventing ulcers, digestive problems, arthritic conditions.Strengthens lungs and thyroid gland. Enhances metabolism. Excellent for female disorders.

Alleviates fears, guilt, tension. Helps clear subconscious imbalances. Activates femininequalities. Amplifies throat chakra - creative expression, power, communication. Joy,

emotional balance. Chakras: Heart, Throat.



CHRYSOPRASE: A variety of quartz. Balances neurotic patterns. Eases depression andsexual imbalance. Fertility. Calming, balancing, healing for physical/emotional/mental

bodies. Helps one sees clearly into personal problems. Brings out inner talents.Lightheartedness, joy. Chakra: Heart.

CITRINE: A variety of quartz. Good for kidneys, colon, liver, gallbladder, digestive organs,

heart. Tissue regeneration. Detoxifies physical/emotional/mental bodies. Enhances body'shealing energy. Diminishes self-destructive tendencies. Raises self-esteem. Powerful

alignment with High Self. Lightheartedness, cheerfulness, hope. Warming, energizing.Attracts abundance. Chakras: Navel, Crown.

COPPER: Influences flow of blood. Supplies strong energy to body/mind. Aids metabolism.Helps detoxify body. An aid for exhaustion and sexual imbalance. Aligns physical/emotional

bodies. Raises self-esteem. Strong conductor of energy.

DIAMOND: Enhances brain functions. Aids alignment of cranial bones. Breaks up blockagesin crown chakra and in the personality. Master healer. Dispels negativity. Purifies

physical/etheric bodies. Reflects will and power aspects of God. Enhances full spectrum of energies in body/mind/spirit. Alignment with High Self. Abundance, innocence, purity,

faithfulness. Chakras: All.

DIOPTASE: Strengthens cardiovascular and central nervous systems. Excellent aid for ulcers, nervous stomach, heart troubles, blood

pressure. Vitalizes, balances, tones body/mind. Emotional stability, Peace of mind. Excellentfor use with healing and affirmations. Abundance, prosperity, progress, health, well being.

Chakra: Heart.

EMERALD: A variety of beryl. Strengthens heart, liver, kidneys, immune system, nervoussystem. Tonic for body/mind/spirit. Aids alignment of subtle bodies. Enhances dreams,

meditation, deeper spiritual insight. Represents the potential of divinity within us. Prosperity,love, kindness, tranquility, balance, healing, patience. Strong emotional balancer. Chakras:

Heart, Solar Plexus.

FLOURITE: Strengthens teeth and bones. Improves absorption of vital nutrients. Beneficialfor blood vessels and spleen. Grounds excess energy. Excellent for advancement of mind,

greater concentration, meditation. Helps one grasp higher, more abstract concepts. Facilitatesinterdimensional communication. Powerful healer. Works with chakras and attitudes

according to color of stone.

GARNET (Red): Strengthens, purifies, vitalizes and regenerates bodily systems, especiallythe bloodstream. Has strong affinity with root chakra, helping to harmonize the potent forces

of the kundalini. Stimulates pituitary gland. Aligns subtle bodies. Love, compassion.Enhances imagination. Chakras: Root, Heart.

GOLD: Purifies and energizes physical body. Improves circulation, strengthens nervoussystem. Balances and develops heart chakra. Balances hemispheres of the brain. Aids tissue

regeneration. Attracts positive energy into aura. Amplifies thought forms. Aids personalillumination. Solar energy, male aspect. Chakras: Navel, Heart, Crown.

HEMATITE: Has positive effect upon bloodstream. Activates spleen. Increases resistance to



stress. Helps circulate oxygen throughoutthe body. Strengthens physical and etheric bodies. Energizing, vitalizing. Enhances personal

magnetism, optimism, will, courage. Slightly grounding. Powerful stone for those attracted toit.

HERKIMER DIAMOND: A type of quartz crystal. Cleanses subtle bodies. Reduces stress.

Balances and purifies energy within body and mind. Similar qualities as clear quartz.Powerful amplifier. Enhances inner vision. Increases awareness of dreams - "dream crystal."

