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Post by rainbowlady on Jun 21, 2004 9:55:44 GMT
Ancient man worshiped stones of all kinds but Crystals and Gem stones have always been a source of facination and beauty. Like myself I am sure that many of you worry about the way we mine Crystals, it seems like rape of the Earth, and the more popular they become the more this happens. Crystals have grown hidden in the Earth for thousands and millions of years. But I do believe that we are allowed to share their beauty and life energy, to heighten our consciousness, to heal and protect, and to help to fulfil our spiritual potential, as spiritual beings. However this is not a one way process, as they are affected by us; as we are affected by them. The life force within the crystal can evlove through working with us, that gives us a great responsibility for what we do with them. They are record keepers, and remember that they may have been forming for thousands of years, so their records may have a very long life. It is important to use your sensitivity when choosing a crystal to work with you, dowsing is a good way of asking permission of a crystal espacially if you want it for a particular purpose, remember it is a living energy, and energy can be constructive and destructive, never take anything for granted, and never look at a crystal just as an inanimate object. I have seen kirlian film taken of crystals and you can see the living energy moving in, through and around the crystal. It is a life force in itself. Once you have selected a crystal it is important to first clean and re-charge the crystal, aways remeber that as record keepers they will absorb energy good or bad and hold it, as you dont know how it was mined in the first place, it could have dynamited from deep with the earth, ( what a shock that must be for such a gentle energy as crystal) also you dont know who has handled it before you, and it is probable that this beautiful specimine will need a little tender loving care. To cleanse your ctystals place them in running clear water, ( NOT SALT WATER), also as they are natural earth elements they like to be left out in a rain storm or placed in or near a running stream, this is natural energy for them and not only will it cleanse them but it will also re-charge them. I often put my working crystal out side in a thunder storm, they love it, all that natural energy and power to re-charge them. Cleansing must be done on a regular basis, espacially after you have worked with it for healing or if you have carried it with you for protection. (it will have absorbed energy) and therfore must be cleansed. Another way of re-charging its energy, ( this is my personal favorite way) is to place it either out doors or on a window ledge in moon light, especially a full moon. Some people like to put them in strong sun light, but I have heard crystals scream when placed in full sun, think about it, they have grown in the dark deep in the earth, for thousands/millions of years, then sudenly they are dragged to the surface, and placed in strong sun light, I would imagine it would be quite painful, that is why I like the gentle light and power of the moon. But that is my personal way it is up to you how you treat your crystal. Now that we have selected - cleansed and re-charged our crystal/s we need to programme them for the purpose of our intentions, that intention by the way, must always be for greater good, they have energy that is sensitive, wise and loving never use them for anything less than that. They will become your personal tool, and I am always very careful who I allow to handle my personal crystals. They will respond to you, sit with them holding them in meditation of projecting your mental image towards them, tell the crystal what your intention is, if you want it as a healing tool say so, if you want it for personal protection do likewise. This may take more than one session. I have crystal for many different purposes, even for dreaming. But please, please remember to cleanse and re-charge regularly. Now that all this is done you are ready to work together. Crystals can become sick and even die, ;D and the latter I have seen happen when someone programmed a crystal for selfish purposes. If your crystal becomes dull or you can no longer sense the energy it gives off, try dowsing to find out the problem, some people have burried them back into the earth for a few months to allow the earth (from which they came) to heal them, this is why the cleansing is so necessary, as they can become abused. They are more than aesthetic beauty, treat them like you would treat a pet, with loving care and kindness, and they will respond to you in the same manner, after all if we are asking for their protection then we already believe that we are holding more than a pretty object, we are aware of its power and energy. If a friend was watching your back and looking after you in potential dangerous circumstances, wouldnt you say to that friend, THANKS MATE. Female Crystal is recognised as being cloudy, as opposed to brilliantly clear. It contains milky, soft, feminine energies. It is also known as white/milky quartz. It owes its milkiness to the presence of a multitude of very small cavities containing water or carbon dioxide in liquid condition. Sometimes