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You may think of topaz as a lovely golden-orange stone, but it can also be blue, colourless, green, red, yellow or pink (though the pink variety is usually heat-treated). In ancient times, amulets were made from topaz to protect the bearer from evil spirits or accidents. It was believed that topaz would change colour to … Read moreCrystal Work: The Magic of Topaz
Citrine is from the quartz family of crystals and shares many of their characteristics. Natural citrine is quite rare, but heat-treated amethysts take on the same colour as citrine and are often sold as such. However, this is not a problem as both natural and heat-treated citrines have very similar properties. The most important aspect … Read moreCrystal Work: The Magic of Citrine Quartz
Crystal gem remedies are made from water infused with crystal energy and charged by the Sun or Moon. They help to restore physical and emotional health and to promote spiritual growth. Crystal gem remedies can be taken over a prolonged period of time to treat ongoing conditions. Healing with Crystal Waters Crystal infused remedies can … Read moreCrystal Work: Making Crystal Remedies
When you start a collection of crystals, you will need to know how to care for them and keep them in pristine condition. In order to do this, you should understand the differences in quality between types of gemstones. Individual Qualities You may think that all crystals are as hard as stone, but crystals actually … Read moreCrystal Work: How to Store Crystals
Why should you clean your crystals? Well the simple answer to that question is that you use crystals to direct energy, so you should remove any unwanted influences to make sure that the energy flow is not affected. Whenever you buy a crystal you should clean it, as it may have been sitting gathering dust … Read moreCrystal Work: How to Cleanse Crystals
When you start working with crystals, you also need to think about their care. As you use your crystals regularly, you’ll build up a personal link with them, attuning them to your body’s unique energies. You can also charge them up from other sources of magical energy, such as the Moon. As you use the … Read moreCrystal Work: How to Charge Crystals
When you do energy work or perform meditation, you can become ‘ungrounded’ afterwards. This can be described as a sensation of dislocation. You may feel light-headed or like you are floating above yourself. Your energies are disconnected from your environment. Performing a grounding exercise can help reconnect you to the present. A Spiritual Anchor If … Read moreCrystal Work: Understanding Crystal Grounding
When you perform crystal healing, you may prefer to use a layout of a number of stones, rather than a single crystal. You can use some layouts on yourself and others on friends, as some require crystals being positioned in places that a person cannot physically reach. You can place layouts anywhere on the body, … Read moreCrystal Work: Healing with Crystal Layouts
Crystals are composed of minerals, and are therefore part of the Earth to which we all belong. Their fantastic colours come from the precise alignments of their molecules and the energy given off as these molecules vibrate. These energy vibrations can be harnessed and attuned to the energy of your ‘subtle body’ – or soul … Read moreCrystal Work: Healing with Crystals
Our bodies contain seven energy centres, known as Chakras, that govern energy flow and the interaction of our physical and spiritual bodies. These Chakras run through your body along a horizontal line, from the top of your head to the base of your spine. Colour influences nearly all aspects of our lives, affecting our thoughts, … Read moreChakra Work: Crystals and your Chakras