Post by Indilwen on May 22, 2010 23:35:08 GMT 12
The Chakras are the energy centres located in the area of specific human organs. They are linked to each other by channels. Stimulating the Chakras by means of meditation creates a feeling of wholeness and balance beneficial to both mental and physical health. Placing a specific crystal on a Chakra helps to evoke and stimulate the most subtle forces. Below we describe the Chakras, then just click on "more" at the end of this page to read about all the different crystals, and how they can help heal your inner self.
CROWN - The highest Chakra, symbolising the merging of the human mind with the Divine; spiritual unity and wisdom. Associated with the cerebral cortex, central nervous system and right eye. Crystals: Alexandrite, Amethyst, Diamond, Jasper, Quartz, Rutilated Quartz and Selenite.
THIRD EYE - Centre of creativity, intuition, imagination, insight and devotion to spiritual knowledge. Associated with the pituitary gland, nose, ears and left eye. Crystals: Azurite, Diamond, Jasper, Lapis Lazuli, Opal, Quartz, Rutilated Quartz, Sapphire, Selenite, Sodalite and Topaz.
THROAT - Centre of communication, speech, effect of the spoken word on truth. Also knowledge, wisdom and kindness. Associated with the thyroid, throat and mouth. Crystals: Aquamarine, Diamond, Jasper, Lapis Lazuli, Quartz and Rutilated Quartz.
HEART - Centre of compassion, altruism, forgiveness and gentleness; also the acceptance of reality as it is. Associated with the heart, circulatory system, arms and lungs. Crystals: Aquamarine, Aventurine, Bloodstone, Chrysoprase, Diamond, Emerald, Jasper, Kunzite, Moonstone, Peridot, Quartz, Rhodochrosite, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Rutilated Quartz and Turquoise.
SOLAR PLEXUS - Centre of self-respect, willpower, confidence, physical energy and self-control. Associated with adrenals, stomach, liver, muscles and the nervous system. Crystals: Agate, Amber, Diamond, Jade, Jasper, Malachite, Quartz, Rhodonite, Rutilated Quartz and Tiger's Eye.
LOWER ABDOMEN - Centre of feeling, emotion, sexual desire, craving, family life, harmony and tolerance. Associated with the ovaries, testicles, prostate, genitals, womb and bladder. Crystals: Carnelian, Diamond, Jasper, Quartz and Rutilated Quartz.
ROOT - Centre of the basic will to survive and of the material world. Courage, stability and physical health. Associated with the spinal column, adrenals, colon, legs and bones. Crystals: Bloodstone, Diamond, Garnet, Jasper, Quartz, Rutilated Quartz and Smoky Quartz.
* Before and after crystal healing sessions engage your mind while placing the crystals. Which visualisation images would be most inspiring for you?
* Clear the room of discharged negative energy after a session, using the same cleansing method you used to cleanse your crystals (see Preparing Your Crystals section).
* Wash your hands in cool running water directly afterwards to boost your body's beneficial negative ions.
* Re-cleanse your crystals straight after a session. It is easier to remember which crystals you used and ensures you don't forget this essential process altogether.
Balancing The Chakras
For healing to take place the Chakras must be balanced and in harmony. Use two single-terminated quartz crystals:-
* Lie down and settle yourself comfortably.
* Place one of the crystals at your feet, with the point towards your head. Put the other crystal at the crown of your head with the terminated end pointing down.
* Take a few minutes to visualise your entire subtle energy system becoming harmonised and balanced.
* Be aware of any sensations of blockage or soreness.
* Ask your higher mind to indicate what the problem is and how to deal with it. Act on that intuitive guidance in a separate session with whichever additional crystals you need to use at that time.
A Revitalising Energy Boost
Hold two single-terminated clear quartz crystals, one in each hand, while sitting upright on a chair with your feet firmly grounded. The terminated (pointed) ends of the crystals should be directed towards your body. This positive polarity directs energy from the universal field, distributing it throughout the subtle energy system. Breathe slowly and deeply, visualising the energy coursing through your body, leaving you feeling revitalised.
Welcome Stress Relief
Lay comfortably on the floor and place a single-terminated quart crystal across your Solar Plexus Chakra, with the terminated end pointing upwards towards the Crown Chakra. Visualise the excess inappropriate energy being drawn out of your field and discharged into the universal field. Note: it is important to clear the room of dispersed negative energy after such a session.
Relief from Headaches
Place Rose Quartz, Aventurine or Blue Lace Agate crystals on the affected area for 5 minutes. Create whatever visualisation image you feel is right. For sharp headaches, hold the crystals against your temples. For duller headaches lay with your head against a soft pillow and place a crystal at the back of your head at the point where the base of the skull meets the neck.
