Preparing to Facilitate Crystal Healing

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Preparing to Facilitate Crystal Healingby Joysprite - The Crystal LadyThe first time I laid crystals and stones on another person was in a

crystal store where I worked for a short time before Wisdom Crystals

came into physical being. My coworker, Lorien, was a wonderful andwilling guinea pig, and on slow afternoons she would lie on the floorin a quiet corner of the store and I would place crystals and stoneson and around body. Often I would use a healing wand to work the

energy around her body and in her chakras. Her job was to enjoy theattention and to report what feelings - physical and emotional - sheexperienced. Once word got out what we were doing, there was noshortage of volunteers. What I gained from those initial experiences

was that crystals really do create positive physical and emotionalresponses in individuals when used in layouts and grids on and aroundthe body.I also learned that I got much better results and was better able to

discern energy shifts if I was energetically clear and grounded beforeI started working. Being grounded and having the chakras clear andflowing with energy is important for optimum healing facilitation. I

equate it energetically to working in the attic and then the garden

and then coming in all sweaty and grubby and choosing to take a bathand put on clean clothing before attending the opera. We clean ourbodies and put on clean and appropriate clothing before we go toimportant events. Energetically we should do the same thing before we

attend a healing facilitation. There are several things I have foundto be helpful to this end, for a healing session as well as foroverall everyday energetic balance.Grounding the EnergyIt is important to always be fully grounded when doing any spiritual

and/or healing work. One simple way to ground one's self is to imaginea great root, like a strong tree root, growing from the base of yourspine (or growing from each of your feet) and extending deep into the

Earth all the way to the its core, where it can be attached tosomething meaningful. I like attaching my grounding cord to abeautiful golden healer crystal at the Earth's core. What this does isput you totally into your physical body so you can be attuned to

receiving information about the events and people around you. You canground yourself as many times a day as you feel necessary. When youdesire to re-ground, mentally melt, blow up, or disintegrate the old

grounding cord and grow a new one. In this way you can always remain

well grounded no matter where you are or what you are doing.Quick Chakra SweepA quick and easy way to clear and align chakras is with an energychakra sweep. To do this, grow your grounding cord and start the flow

of healing energy by expressing your intent with a statement such as, " I desire to receive and move energy now. " Once the energy flow isactivated, place your left hand over your crown chakra at the top of

your head, place your right hand over your brow chakra and allow theenergy to flow there for about two minutes. Then move to the throatchakra, the heart, solar plexus, belly, and root chakras, allowing acouple of minutes for each chakra.

If you become aware of any discordant energy in any chakra you canrelease it easily by growing a tube next to your grounding cord andflushing the energy down the tube into the Earth's core fortransformation. After you have completed the root chakra, leave your

hands over the crown and root chakras and allow the energy to flow upand down between your hands through your entire chakra system for acouple of minutes. Sometimes it feels like little energy spirals are

bouncing back and forth between your hands. When you feel that the

process is complete blow up your grounding cord and grow a new one.This is an exercise that can easily be done every day.A Crystal Healer's Tool BoxJust as a doctor has a medical bag, and an electrician or plumber has

a tool bag, a crystal healing facilitator has his or her own set oftools that have special purposes in ceremony and in healing. There area number of excellent stones that one can choose for a healing " tool

chest, " and many are reasonably inexpensive. Most people who enjoy andcollect crystals and other minerals already know that the perfectstones will present themselves if the desire is put out to theuniverse. Keep in mind that you may find very different purposes and

healing qualities for a crystal or mineral that are activated when youpersonally create your own stone layouts for yourself or for others. Isuggest you meditate upon your favorite stones to find what qualities

your energy brings out in them and then take good notes for futurereference. Here are some of my personal favorites:AmberAmber is a stone of manifestation and good luck. It combines thepurifying effect of the sun and the transmuting energy of the earth to

create a powerful healing and manifesting tool. Amber clearsdiscordant energy, and it draws out and transforms physical diseases.2nd chakra. Leo and Sagittarius. Mercury.AmethystThe Metamorphosis Stone. Amethyst heals at all levels of body, mind,

and spirit, cleansing restructuring and renewing. It transforms lowerenergies into higher, and it protects one against psychicmanipulation. Amethyst also helps heal arthritis, hearing problems,and bones. It is an excellent stone for those fighting addictions. 6th

chakra. Pisces. Jupiter, Pluto.Apache TearsApache Tears is traditionally a mourning stone of Native Americanwomen. It provides comfort in times of grief, and helps one to let goand release that which requires releasing. Apache tears helps one to

become more comfortable and self-forgiving. It also helps one toremove limiting beliefs in order to move forward. Apache Tears helpalleviate muscle spasms and aid elimination of toxins and infectionfrom the body. 4th and 5th chakra. Aries. Pluto.

