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The Healing Power of Crystals<\/h2>\n

Crystals have been used throughout history for their healing qualities and beauty. Many people believe that each stone emits a certain energy which can have a beneficial effect on our well-being.<\/p>\n

There are four types of crystals: covalent, ionic, metallic, and molecular. Each type has a different type of connection, or bond, between its atoms. The type of atoms and the arrangement of bonds dictate what type of crystal is formed.<\/p>\n

Crystals hold a special quality which is known as their piezoelectric effect, this means that crystals can accumulate and hold an electric charge. Crystals\u00a0 respond to the electricity in the Earth\u2019s energy field.<\/p>\n

When a crystal enters your aura, it can change the vibrations of your aura slightly and this adds to the healing properties of crystals. Crystals do not harm the body. They bring solace and healing properties through the intentions and affirmations placed in them by a crystal healer.<\/p>\n

Choosing Crystals<\/strong><\/p>\n

When choosing crystals the most important thing to remember is intuition, or, in other words, the sensation you receive from the crystal. Generally, when buying crystals from a store or rock and mineral show, you have the opportunity to see and touch the crystal without benefit of a description of their healing properties. This can be good, as it allows you to choose specifically from intuition. In situations like this, you will be visually drawn to a particular stone. You may have physical sensations when touching the crystal, such as warmth or tingling. Another good indication that this particular crystal is for you is, upon walking away, you may experience a constant \u201cnagging\u201d sensation as if the crystal is calling you back. This is a particularly good test. But don\u2019t fret if you return to find it gone! If that is the case, it wasn\u2019t meant to be. You will eventually get what\u2019s right for you.<\/p>\n

You may be drawn to or desire a particular type of crystal, say amethyst, and decide to go in search of it. Remember, this does not necessarily mean that the first piece of amethyst you see will be right for you! While all amethyst have the same basic vibration, each piece can be as different as people are. Look not only for the type of crystal that attracts you, but also the particular piece. Try not to focus simply on finding an attractive looking stone, but one which seems to effect you on a more deeper level. Just because it is visually appealing doesn\u2019t mean it will do the best job for you!<\/p>\n

Handling and Storing Crystals<\/strong><\/p>\n

Crystals are power objects and must be treated with respect. There are many different views on how they should be stored. Naturally, they shouldn\u2019t be thrown somewhere, piled on top of each other where they could rattle around and be damaged. Crystals have different hardness\u2019s and mixing the wrong ones together could end up with your crystals chipped, pitted and scratched! Where to store them? Some say in the dark. Some say in the light. Others say they should be wrapped in leather or silk. All reasoning\u2019s are valid. The choice is yours. What do you feel most comfortable with? (Do avoid leaving them somewhere where they will be in constant sunlight, though. While sunlight is good for cleaning and charging, it can also fade them with prolonged exposure). Wherever you choose to store them, it is better to have them secluded where they won\u2019t be a temptation for others to handle.<\/p>\n

Cleansing Crystals<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are two main times when you should clean a crystal. The first is when you bring it home, to make it yours and to clean away the energy from others who have handled it before you. The second is after using it for healing purposes. I personally don\u2019t think it is a good idea cleansing crystals with salt water, and don\u2019t feel comfortable with it. Salt is very good for absorbing negative energy, it is also corrosive and can physically damage some crystals. It has recently become a view that it can damage the matrix or energy structure of the crystal as well. Apart from salt, some crystals do not do well in water either, some can even dissolve!. Two good methods of cleansing are Earth Cleansing and Smudging, and also if you\u2019re sure of the crystal type, a crystal clearing essence works wonders!<\/p>\n

Choose crystals that suit the different energies of cleansing such as the sun\u2019s energy for the fiery stones such as carnelian, ruby and sunstone. Crystals such as moonstone or opal etc for the moon\u2019s energy. Water crystals such as larimar, aquamarine for water cleansing in the rain, or a stream etc. grounding stones such as smokey quartz or black tourmaline for the earth. Use your intuition as guidance.<\/p>\n

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