the milkiness is only skin deep on the crystal and such crystals are called ' quartz en chemise'. Much vein quartz is white quartz and this type is often gold bearing. They truly are a gift from the Goddess. This crystal will heal all hurts and especially emotional pain which has lodged within the emotional body. It has a very strong yin energy and will cool down hot or inflamed emotions and stressful conditions. If you want to find out the whether your crystals are male or female then dowsing is a good way of recieving that information. For the first session lets look at crystal in relationship to our birth sign; SUN SIGN: BIRTHSTONE: Capricorn ( Dec 22 - Jan 19 ) Ruby, Agate, Garnet. Aquarius ( Jan 20 - Feb 18 ) Amethyst, Garnet, Moss-Agate, Opal. Pisces ( Feb 19 - Mar 20 ) Rock Crystal, Sapphire, Amethyst, Bloodstone. Aries ( Mar 21 - Apr 19 ) Bloodstone, Diamond. Taurus ( Apr 20 - May 20 ) Turquoise, Sapphire, Amber, Emerald. Gemini ( May 21 - June 20 ) Agate, Chrysoprase, Pearl. Cancer ( June 21 - Jul 22 ) Emerald, Moonstone, Pearl, Ruby. Leo ( Jul 23 - Aug 22 ) Tourmaline, Sardonyx. Virgo ( Aug 23 - Sept 22 ) Carnelian, Jade, Sapphire, Jasper. Libra ( Sept 23 - Oct 22 ) Opal, Lapis Lzuli. Scorpio ( Oct 23 - Nov 21 ) Aquamarine, Topaz. Sagittarius ( Nov 22 - Dec 21 ) Sapphire, Amethyst, Torquoise. If you have any particular questions please ask and I will do my best to find you the answer. The next Crystal page will follow soon, Hope you enjoy this section > Love Rainbowlady
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rainbowlady
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Post by rainbowlady on Jun 21, 2004 11:28:13 GMT
Here is a thought for the care and storage of your crystal/s. When you buy or maybe gifted a crystal it is well to remember that you have in your care a sacred and unique piece of Mother Earth that you will be able to cherish forever. This means finding a place or position were it will be safe, secure and in harmonious surroundings. This action facilitates its vibration to work with and for you., so please make sure your crystal is content and honoured. If you want to carry crystals with you for any reason, dont just put them in your pocket to get scratched, chipped and knocked by keys or loose change, try making a small soft pouch to carry them in, if you are putting several crystal together then dows them first to find out if they are compatable with one another, not all crystals like to be clumped together. If your crystals are in your home, dowsing again will tell you if they are happy in that location, a nice healing room or shelf or personal alter is a good place. Do not allow other to handle your crystals however well meaning, some people only see the pretty colours or structure of the crystal and are not sympathetic to its energy. Try not to wear your crystal pendants in the showwer or bath, nor when swimming in the swimming baths or sea, and dont sleep with your pendant on, place it on a bed side table or personal altar. Many healers or crystal therapists work with a Control or Master Crystal, This is your own personal resonance crystal. You may use this for all your crystal healing work. It is your main crystal, similar to the way we have a main spirit control who is sometimes refered to as the Door Keeper or Guardian. This crystal can become your best friend and ally and guide to the Crystal kingdom. It is usually a clear quartz single terminated point, between 3" and 10" in length, and 1" to 3" thick. It may be a powerful masculine focused water-clear laser quartz, or the type of milky quartz from Madagascar which has a soft feminine energy. Or maybe you will be attracted to a clear quartz point from Arkansas, USA, with a balanced male/female energy. Again refrain from letting anyone else handle your control crystal as its energy will be attuned to your vibration alone. You may have more than one control crystal in your lifetime, because as we grow and develope in knowledge and understanding, other control crystals may be attracted to us. When this happens release the original control crystal with love and pass it on to do other work. If you do not have a control crystal as yet, be asured that one will be attracted to you in the course of your crystal healing work, if you so desire. My next section will be to mention some crystals that are benificial to psychic protection and grounding. Walk in beauty, x Rainbowlady
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rainbowlady
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Post by rainbowlady on Jun 21, 2004 12:23:10 GMT
Here is a selection of crystal that can be used for psychic protection, and the grounding of energies when we have been working, or finding our energy unbalanced and out of control.
1. Apache Tears: (obsidian variant) Provides psychic protection and grounding, draws light to the base Chakra and provides powerful psychic protection. These small, dark, smoky-translucent Obsidian pebbles ease and release pain, loss, sadness and anger, helping to heal and go on with life. It is good for looking within, protection and vision quest, gently grounds and unblocks lower body and endocrine glands. The name represents tears shed by Native American women after the death of a loved one at the hands of the white invader.