Stores thought forms and information. Chakras: All.

JADE: Strengthens heart, kidneys, immune system. Helps cleanse blood. Increases longevityand fertility. Aids eye disorders and female problems. Power emotional balancer. Radiates

divine, unconditional love. Clarity, modesty, courage, justice, wisdom. Peaceful andnurturing. Dispels negativity. Healing affinity will correspond to particular color of stone.

JASPER (All colors): A variety of chalcedony. Strengthens liver, gallbladder, bladder.Powerful healer; main impact on physical

body. Represents earth element. Works with chakras and attitudes according to color.

KUNZITE (Pink Spodumene): High lithium content makes Kunzite beneficial to individualswith addictive behavior. Strengthens cardiovascular system. Aids manic depression.

Excellent balancer for physical/emotional/mental bodies. Powerful stone for Opening/healingheart. Helps one surrender to Higher Self. Enhances self-esteem. Tolerance, acceptance.

Soothing, calming. Chakra: Heart.

KYANITE: Strengthens throat chakra. Enhances creative expression, communication, truth,loyalty, reliability, serenity. Connection to casual plane. Facilitates astral/interdimensional

travel. Chakras: Throat, Third Eye.

LAPIS LAZULI: Strengthens skeletal system. Activates thyroid gland. Releases tension andanxiety. Energizes throat chakra. Augments strength, vitality, virility. Facilitates opening of chakras. Mental clarity, illumination. Enhances psychic abilities and communication with

Higher Self and Spirit Guides. Creative expression. Chakras: Third Eye, Throat.

LEPIDOLITE: Aids muscles, strengthens heart, beneficially influences blood. High lithiumcontent aids emotional/mental balance and stability. Aids sleep. Enhances expression of one's

inner light and joy. Chakra: Heart.

MALACHITE: Aids functions of pancreas and spleen. Reduces stress and tension. Aidstissue regeneration. Strengthens heart, circulatory system, pineal and pituitary glands. Aids

sleep. Vitalizing for body/mind. Reveals subconscious blocks. Excellent balancer on all

levels. Chakras: Heart, Solar Plexus.

METEORITE: Helps reveal past lives from other planets and galaxies, Enhances connectionwith extraterrestrial energies. Expands awareness. Similar to obsidian, but denser. Chakra:

Root.

MOLDAVITE: A deep green, silica based tektite (meteorite) that fell to Earth about 15million years ago. Aids alignment with Higher Self. Balancing and healing for physical

body/mind. Aids in channeling extraterrestrial and interdimensional sources. Chakras: Heart,



Third Eye.

MOONSTONE: Has healing affinity with stomach, spleen, pancreas, pituitary gland.Unblocks lymphatic system. Relieves anxiety and stress. Aids birthing process, helps female

problems. Emotional balancer; helps lessen tendency to over react emotionally. Flexibility inattitudes. Aligns emotions with High Self. Chakra: Heart.

OBSIDIAN: Beneficially influences stomach and intestines. Connects mind and emotions.Slightly masculine energy. Grounds spiritual energy into physical plane. Absorbs and

disperses negativity. Reduces stress. Helps clear subconscious blocks. Brings andunderstanding of silence and "the void." Detachment, but with wisdom and love. Powerful

healer for those attuned with it. Chakra: Root.

ONYX: A variety of chalcedony. Relieves stress. Balances male/female polarities.Strengthens bone marrow. Aids detachment. Enhances emotional balance and self control.

Higher inspiration. Works with chakras and attitudes according to color of stone.

OPAL: Stimulates pineal and pituitary glands. Aids eyesight. Emotional balancer. Enhancesintuition. The full spectrum of colors resonate with all chakras. Helps conscious connection

with highest aspects of being. Chakras: Heart and others, depending on color.

PERIDOT (Olivine): Balances glandular system. Aids tissue regeneration. Has beneficialinfluence on heart, pancreas, spleen, liver, adrenals. Purifies body. Enhances bloodstream.

Overall balancer and tonic for body/mind. Aligns subtle bodies. Increases intuitiveawareness. Reduces stress. Stimulates mind. Accelerates personal growth, opens new doors

of opportunity. Chakras: Navel, Solar Plexus, Heart.

