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The universe works on vibrations or frequencies. Gemstones contain vibrational energies and powers that come from the earth itself. Each mineral has a different vibrational frequency and it is believed that they can become attuned with your own vibrations in order to bring about more of that kind of energy in your life - such as love, protection, health or prosperity (wealth, money, good fortune in business, etc.)

Our bodies are full of different vibrations too. However, a mineral has a stable cellular structure, which means that you could break off a piece from a large chunk of mineral and it would still exhibit the same properties as the original piece. The frequencies in our own bodies are not stable and will vary from organ to organ, and can change through different influences on the physical and subtle bodies. Keeping these crystals in close proximity, meditating with them, or using them directly as vibrational elixirs, the etheric body can be helped to adjust back to a state of health, thereby helping the corresponding physical body to come into balance.

Learning to ground yourself, connecting to your own guidance, and by using a pendulum or muscle testing, you can ask whether you need a particular crystal at this time. You need to connect and work with your crystals if you want to get the most out of them. Work with your crystals as often as you are guided. Let your higher self guide you as to where to place them whether around you or on your body. Although some messages may be fleeting and obscure, write your impressions and experiences in your crystal diary. Always thank the crystals and the mineral kingdom for working with you and cleanse your crystals when you finish.

You may also want to energetically seal your aura after balancing or working with your stones to stop all those good vibes being siphoned off by others. Visualize an egg of energy totally surrounding you with a firm acrylic shell so that the bad vibes just bounce off into the universe without malice and returns to earth with positive energy.

Stones and crystals should be cleansed and personally charged before using them.

You may use a pendulum to test your crystals. Ask your crystals what they need.

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CLEANSING

MOONLIGHT: The light of the full moon is a powerful cleanser, and is 100% safe for all of your crystals. That makes it a great method for cleansing any of your precious stones.

Burying Crystals: One of the best methods is to bury them in a soft potting soil or peat moss which can be purchased at a gardening center. Fill a potting tray or flowerpot with loose soil or moss, and bury your crystal in it (without packing the soil) for a few hours to a few days. To keep water soluble crystals from getting moist, keep the container in the house out of the rain and humidity. If the soil is moist when you purchase it, leave it out for a day or two to dry or dry it in a low temperature oven before putting water soluble crystals in it.

SUNLIGHT: Again, some crystals love the sun. Clear quartz in particular does well to soak up the sun’s energies, and is strong enough to withstand the heat. But being that the sun will fade many crystals, it is not recommended for most. Other crystals, however, are water soluble, which means they can dissolve in water. Even brief exposure to running water on an occasional basis can begin the deterioration. If you are not sure if your crystal can withstand water, remember that most water soluble crystals end in “ite.” Fluorite, calcite, malachite, halite, sodolite, and rhodizite should all be kept away from water. Lapis lazuli, turquoise, ivory, and gypsum are also water soluble. If you are not sure if your crystals are water soluble, take a specimen and a steel knife. Try to scratch the surface. If it scratches, its best to keep it out of water until you are able to research it further.

INCENSE: Another fail-proof method for cleansing any crystal is to hold it in the rising smoke of a cleansing or purifying incense. Sage, sandalwood and lavender are excellent choices for this method. Simply suspend the crystal over the smoke, avoiding contact with the heat source.

Quartz clusters: They are self cleaning and charging. You can lay other stones and crystals on top to cleanse

and charge them.

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CHARGING

While your crystal already contains its own unique vibrational energies, those energies can sometimes become low or depleted. Charging crystals is a very important step to keeping them tuned. You should charge your crystals:

-after you have cleansed them

-before using them for a specific intent

-when their vibrations feel weak

Many cleansing methods outlined above also can be used to charge crystals, along with a few others outlined here.

SUNLIGHT: If your crystal is sunlight safe, the sun’s energies are a powerful charging element.

MOONLIGHT: Another positive charge option, particularly for moonstone and milky colored stones, such as milky quartz, opal or pearl.

INCENSE: Running your crystal through incense imbued with the same intent of the stone can help give it a tremendous power boost. For example, an incense associated with loving energies (lavender, rose, apple wood) makes a good charging element for a stone used to promote loving energies (rose quartz, emerald) Power amplifying crystals, such as malachite, can be charged with power-lending resins, such as dragon’s blood or frankincense. You might also want to choose your incense based on planetary or elemental associations. For example, using incense associated with Venus for stones associated with Venus, or incense associated with the element of earth for crystals with the same association.

LIGHTENING: If you cleanse your crystals in lightening, they will be powerfully charged by the time you retrieve them.

MUSIC/SOUND: Different instruments are associated with different vibrations, as are different notes on the music scale. You may want to do some research to find the proper associations to match your crystals, and then play music for them (either live or recorded). You can also use a tuning fork or “singing bowl,” which is a crystal bowl that makes a heavenly sound when stroked properly.

CRYSTAL CLUSTERS: Crystal cluster chunks or caves are known to be self-charging, and will charge other crystals lain upon them. Make sure you lay a soft cloth over the crystal cluster before placing any smaller crystals on it to avoid scratching.

YOUR OWN ENERGY: You can transfer energy into your crystal in a number of ways to empower it. You can meditate and hold the crystal in your projective (dominant) hand, visualizing energy pouring into it. You can hold the crystal and charge it with your own breath. You can also charge it in religious rites and rituals by laying it before you or upon your altar and directing energy into it with your sacred altar tools. If you are able to channel vibrations through your hands you can ask for the vibrations of ultra-violet to re-charge the crystal if you don't have access to the sun.

Ask the earth, water, air and sun (fire) to assist the crystal clearing out all non-resonant programming, pain and non-resonant energy from the crystals while helping it to re-charge.

