Crystal Therapy

From as far back as the days of the legendary lost city of Atlantis, through the ancient Mayan and Hebrew civilizations and including Far Eastern and Native American cultures, crystals and gemstones have been used both in spiritual rituals and as aids to physical healing.

Crystal healing is based on the theory that individual crystals, gemstones and minerals have a certain frequency of energy and that by placing a crystal within the energy field of a person will influence the way that energy field behaves. Illness is seen as incorrectly flowing or blocked energy. The correct crystal or combination of crystals will remedy the blockage leading to the correct flow of energy and a cessation of illness.

All crystals take in and give out energy and as illness and pain can be seen as too much or two little energy, by using a crystal we can put energy into a place or take it away. When we do this we influence the energy field, which in turn influences the physical body. This is the simple theory of crystal healing. After the first consultation the qualified Crystal Therapist can assess the appropriate course of the treatment. This involves placing crystals on different parts of the body and the therapist may also ask you to hold a particular crystal during the healing session. Crystals can be charged with Reiki to enhance the healing session and they can also be used in massage. As well as a healing tool crystals can also be used as a divination tool offering you guide on general or specific issues in your life.

At home you can use crystals recommended by your therapist. To use a crystal you should put it in your pocket or purse keeping it within a few feet of your body, sleep with it under your pillow at night and hold it in your left hand for a few minutes each day to produce a slightly stronger effect. Holding the crystal in your right hand and rotating in the air a few inches above your left palm is also a good way of using your crystal. Wearing crystals and gemstones in the form of jewellery is one of the best ways to benefit from their healing properties.

Because crystals take in energy it does mean that they can take in negative as well as positive so you will need to cleanse your crystal regularly. To do this hold you crystal under running water and let it dry naturally or place in sea salt overnight. Alternatively if you have an amethyst or clear quartz cluster bed you can place your crystal on them overnight to cleanse and recharge it.

*Please note that metaphysical crystal healing is not a diagnosis or substitute for qualified medical advice and treatment but is complementary. There are differing views as to properties of crystals and gemstones. This information is for guidance only and is my own personal belief.