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Level 2 Certificate in Crystal Healing

This course is designed for anyone who has an interest in crystals, and will teach you how to use them for either self healing, around the home to protect your environment, or for use on your clients in a healing capacity. It is designed for those with little or no knowledge of crystal healing. The course runs over one day and is packed full of information, with plenty of hands on exercises to prepare and integrate you into healing treatments.

Course content:

 How Crystals work in healing and in general  Choosing crystals to work with  Cleansing, Charging and Programming Crystals for use  The Subtle Bodies and their effect on our general health  Chakras, their functions and importance to health  Hands on exercises to feel energy patterns in the subtle bodies and chakras to prepare for healing  Linking to the Divine for healing, protection and detachment  How to dowse and feel for energy blockages using a pendulum and intuition  Using Crystals to protect your space and in your home  Using crystals on specific chakras for healing purposes  Chakra layouts - Laying on of hands and laying on of crystals  Qualities of all stones used in layouts and alternative choices

Crystals used in the layouts can be purchased prior to the course commencing and your tutor will advise you on which ones.

Index of Contents

1. How Crystals work in healing and in general Page 4-5 2. Choosing, Cleansing, Charging and Programming Crystals Page 5-9 3. The Subtle Bodies Page 9-11 4. The Chakra’s Page 12-24 5. Linking to the Divine Page 24 6. The Chakra’s and associated organs and conditions Page 25 7. Suggestions for Crystal layouts on each Chakra Page 26-33 8. Layout to bring balance to all the Chakra’s Page 32 9. Qualities of stones used in layouts Page 34-37 10. Simple ways to use Crystals for protection Page 38-39 11. Suggested reading Page 40

Level 2 Certificate in Crystal Healing

The majority of crystals are formed from super heated mineral rich gas, and water released as the rock solidifies. These rise higher through crevices and cracks in rocks, crystallising whenever the condition of temperature and pressure are right.

Crystals transmit and receive energies. They transmute and transform, attract certain things and repel unwanted energies. The most powerful may appear dull – until the beneficial effects are felt. They resonate at different frequencies, and the crystalline structure of crystals means that they can absorb, focus, and then transmit subtle electromagnetic energy, a quality used in crystal healing. Silicon is an important component of both crystals and our bodies, and energy is transferred between the two. Science has shown that if a crystal is placed in an energy field, it collects that energy and contains it. It might change or transmute the energy in the process.

Using Crystals in healing is an extremely powerful and unique experience. It involves the “laying on of stones” which is an ancient art that has been traced back to the lost civilization of Atlantis, and this “energy medicine” has been used for centuries throughout different cultures, religions and empires. Gems and crystals have been used throughout the ages for medicinal purposes and as amplifiers for spiritual energies. They can also be used to help natural healers to extend and enhance their natural healing energy and all this is because of their unique affinity to the human body’s etheric body.

Different crystals have different healing properties and when used appropriately can help with healing particular complaints or disorders, whether on the physical, emotional, mental or spiritual level.

The ability of crystals to focus energy means that they can be used for specific tasks, such as directing healing energy to a point on the body, the etheric body or the bio- energy field. Dis-ease and imbalance in the subtle body can be gently encouraged to dissolve in order to restore balance, therefore encompassing a wide variety of conditions that will respond to crystal healing treatments.

It is believed that crystals influence the subtle body – the energy that carries our life force (known as Prana or Chi in the East), and it is this life force that is particularly focused at energy centres called chakras. When crystals are placed on these chakras, they can help to restore the balance of that particular energy centre and help to restore better health and well being.

The earliest records of crystal healing come from ancient Egypt. References to these practices can be found in the Ebers papyrus which refers to the medicinal uses of many different gems and crystals. Healing with crystals is also part of the Indian Ayurvedic medicine traditions, and it is also used in traditional Chinese medicine. These traditions are over five thousand years old.

How Do Crystals Work?

Quartz crystals contain silica and water, similar to that of the human body. The skin contains keratin, which is found around the energy field, and when keratin cells divide they give off piezo electric energy. The smallest amount of crystal energy gives off luminescence, acoustics, infra red and magnetism (piezo electric).

Piezo Electric -When a crystal is placed on the body and within the energy field there is a piezo electric response due to the cell division. This response activates the crystal and there is an interaction between the electric energy of the crystal and the electric energy of the skin. Negative ions are produced which act on the electrochemical and physiochemical side of the human body in order to stimulate healing. This ionic balance helps with the interchange of minerals in the body.

If a chakra is imbalanced, it won’t take in the minerals that it needs, and therefore it is unable to heal. Balancing the chakras with crystal energies will ensure that they are able to absorb the minerals needed to return to a state of health and vitality. Crystals contain the minerals and vibrations, to be absorbed by the body, which aid in this healing process.

It is very often the case that when you are unbalanced in one area or another you are drawn to a particular crystal. Crystals are unified vibrational centres and they resonate with each individual in extraordinary ways. Every crystal or stone has different properties, unique energies and vibrations, which are shared with the receiver for the purpose of healing and for the elevation of consciousness.

Crystal Healing addresses all levels of our being. With crystal layouts the aura can be cleansed; physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual blockages can be removed or balanced; traumas can be released; and an opportunity to embrace spirituality is created. Crystals are believed to act as amplifiers of spiritual energies and can be used to help natural healers to extend and enhance their natural healing energy and ability.

Choosing, Cleansing, Charging and Programming Crystals Choosing

Generally speaking, when choosing a crystal for personal use, you don’t choose the Crystal, it chooses you! This is because crystals will vibrate with the frequencies or resonance that we are giving off at that particular moment. It is important to pay special attention to those stones that are particularly attractive to you. They are the stones that are in tune with your current state of balance and energy within your

5 body. The stones that you find unappealing or are disinterested in are usually stones that represent qualities or energies that you do not need at the present time, or those that make you feel uneasy and out of your comfort zone. These stones may appeal to you at a later date when your present imbalances have been restored. Never say never!

Choosing crystals to work with in a healing capacity is a little different. Sometimes when your senses are in tune, you will be drawn to a crystal to place on a particular area or chakra, because your inner senses/intuition are guiding you. There are however, specific crystals that can be used to help with particular disorders and imbalances of the human body, whether it be on an emotional, mental or spiritual level. Getting to know your crystals, their qualities and which chakras they resonate best with is an essential part of effective crystal healing. Cleansing Crystals

It is really important to remember that after choosing a crystal, you need to wash it. Crystals pick up, store and amplify thought vibrations and so while they are being transported, bought and placed into retail stores for you to purchase, they are picking up and storing the vibrations of anyone that is handling them. Therefore, before you use a crystal on yourself or anyone else, it is essential that the crystal has been cleansed of all negative energies or patterns. The same applies to the crystal after it has been used for healing purposes. It must be cleansed, recharged and reprogrammed ready for its next use.

If you purchase a crystal that has mud, sand, oils or other debris on it then it is important that you clean it with a dry soft brush first to remove as much of the contamination as you can. Once this has been done it should be washed in soapy water to remove any remaining residue. Note – Be careful if the crystal feels quite soft as some crystals are not as hard as others and some, such as Wulfrenite, would break away and dissolve in water – this is a particularly soft crystal which is held together with a tight matrix of hardened mud. Once all traces of impurities are removed, or as much as you feel you can get off, you need to place the crystal under running water and purify it with intention.