PYRITE: Aids digestion, improves circulation. Strengthens and oxygenates blood. Enhances brain functions. Influences a more positive outlook on life. Enhances emotional body,

strengthens will. Helps one's ability to work with others harmoniously. Practicality. Chakras:Root, Solar Plexus, Heart.

QUARTZ CRYSTAL (Clear): Enhances the crystalline properties of the blood, body andmind. Activates and enhances pineal and pituitary glands. Emotional balancer. Stimulates

brain functions. Amplifies thought forms. Full spectrum energy activates all levels of consciousness. Dispels negativity in one's energy fields and in environment. Receives,activates, stores, transmits and Amplifies energy. Excellent for meditation. Enhances

interdimensional communication and communication with Higher Self and Spirit Guides.Chakras: All.

RHODOCHROSITE: Aids spleen, kidneys, heart, pituitary gland and circulation of blood.

Enhances memory and intellectual power. Emotional balancer. Helps heal emotional woundsand traumas. Aligns subtle bodies. Red/pink color helps to blend courage/will/passion aspectsof lower chakras with loving expression of the heart. Divine love, acceptance of self and life.

Powerful healer for those attuned to this stone. Chakras: Root, Heart.

RHODONITE: Aids central nervous system, thyroid gland, body Reflexes, pituitary gland, pancreas. Strengthens immunity, Improves memory. Eases physical/emotional trauma.

Reduces stress, calms mind. Aligns root and heart chakras for bringing love into action andmanifestation (red and black variety). Self esteem, confidence. Enhances energy levels in



body/mind. Pink variety (without black) helps impart understanding of strength withinvulnerability. Great stone for light workers serving in cities. Chakras: Root, Heart.

ROSE QUARTZ: Aids kidneys and circulatory system. Increases fertility. Easessexual/emotional imbalances. Helps clear stored anger, resentment, guilt, fear, jealousy.

Reduces stress and tension, cools hot temper. Enhances self confidence and creativity. Aids

development of forgiveness, compassion, love. "Love stone." Chakra: Heart.

RUBY: Aids regeneration of physical/spiritual heart. Enhances ciculation. Vitalizes bloodand entire body/mind system. Strengthens immunity. Activates sluggish or dormant

conditions on physical/spiritual levels. Refines lower passions. Courage, integrity, selflessservice, joy, spiritual devotion, power, leadership. Helps banish sense of limitation. Chakras:

Root, Heart.

RUTILATED QUARTZ: Regeneration of tissue throughout body. Enhances life force.Strengthens immune system. Stimulates brain functions. Eases depression, facilitates

inspiration. Increases clairvoyance. Highly electrical, more intensity that clear quartz. Piercesthrough layers of physical/emotional/mental density. Transmutes negativity. Enhances

communication with Higher Self and Spirit Guides. Very powerful healer. Chakras: All.

SAPPHIRE: Strengthens heart and kidneys. Activates pituitary gland, thereby aiding entireglandular system. Aligns body/mind/spirit. Stimulates psychic abilities, clarity and

inspiration. Creative expression, loyalty, love. Aids connection With Higher Self/SpiritGuides. Strengthens will. Expands cosmic awareness. Dispels confusion. Excellent for

meditation. Chakras: Throat, Third Eye.

SELENITE (Gypsum): Strengthens bones, teeth. Soothes nerves. Has positive effect on brain,aiding power of concentration and clarity. Enhances willpower. Grounded white light.

Chakra: Crown.

SILVER: Enhances mental functions. Aids circulation. Strengthens blood, physically andetherically. Strengthens pineal and pituitary glands. Relieves stress. Relates to the moon,subconscious, female aspect. Emotional balance. Speech improvement. Excellent energy

conductor.

SMOKY QUARTZ: Strengthens adrenals, kidneys, and pancreas. Increases fertility, balancessexual energy. Aids depression. Mildly sedative and relaxing. Initiates movement of

kundalini. Dissipates subconscious blocks and negativity on all levels. Grounding, centering.Excellent for meditation. Enhances dream awareness and channeling abilities. Chakras: Root,

Navel, Solar Plexus.

