Our ancestors lived in a world illuminated only by the sun, moon and fire/candle light. Gemstone energy helps us find that balancing, primal light that kept early people in touch with the natural rhythms of life-force energy. Modern crystal therapy is not a New Age invention or a toy. Crystals are gifts from Mother Earth that carry her energy. It is this natural energy that nourishes us. Early civilizations believed in the power of crystals and their beneficial properties.

Vibrations surround us all the time. Mostly, we are aware of them as sound and light, but vibrations are carried throughout our bodies by electrical impulses that jump the synapses between our cells. This is part of our electromagnetic field and it extends outside our bodies to what is known as the aura. Vibrational rates of crystals interact with the electromagnetic fields of our bodies and can enhance our personal energy. The modern scientific research into the human energy field began in mid-19th century London when Dr. Walter Kilner became interested in the latest medical technology of x-rays and electro-therapy. He developed a process utilizing the ultraviolet spectrum of light that enabled him to view the aura/energy field. In 1939 Semyon Kirlian, a Soviet engineer, developed a method for photographing the aura. Today it is almost commonplace to find an alternative bookshop offering aura photography and interpretation.

The aura is the outward manifestation of the body’s energy. Inside, the body has seven specific energy points called chakras. The chakras have been described as spinning or rotating wheels of energy. Chakra comes from the Sanskrit word for wheel. Humans are creatures of light and energy: the seven chakras vibrate at different frequencies which match the frequencies of light passed through a prism. White light is composed of seven primary colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet. When light is broken down as through a rainbow or cut-glass prism we can see these seven colors. Red has the lowest and longest frequency/vibration.

Some practitioners include an eighth chakra called the transpersonal point. This is located a few inches above the head and connects us with the Divine. This chakra is also referred to as “heavenly chi”. The Bible mentions that the vestments worn by ancient high priests included a breastplate of twelve gemstones. These were believed to increase the priest’s power during sacred ceremonies.

One form of crystal therapy works directly with the chakras to realign the body’s energy field. The method called “laying on of stones” is performed by having a person lie on their back, then placing an appropriately-colored gemstone in the area of the chakra. If there is no specific problem, this method can be used with all chakras to align energy flow. A general balancing or clearing of negative energy can be done by using clear quartz crystals. When working with the chakras, be sure to visualize each one separately as calm and bright before moving on to the next. This can be combined with a Reiki session for a powerful movement of energy.

When multiple stones are used on the body, lay them in the same direction with their points toward the head or toward the feet. These directions are known as sky-to-earth and earth-to-sky. Using crystals in this way can enhance the flow of energy. For stones that are not pointed, hold each one separately before starting the session until you get a sense for which side is “up”. Trust your intuition. If your healing calls for energy to be grounded, place the stones pointing toward your feet. If the healing is spiritual or requires a “lifting” of emotions, point the stones toward the crown of your head.

Another method of gemstone/crystal therapy is to simply wear or carry a stone that personifies the attributes you want to attain or stimulates energy for healing. In addition to finding the corresponding color and type of gemstone, an important aspect in selecting a particular stone is your attraction to it.

The medicinal use of gemstones is not new – the ancient Greeks ascribed special healing powers to them. Many centuries later the Bishop of Regensberg, Abertus Magnus (1193-1280) wrote about the healing properties of gemstones in five volumes called De Mineralibus et Rebus Metalicis.

Amulets were worn for particular ailments in Medieval Europe. Gemstones were also ground up and included in curative potions. If at first this sounds far fetched to you, stop and consider that modern antacids contain limestone and an integral ingredient of Pepto-Bismol is the mineral bismuth.

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