Most crystals that are purchased through retailers are tumbled stones or stones that are sufficiently robust that they can be cleansed in the traditional way. Be careful however with stones such as Chrysocolla, this is quite a soft stone and can be easily broken or chipped.

Remember - Remove static residue, cleanse with intention and clarity to help energy

shifts to take place. This brings about a change of consciousness of the crystal.

Here are some different tips on how to cleanse your crystals:

1. Water and Sun method: Firstly make sure that the crystal you are cleansing is not water soluble. Hold your crystal under running water and imagine a white light gradually surrounding and filling up the whole crystal. Hold the intention in mind to cleanse this crystal of all impurities and negative energies and ask the Universal Energy (Chi) to transmute all negative and unwanted energies into positive energies. Once cleansed, place the crystal in the sun to charge it with Universal energy. It may be left on a windowsill or anywhere where the sun’s energy can reach it. Be careful not to expose Amethyst to the sun for more than a day as it will fade quite quickly when left out too long. 2. Dry Sea Salt: This method has been in use for centuries and has the ability to draw out negative imbalances. The idea is to bury the crystal in the salt and leave it for around 24 hours. After removing the crystal it is important to throw the salt away. Sea Salt water can also be used but this is only appropriate for harder crystals. Note- some stones can be damaged by salt and, with crystals such as quartz, salt is difficult to wash away after cleansing as it gets into the crevices and re-crystallizes. Softer stones such as Angelite, Chrysacolla, Coral, Pearl, Rhodochrosite, Selenite, Amber, Calcite and Azurite could become dull and damaged with this method. 3. Visualization: This method is particularly useful if you have no other resources available in which to cleanse your crystal. It requires that you visualise your crystal filled with bright light, water rushing over it, or a fire burning away all of the negative energies. You need to do this with your eyes closed, breathing in deeply and rhythmically, and with intention as you imagine the stone being cleared. Stop when you see in your mind’s eye that the crystal is clean and restored to its natural state and beauty 4. Crystal Clusters: You can place single stones on crystal clusters such as Quartz or Amethyst and leave overnight; however it is important that the cluster itself has been cleansed prior to this. You can also place your crystal in the centre of a circle of clear Quartz points, pointing towards the centre of the circle and the crystal to be cleansed. 5. Smudging: You can clear away unwanted energies through any kind of aromatic smoke. You can use incense sticks such as Frankincense, Sweetgrass, Cedar and Sandalwood. Using a Sage smudge bundle is also a great way of clearing away not only negative energies and imprints from the crystals, but as a purification ritual throughout the house. It is particularly good if you are cleansing a number of crystals at the same time. With this method you fan the incense over the crystals with a feather for around 3-7 minutes using your intention to purify and clear the crystals. Try not to use your hand as a fan. As the smoke rises, it pulls out and takes the negative energies away from the crystal. By passing your hand in this smoke you will transfer these negative energies onto yourself. Once done, smudge yourself to clear your own negative energies, especially your hands, as they are handling the crystals.

6. Sound: Sound vibration is also a very successful and quick method of cleansing your crystals. A bell, gong, singing bowl, or tuning fork are very effective methods of purifying their surroundings. If you have a singing bowl then place the stones that you wish to cleanse into the bowl. Strike the bowl or rub along the rim and the vibration will cleanse the stones within minutes. If using a bell, gong or tuning fork, strike them next to the crystals that you wish to cleanse and move the sound over and around them. 7. Gem essence Purifiers: Some retailers stock essences such as ‘Crystal Clear’ which are very useful in the cleansing and purifying process. With this method, you would run the crystals under water and ask for cleansing of negative energies. Once cleansed you would place the crystals into a bowl of water with a few drops of the Crystal Clear Essence. Leave the crystals in the water for 12 hours on the windowsill, or outside on a sunny day. You can also use Rescue Remedy. 8. Air: Holding your crystal in the wind and blowing on it with intention to remove negative energies another way of cleansing delicate crystals such as Wulfrenite and Azurite.

It is important to remember that whichever method you use to cleanse a crystal, you must always do it with the intention to cleanse and purify it of all negative energies or impurities.

Charging Crystals

Charging involves the building up of energy which will activate the full potential of the crystals energy system

1. Visualise the crystal being charged with light and love 2. Place on a white cloth in the sun (6hrs at least) or in the light of a full moon 3. Place on a crystal cluster or under a pyramid 4. Affirmations 5. Water – Leave hanging in a bag by a stream, waterfall or anywhere where the water is moving for a few hours 6. The Deva’s – Take the crystals into the woods , forest or anywhere where there may be Deva’s (nature spirits) and ask for their assistance in charging the crystals

Programming Crystals

Crystals have a powerful memory bank once static residue is removed. They vibrate with electrical pulses which process information according to the structure of the molecular spiral latticework.

When programming crystals, it is vital that you do it with Intention and that you ask the crystal permission to open up part of its matrix to receive the program. Do this with honour and respect because you are changing its structure. Energise the crystal’s molecular latticework with Positive Energy. Quartz is able to interact with our thoughts and, in so doing, forms the programme.

Charging involves the building up of energy activating the full potential of the crystal’s energy spectrum. Programming focuses that energy in the direction of intent to heal and use for the Highest Good.

The Subtle Bodies

The Bio-Energy Field consists of fine energy lines that are very structured and which holds and binds us together. Its function is to transfer the life force energy from the intelligence/universal energy to the physical form. It is the connecting link between the physical, emotional and mental vehicles, so all these fields of energy act as a transducer, thus stepping energy down - A very complex process. All frequencies will affect the Auric field. The Bio Energy holds and binds us together all around the body. The Bio Energy Field The Etheric Body

Physical form

Etheric Body

Emotional Body

Mental Body

Asral Body

Spiritual Body

The Etheric Body: (Blue/Grey)

This is the first layer and it vitalizes the physical form and is a receiver assimilator, and transmitter of energies. It appears as a bright luminous web of lines that stand out at right angles to the surface of the skin, and has colours that are pale blue – violet – grey. It is slightly different from the rest of the aura as it does not transmit a wave of consciousness to the physical brain, but is directly linked to the meridian system. The meridian system is an interface between the etheric and the physical form. The unit formed by the etheric body is the most important embodiment of mankind as it connects the physical world with the subtle dimensions, and through these bodies our main 5 senses are able to function. It is understood that etheric channels run parallel to the Nervous System, and blocks or mental patterning at these levels would diminish the energy flow over the chakras where these blocks are situated. The etheric body is the closest to the physical body and considered to be the blueprint upon which the cells and organs are built, so that an imbalance or weakness in the etheric areas would eventually manifest itself on the physical level.

The Emotional Body: (Multi coloured as in Astral Body)

Up to this point we have discussed phenomena which are linked to the physical body and whose function is to energize or stabilize the body and to affect its cellular growth. The emotional Body, which forms a second layer, is the strongbox where we hold our feelings and emotional expressions; the emotional body is the seat of all human emotions. Our emotions are very important to us as they have a deep and complex relationship to our well being. Imbalances in our emotions are mostly due to an imbalanced energy flow from the chakras and the emotional astral bodies. The Astral Body has a strong connection to our emotional being and a strong link to the physical mind in relationship to disease. These bodies are fast moving and roughly follow the outline of, and extend further than, the etheric body. The structure is not fixed but changes continuously according to our state of mind and emotional state. The emotional body guards our emotional and psychological stability against disturbing influences which may be emanating from those around us. The colours surrounding the emotional body will vary according to our mood and emotions.