AventurineAventurine heals the heart and soul, surrounding the user in love andprotection. It balances masculine and feminine energies, enhancescreativity and leadership, and it assists one in making the best

decisions. Aventurine is useful in healing the heart, lungs, andadrenals. 4th Chakra. Aries. 1 and 4 vibration. Venus.BloodstoneBloodstone is the stone of courage, vitality, and, strength. Helpsuser to remain in the NOW, while removing obstacles, and bringing

honesty and integrity to one's relationships. Bloodstone heals thelungs, and heart. It helps clear eyesight and eliminates blooddisorders. 1st chakra. Aries. Earth.CarnelianThe Stone of Ambition. Carnelian inspires a positive attitude,

motivation and confidence, revealing and stimulating the use of one'spersonal talents. It reminds one to remain in the NOW, and it protectsone from negative emotions. Carnelian also helps heal asthma and blood

pressure problems. 2nd chakra. Aries. Saturn, Earth.CalciteCalcite is an important energy field amplifier. It is found in avariety of colors and each color can be used to clear and activate theassociated chakra. Calcite brings forward the body's blueprint of

perfection. When clear or gold calcite is applied to the crown area,it clears and opens the entire energetic field and pathways. Calcitebalances assimilation of calcium and helps eliminate disease states in

the pancreas, kidneys and spleen. All chakras. Cancer.CelestiteCalcite is a stone of angelic love, inner peace, hope, and harmony. Itbalances yin and yang energies and attunes the mind to higherfrequencies. Celestite opens one to communication with the mystic and

improves comprehension of information received. It is also useful inimproving eyesight, hearing, and overall mental health. 5th, 6th, 7thchakras. Gemini. Neptune.CitrineThe Stone of Wealth. Citrine opens and activates the solar-plexus and

navel chakras, bringing personal power and the ability to manifestinto alignment with one another. It improves endurance, mental focusand control of emotions. Citrine also helps improve digestion andcirculation. 2nd and 3rd chakras. Aries. Mercury, Mars.

FluoriteThe Stone of Discernment. Fluorite clears away illusion, increasesconcentration and clarity and brings order from chaos on the physicalmental emotional and spiritual planes. Fluorite cleanses and

harmonizes the systems and promotes excellent health. It is alsohelpful in healing viral infections, tumors, and repairing DNA. 6thchakra. Pisces. Neptune.GarnetA good luck stone, garnet awakens one's creativity. It promotes a

sense of love and passion for self and others. Garnet regenerates andbalances the body while it draws discordant energy away from thechakras. Garnet helps alleviate depression and anemia and aids in theremoval of toxins. 1st chakra. Capricorn, Leo. Pluto, Mars.

HematiteThe Mind Mastery Stone. Hematite promotes clarity, balance, calm, andreason while dissolving discordant energy and transforming it intolove energy. reason. It helps one to create peaceful and loving

relationships. Hematite improves one's ability to remember in aphotographic way, and enhances all memory strategies. Hematite is verygrounding and is useful in healing, tumors and anemia. 6th, 7thchakras. Aries. Saturn.

Herkimer DiamondKnown as the Dream Crystal, Herkimer diamond helps one to see thetruth within the dream. It is a psychic attunement tool that can helpin self-actualization. It can also be used as a transmitting crystal

to deliver messages of love and healing to another at a distance.Herkimer diamond also cleanses the chakras, protects one fromradiation and detoxifies the body. 6th and 7th chakra. Sagittarius.Uranus.

JadeJade is the stone of divine and unconditional love. It balances theemotions, dispels negativity, and intensifies dreams. It is believedto increase both fertility and longevity, while promoting clarity,

modesty, courage, justice and wisdom. Jade strengthens the heart,kidneys and immune system, and cleanses the blood. The color of jadecan be chosen to match the chakra color. Venus, Neptune.JasperJasper is a very nurturing and grounding stone valued by shamans for

personal use, protection and sacred practice. It protects one duringastral travel and brings the energy of the sun to rejuvenate andstrengthen the body. Jasper helps in the process of tissueregeneration. 1st, 2nd chakras. Leo.

KyaniteKyanite attunes the user to very high vibrations that instantly alignand clear all chakras energy fields. It creates a powerful bridgebetween mind and matter for the purposes of manifestation. Blue

kyanite is excellent for improving one's ability to communicatetruthfully and effectively. It is an excellent stone for meditation,and it helps improve glandular function. 6th chakra. Taurus. Neptune,

Pluto.

Lapis LazuliLapis Lazuli was used by ancient Egyptians to access sacred knowledgeand is considered to be a psychic enhancement tool. It cleanses themind body and spirit of toxins and negativity, promotes a state of

perfection, and encourages integrity in relationships. Lapis Lazuli isalso known to strengthen the immune system. 6th chakra. Sagittarius,Aries. Venus, Neptune.LepidoliteLepidolite is known as the Sedative Stone. It provides highly

nurturing energy to create relaxation and calmness. Lepidolite alsobrings up old behaviors for adjustment, assisting one through theresulting transitions with an optimistic attitude. It also heals soremuscles and relieves fatigue. 3rd and 6th chakras. Libra.