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INTENTION

"I bless and thank you for coming into my life. I invite your soul/s to join us, so we can all work, grow and learn together. I send my blessing out to your species and the entire Mineral Kingdom. I thank you."

After cleaning, hold your crystals. Center and ground yourself. Invite your soul down into your heart. Connect your energy to the earth. Allow loving energy to flow from your heart and hands to the crystals. Say whatever your heart feels to your crystals. Before programming your crystal, form your intent. What do you want the crystal to do? Help you in healing? Help you attract love? Help you be successful in your job? Help you study?

 Say it in the present tense. For example, “This crystal always attracts the right man/woman for me!” Special requests should be included. Keep it positive!

 Once you have formed your intent: 
  1. Deprogram any intentions previously in the crystal.
  2. Place on your third eye and focus your intent into the crystal or hold in your hand, and direct your intent.

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VIBRATIONAL PROPERTIES OF THE COLORS

RED – Root Chakra - stones promote strong physical and emotional energy.

PINK – Heart Chakra - stones influence self-esteem and support a loving attitude.

ORANGE – Navel Chakra - stones stimulate motivation, goal and direction focusing.

YELLOW – Solar Plexis Chakra - stones stimulate communication and emotions.

GREEN – Heart Chakra - stones balance and act as an emotional soother and general healing.

BLUE – Throat or Third eye Chakra - stones influence communication, the intellect and creativity.

PURPLE – Crown Chakra - stones help with sensitivity and intuitiveness, bring power.

BROWN - stones bring grounding, security, stability, prevent fears and stresses.

BLACK - stones bring grounding, protection from invading or intruding energies.

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GEOLOGICAL DATA

This page contains geological data that cautions one when using certain types of crystals/minerals. While most in the metaphysical/spiritual community only speak of the higher purpose properties, common sense must be taken into consideration when using these on a physical level. This page is a cautionary measure on stones that may be harmful in certain situations or specific types of minerals (raw versus tumbled, Fibrous versus crystallized or mass) , whether it be in Elixirs or prolonged holding, bathing, touching to skin, etc.

It is not meant to perpetuate fear or anxiety, but instead to educate and share our deep respect for the crystal and mineral kingdom. Most of these are geared toward internal use with a few being cautionary for external use. A good rule of thumb is to make sure you wash your hands after using any crystal/mineral. It keeps our mineral friends clean and is a great way to show respect to ourselves and our crystal/mineral family.

Most of this information is really geared toward raw specimens. I do not think tumbled, for the most part, would be harmful, with a few exceptions, such as Realgar.

NOTE: Before making any elixir or charging any water, it is a good idea to double check for any possible toxicity that may occur, if using several stones in combination, for elemental reactions between the stones. In fact, it would be best if each stone charges in its own container of water as opposed to putting four or five stones in the same container.

Mineral/Stone	Use with Caution
Actinolite	Fibrous form is asbestos. Not recommended for elixirs.
Azurite	Copper, Toxic
Bronchantite	Copper Hydrated Sulphate, Toxic
Boji Stones	Contains Pyrite and Marcasite (*also could be a fire hazard--Email for details)
Chalcopyrite	AKA Peacock Ore contains copper and sulfur which can be toxic
Cinnabar	Contains mercury which can be poisonous/toxic Wash hands after holding. Do not touch hands to eyes or mouth while holding.
Conichalcite	Contains poisonous/toxic copper
Crocoite	Contains poisonous/toxic levels of Chromium. Do not touch hands to eyes or mouth while holding. Do not ingest.
Chysocolla	Contains poisonous/toxic copper. Safe for handling but not for use in elixirs.
Cuprite	Contains poisonous/toxic copper. Wash hands after holding. Do not touch hands to eyes or mouth while holding.
Dioptase	Contains poisonous/toxic copper. Safe for handling but not for use in elixirs.
Galena	Contains high amounts of lead which can be poisonous
Halite	Unfit for elixir use--will dissolve in water
Hematite	Unfit for elixir use--will rust with prolonged exposure in liquid
Kyanite	Contains Aluminum--not recommended to use in its raw form
Malachite	Contains poisonous/toxic copper
Orpiment	HIGHLY TOXIC levels of Arsenic. Wash hands after use, keep away from CHILDREN!! Do not put hands near eyes or mouth before washing hands.
Marcasite	See *Boji Stones*
Psilomelane	Contains poisonous/toxic Barium
Pyrite	Pyrite may contain intermixed Marcasite. The Marcasite with time and exposure to oxygen, may form a white powdery substance/residue which is poisonous/toxic Sulfuric Acid.) If this occurs you should not wear next to the skin or touch. Not recommended for Elixirs.
Quantum stone	Contains poisonous/toxic copper
Realgar **	HIGHLY TOXIC levels of Arsenic. Wash hands after use, keep away from CHILDREN!! Do not put hands near eyes or mouth before washing hands.
Serpentine	Fibrous forms are asbestos. Wash hands after use. Not recommended in elixir preparation.
Stibnite	Contains lead and antimony. Not recommended for elixirs.
Smithsonite	Contains zinc and may contain copper (green Smithsonite) Safe for handling but may be Poisonous/toxic when used in elixirs.
Tiger Eye	Fibrous form contains asbestos. Not recommended to use raw forms for elixirs.
Torbenite	Radioactive
Tremolite	Fibrous forms are asbestos. Not recommended for Elixirs. Wash hands after use.
Vanadinite	Contains poisonous Vanadium
Wulfenite	Contains poisonous Lead and Molybdenum. Safe for handling but not for use in elixirs.
Zircon	Contain Zirconium, Radioactive

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