Healing Crystals - April 2006

Crystals and Gemstones have been revered for there healing properties for thousands of years. Now in the last few decades, crystal healing has seen a huge resurgence and people are beginning once again to look to natures store cupboard for remedies for all sorts of ailments.

A crystal can be utilised in a number of ways for the purpose of healing. The stones can be place on the relevant chakra, directly onto the source of the problem or can be gently circled over the affected area. Crystal Healing Wands are readily available on the market today and come in a huge variety of stones, so you can pick one directly linked to your need if necessary, or you might chose to pick a wand made of a stone for general healing.

Crystals can also be placed under the pillow, in a healing pouch or poppet, worn as jewellery or simply placed in a pocket. Crystals can be placed directly into the bath or maybe into a sink for a healing boost to your morning wash.

You might like to also place warming stones of orange and yellow on the Altar in honour of the strengthening sun. Sunstones would be perfect. Amber, Jaspers, carnelians, citrine and sparkling goldstones would also be an appropriate addition.

Important Note For Dealing With Toxic Crystals It is important to note that if a crystal contains any toxic element, for example Malachite, then this should not be placed directly into the water, but first placed inside an airtight sealed container.

This rule must always be followed with regards to friable (crumbly) gems such as lepidolite, and water soluble crystals like Selenite.

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