The Mental Body: Yellow (knowledge) Golden (Wisdom)

The mental body, which forms the third layer, deals with expression through thoughts and mental processes. They are bodies of a higher vibrational frequency which help us to express our intellect. Like all other bodies, the mental body links to the physical form through its corresponding chakra. The physical form is situated over the main endocrine glands and feeds energy into the astral, emotional and etheric bodies. Any emotional block would have a direct impact on the physical level

10 as it would block the mental energy from stepping down. The thought patterns exist as bright shapes visible to a sensitive observer, and it is through this observation that we interpret information. The mental body, which expands during concentration, is the home of thought patterns and belief.

The Astral Body: (Multi coloured but cloudier than emotional body)

The astral body is the fourth layer, and although it resembles the emotional layer it is finer and more subtle in colouring. The Astral Body is the energy layer that contains the core of our personality, and is the boundary layer between personality and spiritual awareness. It represents relationship to others in general. The astral body is the direct result, or a reflection of, our emotional states. We can see great emotional storm clouds building in the aura of those suffering emotional distress; such emotional energies can either be constructive or very destructive.

The Casual, Soul and Spiritual Bodies: (Varying blues, darker blues and violets)

This fifth layer is seen as very fine energy lines, and is said to be the gateway to higher spiritual dimensions. It is perhaps best thought of as a hologram of the self and multi dimensional. The Casual, Soul and Spiritual Bodies intermingle with Universal Energies and consciousness. These bodies maintain the individuality of each person and are related to the idea of the higher self, higher consciousness and spirituality.

The Chakras

Incoming Primary Energy

Crown (1,000)

Brow (96) Chakras nergy Throat (16)

Heart (12) Outgoing Secondary Energies Solar Plexus (10)

Sacral (6) Nadis – This is the point where energy lines from the chakra crosses meridian Root/Base (4)

Nervous System

Endocrine System

Bloodstream

With reference to the diagram above – The Nadi is very important in our energy system. It is where the energy lines cross the Meridians and form acupuncture points. Meridians can be read 4-6” away from the body and are not only in the body but in the outer field.

The Nadi manifests as spokes of energy lines which form petals and cross meridian lines

Energy coming in from both sides of Chakra (front and back)

Chakras Skin

All Meridians go through the Nadi Cross

Any dis-ease will first manifest itself on the energy body before it manifests in the physical body; this is a phenomenon that has been scientifically proven. In the energy body, there are energy centres (3-4” in diameter) called Chakras that control and energise all the organs of the visible physical body. They may be likened to miniature power stations, supplying vital energy to all of the organs. When Chakras break down, or start to malfunction, the corresponding organs will begin to suffer. It is therefore important, where disease or disorders are associated with particular chakras, to revitalize and rebalance the chakra in order to aid healing and restore proper function, not only to the chakra, but also to the affected organ/organs. If a chakra is blocked or imbalanced, it will be incapable of taking in and absorbing the minerals that it needs, and therefore it will not be able to heal.

The human body has 7 major Chakras – The Crown, The Brow (often referred to as the 3rd eye), Throat, Heart, Solar Plexus, Sacral (belly button area), Base/Root (base of the spine).

Each Chakra is made up of these levels

Life Energies – Petals of intelligence, daily energy fluctuation

Emotions Love aspects. Less active

Mind Will aspects, minor activity

Bindu/Primal point Spiritual The Gateway to other dimensions

Central Core – expelled into energy field – looks like a vortex that takes energy right into the spinal column, into nervous system, into electro magnetic field

Petals – energy taken in returns through the meridian system, back to the core and is then expelled into the energy field

Structure of a Chakra

Energy System Linkage

If there is a problem, for example following an accidental fall, the following sequence of events through the energy system linkage will normally occur:

1. The chakra becomes distorted 2. The blockage expands to another level/body 3. This same block can link together to different levels/bodies on a different chakra

Associated Routes/Linkage for blockages

Crown – Heart

Brow – Heart

Root – Throat & Solar Plexus

The Seven Major Chakras of the Body

1. First Chakra - The Base/Root Chakra

The Colour associated with this first Chakra is Red.

It is located at the base of the spine and is the foundation upon which every other body system relies upon for their stability and primary source of usable energy. The Base Chakra is linked to the Adrenal Glands, both of which focus on the survival of the individual. Its element is Earth, and it is the plug that links us to the main supply of universal energy. Blockages or stress in the Base Chakra can lead to feelings of nothingness, pointlessness and inability to achieve goals. The Base chakra is the core through which we can manifest our desires and dreams, and is therefore the centre of grounding for the individual.

Stress can be created through worry and our inability to have control over situations; it is the base chakra that can be useful in controlling the build up of stress in our lives. The Base chakra is the centre that gives us a sense of perspective, and has the ability to ground excess energy as well as to assimilate energy. When treated with the appropriate crystals, we are able to become more grounded, release our emotional tensions and relax and focus on the present moment, thereby increasing our vitality and optimism.

Functions – Gives Vitality to the physical body, survival and sexuality

Glands/Organs – Adrenals, kidneys, spinal column, legs, bones, bladder, circulation, prostrate

Element – Earth

Shape – Cubic/Square

Gems/Minerals – Ruby, Garner, Bloodstone, Red Jasper, Black Tourmaline (Schorl), Obsidian, Smokey Quartz, Hematite, Zircon

Foods – Proteins, Red fruits and vegetables

Sensory function - Smell

Main Issues – Survival, physical needs, sexual development, self preservation and stability, overcome stress.

Keynotes/Lessons – Matters relating to the material world, success. The physical body, mastery of the body. Grounding, individuality, stability, security, stillness, health, courage, patience.

Common illnesses/Physical Dysfunction – Lack of physical energy, problems with the adrenal glands, rheumatoid arthritis, problems with feet and legs or anything to do with movement and co-ordination. Working with this chakra in conjunction with the sacral chakra is useful when addressing arthritis and lower gastro-intestinal disorders.

Associated essential oils and crystals;

 Myrrh – Energising especially when this centre is depleted. Use with Garnet/Haematite  Patchouli – Helpful for those who have their head in the clouds. Use with Black Obsidian as it has virtually the same vibration  Vetivert – Balances energy throughout the chakra system. Has a special protective affinity with the Solar Plexus. Use with Black Tourmaline  Frankincense and Rosewood – ‘Linking’ oils which resonate with both root and crown chakras. Use Red Tigers Eye with Frankincense and Tourmaline Quartz with Rosewood

2. 2nd Chakra – The Sacral Chakra

The Colour associated with this second Chakra is Orange.

The Sacral chakra is associated with enjoyment, sensuality, intimacy, sacred truth, energy and creativity. On the front of the body, it is situated on the lower abdomen, between the naval and the pubic bone at the centre of the pelvis. This chakra is all about non judgemental, spontaneous enjoyment. On a physical level it is related to tension in the lower back, digestive problems of the lower intestine, bladder or kidney trouble. Menstrual pain and irregular periods are also associated with this chakra and it is in the area where we often hold emotional responses, anxiety and fears.

Functions – Reproduction, assimilation of food, physical force and vitality, sexuality, motivation and creativity.

Glands/Organs – Ovaries, testicles, prostrate gland, genitals, spleen, womb, bladder, detoxification of the body.

