Healing Crystals E Book
Healing Crystals E Book
Healing Crystals E Book
THE P O W ER OF CRYS TA LS
A Guide To Your Chakras And How To Use Crystals
To Restore Balance And Harmony
2. Chakra Basics 6
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1. A Brief History Of The Chakras
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2. Chakra Basics
At the core of this system are seven chakras, which serve as the
basic energy centers of the body. The seven chakras correspond
to the seven major nerve ganglia of the body, branching from
the spinal column. The fact that ancient texts were accurately
describing nerve centers well before Western medicine adds a
level of credibility to the system of chakras and its related sister-
sciences.
The six lower chakras, all the chakras except the crown, have
three major energy channels running through them called nadis.
Susumna is the most efficient for carrying energy as it runs
straight up and down the spine. The ida nadi criss-crosses
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through the chakras, passing through the left nostril. The pingala
nadi also weaves a pattern through the chakras, passing through
the right nostril. In a healthy, balanced being, energy flows
uninhibited through the chakras. However, the majority of people
have chakras blocked by some impurity or another, forcing the
flow of energy solely through ida and pingala, and completely
avoiding the “energy highway”, susumna.
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3. Understanding The Seven Chakras
• Location – Heart
• Function – Source of compassion and unconditional love
translating into one’s ability to share and serve selflessly.
• Element – Air
• Color – Green
• Mantra – “I Give And Receive Love”
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5th Chakra - Vishuddha: “Control Center” or “Purification”
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4. Recognizing Imbalances In The Chakras
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• A strong desire of wanting someone to take care of you,
to the point of neediness
• Self-described “workaholics”
• Growing up in an environment where emotions or pleasure
was repressed or denied
• History of sexual abuse or issues expressing and
experiencing sexuality
• Chronic pain in the lower back and hips
• Reproductive health issues
• A strong desire to exhibit power over others in order to
create a false sense of confidence
• A personality dominated by either timidity or
aggressiveness
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• A struggle to receive or give love fully
• Frequent poor posture – head forward, rounded
shoulders, collapsed chest
• Deep unhappiness, selfishness, indifference, and even
hatred
• Shallow breathing patterns, asthma, and lung diseases
• High blood pressure and heart disease
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Coordinating Chakras And Crystals
Crystals have a powerful natural energy that, when in tune to the
user, can help to restore balance in the chakras, also positively
affecting the mood by clearing negative energy out. It is thought
that by using stones and crystals in contact with the body, light
and positive energy can be brought into the body, its chakras, and
its auras.
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crystals that can be used for healing each chakra, an individual
(sometimes through a bit of trial and error) should be able to tell
which stone is best suited for them. Oftentimes, the first crystal
or stone that you are naturally drawn to (whether seeing it in
person or just reading the name) is the one that is best suited to
heal and balance your personal chakras.
Note: Although there are many different stones and crystals for each chakra, if
you do not have immediate access to the varieties listed below, a clear quartz
crystal can be used with any chakra, which is why they are always great to
have on hand.
1. Muladhara (Root Chakra) = Red 4. Anahata (Heart Chakra) = Green 7. Sahasrara (Crown Chakra) = Clear
(and black) (and pink) (or violet)
• Yellow Crystal
6. Ajna (Third Eye Chakra) = Dark Blue
• Citrine
or Dark Purple
• Amber
• Yellow Sapphire • Lapis Lazuli
• Topaz • Blue or Purple Fluorite
• Golden Calcite • Sugilite
• Azurite
• Clear Quartz
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Preparing Crystals And Stones For Healing
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time your clearing on the night of a waning moon it is said to be
even more powerful. It is up to you how many nights you want to
leave your crystals out to soak. Some people prefer just one night
while others will leave them soaking for up to eight days at a time.
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use another method. But keep trying!
4. Burying – There are a few ways you can bury your stones or
crystals for clearing. One popular method is burying them indoors
in a bowl filled with dried herbs and organic material, such as
sandalwood, rose petals, sage, frankincense, and myrrh. This
method is gentler than others as well as pleasing for your senses,
although it does take a bit longer – several hours or up to 48
hours is often recommended.
You can also clear your stones and crystals by burying them
in sea salt. This method is effective and quicker than using
herbs (a few hours can do the trick), but it can be more abrasive
on the energetic qualities of the stones, which is why it is not
recommended to do on a regular basis.
Lastly, you can actually bury your stones in the earth, either
outside in your yard or in a pot of dirt and soil on your patio. Just
be sure you mark where you bury them so you don’t lose them.
The hole you bury them in should be no bigger than one crystal.
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Which means that if you are doing several at once you will dig
one small hole for each. Bury the crystals and stones with the
smallest point turned down so that part is buried the deepest.
5. Cool Water - Using cool tap water to rinse your stones and
crystals is another effective (and quick) way to clear them.
Depending on the shape of your stone or crystal, hold it so that
the water drips down and off of the smallest point. For example, if
you have a crystal pyramid, hold the base of the pyramid nearest
to the faucet so that the top of the pyramid is pointing down. This
helps to ensure that all of the negative energy goes directly down
and out.
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In order for your cleared stones and crystals to become even
more effective in the healing process, it is a good idea to
personalize them through a simple act of meditation. This easy,
but crucial step, asks you to take a moment to focus on exactly
what you want a particular stone or crystal to do for you. Which
chakra is it for? How do you feel now? How do you want to feel
after?
By doing this you help to align your energy with the energy of the
stone even further, linking you both together to create even more
powerful personalized transformation.
Once you have chosen your figure, hold your cleared crystal or
stone in your hand and simply ask the deity to connect itself to
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the stone. Your stone or crystal has living energy, although it
doesn’t move, and the figure you choose will harness its energy
to the stone’s energy, creating a powerful team that cannot be
broken unless someone clears and rededicates it.
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on your throat either while lying down in meditation or simply
holding to the throat while seated.
And while all of these methods are powerful and great for
everyday use, a process referred to as the “Laying On Of The
Stones” is reputed to be the most effective, often rumored to have
an immediate and lasting impact. In order to properly perform the
Laying On Of The Stones you would need to enlist the help of a
friend, preferably a natural healer or someone who is in tune with
universal energy.
The individual who is receiving the healing will lie down on their
back, preferably on the floor. Place a blanket under the head and
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a rolled blanket under the knees to ensure maximum comfort.
The room should be quiet and comfortably warm.
The healer will then place the stones on each chakra center
starting from the lowest chakra, the Root Chakra (Muladhara),
and working their way up to the top chakra, the Crown Chakra
(Sahasrara). It is important that all of the stones and crystals are
laid on the body in the same manner, either points up towards the
crown of the head or points down towards the feet (depending on
the shape that is being used). Doing this ensures that all of the
negative energy is moving the same direction through the body,
either down towards the earth or up towards the sky.
Once all of the stones have been laid the healer can either use
his or her hands to continue the healing process (such as through
Reiki if the healer is trained) or they can simply sit quietly next to
the person being healed, monitoring and observing the energy in
the room.
Doing The Laying Of The Stones can be very intense and there is
usually a huge and immediate energetic shift. Oftentimes trauma
and painful memories and feelings will be brought to the surface.
Allow this to happen, as it is part of the healing process. Physical
clearing also can take place during this process, so be sure to
stay well hydrated over the next several days to avoid getting
headaches and other aches and pains.
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6. Rebalancing The Chakras: Extra Credit
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