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Crystal Energy 
Crystals. Victoria Beckham uses them backstage at her fashion shows. Miranda Kerr places them in her meditation-yoga room. Katy Perry sleeps with one in her hand at night ~ Yup, the world of healing crystals is having a moment.
Having first risen to popularity during the 1970s, crystal healing has made a resurgence in recent years, with the likes of Cara Delevingne, Lena Dunham, and Adele having raved about their calming, fortune-bringing, and healing properties. 
For starters, proponents believe that crystals are conduits for the healing energy of the earth when used correctly. Crystals emit positive, uplifting, energising, and calming vibrations that help you achieve a more peaceful mind and a revitalised physical state of being. 
Our bodies are dynamic, electromagnetic organisms—we have physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual energy flowing through us all the time. Crystals are a fun and unique way to help direct and influence that energy toward greater health when used with the right intention. 
 
Programming + Cleansing Crystals
The repeating chemical structure of crystals is said to invest them with a kind of memory. This means that crystals have the power to hold energies. You may hold a quartz crystal with the intention of filling it with your love. This is what is meant by programming a crystal. You do not need any wires or a special connection with God – all you need is intention and focus. The crystal will remember your love, which will then permeate any environment in which the crystal is placed. Crystals can remember negative as well as positive energies and so will sometimes need to be cleaned. For instance, an amethyst will actually help to cleanse a room of negative energies (eg. anger) but this means that the amethyst, which will retain an element of that negative energy, will itself occasionally require cleansing. 
 
Cleansing of Crystals
There are various ways of cleansing crystals. One of the most common is to sage them with a smudge stick – simply light your sage + run the crystal slowly through the smoke, leaving it for period of time to engulf the crystal with the crystal. Other methods include placing them in running water. Freshwater is ideal like a river or stream for instance however sea water or even running water via your tap (point the crystal downwards towards the sink so the negative energy runs down the drain) is fine too- rinse salt off if required afterward – ) burying crystals in the garden for a few days, leaving them for a while in a stream (pick a slow-running one, or they may no longer be there when you come back for them!), or leaving them outside overnight in normal water to bask in the moonlight. Be careful however, as some crystals react or may disentegrate when they come into contact with water for instance etc so it pays to do your research just to triple check before using any cleansing methods ~ (by Seija Anderson)
 
What gives individual stones their characteristics?
Different stones have different energetic properties. For example, a Tigers Eye can aid those seeking clarity, while Lapis Lazuli is said to expand our awareness and help us attune to our intuition. Rose Quartz is calming and sometimes referred to as the stone of gentle love. Many of the books available contain lists of crystals and what each one means. These meanings are simply interpretations of the energy each crystal carries. Some may consider a crystal with a fresh, lively, citrus feel to it to give zest and promote optimism, and therefore help to reduce depression. 
With a little practice and intuition, anyone can interpret the immediate characteristics of a stone. For example, red is the color of action, and red stones can invigorate and enliven in the same way that the blood in your body gives you life. White or clear stones such as quartz may help you to see more clearly. Purple stones may assist in transformation and change. By all means, read and digest the definitions in books but realize that it is important to form your own opinions. The shape of a crystal may also affect its qualities. Some people will also consider the number of facets and, using numerology, which attributes meanings to different numbers, obtain further meanings.
 
Healing with Crystals
Different crystals have different energies and properties, and between them can affect mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional aspects of ourselves. Simply holding the right crystal at the right time can bring about a change in our attitude and well-being. You don’t necessarily need to look up the meaning each time you do this. Over time you may acquire a number of crystals – just take hold of the one you feel drawn to. 
 
Here is a list of the most commonly available shapes… 
 
~ Rough or Raw
These by far the most basic form of crystals as they are quarried. These are chunks of rocks that were compacted to the most natural way. It looks exactly like how they came up from the Earth, untouched by humans and machines which makes it refined or heart-treated. The shapes are occasionally unusual or awkward, and they usually lack the lustrous glitz that tumbled pieces have. And since it is already unique in appearance, it is said to be the most sacred gemstone. Additionally, Several other people also believe that raw stones have more pure energy because they have been untouched and unaltered
 
~ Single Terminated Wands
These have a single point at one end and a rough or rounded edge at the other. They are used widely in healing, cleansing, and meditation and as jewellery. 
 
~ Chunks
Chunks are crystals without notable facets. They can be good for enriching the atmosphere of a room, for holding during meditation, or simply carrying in your pocket. 
 
~ Clusters
Clusters consist of a group of small crystals that have naturally grown joined together. Clusters can be excellent for enriching a living environment or workplace. Depending upon their properties they can cleanse, invigorate or calm an atmosphere. 
 
~ Cut Crystals
Cut crystals are crystals that have been cut and polished into shapes such as pyramids, wands, or spheres, which can make them very attractive. If they are well-cut the energy of the stone can be maintained and sometimes amplified. 
 
~ Polished
Polished tumbled stones are small stones, rocks, or crystals that have been tumbled over each other many times with increasingly finer abrasive until the sides become smooth and shiny. Many people like to carry a crystal tumble-stone around in their pocket to keep the energy of the stone with them throughout the day
 
The right crystal can affect the energy of an environment, and the energy it holds can influence you whether you simply hold it in your hand or place it by your bed or on the mantelpiece. Crystal healers use their knowledge of the stones and of the patient in the healing process. There are various methods of healing with crystals, such as placing crystals on and around a person while they are lying down, or using a wand or point to focus love, energy, and intent on the other person in a way that relates specifically to their ailment and needs
Crystal Grid
"Life is always rocky when you’re a gem" ~ Unknown
~ Beginners Guide to setting up your own Crystal Grid ~
 
When assembling a crystal grid, it is always best to follow your intuition. However, most Crystal Grids include a central stone, surrounding stones, amplification stones, and any objections of importance
 
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The Centre Stone ~ Like living things, crystals have “auras,” otherwise known as an Energy Torus. Our chakra line serves as the central axis for us. When you make a Crystal Grid, the centre stone acts as the anchor for the Grid’s Energy Torus, acting as the antennae, which is what broadcasts your intention into the universe. The centre stone is generally the largest piece in the grid or the highest vibrational. 
 
The Surrounding Stones ~ These are the crystals that will be arranged in a geometric shape around the centre stone. How many you need will depend on how simple or complex you would like to make the grid, as well as the basic shape you have chosen. These act as modifiers to your grid. The surrounding stones also act as satellites, receiving and broadcasting the intention out into the world. 
 
~ Optional To Add ~
 
The Amplification Stones ~ These are typically Quartz Points or Tumbles placed in a corresponding outer grid or alternatively placed in geometric points between the Surrounding Stones. These are not completely necessary, but quartz serves to transmit, amplify, and power up the grid even more. 
 
Objects of Importance ~ This can be an item from a special person, a photo, or any other item aligned with your intention (leaves, petals, flowers, etc.) 
 
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Before activating your grid, it is best to come up with a clear, concise statement for what you want to manifest. Repeat the statement out loud, if possible, and direct your wand or hand to the centre stone. Visualise it lighting up with your intention and the influx of energy. Then go around and “connect the dots” with your wand or hand hovering over each crystal in your gird. It sometimes helps to visualise the energy torus around the grid growing larger. When you feel the time is right, conclude by expressing gratitude for the crystals’ support
 
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