Element – Water

Shape – Downward triangle

Gems/Minerals – Carnelian, Coral, Orange Calcite, Amber, Citrine, Gold Topaz, Copper, Tigers Eye, Moonstone, Herkimer Diamond

Foods – Liquids, orange fruits and vegetables

Sensory function - Taste

Main Issues – Sensuality and sexuality, Creativity

Keynotes/Lessons – Giving and receiving, emotions, desire, pleasure, sexual/passionate love, change, movement, assimilation of new ideas, working harmoniously and creatively with others. Taking responsibility for our own life, feeding our creative side and taking care of our body.

Common illnesses/Physical Dysfunction – Depressed sexuality, inability to conceive, impotence with a particular partner, frigidity, prostrate cancer, virginal cancer, pelvic inflammatory disease, tension and pain in the lower back, menstrual pain or irregular periods, digestive problems of the lower intestine, bladder or kidney trouble

Associated essential oils and crystals;

 Jasmine – sensual warming oil which resonates at both the heart and crow chakra. Use with Sapphire  Rose – Equally as complex as Jasmine but mush softer. Connects with sexual and reproductive energy. Use with Ruby  Sandalwood – oil which resonates in its higher frequencies with the crown centre. Use with Citrine

3. 3rd Chakra – The Solar Plexus

The Colour associated with this third Chakra is Yellow.

The Solar Plexus represent clarity and motivates us to bring about change. It gives us the will and ability to form our lives in a powerful and effective way. It is located between the base of the rib cage and the naval, and covers major areas of digestion, our immune system, nervous system and skin. It is the Chakra where characteristics such as self confidence, spontaneity, flexibility, joy, laughter and sense of humour are reflected.

Functions – It is the centre of personal power, ambition, intellect, astral force, desire and emotions based on intellect and touch. Related to self-esteem, confidence and will.

Glands/Organs – Pancreas, Liver, digestive tract, stomach, liver, spleen, gall bladder, autonomic nervous system

Element – Fire

Shape – Circle

Gems/Minerals – Tigers Eye, Amber, Yellow Topaz, Citrine, Yellow Flourite, Agate, Lemon Quartz, Pyrite, Heliodor

Foods – Complex carbohydrates, grains, yellow fruit and vegetables

Sensory function – Sight

Main Issues – Optimism, self confidence, joy, laughter, will and flexibility

Keynotes/Lessons – Transforming, shaping, purifying, mental energy

Common illnesses/Physical Dysfunction – Ulcer, digestive problems (particularly the inability to absorb nutrients), allergies and intolerances, difficulties with the immune system which can encourage constant colds and persistent viral infections, autoimmune disorders, malfunction of the liver or liver disease, pancreatic cancer, diabetes, hypoglycaemia. On other levels, chronic fatigue, burnout, anxiety, stress, lack of confidence, nervous disorders, insecurity

Associated essential oils and crystals;

 Vetivert – Protects and balances – Use with Yellow jasper/black tourmaline  Juniper – Cleanser – Use with Sulphur

(This combination can be used on the base, sacral and solar plexus chakras)

4. 4th Chakra – The Heart Chakra

The Colour associated with this fourth Chakra is Green

The Heart Chakra is located at the centre of the chest and is the midpoint of the whole chakra system. Complete wellness begins and ends with the balance within the heart and it is this chakra that is concerned with the balance of relationships on all levels and in all areas. A balanced heart chakra will promote a sense of calm, tolerance, friendliness and openness and the ability to accept one’s personal space as well as the personal space of others. It is the area where we are able to assimilate and understand the needs of others, without allowing our own personal needs to interfere with our well being through feelings of being ignored or over looked. We have a clear direction and we are grounded and content.

If there is an imbalance in the Heart Chakra we can develop feelings of possessiveness, jealousy, insecurity, coldness and a lack of emotion. We seek control and power and exhibit intolerance, cruelty and insensitivity due to a lack of resonance with others. We can also feel an overwhelming sense of responsibility for other people’s welfare, leading to self sacrifice and feelings of guilt. This undermines our sense of self-worth and can result in our being manipulated or exploited by others.

The Heart Chakra is the strong hold of all of our feelings, hopes, dreams and emotions, and when fully balanced, calm and harmony are restored and the entire chakra system works in harmony.

Functions – it is the centre which vitalizes the heart, thymus, circulatory system, cellular structure and involuntary muscles

Glands/Organs – Heart, ribs, chest cavity, lower lungs, blood, circulation, skin, hands, thymus, Immune system

Element – Air

Shape – Equal armed cross

Gems/Minerals –Kunzire, Rose Quartz, Rhodochrosite, Green Jade, Emerald, Pink Tourmaline, Malchite, Aventurine, Green Calcite, Rhodonite, Rubellite

Foods – Green vegetables, dark leafy greens

Sensory function – Touch

Main Issues – Love and balance between being loving and willing in relationships – our heartstrings. Finding our passion and following our heart - the balance of giving and receiving. Forgiveness of self and others.

Keynotes/Lessons – The centre of compassion, love, group consciousness and spirituality associated with a “oneness” with “all that is”. It provides for desegregation between the loving energy of the heart and the analytical energy of the intellect.

Common illnesses/Physical Dysfunction – main causes of damage could be emotional instability in childhood that could lead to unhealthy relationships in adulthood. Palpitations, arterial fibrillation/damage to heart tissues in general

Associated essential oils and crystals;

 Rose – The essence of love and identifies the loving energy of the heart. It is deeply healing when the heart is holding grief – Use with Rose Quartz or Kunzite for children  Bergamot – This oil opens the heart centre and will help the love vibration to radiate outwards – Use with Watermelon Tourmaline

 Melissa – Though not green in colour, it has a green aroma and can be used for grief and separation. It can also be invaluable where there is some blockage of energy at the solar plexus and heart chakras – Use with Rose Quartz  Black Pepper – This oil, along with Sage, is a mover and shifter of energy, an emotional purger – Use with Malachite

5. 5th Chakra – The Throat Chakra

The Colour associated with this fifth Chakra is Light Blue

The Throat Chakra is found in the neck at the base of our throat, above the collar bone. It is related to the Thyroid and parathyroid glands, which are situated on either side of the windpipe, and also to the upper chest, throat, mouth and jaw areas, and the nose and ears.

It is the Chakra mainly concerned with communication and expression as well as with creativity, as that of the Sacral Chakra. (The Sacral Chakra relates to the exploration of possibilities and inclination to create, whereas the Throat Chakra relates to expression and verbalization of the desire). A blockage in the fifth Chakra usually culminates in a lack of communication and expression, which can be the result of a sore throat, a stiff neck, shoulders and jaw, and sometimes if expression is suppressed on a higher level, a complete loss of voice. The ability to express ones feelings or desires is greatly affected by the health and balance of the Throat Chakra and is closely related to the Heart Chakra where feelings on all levels of relationships are concerned. The inability to express and feel emotions at a deeper level can lead to feelings of isolation and withdrawal and, on the other end of the scale, can result in frustration and discomfort because one is unable to communicate one’s true feelings. The Throat Chakra focuses on refining thoughts and desires, establishing clear understanding, integrating security and trust, and the giving and receiving of energies in relationships.

Functions – Communication centre, acting to provide energy for, and the understanding of, verbal, emotional and mental communication. Closely connected to the mind and all aspects of learning, knowledge and education

Glands/Organs – Thyroid Gland, throat and jaw, alimentary canal, lungs, vocal chords and the breath

Element – The higher expression of all signs

Shape – Upward Triangle

Gems/Minerals – Aquamarine, Blue Chalcedony, Turquoise, Aquamarine, Celestite, Blue Calcite, Blue Lace Agate, Amazonite

Foods – Fruit

Sensory function – Hearing

Main Issues – Security and trust, harsh interactions regarding the truth, damage in childhood by parents not believing in them. Speaking the truth and finding your voice.