SODALITE: Aids pancreas, balances endocrine system, strengthens metabolism andlymphatic system. Balances male/female polarities.Alleviates fear. Calms and clears the mind. Slightly sedative, grounding. Cuts through density

and illusion, bringing clarity and truth. Enhances communication, creative expression.Similar qualities as lapis lazuli. Chakras: Throat, Third Eye.

SUGILITE (Royal Azel): Enhances functions of pineal, pituitary and adrenal glands.Activates and balances brain hemispheres. Strengthens heart. Aids physical healing and

purification of bodily systems. Emotional balancer reduces stress. Brings higher spiritual



awareness into physical reality. Enhances sensitivity. Strong protective qualities. Excellentfor meditation. Enhances channeling abilities. Chakras: Third Eye, Crown.

TIGER EYE: Variety of chalcedony (quartz). Beneficial for spleen, pancreas, digestiveorgans, colon. Emotional balancer. Enhances connection with personal power and will.

Grounding, centering. Helps soften stubbornness. Enhances clear perception and insight.

Slightly masculine energy. Chakras: Navel, Solar Plexus.

TOPAZ:(Gold) Tissue regeneration. Strengthens liver, gallbladder, spleen, digestive organs, nervous

system. Detoxifies body. Warming, awakening, inspiring. Abundance. Chakras: Navel,Crown.

(Blue) Tissue regeneration. Strengthens thyroid gland, enhances metabolism. Emotional balance. Cooling, soothing, peace, tranquility. Creativity, self expression. Enhances psychic

perception, communication with Higher Self/Spirit Guides. Chakras: Heart, Throat, ThirdEye.

TOURMALINATED QUARTZ: Clear quartz with black tourmaline crystals inside. Balancesmale/female polarities. Aids in balancing extremes. Grounding, very protective, dissipatesnegativity. Combines forces of clear quartz and black tourmaline. Chakras: Root, Crown.

TOURMALINE(All colors) Aids balance of endocrine system. Aids sleep. Strengthens, vitalizes body/mind.

Activates and enhances crystalline properties of body/mind. Aligns subtle bodies. Dispelsfear and negative conditions. Strong protective influence. Concentration, inspiration.

Enhances sensitivity and understanding. Powerful healer, highly electromagnetic. The variouscolors will activate and align corresponding chakras.

(Black Tourmaline/Schorl) Root chakra.(Watermelon Tourmaline/red/green) Root, Heart chakras.

(Green Tourmaline) Heart chakra.(Blue Tourmaline/Indicolite) Throat, Third Eye chakras.(Red/Pink Tourmaline/Rubellite) Root, Heart chakras.

TURQUOISE: Tones, strengthens entire body. Tissue regeneration. Aids circulation, lungs,respiratory system. Vitalizes blood, nervous system. Aligns chakras. Enhances meditation.

Creative expression, peace of mind, emotional balance, communication, friendship, loyalty.Chakras: Throat.

VARISCITE: Soothing, calming, and balancing for body/mind. Aids blood, heart. Emotionalstability. Helps one recall past lives. Self confidence. Abundance. Chakras: Heart, Solar

Plexus.

ZIRCON (Hyacinth): Strengthens the mind. Aids bowel problems. Balances pituitary and pineal glands. Aligns subtle bodies. Emotional balance, self esteem. Aids sleep. Similar

properties as diamond and quartz crystal. All around healer. Chakras: All.

"NOTE: Crystals, gems and other minerals are wonderful tools for transformation. They are'solid friends' and objects of beauty that can help us along the way to our goal. We must

remember, however that crystals, gems and minerals are a solidified reflection of that which



is always available within ourselves, and that love is the only goal. Let's keep everything in proper perspective, not giving our power away, while enjoying all the gifts that nature has

provided for us. Love is all that matters...Love one another!"