2. Hematite: This is one of the most grounding of all stones, it condenses fuzziness into mental clarity, aids concentration, memory, self-control, practicality, original thinking, helps study, bookkeeping and all types of detail work. Promotes sound sleep, confidence, willpower and boldness. It was used in ancient Egypt to calm hysteria and anxiety. Yang. Physically benificial to the spleen and good for cleansing the blood. In common with blck stones it can provide protection by deflection. Good for jet lag, stress, birth and the after-effects of anaesthesia.
3. Jet: This black mineral is a type of coal formed from carbonised wood. It has been used for protection against illness and personal attack by many European civilisations, since ancient times. People were even buried with it to protect them in the afterlife. It was used by the ancient Greeks for toothache, like all dark stones it is an excellent grounder. Good talisman for first half Capricorn.
4. Obsidian: Made from volcanic glass, this is a protection stone for sensitive or psychic people, providing a wonderful screen against negative energy. It grounds the higher energies through the base Chakra, balancing the digestive and intestinal systems. A good stone to carry around with you, or for those born in the second half of Virgo , it can be placed on a bed side table for night protection in the dreamstate. Black obsidian is the Wizard stone, which holds back negativity and in a large chunk can be a psychic door opener. It is a benevolent stone which cannot be misused, as only positive energy can work with its sphere of influence. In the egg shape it is very powerful as it draws upon itself infinitely. This Obsidian is highly recomended for all psychics.
5. Snowflake Obsidian: This is the intermediary phase when all colours combine to create white embodied in the black protection of obsidian. A good stone to use in times of change for a balanced attitude. Can be used in meditation and astral travel. This is a recording stone which aids psychic hearing (clairaudience). It is also a powerful absorber of negative energies and can be used for clearing. But needs regular cleansing if subjected to negative energies.
6. Pyrite: One of the most grounding stones available, its primary usees are for focus, practicality, logic, memory and clearning muddled thinking. Relates to the third Chakra, aiding stomach and intestines, helping to prevent and cure ulcers, aiding sulphur and mineral assimilation, circulation and body acidity imbalances. Also effective against depression, lack of clarity. Wonderful grounding stone for spaciness after meditation or psychic readings.
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Post by Happychick on Jun 21, 2004 14:51:54 GMT
thanx for this info maureen...i have often wondered how crystals work etc......interesting reading
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Post by kurt on Jun 21, 2004 15:06:40 GMT
Above my desk, hanging from a lamp, I have a cut shaped quartz crystal for good karma. In my bedroom I have a chunk of rose quartz to bring me good luck
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rainbowlady
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Post by rainbowlady on Jun 21, 2004 16:50:34 GMT
Hi Happychick, Hi Kurt, glad you like the crystal slot. As you know it is a very BIG subject, so I will be adding all the time. If you want me to cover anything specific then ask and I will try to accomodate Now Kurt remember to cleanse those crystals, the clear quartz is a transmitter and transmuter of energy and the rose quartz is a good love stone excellent for the emotions or for making us feel loved and loveable. Love Maureen x
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rainbowlady
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Post by rainbowlady on Jun 21, 2004 17:56:54 GMT
As we often wear cystals and gem stones as an adornment I thought you may all be interested in a little info on metals.
GOLD: This precious metal is a stabaliser, balancer and grounder. Preventing personal and spiritual corrosion. Gold id an all purpose healer, especially for the heart. ( acts on the 4th- 3rd - 2nd Chakras) . An excellent all-purpose, high level gem amplifier and electrical conducttor, working especially on the solar plexus and heart Chakras. It strengthens meridians, the nervous system and digestion. Positivley chatgrd with warming Sun energy. Often worn by teachers and healers especially after self-healing ( from addictions, childhood trauma, etc) Gold attracts prosperity stores and amplifies thoughts, emotions and energy, (including Greed) It has Yang energy. SILVER: Silver is a general disinfectant and cleanser working on the entire physical and subtle body system. It helps relieve mental and emotional stress through its purity and superb conductivity. This metal is great for mental, emotional and physical releasing and cleansing. It works on the mind and emotions bringing emotinal balance and patience. Its gentle, cooling energy reduces inflamation, fever and nervous system stress. Many gems are accentuated in their appearence and properties when accompanied by silver, though it is most effective with gentle, cooler coloured stones. The Native Americans often use silver with gems like Turquoise and Coral, as they link it with Earth and Sky and think it to be very healing. PLATINUM: Platinun's highly conductive nature combined with the grey colour moves energy to the base Chakra area relieving conditions like constipation,which often occurs when we an energy imbalance particularly emotional, helping sufferers let go of heavy depressive feelings which dampen the spirit. When worn , this metal particularly empowers Yin energy (and acts on the 1st and 8th Chakras)
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Post by Star on Jun 22, 2004 10:12:55 GMT
Hi Maureen...how should I choose my crystal, should I be drawn to it.
