Working with Crystals

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Choosing Crystals

There are many excellent books that will tell you which crystal relates to each ailment, problem or situation. Every book will tell you something slightly different as each author has shared their own truth.

Each crystal is unique as each person is unique and thus will respond slightly differently with each person. When choosing a crystal hold the thought of what you would like the crystal to help you with in mind. Energy follows thought. See which crystal you are drawn to and pick it up. Feel how you respond to the crystal in your hand, you may have a sensation of tingling or warmth. The correct crystal will feel as if it belongs with you, trust yourself to select the right crystal for you.

Cleansing Crystals

When a crystal comes to you it has probably had a long journey and passed through many hands picking up vibrations along the way. When working with a crystal, ensure that it is cleansed of old vibrations.

As with choosing crystals, energy follows thought, hold in mind your intension of cleansing the crystal as you proceed with the cleansing. You can use a number of tools, for example, water, incense, oils and sound. There are many more tools but the most import part of the cleansing process is your intension of cleansing the crystal.

When selecting your cleansing tool you need to be aware of the composition of your crystal, for example, placing a Halite crystal in water would not be good idea as the Halite would eventually dissolve. Halite is a Rock Salt crystal.

Dedicating Crystals

Crystals are neutral and will work with any type of energy. To ensure that your crystal is aligned to the highest and purest vibrational frequencies dedicate your crystal. This can be done by saying a small dedication such as “this crystal will only be used with the highest and purest vibrational frequencies”. Choose words that are true for you.

Attuning Crystals

Once you have cleansed and dedicated your crystal you may notice that it appares more “alive”. Attuning your crystal will focus its energies to the task for which you selected it. It is useful to sit quietly with your crystal and imagine going into the crystal and asking it to help you with the situation you it for. Not only will it give you an opportunity to become accustomed to the crystals energies but also to begin working in partnership with the crystal. Remember to hold your intention to attune the crystal in mind whilst working with the crystal.

Using Crystals in your Therapy Practice

Crystals work well with other complementary therapies. Crystals can be used to support you and your clients during a therapy session, for example an aromatherapy session. The following techniques are done using cleansed, dedicated and attuned crystals.

Placing crystals in your therapy room can help to create a peaceful and pleasant environment. In addition placing a crystal in the room to absorb any slower vibrations that are released by the client in the therapy session is an excellent idea to keep the room light and airy. Remember to cleanse this crystal regularly!

Wearing a crystal pendant or placing crystals in your pockets can help to strengthen your energy field whilst working with your patients. Place a bowl of tumble stones in your therapy and have your client select a tumble stone from a bowl before the session. This can help the client intuitively tap into their self healing and give them an active part in their therapy session.

For more information about Crystal Healing this book will give you a great introduction to working with crystals for healing, for your self and others. This book is available on Amazon here.