A guide to cleansing crystals

It is important to cleanse a crystal when you receive it. Crystals naturally absorb energy andcleansing it removes energy it has picked up along the way before reaching you. It is

important to also cleanse your crystals after you have been working energetically with them,such as in healing work or meditation, as they absorb the persons energy you have been

healing and it can be passed on if you don¶t clean it out of the crystals.

When to cleanse

You will know when a crystal you have been working with needs to be cleansed. Quartzcrystals may become cloudier, where they were bright and clear before, other crystals willlose their lustre. Some crystals physically feel denser or heavier, like they are carrying a

burden or extra load.

The crystals you wear or have around the house will need cleansing regularly, depending onhow much you wear them or how much action is going on in the house.

Also, you will need to cleanse your quartz crystal when you want to reprogramme it to dosomething else.

Methods for cleansing crystals

To cleanse your crystal you use your energy to work directly with the crystals¶. This is donethrough your intention ± a focused mind. While holding your crystal in your hands, visualiseit immersed in white light, clearing it of any unwanted energies and re-energising it. Hold it

for several minutes or as long as you feel inclined. Ask ³that all the energies within thecrystal are transformed into divine light and love, and that it is clear and activated to its full

potential´.

Most crystals love running water. Hold your crystal under the tap and allow cold water toflow over it. As you do so, visualise all negative energies dissolving and washing away,

transforming into positive healing energy

Visualise a flow of clear, pure mountain water going through the crystal, washing away allimpurities and seeing them transformed into positive healing energy.

Rinse or bathe your crystals in rain-water, water from a spring, a stream, the beach, a river or sacred source, even in a waterfall (make sure you hold on to them or they can get sweptaway). Dry them naturally in gentle sunlight.

Morning sunlight gently cleanses your crystals and moonlight is a softer way to let light filter through your crystals and cleanse them. The best time for this is a full moon.

Using the smoke of sacred herbs such as sage, cedar, and lavender to smudge and cleanse theenergetic matrix of crystals. Smudging with white sage removes negative energy from



Keep small, fragile, or soft samples in individual or divided containers that are lined with

tissue. An economical way to store small, fragile samples is in an egg carton.

Try to keep each specimen separate so harder minerals don¶t damage softer minerals

Don't use cotton balls or pads to line your boxes. The fibres can stick to your specimens.

Each specimen is unique and can never truly be replaced. Each is collected at a single point intime, from a specific geographic location, and has a unique genetic or geologic history.

Metaphysical Crystal Glossary

This section defines the words are used to describe the Crystal in terms of their metaphysical property, the symbolic meaning, and what the Crystal form does. Different structures give

crystals different properties.

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BarnacleWhen smaller crystals are attached to the sides or faces of a main crystal. Useful whenmeditating on family or group problems. Promotes harmony and trust within groups.

Bridge crystalWhen a smaller, complete crystal grows attached to the sides or faces of a larger crystal.

Serves as a bridge to inner worlds.

ChannelingA crystal that has a symmetrical, 7-sided, main face and a small triangle on the side, directly

opposite the main face. A channeling crystal provides access to higher wisdom or consciousness. Meditating with a channeling crystal can facilitate communication with guides

and aids in psychic development.

Cluster A group of crystals that grow together, often on a matrix base. Symbolises community.

Promotes harmony, balance, friendship and group/familial cooperation. Removes negativityfrom its environment. Excellent for healing spaces, office or home.

CurvedUnique crystal structure that produces a powerful, soothing energy. Helpful in cleansing the

aura and can aid in understanding problem situations. Promotes adaptability.

Double-terminated (D.T.)A crystal with a point or termination on both ends. Promotes psychic ability and balance.Because they are uniquely able to emit energy from both ends, they are useful in sharing

energy and strengthening the aura.

DowA crystal with a 7-3-7-3-7 sided symmetrical configuration of faces. This powerful and rare



crystal combines the energies of the channeling and the transmitter crystals. A very powerfulmeditation and channeling tool. Aids in promoting psychic ability and communication with

guides and higher self.

Empathic CrystalCrystals that have been damaged either naturally or by man. Promotes understanding and

empathy. Gives one the ability to see beauty in all things. Promotes kindness and aids inopening the heart chakra.