Keynotes/Lessons – Open, clear communication of feelings and thoughts. Creativity, expression and releasing pent up feelings or thoughts - speaking up.

Common illnesses/Physical Dysfunction – Sore throat, stiff neck and shoulders, loss of voice, hyperactive thyroid, goitre, misalignments in neck, lung disease. Lack of understanding and stifled expression could lead to claustrophobia.

Associated essential oils and crystals;

 German Chamomile – This oil imparts strength and calmness – Use with Blue Tourmaline  English Chamomile – Pale blue oil which resonates at a very high level with the throat chakra – Use with Aquamarine, amazonite, Aqua Aura  Myrrh – This oil will help to centre and boost those who keep quiet due to lack of confidence – Use with blue Tourmaline

6. 6th Chakra – The Brow Chakra/3rd Eye

The Colour associated with this sixth Chakra is Dark Blue/Indigo

The Brow Chakra is situated on the forehead about one finger breadth above the eyebrows, and is concerned with perception, understanding and the analysis of reality. It is more passive than the throat chakra in that it is more inward looking rather than expressive in nature. As it is directly linked to the eyes and the working of the brain, the Brow Chakra is responsible for making sense of information received from the sensory organs. It is in this area where we analyse and interpret information, and it is the centre for making plans and receiving intuitive responses. The Brow Chakra focuses on our view of reality giving us greater insight and inspiration. It is this area where we experience ecstasy and higher concepts in exchange or with the interplay of ideas. It is also the centre where we endeavour to open, activate and enhance our subtle visionary skills such as that in Clairvoyancy, and it is our connection to the Divine.

If this Chakra becomes blocked or unbalanced, we can withdraw from reality into the self and become fixed on delusion or fantasy. The mind will become muddled when the brow chakra is under stress, and rigid thinking and decreased receptivity to new ideas will often make it difficult to be decisive and practical. If the base, sacral or solar plexus chakras also become unbalanced, we will have difficulty in determining

21 between what is useful and applicable to our lives and what is simply wishful thinking or a figment of the imagination.

Balance of the Brow Chakra however, unifies thought with brain function. This allows insight and intuition to flow resulting in clearer understanding and focus

Glands/Organs – Pituitary gland, Cerebellum, eyes, ears, nose, sinus, central nervous system

Element – The higher expression of all signs

Shape – Upturned crescent moon

Gems/Minerals – Lapis Lazuli, Indigo, Sapphire, Sodalite, Azurite, Flourite, Blue Quartz, Indicolite, Kyanite

Foods –Green foods

Sensory function – All including Extra Sensory Perception

Main Issues – Soul Ray of purpose, service (sacrifice), past life. Focus and intuition.

Keynotes/Lessons – Higher consciousness, emotional and spiritual love centre, spiritual inner sight, clairvoyance – all senses including 6th sense

Common illnesses/Physical Dysfunction – Schizophrenia, learning disabilities, brain disorders, confusion, disorientation

Associated essential oils and crystals;

 Rosemary – Connects with the higher levels of the mind and brings clarity to our understanding of spiritual matters – Use with Sugalite  Thyme – This is a cephalic oil (relating to the head) which is concerned with mind and thought – Use with Sodalite

7. 7th Chakra – The Crown

The colour associated with the seventh Chakra is Violet

The Crown Chakra is located four finger breadths above the top of the head although the whole area above the head can be regarded as useful to use in healing terms. It is

22 here that our individual pattern of consciousness keeps in touch with information received from the subtle dimensions, spiritual energy, the surrounding universe and ultimately the whole of creation.

Physically, the Crown Chakra affects the function of the cerebrum (higher brain) which holds our higher consciousness. Lack of balance in this area can cause confusion, on a mental as well as a physical level, exhaustion or lack of energy, difficulties with co-ordination, a disposition to distancing oneself, depression and a tendency to boredom.

As the base/root chakra grounds us firmly to the earth, the crown chakra integrates and opens us up to the universal energy. It is important that both of these centres work together in harmony and in so doing energy flows efficiently, the healing potential within the body is greater, intuition and understanding is enhanced, and the mind becomes quieter and able to focus on its tasks.

Functions – The centre of spirituality, enlightenment, dynamic thought and energy. It is the centre that vitalizes the cerebrum, the right eye, and the pineal gland.

Glands/Organs – Pineal gland and Cerebrum

Element – The higher expression of all elements

Shape – Star of David

Gems/Minerals – Amethyst, Clear Quartz, Milky Quartz, Iolite, Purple fluorite, Sugalite, Opal, Moonstone

Foods – Sun, juice, fasting

Sensory function – None

Main Issues – Problems connected into the higher realms. Reproductive power, the ability to integrate the physical and spiritual worlds in relationships

Keynotes/Lessons – It allows the flow of wisdom and brings the gift of cosmic consciousness. When clear, it enables us to see the truth concerning ideals, materialistic pursuits, self limiting concepts, pride and vanity. It allows us to experience continuous self awareness and conscious detachment from personal emotions. Compassion, empathy seeing self in others

Common illnesses/Physical Dysfunction – Mental disorders, confusion, depression, headaches

Associated essential oils and crystals;

 All oils can be used on the Crown Chakra

Linking to the Divine and Protection

Before doing any kind of healing it is important to link to the Divine Spirit and to protect yourself and the person that you are healing. All crystals should be cleansed, charged and programmed and used only for the highest good.

Your tutor will advise you of how to go about this but it is important to remember that, for the Healer, Intention, Faith and an Open Mind all play a very important role.

It is important to map out any blockages and find on which level blockages are present. Ask Questions and feel the bodies for clues as to the energy levels being released in the different chakras and levels around the whole body. Here are some indications that may help you in your diagnosis and charting of energies:

 Significant activity noticed in the crown area could indicate that the client spends a lot of time meditating, but is not grounded.  There may be a lot of activity noticed at the feet, which could indicate that the client is very grounded  The left side of the body is the female side; the right side is the male side. If there is a blockage on a mental level on the right side of the body, in the throat chakra, and the client is female, this usually indicates significant communication problems with males, and also highlights important issues of trust and faith.

It is important to make a note of the locations on the body where the energy, however it may feel, can be detected and to recognise the level from which it is coming. This will help you to determine which chakras and which bodies are more in need of healing work, and which would be the most suitable layout, or crystals to use, to treat the distortions.

When assessing for blockages this is usually an indication of:

Cold – Open Chakra

Hot – Blocked Tingly – Moving energy – this is usually congestion being moved

Heavy/dense energy – Closed

Once the healing session has been completed, it is very important to detach from the client receiving treatment – Your tutor will advise you how to do this.

The Chakra’s and Associated Organs/Conditions

Crown Chakra – Stress, Tumours, Cataracts. Connected to Pineal Gland, Upper brain, Right Eye. Brow Chakra – Ears, Eyes, Nose, Sinus, Depression, Insomnia. Connected to Pituitary Gland, Lower brain, Left Eye, Ears, Nose, Nervous system. Throat Chakra – Eyes, Sinus, Throat, Jaw, Vocal chords. Connected to Thyroid, Para thyroid, Bronchia, Lungs.

