Crystals

Crystals , or really any natural element that is in a form that is solid (like copper), are great items for use in healing, protection , and growth. You can carry them in your pocket, or a small bag.You can wear them as jewelry. You can set them around your home or office. You can place them on a person's body while doing a healing.

Different "stones" have different natural attributes. We know that places built on limestone and quartz tend to have more active hauntings. We know that people who wear them daily, tend to have things more under control, including their health.They are pure and direct channels to the earth energy, and besides, they are beautiful to look at.

I was asked by email yesterday where crystals can be obtained at reasonable prices. The answer is "just about anywhere". They should not be expensive unless they are bigger than your fist. The crystals we buy raw are rarely gem quality (that is why we have them, and not the jewelers), and they work perfectly. The magic isn't in their physical perfection, but in their earth essence.

I have a chunk of selenite that is about 7"x5", and it cost me $5. There are many places to get such bargains from stores owned by rock hounds to gem and mineral shows. There are certain rare stones that will be more expensive, like opal, but generally prices are low enough that you can bring home several treasures.

Stay away from the fancy metaphysical shops. They aren't selling the stone, but the properties. In other words they are trying to sell health, success, and popularity. People will pay anything for these things.These places know it. I have a piece I bought when I was new to the game for $60.00, then found the same quality piece that was larger for $15.00. That wasn't unusual, I know now not to overpay. You can also buy in bead form and make your own jewelry.

Be careful where you buy, but gem and mineral shows are great, you will also learn a lot. The best way to find out what attribute is in which stone, is on the net or through the Crystal Bible by Judy Hall (there are two books, the second is all new crystals not included in the first). Don't try to substitute stones. Sometimes that works, many times it does not. I was helping a friend not too long ago and told her what stone to find. She couldn't find it, and was told another stone would work just as well. It didn't work at all. I got her the right stone (for less money in 2 days) , and all went well after that.

When you get your stone home, clean it (unless it is a stone that is friable),cleanse it (salt water, reiki , prayer) and place it in direct moonlight to charge it up. You can place it in sunlight, but certain stones fade in sunlight (like amethyst). Then hold the stone in your left hand, and tell it what you want it to do. Keep in line with the stone's natural attributes. Let's say that you want some negativity to be absorbed that is around you. Jet (which is actually petrified wood) and obsidian are best. Hold the stone in your hand and tell it to please absorb the negativity from around you to be dispelled back into the earth and transmuted to positive energy. Then keep the piece on you or around you. This works with jewelry also.

There are usually several stones that will do the job. Pick one or pick them all, it is up to you!

Remember to clean and cleanse the stone every now and then, or place a piece of carnelian with it (it will constantly cleanse it),  and a piece of quartz will constantly charge it .Placing these two powerful stones in your jewelry box is a good idea. If you loan out a piece of jewelry, cleanse it as soon as it returns to you. When you have a little bag of crystals, keep these two stones in that bag and it is totally maintenance free.

Do not be afraid to buy stones on the internet, some rare stones may only be able to be obtained that way. There are quality dealers out there like Mama's Minerals. Some people will tell you that you can only get the right stone for you by holding it. Hogwash. That is fine to do and fun to do, but don't you think the Universe in all its' power is capable of getting the right stone to you? Overpriced dealers will have all kinds of excuses to make you think that you must buy "hands on" from them.You do not.

You and the Universe put the power and intent into that stone, and can make it a very powerful thing. It doesn't matter if you bought it hands on, tripped over it, mail ordered it, or found it on EBay. The key is to not overpay. Overpaying for the stone puts a value on it that it does not want nor respond well to. Free stones are the happiest, but there are things like opals that are not just lying around in your back yard.

The funny part is that my daughter found amethyst behind her house, and tons of quartz. I found aquamarine while digging a hole for a tree. It is the size of a grapefruit. My husband seems to be the geode finder of the world (geodes are round stones that contain agate). There is quartz all over the place in and on the ground.

Take a look around and see what you find!

Meanwhile the Crystal Bibles are available for great prices on AMAZON.com

http://www.amazon.com/The-Crystal-Bible-Judy-Hall/dp/1582972400/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332335829&sr=8-1

and

http://www.amazon.com/Crystal-Bible-2-Judy-Hall/dp/1582977011/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1332335829&sr=8-2

also:

http://www.amazon.com/101-Power-Crystals-Ultimate-Transformation/dp/1592334903/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1332335829&sr=8-5

Look for local Gem and mineral shows. There will be one within driving distance before you know it! Not to mention that you will get to learn much, see much, spend less, and meet others with the same interest.

Enjoy the bounty of Mother Earth!



Peshaui Wequashimese


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