Extra-terrestrial (E.T.)A crystal with a single termination at one end and multiple terminations on the other.

Believed to help channel Extra-terrestrials. Powerful energy.

Future time link Similar to a window, it is a stretched parallelogram shaped facet to the right of the main face .

It can aid in recognising and actualise future events. Activates creativity and right brainfunction.

Generator CrystalIn this configuration, all six sides are symmetrical and come together to meet at a single point

at the apex (or termination) of the crystal. The ultimate energy generator. Powerfulmeditation and channeling crystal, and can be used to direct energy through the chakras.

GroundingThe main face of a grounding crystal has a perfectly symmetrical eight-sided face. This is arare and powerful stone useful in connecting with Nature and Earth energies. Can help one

deal with the stresses of daily life and to help focus the mind.

IsisThe largest face is 5-sided and symmetrical. This crystal has powerful feminine energy and is

useful when working with Goddess energy. Beneficial for both men and women. Can help promote creativity.

Key / Doorway / GatewayA crystal with a 3 or 6-sided indentation or opening on the face or the side of the crystal

where another crystal once laid. Can provide access to normally hidden information. Can beused to find the answer to difficult problems or healing needs.

LightbraryA large central crystal known as a 'teacher', that is surrounded by many other smaller crystals

known as students.

ManifestationThese crystals are very rare. A manifestation crystal is a large crystal that has formed around

a complete smaller crystal, so there is a small crystal enclosed within it. Helpful inmanifesting creativity or any positive aspect from within oneself. Can bring one in touch withSpirit. Promotes self-esteem, and can help those who have become withdrawn from traumatic

events.

Past time link



Similar to a window, it is a stretched parallelogram shaped facet to the left side of the mainface . It helps stimulate left brain function and provides insight into past events.

PhantomsA crystal which came into contact with various other minerals or impurities during the

growth stage producing a crystals-within-a-crystal effect. Teaches us about the process of life

and growth and how to overcome obstacles to see life as a wondrous journey.

RainbowsCrystals with rainbows. Internal fractures and the joining of two crystals together can createsome amazing rainbows, which is the prismatic equivalent of pure white light energy. Usefulin easing sadness, grief, or depression. Promotes happiness and can be used to empower or tune up the chakras. Excellent for overcoming negativity and can help open and strengthen

the heart chakra.

Record Keeper or Recorder Crystals which have small triangular markings on the surface of the crystal. It is believed thatthey contain ancient wisdom programmed by both the Atlanteans and the Lemurians in order to pass on knowledge to us as we are capable of receiving it. One must have a pure heart and

be open to receive the information encoded within them. Very special crystals. Thesemarkings are often difficult to see because they are faint. Hold the crystal in the light and turn

it different ways to catch the reflection.

Self healedCrystals that have broken and have healed or have begun to heal themselves. Often they forma smooth glassy surface with small, pyramidal shapes. Powerful healing stones that will share

their energy generously with those who desire healing.

Soul mate / twinTwo crystals which grow side-by-side- they are a perfect match for one another and therefore

symbolize husband/wife or spiritual soulmates. These crystals can help promotecommunication and understanding in relationships and can also help one find their soulmate.

StarbraryStarbrairies are recognised by the presence of these glyph-like markings, symbols and

geometric patterns plus usually a doorway or key. By aligning fingers with the doorways or keys, you can unlock different layers, depending on orientation. Companion crystals are

important - they either come with the crystal (purchased with or given with) or appear shortlythereafter. They don't have to be quartz, but work with the main crystal to unlock different

layers or even gain access to the crystal itself. All Starbrairies work like that - thecompanions facilitate access, although it's possible to gain access just from the Starbrairy

itself.- by Jan Haerer, Topaz Spirits.

Tantric twinTwo crystals that share a common base but have distinct terminations. Promotes strong,

harmonious relationships. Fosters love, compassion, and the knowledge that we are all One.

Tabular / tabbyA thin, flattened crystal. Powerful communication crystal. Aids in understanding of ideas and



concepts and helps one with expressing ideas to others. Balances energy between two people.