Heart Chakra –Emotions, Ulcers, Heart, Respiratory. Connected to Thymus gland, Solar PLexus Chakra – Digestion, Heart, Blood, Circulation. Constipation, Respiratory. Connected to Adrenal Glands, Stomach, Liver, Gall Bladder, Spleen. Sacral Chakra – Arthritis, Nephritis (inflammation of Kidneys), Digestion. Connected to Gonad Glands, Reproductive Root/Base Chakra – Circulation, system. infertility, Energy, Stability. Connected to Adrenal Glands, Spinal Column, Kidneys.

Suggestions for Crystals that can be used on each Chakra

The Root/Base Chakra

Bloodstone, Boji Stones, Brass, Carnelian, Cerrusite, Coral (Red), Cuprite, Diamonds (all Chakras), Epidote, Garnet (Red/Green), Hematite, Jasper (Red), Lodestone, Obsidian (black), Onyx (Black), Pyrite, Quartz (Clear, smoky Tourmalinated and ruitilated), Rhodochrosite, Rhodonite, Ruby, Rubellite, Sapphire, Schorl, Spinel, Sunstone, Tiger’s eye (Red), Tourmaline (Black and watermelon), Zoisite, Zircon (all chakras)

Suggested layout on self/others – To help release stress, ground and stabilise the individual, and encourage healing, place four clear quartz crystals in a square around the base chakra with the points facing inwards. At the centre of the points and facing inwards, also in the shape of a square, place four tourmaline quartz/Black Obsidian/Hematite crystals. In the centre place a, Garnet, Ruby, Red Jasper or Aragonite Crystal.

Clear Quartz Tourmaline Quartz/Obsidian/Hematite points

Garnet/Ruby/Red Jasper/Aragonite

The Sacral Chakra

Amethyst, Amber, Aquamarine, Bloodstone, Carnelian, Citrine, Coral (Orange), Copper, Calcite, (orange), Charoite, Danburite (all chakras), Diamond (all chakras), Garnet (orange and red), Jasper (blue, red), Moonstone, Gold, Opal, Pearl, Peridot, Quartz clear (all chakras), Quartz (smoky, rose and ruitilated), Ruby, Selenite, Tiger’s Eye (Yellow), Wulfenite, Zircon (all chakras).

Suggested layout on self/others – This layout can be used on the Sacral Chakra to help release stress, dissolve dysfunction in the sexual and reproductive system, increase creativity and improve the assimilation of new ideas.

Place three clear Quartz points facing downwards in the shape of a downward triangle over the Sacral chakra. Inside the triangle thus formed place three carnelian crystals, also in the shape of a downward triangle, as shown in the diagram below.

Clear Quartz points

Carnelian

The Solar Plexus Chakra

Agate, Amber, Apatite, Aquamarine, Aragonite. Calcite (yellow/golden), Carnelian, Chrysoberyl, Citrine, Copper, Desert Rose, Diamond (all chakras), Danburite (all chakras), Eliat stone, Emerald, Flourite (golden), Gold, Golden Beryl, Goldstone, Hawk’s Eye (Falcon’s eye), Hematite, Heliodor, Labradorite, Lepidolite, Malachite, Quartz-clear(all chakras), Quartz (lemon, smoky and ruitilated), Topaz, Yellow onyx, Pearl (gold), Peridot (olivine), Pyrite (fool’s gold), Rhodochrosite, Sulphur, Tiger’s eye (Yellow), Topaz (golden), Variscite, Zircon (all chakras).

Suggested layout on self/others – This layout will help to increase motivation, optimism, self confidence, and increase positive mental energy. It is also beneficial to the digestive system and the skin.

Place six clear/ruitilated quartz crystals in a circle around the sacral area. Inside the circle place four tiger’s eye crystals, and in the centre of that place a Citrine, or use intuitive guidance to select another suitable stone relevant to the qualities needed.

Clear/Ruitilated Quartz

Tigers eye Citrine /Golden Calcite, or choose by qualities needed/intuition

The Heart Chakra

Adamite, Apophylite, Aventurine, Beryl (pink), Bloodstone (green), Calcite (lime green), Carnelian, Celestite, Charoite, Chrysocolla, Chrysophase, Cobalt-calcite, Coral (pink), Danburite (all chakras), Diamond (all chakras), Dioptase, Emerald, Garnet (green), Gold, Jade, Kunzite (pink), Lepidolite, Malachite, Moldavite, Moonstone, Opal, Peridot (olivine), Pyrite, Quartz-clear (all chakras), Quartz (rose, ruitilated), Topaz (blue), Tourmaline (watermelon, green and Rubellite), Rhodonite, Variscite, Zircopn (all chakras)

Note - do not use Red stones such as Ruby or Garnet on this chakra

as they are too stimulating

Suggested layout on self/others – This layout is useful to calm and stabilize mental activity and demotions, help us to accept love and forgiveness from others, as well as from ourselves, and help to restore balance and harmony. Place four Clear Quartz crystals facing outwards in the shape of an equal arm cross around the Heart Chakra. At the centre of the cross place four Rose Quartz/Rhodochrosite crystals, as shown in the diagram below.

Clear Quartz point

Rose Quartz/Rhodochrosite

The Throat Chakra

Adamite, Amazonite, Apatite, Aquamarine, Aqua Aura, Azurite, Blue Lace Agate, Celestite, Calcite (blue), Cerussite, Chrysocholla, Danburite (all chakras), Diamond (all chakras), Dioptase, Eilat stone, Kyanite, labradorite, lapis Lazuli, Larimar, Mother of Pearl, Onyx (blue), Quartz (blue), Quartz – clear (all chakras), Quartz (ruitilated), Sapphire, Silica (gem), Smithstone, Sodalite, Spinel, Stilbite, Tanzanite, Topaz (blue), Tourmaline (blue – Indicolite), Turquoise, Zircon (all chakras).

Suggested layout on self/others – This layout is helpful in releasing blockages which prevent us from speaking the truth or “having a voice”. It works on the higher mental level and aids us in communication and expression. Sore throats are often a sign of suppressed emotions and this layout will help us to speak our minds with clarity and conviction.

Place three clear quartz points in the shape of a triangle around the throat chakra. Position three blue Lace Agate crystals directly under each point; in the centre place a Turqouise/Chrysocolla crystal as shown in the diagram below.

Clear Quartz point Blue Lace Agate

Chrysocolla/Turquoise

Blue Lace Agate Blue Lace Agate

The Brow Chakra

Alexandrite, Amethyst, Angelite, Apache Tears, Apophyllite, Aragonite, Azurite, Charoite, Diamonds (all chakras), Danburite (all chakras), Emerald, Flourite (clear, purple, pink), Hawk’s Eye (blue Falcon’s eye), Iolite, Kunzite, Kyanite, Labradorite, Lapis lazuli, Lepidolite, Meteorite, Moldavite, moonstone, Opal, Phenacite, Quartz- clear (all chakras), Quartz (blue, ruitilated and smoky), Sapphire, Selenite, Silver, Smithsonite, Sodalite, Stourolite (Fairy Cross), Sugilite (Royal Azul), Tanzanite, Topaz, Turquoise, Tourmaline (blue – Indicolite), Variscite, Zircon (all chakras)

Suggested layout on self/others – This layout will help to open up our intuition and focus into the present and to take our heads out of the clouds. It increases our perception and helps us to focus on reality, giving us greater insight and inspiration.