Kerryxx
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rainbowlady
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Post by rainbowlady on Jun 22, 2004 10:30:56 GMT
Hi there, yes it is best if you feel that it just jumps out at you and you really must have it, but in my case, every crystal I see i really want, as I find them beautiful and facinating. Or you could use a dowsing pendulum held over the crystals and see which one is ready to work with you at this time or for a particular purpose. Happy hunting, Love Maureen x
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Post by Star on Jun 22, 2004 10:47:00 GMT
Thanks Maureen.
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rainbowlady
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Post by rainbowlady on Jun 22, 2004 18:31:05 GMT
Iam going to explain about a few of the more poplular crystals, that people know and use on a regular basis. KYANITE: (This is one that you bought today Laura) This mineral variety is light blue and splintery with a linear structure much like satin spar. Placed on the brow it opens the third eye (clairvoyance) and the throat chakra ( connected to clairaudience) It also enhances psychic images, foresight, consciousness, meditation, tranquility and communication. On the third eye it answers questions, usually visually, Kyanite helps us to manifest our thought and dreams into reality. AMETHYST: This translucent, purplr/lavender quartz variety is very helpful to psychics and for mind quieting. Worn whilst awake or asleep, or place a piece under the pillow or on a bedside table and it will help to reduce anger, impatience, and nightmares. In meditation it helps with the assimilation of new ideas. Physically, it is effective with headaches, eyes, scalp, hair, and aids blood sugar balance. It especially aids soberoety and works for those suffering from addictions. The ancients thought it especially helpful with poisons, particularly alcohol. Keep in pets water to reduce fleas. Cape Amethyst aids inner alignment, balances inner bodies, energises, clears energy blocks and eases arthritis. Exposure to sunlight may make Amethyst paler. AVENTURINE: This unique member of the quartz family carries the healing powers of the green earth. It heals the heart by releasing enotional stress, thus allowing a reuniting of a healthy heart and soul. Aventurine also assists in the balancing of yin and yang energies. It sometimes has shiny silver or pyrite flecks which enhance energy flow to other body areas and is commonly used as a good luck stone. A good talisman for the first half of Aquarius, works on the heart chakra. AMBER: A clear yellow, brown or orange ancient fossilised resin which is electromagnetic. (These are the more common colours but Amber can also be bought in Green and White) Amber opens the solar plexus Chakra, allowing mental clarity, mood balancing and confidence as well as calming nerves. Physically, it works well with stomach anxiety, spine, central nervous system, brain memory loss, and cell regeneration. Ecellent for detoxification and protection from radiation, especially x-rays, sun and computers. It changes negative energy into positive and is widely used as a sacred talisman also used in incense, particularly in Asia and by Native Americans. CARNELIAN: The key words in relation to this crystal are confidence, boldness, initative, assertiveness, precission apetite and awareness of feelings. Carnelian works on the orange and yellow Chakras (Sacrel and Solar Plexus) It is warming and cleansinf for the blood and kidneys, it stimulates poor apitite, passion, sexuality, emotions, physical energy, and reproductive system, ( used as a fertility symbol in ancient times) Also helps against menstral cramps, arthritis, and disease of the kidneys, gall blader and pancreas. Can help with respitory problems brought on by allergies and hay fever. TIGER'S EYE: (Golden) A golden layered quartz, the gold variety imparts confidence, willpower, clear thinking, and speaking. Helps us to accomplish personal power in life. Works with the solar plexus Chakra, though it is not as strong as citrine or topaz for this area. On the mental plane it amplifies thinking, enhances psychic abilities, helps separate thought from feelings, it centres us and makes us less emotional. It physically aids digestion and stomach ulcers (by reducing anxiety) good talisman for second half Virgo. ROSE QUARTZ: This is the quartz of the heart, an emotional release and balancing stone. Its pink colour is symbolic of warmth and love as it helps all types of lonely and deprived souls. It aligns mental, emotional and astral bodies and is especially good for children , and all those who need love. The rose energy flows with the circulation of the heart vessels. Rose Quartz also helps