MalachiteThe Stone of Transformation. Malachite is a powerful healing stonethat directly absorbs illnesses. It strengthens intuition and aidsmanifestation. Malachite can also help one to determine the root cause

of a problem and provide clarity regarding actions to be taken.Malachite protects one from radiation. 4th chakra. Capricorn. Venus.MoldaviteStone of Ascension. Moldavite was created by collision of Earth matter

with off world matter (meteors, etc.). Plucky and powerful moldavitechannels laser beams of energy for healing attunes the user forvibrational transformation and interdimensional communication. 5th,6th, 7th chakras. Scorpio. Pluto.

Moonstone " Stone of the Goddess. " Moonstone balances the emotions, improvesintuition and aids in the manifestation of wishes. A stone of motherlylove, support, encouragement, it promotes rebirth and supports new

beginnings. Moonstone absorbs pain and illness, regenerates tissuesand organs, heals reproductive system. 4th chakra. Cancer. Moon.ObsidianObsidian is a protective stone, shielding against negativity and

negative environments. Obsidian is an excellent grounding stone thatstabilizes internal and external energies to protect the physical andemotional bodies. It brings up personal issues to be healed andreleased and facilitates that process. It also helps one to see the

cause of disease as well as how to heal it. Obsidian is favored bypsychics for its use in soul retrieval and for its access to manydimensions. 1st chakra. Sagittarius.QuartzThe Universal Amplifier of Vibration, amplifying, focusing, storing

and transforming all types of energy. It improves psychic perception,clears and activates the energy centers of the body, and purifies themental, spiritual and physical bodies. Quartz is a stone ofmanifestation, focused healing and empowerment. It is also useful in

communicating with plant, animal and mineral kingdoms. All chakras.All signs. All numbers. Uranus.RhodochrositeRhodochrosite promotes a state of love and equilibrium and inspires ahealthy love of self and Earth. It is a powerful Earth healing stone,

balancing male and female energies, and helping one to expandconsciousness and awareness. 1st, 2nd, and 4th chakras. Scorpio. Mercury.Rose Quartz " Stone of Universal Love. " Rose Quartz gently heals emotional pain and

opens the heart to the beauty within and without. Balances Yin andYang. It attracts angelic energies, balances Yin and Yang, protectsone from and dissolves negativity. 4th chakra. Taurus and Libra. Venus

Selenite " The Lightworker Stone. " Selenite can help one access past and futurelives during meditation. It provides one with intuitive understandingof dysfunction within the body as well as the intent to heal it.

Selenite is a stone of universal love and transformation, disbursingnegativity and offering its cleansing powers to anything it is appliedto. It is excellent for cleansing other stones. Selenite aligns and

clears the spinal column and helps heal terminal illnesses. 7th and8th chakras. Taurus, Scorpio. Moon.SugiliteSugilite is the stone of self-healing and manifestation. It opens allchakras and facilitates the movement of the Kundalini. It also helps

one to recognize spiritual gifts and facilitates the _expression ofthose gifts, bringing a sense of freedom, confidence and inspiration.Sugilite is good for headaches and is helpful in healing cancer. 6th

and 7th chakras. Virgo.

Tiger EyeTiger Eye is an excellent grounding stone. It harmonizes and balancesthe emotions, bringing order out of chaos, and promoting clarity andfocus of the mind. Tiger Eye enhances psychic abilities, attracts

beauty and abundance, and fosters practical wisdom. It helps healwounds, bruises, eyes and throat. 5th chakra. Capricorn. Mercury,Earth. Mars.TourmalineTourmaline clears and stimulates the body's energy centers while

bringing healing power to the user. It balances chakras as well as theleft and right hemispheres of the brain. Tourmaline can help one toexperience the state of being part of universal spirit and can bring

insight during difficult times. It activates chakras of like color.Libra. VenusTurquoiseTurquoise is the connection between Father Sky and Mother Earth. Itcleanses and heals the body's energy centers, aligns the chakras,

heals the spirit, and brings peace of mind. Turquoise is helpful indeveloping psychic power, promoting all forms of communication, and isuseful for grounding and attunement. It is a master healing stone that

protects and blesses its user, and has long been used by shamans forhealing and to bring rain. 5th chakra. Sagittarius. Venus, Moon.Hopefully this preliminary list of stones will stimulate your mind andintuition and motivate you to get out there and find the perfect

stones for your own crystal healing " tool chest. " You may find manyother stones not listed here that you resonate with and can utilize inyour personal style of crystal healing facilitation. Gather together

your stones and crystals and get them cleansed, cleared and ready forwork, because next month's article will be all about facilitating ahealing session.--

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