Use three pieces of Clear Quartz crystals and place them in the shape of a Crescent moon. In between the quartz crystals place two Sodalite/Azurite/Danburite/ Lapis Lazuli/Labradorite crystals as shown in the diagram – alternatively you could use two of each, one on each side as shown in the diagram below

Clear Quartz Crystals

Sodalite x 2

Alternatively use 1 x Sodalite And 1 x Lapis Lazuli for eg.

The Crown Chakra

Alexandrite, Amber, Amethyst, Angelite, Apatite, Apophyllite, Beryl clear), Cerussite, Charoite, Chrysoberyl, Citrine, Diamond (all chakras), Danburite (all chakras), Elestial, Flourite (purple), Gold, Iolite, Kunzite, Moldavite, Moonstone, Morganite, Opal, Quartz-clear (all chakras), Quartz (milky, ruitilated, smoky, tourmmialinated), Selenite, Silver, Sugilite, Sunstone, Tanzanite, Zircon (all chakras).

Suggested layout on self/others – Use this layout to aid spiritual connection and to heighten awareness of the spiritual realms. It helps to increase our self awareness and to raise conscious thought patterns. Place six Clear Quartz Crystals/Apopholite/ Danburite around the crown chakra in the shape of the Star of David, and in the centre place an Amethyst/Angelite/Charoite crystal. As shown in the diagram below.

Clear Quartz crystals/Apopholite/Danburite

Amethyst/Angelite/Charoite

Layout to help bring balance to all the chakras

Amethyst – Healer and protector. Calming and stabilizing. Good for meditation. Natural pain reliever Sodalite– “Weeping stone,” stress for migraine and headaches. High release stone. Balances endocrine spiritual vibration system, stimulates metabolism and is calming and soothing. Unites logic with intuition and opens spiritual Blue Lace Agate –Uplifting and perception nurturing Stone for stress release and communication. Calms, cools and lifts thoughts. Rose Quartz – Calming and soothing. Throat healer Stone of unconditional love and infinite peace, deep inner healing and self love. Strengthens heart and aids Golden Calcite– Energy amplifier circulation helps with emotional stress. Brings peace and serenity, helps focus and concentration, cleanses organs & bones, strengthening Carnelian – Grounds and anchors skeleton and joints and aids positive life choices. Speeds up metabolism and good for underactive thyroid, circulation. Increases sexuality and sensuality. Aids reproductive organs. Red Jasper –blood and toxaemia, Depression anaemia. Aids quick thinking and organisational abilities. Brings protection and grounding. Supreme nurturer, stabilizes aura

Qualities of Stones Used in Layouts

Amethyst (The Elevator) - “Warm and cuddly, yet regal and ruling”. Amethyst is a stone of spirituality and contentment as well as a powerful healer and protector. It calms and stabilises the mind and, as a natural pain reliever, it is suitable for the treatment of headaches, migraine and tumours. It enhances higher states of consciousness, and because it works on a profoundly spiritual level, it is an excellent stone for meditation. Through meditation it enhances tranquillity and deeper understanding, facilitating decision making through common sense and spiritual insight. It controls our disposition by imparting a soothing, calming and tranquilizing influence, clearing away unproductive and negative vibrations Amethyst opens us up to reality, helping to improve motivation, enhance memory and promote emotional balance. It dispels and alleviates fear, anger, anxiety, sadness and grief. It is useful in the treatment of mental disorders and has been used as an elixir to treat arthritis. It is a good stone to help overcome insomnia, and for healing dis-eases of the lungs, respiratory tract, skin conditions and dis-eases of the digestive tract.

Blue Lace Agate – The energy of this stone is soft, cooling and calming. It is particularly useful for the throat chakra in soothing sore throats, inflammation and infection. Blue Lace Agate is a powerful ally in facilitating the free flow of expression, neutralizing anger, giving peace of mind, and helping to dissolve feelings of anger. This stress release stone unblocks the throat and gently dissolves blockages enabling held back feelings to be expressed. Using this stone on the throat Chakra, the Heart Chakra, the 3rd Eye/Brow Chakra and the Crown Chakra, will help us to enter into high-frequency states of awareness. It can be used for arthritic conditions, to strengthen the skeletal structure, remove blockages from the nervous system, and in the treatment of disorders of the pancreas. Blue Lace Agate can be used anywhere there is an excess build up of energy and can also be used as an elixir to soothe the eyes.

Carnelian (The Amiable One) – This crystal grounds and anchors us into the present surroundings, aiding positive life choices. Emotionally, it protects against rage, fear, envy and resentment and helps to restore vitality, increase motivation and stimulate creativity. Carnelian also helps to overcome abuse of any kind, conquer negative conditioning and to restore trust in ourselves. Mentally, Carnelian enables us to clarify our awareness and improve logical thought patterns, sharpens our concentration and drives out sluggishness. Stimulating metabolism, Carnelian is also very influential in balancing the female reproductive organs, increasing fertility and overcoming frigidity and impotence. It accelerates healing in the bones and ligaments and is good for the kidneys. Carnelian is a warming stone and therefore ideal for those who are always cold and who need to increase circulation.

Chrysocolla (The Feminine Stone) – Known as the female stone because of its effects on the feminine qualities. Strength is anything we may wish to make it, and femininity is strength, a valuable attribute, and should be seen as such. It is a crystal that enhances femininity whilst building strength and excluding fear from lack of self confidence. Helpful with pre-menstrual tension, it also relieves stress and tension by helping to correct energy and hormonal imbalances within the body. This is a tranquil and sustaining stone, aiding meditation and communication. It is beneficial to relationships that have become rocky, promoting interaction and providing a stabilizing influence. Chrysocolla calms, cleanses and re-energises all of the chakras. At the Solar Plexus Chakra it draws out negative emotions such as guilt. At the heart chakra, it heals heartache and increases the capacity to love. At the throat Chakra, it improves communication and aids us to discern when to keep silent. This is a stone that encourages self awareness, imparts confidence and sensitivity, enhancing personal power and inspiring creativity. It encourages us to tell the truth with fairness and rationality. Physically it helps to treat arthritis, muscle spasms, digestive tract disorders, detoxifies, re-oxygenates, regulates and regenerates. It aids in cooling infections especially of the throat and tonsils, lowers blood pressure and balances the blood.

Golden Calcite (The Leveller) – An energy amplifier which brings peace and serenity. It helps dissolve emotional stress and brings in spiritual light and knowledge. It is a stone to help us focus our concentration and stimulates insight and the ability to boost the memory. A good stone to aid us when we are studying as it enables us to differentiate between what is important and what is not, and then helps to reinforce and retain that information. It actions us into putting ideas into motion and combats lethargy by increasing energy levels. It is a stabilizing stone helping us to overcome setbacks, and giving us the strength and trust to believe in our own ability. It cleanses the organs and bones, strengthens the skeleton and joints, and helps to alleviate intestinal and skin conditions. Golden Calcite is particularly useful for meditation and attuning to the higher mental planes as it grounds and instils mental awareness into the physical plane. Calcite cleans and re-energises the chakras.

Obsidian (Black – Dark Velvet) - A stone to increase self control and for grounding. Obsidian is a very creative stone which acts to ground our soul and spiritual forces into the physical plane. It is also a protective stone that repels negativity and disperses unloving thoughts, helping to release old loves and providing support during change. Obsidian is used mainly on the base/root chakra, but can be used on the Sacral to ground spiritual energy into the body. Held briefly on the 3rd eye, it can be used to break through mental barriers and dissolve mental patterns or conditioning.