with the development of compassion and forgiveness while cooling hot tempers. Good talisman for first half Cancer. Every one wants this stone because it is the stone of love, beauty, peacefulness, forgiveness, self-love, and emotional balance. It gently soothes and warms the heart chakra. Helps in the healing of loss of a loved one, stress, hurt, low self-esteem, resentment and anger. This stone needs to be cleansed and re-charged often, especially if the colour fades. SODALITE: Sodalite balances body energy levels through the thyroid, pituitary, and glands It is an excellent stone for communication and writing as it helps with logic, ideas and truth. It is said to be very protective against negative energy, particularly from the background radiation from computers. It works very effectivley with the 6th Chakra (brow/ third eye). It can help combat insomnia, cools and draws out infection, burns, sinus inflamation and lowers high blood preasure. Physically it is good for the neck, mouth, hearing and blood sugar. TURQUOISE: This light blue or blue-green stone is an exceellent all over healer and a very good conductor, due to its high copper content. A gentle, cool, soothing stone, Turquoise is a Native American classic, they consider it a sacred stone and believe that it imparts long life. It opens the throat chakra for open communication, creativity, serenity and spiritual bonding. , opens the heart chakra for giving and recieving. On the brow it provides a psychic connection to the Great Spirit, it strengthens and aligns meridians, chakras, and energy fields. Like Amehtyst it protects and detoxes from alcohol, poison, pollution, x-ray and sun radiation. It is an absorber of negativity and protector from the evil eye. It brings wisdom to the wearer and gets rid of fear. Physically, it is helpful with anorexia, headache, the throat, lungs, asthma, infections, teeth, hearing, and high blood preasure. And for Laura I am adding this one. FLINT: Flint helps with prevention of nightmares. It aligns and strengthens meridians can be mixed with oils and aplied externally. It is used as an overall tonic, for health and strength. This mineral is composed as of zones of colour such as red and grey, blue and black with white bands. It is a mixture of various minerals such as chalcedony, calcite, quartz and hematite all mixed with diatom and radiolarite fossils. Flint has always been used as a protector against evil and nightmares. Though used as a weapon or tool for centuries, the stone has great healing capacity, as it stimulates tissue regeneration throughout the organs. Hope you find this information helpful, I will be adding new crystals and their meanings often. I think of the Crystal Kingdom as the children of Mother Earth, if we apreciate and love them they will in turn look after our needs. Walk always in balance and beauty! Love X Rainbowlady.
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Post by Lauraakafoxy on Jun 22, 2004 18:59:15 GMT
Maureen and myself went crystal shoping today and also discussed selling various crystals on the essex paranormal shop when we open it.......just a little update for you !! Thank You for that hun, now all i have to do is remember which crystal does what and telling them apart...lol The crystals i bought are beautiful and i cant wait to get them all on display !!
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Post by tinksy on Jun 23, 2004 9:45:30 GMT
hi maureen i myself have a set of chakra stones and quite a few other crystals but my favourite is the Tigers E ye i wear on a chain at all times! but i have a question regarding the metals...a friend told me men should wear gold as they are ruled by the sun and women should wear silver as they are ruled by the moon...is this true? love and light tinksy xxx
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rainbowlady
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Post by rainbowlady on Jun 23, 2004 9:58:23 GMT
Hi Tinksy, well from my knowledge and personal understanding, I have to say that I have never heard of this. I think the choice of gold or silver is up to the individual. I myself wear both. And if you think about it we all have both male and female within us so the choice of metal shouldnt make any difference. I do associate the moon's energy much more with the feminine rather than the masculine, and whether it is a fashion trend or not I dont know, but silver has become much more popular over the last decade, and dont forget that you can also buy white gold. x Maureen
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Post by tinksy on Jun 23, 2004 10:22:16 GMT
hurry hurry get that shop open!!!! your talking to a world class shopaholic here!!!! need more crystals!!!! lol!!!!
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