Transmitter A crystal with 2 symmetrical 7-sided faces with a perfect triangle between the faces. Thesecrystals help us receive information, with regards to specific questions we have about our

own lives or universal truth.

WindowA diamond-shaped extra facet that forms where 2 faces and their respective sides join.

Window crystals are "windows to the soul." They will come to you (or you will be drawn tothem) when you are ready to see true aspects of yourself.

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H ow do I choose a crystal? You do not need to know the exact properties of every stone in order to buy one, although

this may help. It is more important to be receptive and allow yourself to be drawn to a stonethat will have meaning for you. If you are in a shop simply stand in front of a group of

crystals, close your eyes and relax, and when you open them choose the one you feel mostdrawn to.

When choosing a crystal from an internet site it is not possible to touch the crystal, so youneed to take your intuition one stage further. Browse through the pictures of the various

crystals and note which section most appeals to you. Spend some time browsing through thatsection. You may find yourself excited by the picture of a particular crystal, with a powerfulurge to touch and feel it and a sense of frustration that you cannot. If you feel that you very

much want that crystal to be a part of your life, it is likely that on some level it has somethingto offer you. For example, you may feel drawn to a rose quartz crystal because you need

something in your life that can help you develop a love of yourself.

You may see many beautiful crystals but none that compel you to buy them. As with all purchases relating to spiritual growth intent is crucial, and you may need to acknowledge thatthe time isn't right. If you buy crystals purely because that is what you set out to do then your crystals may lack meaning, and you are essentially starting a rock collection. There is nothing

wrong with collecting rocks, but this site is more concerned with using crystals to assist personal development. If nothing strongly appeals to you, accept that the time is not right andcome back on another day when perhaps a crystal will plead with you, like a gorgeous puppy,to take it home with you. In our personal development it is sometimes difficult to know what

we need. We may see clearly when helping others with their lives but, as our opinions arecoloured by what we think of ourselves, find it very hard to be objective when looking at our

own. We may like to think w e are loving all the time, but in some situations we may be

sarcastic, or we may think we are forgiving, but in reality find it hard to talk to a person whohas wronged us. Because of this, our conscious selves are not always best at choosingcrystals. You may set out to buy a citrine crystal, having read that it can help dissipate

negative energy, but be prepared to have your unconscious lead you to a different crystal. Theunconscious or higher self doesn¶t get involved with life's day-to-day clutter and thus can get

straight down to the business of selecting the most appropriate crystal for you. This is whythe best approach to choosing a crystal is to quieten your mind and simply do what feels

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H ealing with crystals Different crystals have different energies and properties, and between them can affect mental, physical, spiritual and emotional aspects of ourselves. Simply holding the right crystal at theright time can bring about a change in our attitude and well-being. You don't necessarily need

to look up the meaning each time you do this. Over time you may acquire a number of crystals - just take hold of the one you feel drawn to.

The right crystal can affect the energy of an environment, and the energy it holds caninfluence you whether you simply hold it in your hand or place it by your bed or on themantelpiece. Crystal healers use their knowledge of the stones and of the patient in the

healing process. There are various methods of healing with crystals, such as placing crystalson and around a person while they are lying down, or using a wand or point to focus love,energy and intent on the other person in a way that relates specifically to their ailment and

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Can the wrong crystal do me harm? As with many objects used for divination and healing, a crystal can only do harm in the

wrong hands. A crystal healer only uses a crystal as a tool. A great crystal does not make agreat crystal healer, just as a great paintbrush does not make a great painter. You do need totake some care if you are looking for a crystal healer. If you cannot get a recommendationfrom a previous client, speak to the healer before accepting treatment. If you don't feel youwould trust them in some everyday matter, neither should you trust them with your well-

being. You should try to buy crystals from a reputable supplier and, after receiving them, it iswise to cleanse them (see above) of any negative energy that they may previously have

absorbed. Use your intuition and you cannot go far wrong. If one day you feel a crystal nolonger belongs in your home, it may be time to give it away. As you change you may find

that you want different crystals around you, although many will stay with you happily for along time.

Brett Almond

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