Clear Quartz (The Umbrella Stone) – Amplifies and strengthens the Auric field especially the Etheric and Emotional bodies. Used for meditation and healing – brings calm and clarity. Good healer for skin and skin complaints due to the silica content of the Quartz and the skin. It is a master healer and can be used for any condition. It stimulates the immune system and brings the body into balance. On a spiritual level it raises the energy to the highest possible level by filtering out distractions. On a mental level it aids concentration and unlocks the memory. It cleanses and enhances the organs, absorbs, regulates and releases energy and is excellent in clearing blocked energy. It is also ideal for soothing burns. Clear Quartz harmonises all Chakras and aligns the subtle bodies.

Rose Quartz (The Love Stone) - Calming and soothing, Rose Quartz is a stone of unconditional love and infinite peace. It facilitates deep inner healing, strengthens the heart, aids circulation, and when placed on thymus, aids chest and lung problems. It heals kidneys and adrenals and alleviates vertigo. It is the most important crystal for the heart and the heart chakra and is calming, re-assuring and excellent for use in trauma or crisis. The negativities mellowed by Rose Quart are those specific to love – fear, jealousy, resentment, forgiveness. It soothes the way for purer understanding and soothes guilt and anxieties. It allows deep tensions to relax and energy to flow to calmly exorcise them. It helps us to achieve our dreams of emotional satisfaction and to let go of emotional tension, releasing emotional conditioning that no longer serves us. Rose Quartz opens our heart so that we are receptive. It teaches us to love ourselves, accept love from others and encourages self forgiveness as well as forgiveness of others. It is a powerful ally for grief, encouraging acceptance, self trust and self love.

Sodalite (The Clear One) – The Clear one does not relate to the stone’s mineral attributes, but to the effect Sodalite can have on a person. Sodalite is initially known to work through the body, progressing to the mind and spirit. The main action of Sodalite is to work through the body’s lymphatic system strengthening the body against infection and stress. Uniting logic with intuition, this stone opens up spiritual perception and helps us to understand the circumstances in which we may find ourselves. It can be used to enhance truthfulness in emotions, allowing us to both recognise and verbalize our true feelings. It stimulates trust, eliminates mental confusion, calms the mind and helps to release old mental patterning. Sodalite is an excellent stone to help bring about emotional balance and calm panic attacks. Self esteem, self acceptance and self trust are all qualities that this stone brings to its user. Also known as “the weeping stone”, Sodalite is an excellent stress relief stone. Used across the eyes it is suitable for the relief of upper sinus problems. It is also a good stone for insomnia, and can be used on all endocrine glands to balance and to stimulate the metabolism. A generally calming and soothing stone, it is suitable for treating the throat, vocal chords and larynx, and is helpful for hoarseness and digestive disorders.

Tiger’s Eye (Yellow – The Chameleon Stone) – This crystal is a protective stone which was traditionally worn as an amulet to ward off negative energies, curses and bad omens. It promotes clarity and intent, and grounds us so that we may be helped o achieve our goals and aspirations. It helps us to differentiate between wishful thinking and what we really need, and because it enhances our practical perception and our connection to reality, it is ideal for those who have their ‘heads in the clouds’. Mentally this stone will help to resolve internal conflicts, especially those brought about by ego and wilfulness. A good stone for mental confusion or personality disorders because it helps to heal issues of self worth and self criticism, facilitating support to change. It aids in healing the throat and in dissolving limitations, helping us to recognise our inherent abilities.

Client Experiences

Each client will have their own unique experience when energy is being balanced, released or sedated. The following is a possible indication of what your client may experience during healing.

Relaxation – From deep relaxation through to sleep, and afterwards feeling calmer and stress free.

Hot and Cold – This sensation is quite common as heat is usually unwanted toxins or emotions being released from the bloodstream

Cold – This indicates a circulation problem and sometimes it can be due to bad digestion which can be the result of stress.

Shivering – Indicates a letting go of past fears or traumas

Tingling – This is usually congestion being moved

Pulling –A feeling of being pulled from inside is caused by realignment.

Pressure – This is usually due to releasing stagnant energy built up through emotional or mental stresses

Simple ways to use crystals to protect you, your space and your environment

Protecting yourself and your energy:

The practice of carrying or wearing crystals has been with us for many centuries. Whatever the purpose you have the crystal about your person, the healing vibration of that particular crystal will resonate with you and its healing qualities will be absorbed by you. Some of the following crystals are particularly useful to protect and guard your space and shield you from negative energies.

Labadorite & Apache Tears – These two stones are wonderful as Auric protectors from those who feed off your energies.

Green Aventurine – Shields and protects heart energy.

Black Tourmaline - Shields the wearer/carrier from people getting too close and draining your energy. It repels negative energy by creating a protective shield.

Amber – A great aura protector which will help guard you from picking up negative vibrations. This is also a very good stone for people with Asthma, but be careful not to use it for too long at any one time as the resin can cause blockages in the meridian system.

Kunzite & Selenite – Disperses the mental influences from others which may otherwise affect your aura.

Fire Agate - Reflects harm back to its original source so that the source can feel and understand its effects

Amethyst – Connects to divine protection. In Europe and throughout the middle ages this crystal was worn or carried to protect from drunkenness. This is a calming, stabilizing, and uplifting stone. If placed under your pillow it can help combat nightmares and insomnia

Moonstone – Protects against the perils of travel and brings good fortune.

Celestite – Attracts a Guardian Angel

Sodalite – A good stone to carry or wear for stress relief

Tiger’s Eye – Worn on the right arm or on a pendant for short periods, it will help you to resolve conflict and to recognise your own talents and abilities. It helps to heal throat and reproductive organs and dissolve limitations.

Protecting your home and personal space:

Calcite – Placed in a room this crystal will clean negative energy from the environment and heighten your energy levels

Carnelian – Placed by the front door it attracts celestial protection and invites abundance into your home.

Flourite/Quartz Cluster – Placed by the home computer or television it helps to neutralize electromagnetic radiation.

Amethyst/Rose Quartz – If you have noisy neighbours, place one, or both, of these crystals on the adjoining wall to help calm them down. If you have a stressful job, these two crystals can help relieve stress if held or placed in your pocket.

Smoky Quartz – Place a piece of smoky Quartz/smoky quartz cluster on your desk to protect you from other people’s stress and frustrations.

Black Tourmaline & Turquoise – Protects the house from bad vibrations. If you place it in an area which points away from the house it will deflect negative energies from coming through your door.

You can use a pendulum to determine areas in your house where crystals are best suited

Protect your car – Placing one of the protective crystals such as Amethyst, Tourmaline or Moonstone in your car will protect you. It is necessary to programme the crystal to look after you and your car before placing it in the car.

Love Crystals:

Attract Love into your life – Carry or wear Rose Quartz/Rhodochrosite. Rose Quartz will also replace aggression with love.

Place Rose Quartz in the relationship area of your house to increase the love vibration - (if you are not sure where this is, use the dowsing method to guide you). In existing relationships, Rose Quartz will restore trust and encourage unconditional love. Placing a large piece of Rose Quartz next to your bed will encourage love and harmony.

Suggested Reading & Crystal Reference Books

The Complete Guide to Crystal Chakra Healing by Philip Permutt

The Crystal Experience by Judy Hall

The Colour Guide to Crystal Healing by J.S. Stuart

The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall

Love is in the Earth – Kaleidoscope of crystals by Melody

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