CRYSTAL HEALING
- History of Crystals -
Crystal healing has been using for thousands of years, by many civilizations. Did you know that Cleopatra's signature blue eye makeup was made from crushed lapis lazuli mixed with wax? Ancient Romans wore crystals as talismans around their necks while conquering nearby lands, in order to protect them. The Greeks were the ones who first used the word crystal, which is Greek for 'ice' as they believe crystals were a special form of ice. In medieval times, crystals were used for elixirs and potions to drink for healing benefits. Nikola Tesla knew the benefits of crystals too, he was one of the numerous scientists who studied the power and potential of crystals, and he believed that crystals are living beings.
- Benefits of Crystal Healing -
Crystals can be used to benefit a person in so many ways. There are countless mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional benefits. You can also use crystals to rid the body of any negative or toxic energy. Crystals help align the seven chakras and clear any blockages they may have. Certain stones have different benefits for specific needs. To use a crystal for healing, you must first cleanse the crystal.
CLEANSING YOUR CRYSTALS
Sunlight Cleansing
Sunlight Cleansing
Sunlight Cleansing
The most popular method of crystal cleansing. Place your crystals in the sun for only 5 minutes. Make sure to use caution, as some crystals fade in the sun. This method is preferred for red, orange, and yellow crystals especially.
Moon Cleansing
Sunlight Cleansing
Sunlight Cleansing
On either the night before, during, and after the Full Moon, leave your crystals outside all night in the moonlight. Even a cloudy night is effective. Make sure it won't be raining as some crystals can be damaged by moisture.
Earth Cleansing
Sunlight Cleansing
Earth Cleansing
Bury your crystal into the ground for a deep cleansing. The soil must be dry, or you may use a flower pot in a dry place instead. Most effective when done for a full month- from one new moon to the next. You may shorten the time to a week if you prefer.
Smoke Cleansing
Smoke Cleansing
Earth Cleansing
Hold your crystal lightly and pass it back and forth through the smoke of burning incense. Repeat for at least 5 minutes. Incenses that are ideal for smoke cleansing include sandalwood and sage.
Water Cleansing
Smoke Cleansing
Water Cleansing
Another very popular cleansing method. While holding the crystal in your hand, place it under fresh running water. The most ideal places to find fresh running water are the beach via the waves washing over the crystal in your hand, or in a river or stream. Hold the crystal lightly for at least 5 minutes. Make sure the crystals you use are able to get wet, as some can be damaged by moisture.
Sound Cleansing
Smoke Cleansing
Water Cleansing
Hold your crystal for at least 5 minutes near a singing bowl. The vibrations and sound waves will cleanse the crystal. You may also use a drum, a bell, or a triangle for this method of cleansing.
Reiki Cleansing
Brown Rice Cleansing
Brown Rice Cleansing
For those who practice Reiki, you may use your energy to cleanse the crystal. You can hold the crystal in your cupped hands, or place the crystal on an upside down glass and then cup your hands around it without making contact.
Brown Rice Cleansing
Brown Rice Cleansing
Brown Rice Cleansing
Fully submerge your crystal in a bowl of uncooked brown rice overnight to cleanse. Make sure to dispose of the rice when finished, as the rice will now hold negative energy and should not be consumed or used for another cleansing.
When to Cleanse Your Crystals
✧ When you first get them.
✧ After another person has touched them.
✧ If you haven't used them for a month.
✧ If you wish to use them.
✧ After you've used them to heal others.
CHOOSING YOUR CRYSTALS
Certain stones are ideal for specific healing benefits, but there are also some crystals that are wonderful at a wide variety of healing. Clear quartz is an ideal first crystal, as it has a very strong energy charge. It is also known to amplify the energy of other stones.
- Use Your Intuition -
Spread out all of your crystals, and pick them up one at a time. Close your eyes and concentrate on what the stone says to you or what your intuition is for it. Does it feel as if it may be useful? Then place is aside and continue through the other stones until you have chosen which you would like to use first.
After you have chosen which stones you'd like to use, it's time to determine which crystals will be used for which benefits. Hold each stone, one at a time, closing your eyes, and ask for direction. Concentrate on the crystal and try to feel its vibrations. Use your instincts to determine what the crystal will be used for.
CHARGING YOUR CRYSTALS
Charging your crystals is done by using your energy, in the forms of hopes, dreams, and desires, to program the crystal to be used to a specific healing benefit. Once you have programmed a crystal, you should only use it for that specific purpose. Over time, if you continue to use this crystal, its energy will become stronger because it has formed a bond with you and your energy. Yes, you may cleanse that stone to re-program with another benefit, but it is not preferred.
- Program A Crystal -
Holding the crystal in your hands, turn it slowly and look at it while you feel its surface. Inhale through your nose and exhale through your mouth. Focus strongly on the healing benefit that you want that stone charged with. With each exhale, mentally direct your healing intention to the stone. During each inhale, imagine your desire and visualize your intention for that stone. This while program the crystal and it will not need to be reprogrammed unless you decide you would like to. Or if it needs to be cleansed, then it will need to be reprogrammed.
- Affirmations -
You may also charge your crystal with affirmations, or speaking your intentions aloud. For this method, hold the crystal in your hands and speak your affirmation out loud. This can be done each time you hold the crystal, and after any cleansing is done. There are countless affirmations that can be used for the many healing benefits.
Please note: All metaphysical information above is from my favorite crystal resources & books, and is not guaranteed.