Crystals are naturally occurring stones mined from the earth. They are not only used to create beautiful jewellery and expensive showpieces but are also extensively used to strengthen certain qualities in the wearer. In India and several other cultures, the use of naturally occurring crystals – precious and semi-precious has been practiced for thousands of years to help bring luck and good fortune and to tide over difficult times.
Crystals can also play a significant role in improving your health and healing your body. They have a strong energy field and interact with the energy field of whoever they come in touch with. The human body has its own energy field called the “aura” or energy body. The flow of energy in the energy body is regulated by chakras which are placed at specific points along the spine. Each chakra regulates the flow of energy to a specific part or system of the body. Sometimes chakras develop blockages or obstruction and the energy is not able to flow freely. This can manifest as a physical, mental, or emotional problem.
By treating chakras, we can harmonize the flow of energy in the body once again. By virtue of their unique properties, crystals can play a significant role in healing the chakras.
Crystals can absorb and store energy. In addition to this they bring their own unique properties to the wearer.
Crystals may be used to find love, for a happy marriage, to promote fertility, to treat lack of focus, to enhance prosperity and success, to heal the physical body, etc.
How does it work? To understand this better we will also need to understand the properties of the chakras. As stated, earlier chakras are energy centers that regulate the flow of energy in our body. This energy is the vital force that keeps us alive. Apart from supporting the physical functions of the body, chakras also regulate the emotional and mental functions of the body. The state of our chakras influences our thought patterns, our tendencies, and even our habits. By treating the chakras one can achieve phenomenal results in most areas of life. Signs of imbalance in chakras are indicated by physical pain or ailments and poor psychological health.
To cite an example, the Heart chakra is the center for love, compassion, forgiveness, acceptance, openness, etc. For someone going through a turbulent marriage, having some of these qualities can help save their relationship. Crystals that have similar qualities can promote them in the wearer. Rose quartz is a crystal that is often recommended to heal relationships as it promotes compassion, forgiveness, and love. A rose quartz stone programmed in a certain way can become a powerful tool in this situation.
Most schools talk about the 7 chakra system. They are located at specific points along the human spine and are invisible to most. Let us try to understand more about them:
Located at the base of the spine, this center is also called root chakra. It is important for survival instincts along with the feeling of security. This center keeps you grounded and connected to practical and material things in life. Without a healthy root chakra, you cannot get much done, and your ideas may remain ideas. If someone is finding it hard to find a job or difficulty in being successful in their profession, it is possible their root chakra is impacted. Qualities of root chakra can be strengthened by the use of crystals like Red Jasper, Garnet, Mahogany Obsidian, Bloodstone to name a few.
Located in the pubic area, this chakra governs sexual organs. This is the center to be treated if someone is facing issues with fertility, impotence, inability to conceive, and other ailments related to sexual organs. Urinary problems would also be addressed through the treatment of sex chakra. Crystals that can strengthen your sex chakra include Carnelian, Red Jasper, Orange Calcite, etc.
Located at the hollow area between the rib is the solar plexus energy center. This is the center for personal power or the “I” center. This center controls our ego, courage, persistence, will, confidence, and self-esteem. You need a strong solar plexus chakra for success in every field in life and “digest” the vagaries of life. Crystals that can strengthen the solar plexus chakra include Citrine, Yellow Topaz, Amber, Lemon Quartz, etc.
Located at the center of the chest, this chakra as the name indicates governs the matters of the heart. Known to be the center for love, compassion, empathy, forgiveness, joy, enthusiasm, happiness, this is an important center for harmonious relationships. To strengthen these qualities, crystals like Rose Quartz, Emerald, Green Jade, Green Aventurine, Green Calcite to name a few, can be used.
Located at the center of the throat this chakra is the center for communication, self-expression, planning, higher creativity in the form of writing, art, etc. This is an important center if you need to do work which requires working out details, for example, a lawyer, a chartered accountant, an architect, a strategist, etc. Crystals that can strengthen this chakra include Aquamarine, Blue Apatite, Turquoise, Blue Lace Agate, Blue Calcite, etc.
Located between the eyebrows, this chakra is also known by the name of Third-Eye chakra. This is the center for wisdom, intuition, clarity of mind, abstract thinking, and the center for higher will. By strengthening this chakra, you can regulate the other energy centers of the body also, this is why it is also called the command center of the body. To strengthen this chakra, crystals like Amethyst, Fluorite, Lapis Lazuli, Labradorite, etc. can be used.
Located above your crown, is the crown center, which is very important for spiritual illumination. This is not only the center for intuition and other such higher faculties but also important for enlightenment, feeling of oneness, and universal love. Crystals that can strengthen your crown chakra include Clear Quartz, Amethyst, Selenite, etc.
While crystals have these amazing properties, it is also important to understand how to harness the benefits. Pranic Healing, an advanced form of chakra healing, can teach you to not only heal your chakras using crystals but also how to maximize their benefit for different aspects of your life.
Crystals are mined from the earth and pass through many hands before they reach us. Because of their ability to absorb and store energy, crystals store energies of all the places and people they pass through. When you use such a crystal, you may cause yourself more harm than good. Therefore, it would be important to remove all these contaminations and psychic impressions before a crystal can be used to its full potential.
While using salt, incense and prayer can help you, Pranic Healing teaches you advanced steps to clean your crystals and program them to do what you want them to do. This is when the efficacy of crystal gets greatly enhanced. Programmed crystals can help you to heal different kinds of ailments – physical and psychological, ward off negative energies directed towards a person, a home, or even a business establishment. It can also help bring the energy of prosperity and success to you.
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Programmed crystals can be worn in the form of rings, pendants, and jewelry. It would make sense to use the stones as per their inherent properties and the quality you want to enhance in your life.
Pebble therapy is another way of using programmed crystals. Crystals are placed at specific points on the body to release negative or diseased energy from the chakras. This therapy is known to be very helpful in relieving stress and promotes a feeling of peace and calmness.
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Crystals can be a great tool whether it is in your spiritual journey or for the purpose of healing energy. The powers of crystals when harnessed properly can be an asset to any holistic healing practitioners. Most crystals are easily accessible and inexpensive, however one must guard against fake crystals as they are not effective.
Crystals hold a tremendous amount of potent energy, these healing stones can cure body, mind and soul when channeled correctly.
