Learn about the Crystals and Gemstones we surround ourselves with by watching Psychic Medium Linda Lauren on the BetterTV show and reading her article 'Crystal Awareness'!
CHOOSING A CRYSTAL:
Quartz crystal points, clusters and polished stones can be found in most metaphysical shops. I would like to focus on Quartz Crystal Points, as these will be best to use for the purpose of making it your personal tool of power and transformation. A crystal point is a single column of clear quartz with 3 to 7 sides around the face, with a termination at the end. It is usually clear at the top half, and milky white at the blunt end. The following methods are acceptable, but remember, you do not choose your crystal, it actually chooses you!
Crystal Awareness
Have you ever held a quartz crystal in your hand? Ever feel
the wondrous delight of its gentle hum to your palm or feel its
soothing vibration sear through your fingers, up your arm and tingle
throughout your body? If you have not, then you are in for a treat that
will tenderly awaken your senses and gently amplify your mind, for the
energy one experiences by working with quartz crystals is soul-enriching
and life-enhancing.
Quartz crystals are God’s gift to the earth, and a rare
treasure to those who embrace their light. A crystal connection will
alter your vision and ease you into a greater understanding of your
Self. Crystals are found in watches, clocks, televisions, DVR’s, and
computers, just to name a few of their applications. Quartz consists of
raw piezoelectric energy, and when shaven down to microchip size
produces electricity that operates these necessities in our lives.
Imagine then, the personal power we can claim when we harness that
energy and allow the gentle electrical vibrations of crystals and
gemstones to balance and work with the flow of our own unique energy.
Quartz crystal points, clusters and polished stones can be found in most metaphysical shops. I would like to focus on Quartz Crystal Points, as these will be best to use for the purpose of making it your personal tool of power and transformation. A crystal point is a single column of clear quartz with 3 to 7 sides around the face, with a termination at the end. It is usually clear at the top half, and milky white at the blunt end. The following methods are acceptable, but remember, you do not choose your crystal, it actually chooses you!
Close your eyes and take a deep breath. When you open them, allow your eyes to fall on the first crystal you see.
TOUCH:
This is my favorite. A crystal will “call” to you, and when you pick
it up you will feel a gentle vibration in your palm. It may take a few
minutes to adjust. I suggest you take a deep breath, relax and allow the
crystal to “speak” to you by focusing your attention on any vibration
or warmth in the palm of your hand. Size does not matter when choosing a
crystal point, as sometimes even the smallest chip may have more energy
than a large point.
Once you have chosen your crystal, it is important that you
keep it in a pouch of some kind. Silk, cotton, leather, are fabrics
most commonly used. This will protect the point from any jarring or
chipping, as you will be carrying it with you most of the time.
CLEANSING METHODS:
When you get home with your crystal, it is vital that you
cleanse it. During the journey from the crystal mine to the place of
your purchase, your crystal will have gone through many hands and been
in many places. You will want to clear it of the residue from its
journey to insure clarity. There are several schools of thoughts
regarding this subject, and I will pass along a few methods commonly
used. However, keep in mind that there is no right or wrong method to
cleansing. When working with quartz, it is what sense you have regarding
the stone that is important. Intuition plays an important role in
developing crystal awareness.
Sea Salt or Salt Water — If you happen to be fortunate to
live by the ocean, fill a cup with sea water and immerse your crystal in
it for 24 hours, or until you sense it is cleansed. The alternative
would be to fill a cup with a couple of spoons of sea salt and immerse
the stone. (Note: Some people are not fans of this method, as they feel
it alters the vibration of the stone.)
Rinse your crystal under cool tap water and dry with a cotton cloth.
Sage or Incense — Burn some dried sage or your favorite essential oil incense and run the crystal through the smoke.
CHARGING YOUR CRYSTAL:
Once you have cleansed your crystal, it is now time to charge your crystal’s energy. Here are some methods for charging:
The Sun — A crystal truly loves sun. This is my favorite
method because it can be done anywhere. Simply put your crystal on a
window sill, car dashboard, etc., and allow it to be nourished by the
suns rays. The average amount of time is anywhere from 10 minutes to 10
hours. Again, you be the judge by listening to your intuition.
Some people place the crystal point into the soil of a
healthy plant for a few days. Not only does it charge the stone, but it
helps the plant, too.
After a dip in the ocean, allow the stone to sit in the
sand with the sun beating down on it for a super-charge. (Just be
careful you don’t bury the stone and lose it!)
I have a large cluster of clear quartz in my office. I lay my personal crystal points on top of the cluster to insure a charge.
Now we have covered the basics: choosing, cleansing, and
charging a crystal. In order to work with your crystal you will have to
program it. Imagine your clear quartz crystal as a blank tape. You can
“record” your desires, needs and wishes into it. A crystal can hold as
many “programs” as you need to instill. Some programs will become
temporary, until your desire is met or your accomplishment is achieved.
The way to program a crystal is to do the following:
Hold the crystal between your hands in prayer-like position
with the point up. Clear your mind. Now visualize yourself actually in
the situation of your desire. “See” yourself clearly. Then state an
affirmation. For example: If you have the desire for a specific job,
picture yourself as already in the job, happy and content. Then state
something like: “I am working at the perfect job.” The affirmation
insures the thought into the program. If you wish, you can also “tell”;
the crystal verbally what you want in your life. The key is to “see it”
and then “say it.” That’s it. You are now ready for the last and most
important step: Meditation.
MEDITATION
The primary way to work with your crystal to manifest what
you have programmed into it is via meditation. When you wish to
“receive” the benefits of your program, you would hold the crystal in
your left hand. For example, if you are sick and wish it to help heal
you, use the left hand. Put the crystal in your right hand when you want
to “send” your program out into the universe, where action will take
place.
Take your crystal with you to a quiet place, or a favorite
room, and light a candle. Relax a few moments with your crystal. Look at
it. Get to know it. Every crystal is different. Yours might have wisps
inside, or sparkly inclusions of color. Examine it quietly while taking
some deep breaths. Close your eyes and allow the crystal to pulsate in
your palm. Concentrate on the vision of your desire and allow whatever
images to come to you…or to leave you. Do this every day for at least 10
to 15 minutes. Not only will you notice a difference in what is
manifesting in your life, but you will feel happier and your spirit will
be lighter.
It takes about 30 days to bond with a crystal. Keep it
under your pillow every night, shower with it, bathe with it, carry it
in its pouch and take it with you where ever you go. It will soon become
your pocket best friend.
Copyright © 1998-2014 Linda Lauren
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