Helping Localised Pain Relief
This technique can be used for sprained muscles, period pains, rheumatism or arthritis. Hold one single-terminated quartz crystal in your right (sending) hand with the pointed end towards the affected area for a few minutes and visualise a soothing image. If the pain is spread over a large area, cover the entire area with exaggerated stroking movements with the blunt (feminine) end of the crystal towards the area of pain. As the crystal comes away from the body, flick the crystal into the air to discharge negative energy.
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The following crystals should be used for a full body layout:-
* At the Crown Chakra - Amethyst to calm the mind, dissolve anxiety and absorb negativity
* On the Third Eye Chakra - Sodalite to increase spiritual awareness
* On the Throat Chakra - Blue Lace Agate to help self-expression
* On the Heart Chakra - Green Aventurine to centre you while inspiring independence, well-being and health
* On the Solar Plexus Chakra - Citrine for optimism and mental clarity
* On the Lower Abdomen Chakra - Carnelian to increase vitality and passion, and boost assertiveness
* On the Root Chakra - Red Jasper to give a sense of balance to the spirit and to ground you physically and emotionally
* At the bottom of your feet - Single-terminated Clear Quartz (with the terminated end pointing towards your body) to channel energy through the Chakras.
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Cleanse new crystals straightaway, particularly if you intend to use them for healing. Cleansing is not a physical process - rather it is a spiritual ritual. In esoteric terms, crystals absorb and retransmit all energies with which they come into contact. In healing, crystals become receptive to emotional energies. Cleansing your crystal back to a neutral state, so that accumulated negative energies are not passed on. This process also re-energises the crystal and ensures that it functions at its highest level. Let your intuition be your guide: keep the intention in mind that you are clearing away all inappropriate energies and that you are working with purity of purpose.
The following are some different ways to cleanse, purify, re-energise and tune your crystals. Please note that as some crystals are sensitive to heat, light and/or water, not all methods will be suitable for all crystals.
Water - Cleanse your crystals by holding them under cool running water, such as an ordinary bathroom tap for several minutes. As you do so, think about a beautiful waterfall you have seen of visited. Or imagine the waves lapping over your crystal on a tropical beach.
Note: Do not do this ritual with Halite, Selenite, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite or Turquoise as these crystals are sensitive to water.
Amethyst Bed - Crystal healers commonly use a large piece, or bed, of Amethyst to cleanse several crystals at once. Amethyst is said to transmute lower energies into the higher frequencies of both the spiritual and ethereal worlds, thereby transforming whatever is placed on it. Leave your crystals on the Amethyst Bed for 24 hours.
Earth Burial - Crystal have come form the Earth. Iif you feel they are safe enough you can bury your crystals in the ground (do remember to mark where you have buried them!). The Earth has a natural magnetic quality which will draw off negativity. Leave your crystals in the Earth for 24 hours.
Resonating Sound - Purify your crystals with the resonating sound of a bell you love. You can cleanse and purify a roomful of crystals by ringing the bell above them, but the best way is to purify crystals one at a time. Perform this ritual for a few minutes.
Smudging - Smudge your crystals by burning a wadge of dried herbs and waving the smoke over and through them - proprietary "Smudge Sticks" are perfect for this ritual. You can use smudging to purify a roomful of crystals. Perform this ritual for a 5 minutes
Sunlight and Moonlight - Light is the essential currency of crystal healing so re-energise your water-cleansed crystals in sunlight and moonlight for 24 hours - the time of the Full Moon is perfect for this. Your crystals need a day of sunlight and a night of moonlight to re-energise.
Crab Apple and Sea Salt - Soak crystals in a non-metallic container filled with water to which some purifying sea salt or crab apple Bach Flower Remedy has been added. Clean sea water is another option. Leave the container on a window ledge for three days before the Full Moon. - the container must catch the moonlight.
Note: Do not do this ritual with Halite, Selenite, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite or Turquoise as these crystals are sensitive to water.
Thought Visualisation - Imagine a bright star pouring pure white light through an opening in the top of your head. Guide the light down through your body, sensing it being cleansed. Feel negative energies draining out of your feet. Now dedicate the crystal: "I dedicate this crystal to love and the universal benefit of all."
It is important to tune your crystals directly after cleansing, purifying and dedicating. Remain in a relaxed alert state. Hold your crystal in one hand and place your other hand over it. Visualise an energy connection between you and the crystal (for example, a ray of white light). Decide on the crystal's purpose and then say out loud "I intend this crystal to be an effective tool for … (e.g. healing, mediation, dream interpretation