Crystal Energy Therapy
One of the most enlightening pieces of information I learned from studying crystals is that all of them help you in one way or another. They are non judgmental and equally help everyone - all you need to do is bring them into your life.
By Vikki Anderson
You can read many books that give you the mundane and spiritual meanings of each crystal and figure out which energies are lacking and which ones are abundant in your life. You can read other points of view as well, but I do feel that the energies in each stone, like us, are different. The core tendencies are there, (just like sun sign characteristics) but the total effect is not known until it is matched with its owner.
Just think of perfume. A friend or family member may always use a certain perfume or scent that is heavenly. You always think of them when you smell this scent and then decide one day that you may want to buy it for yourself. You put it on and what happens? It doesn't smell the same and it can overwhelm or repel you. Our chemical makeup interacts with the fragrance and creates a different vibration or energy. This energy may not be the same as we were used to when we perceived it on someone else; however, no two individuals (like snowflakes) are the same. No two energies in individual crystals are the same either.
Consequently, even though a particular crystal (for example, amethyst) has certain qualities (stress reducer, helps one make decisions and calms the individual down enough to relax), it may not work the same on everyone. You may want to buy crystals for their general characteristics, but then you must see how they react to you. So perhaps you have to cleanse the crystals in whichever way you feel appropriate (such as with sea salt, planting them in the ground, using white sage or keeping them in a window for three full days) and then hold this newly cleansed energy in your left hand and meditate. (The left side of the body allows new energy in and the right side releases or expels old energy). What is it saying to you? Do you feel comfortable with this energy? Are you uncomfortable? Does it make you feel more relaxed, inspired, creative, intuitive, etc., or not? This will not happen overnight. You must study the crystals, learn their meanings, and see if they relate to something deep inside your soul or heart. Do you need more or less of this energy around you?
I personally have many types of crystals in all of my windows in my home and in many rooms on tables and the fireplace mantle. I keep rose quartz, clear quartz, amethyst, black tourmaline and citrine in every room. Then I branch out to other crystal energies that I feel are right for a particular area. You will know when the energies are right for you. You can keep adjusting them or moving them from place to place or room-to-room until you feel comfortable.
One of the misconceptions, is that you want as flawless a crystal as possible. This indicates that the crystal is rather new and doesn't have much wisdom or knowledge into it yet. In the jewelry industry, this is the norm, but in the crystal therapy community, this is not necessarily true. You should be attracted to crystals with many inclusion, some cracks and fairy floss (the spider-like webbing inside of certain crystals). The more rainbows you have in a particular crystal means the more earth fairies live in it. Fairies are benevolent helpers of angels so if you want additional spiritual help in your life, surrounding yourself with various types, colors and shapes of crystals would be in your best interest.
I cleanse crystals regularly (and dust them - they are unfortunately one of life's dust collectors) by washing them and then putting them outside on the deck for sunlight/moonlight and UV penetration. If you already keep them in the window, perhaps just dusting or washing them is sufficient.
The round shape, such as in a crystal ball, seems to be the most widely accepted and helpful shape as it distributes its energy evenly for six feet in all directions. Be sure you do not put too many crystals near your bed since if you are not used to this added energy, it may make you an insomniac. Keep crystals at least six feet from your bed to ensure that they will not interfere with a peaceful night's sleep.
You may carry smaller polished stones with you to take to work or keep in your pocket or purse. The problem is that most people leave them in their pocket or purse and the energy abounds there, but does not necessarily help the person carrying them. Keep crystals, especially amber, near your computer to deflect radiation from the CRT screen. Keep Clear Quartz on your desk for regeneration, motivation, optimism and energy. Place a Rose Quartz in your office or place of business for more love, harmony, peace of mind, heart and spirit. An Amethyst will calm the energies around you and let you operate in a peaceful and productive environment. Read up on a particular crystal's energy to see which one is right for you.
What if you don't know which energies you need? Visit a metaphysical shop and hold crystals in your left hand. It is said that crystals or energies are attracted to you. The stones know which energies or colors you need and will make themselves attractive to you in some way.
Once you pick your crystals, you only have to cleanse them and make them yours. You can keep them in your home, car and office. (Hematite is a wonderful crystal for your car to keep one grounded to Mother Earth). You can use them as a pretty decoration that energizes the environment around you or you can use them as an enhancement meditation tool. Keep them in both hands or make a circle of crystals around you while meditating (whether you are standing, lying down or sitting) and all the proper energies will find their way to the area of the body where they will do the most good.
Be aware that the crystal kingdom and its elementals and fairies are here to help us in whichever way they can. Let them. Enjoy the mineral kingdom and all it has to offer. It can only enhance your understanding of them and your general well being.