crystals precious gifts of the earth an article by james sargeant

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Crystals ~ Precious Gifts of the Earth.

Article by J ames Sargeant

Our world, the Planet Earth, is an amazing place

For eons, Humankind has lived in awe of Nature; of her beauty, herwonder; her mystery. Through all ancient cultures world wide theelements stood at the centre of Spiritual and Religious beliefs, withGods and Goddesss, Deities and Elemental Beings being associatedwith what people saw in the natural world around them. Their liveswere lived intrinsically linked with the Earth, their lives ruled by theseasons, the heavens, and the elements; Nature was the Giver of Life;and Mother of All. People believed life to be the Great Mystery; whereMagic, Spirits and Other Worlds were a natural part of every day

existence.Crystals were seen as the embodiment of this belief. Revered as

precious gifts of the earth; they epitomized thepeoples belief in theGreat Mystery of life. They were recognized as living, energetic Beings,and were intimately associated with Ritual, Healing and Magicalpractices. The people used crystals for everything, from huntingweapons and tools, to charms, jewellery and talismans.

Unfortunately in todays world, we have lost much of this awareness.

With everything so fast paced and automatic, we rarely take the time to

stop and feel the Earth. Yet still deep within our subconscious minds,this instinctual awareness exists. How many of you have been stoppedby the breathtaking wonder of a sun set; the emotional power of theocean; the delicate beauty of a flower; or the awe inspiring energy ofan approaching storm? How many of you notice that when thishappens, time seems to stop or slow down, just for that moment, yourbreath deepens, and a sense of peace and deeper awareness fills you?

This is the power of Nature; it is her Magic, her Mystery at work.Over the last few decades, there has been a noticeable shift in peoples

awareness. Every day, more and more people are awakening,recognizing that there is more to life than what we currently know.They find themselves feeling that there is something missing, afundamental part of ourselves we have lost or forgotten. People worldwide are starting to ask questions, to search for something deeper tobring meaning and understanding to their lives. Instinctively, peopleare looking within themselves and to Nature for the answers.

For many, Crystals are the first step on this journey. They may findthemselves drawn to a crystal they see in a shop window or a marketstall, and without knowing why, they have to hold it, to feel it. As soonas they hold the crystal, they feel it become warm in their hands, anelectrical current passes through their bodies, and something deep


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within them shifts. They sense something awaken, a hidden sparkignites, and that part of themselves they may never have known wasthere comes to life. Before they know it, they have purchased thecrystal, and their life seems that bit brighter for doing so.

So begins their Spiritual J ourney, the first step is taken, and where itwill end no-one knows.

Once awakened to the wonderful energies that crystals bring into our

world, you will find them to be wonderful life long allies and friends.They will be your light in the darkest times, and help you understandthose parts of yourself previously hidden. They will bring Peace intimes of stress; hope in times of loss. They will awaken your sense ofchild like Magic and of Mystery.

For those wishing to start this journey, it may not come as easily asthe situation mentioned above, but this does not mean it is a difficultprocess to begin. In fact, it is easier than you think

Purchasing your first crystal- let it choose you!

Buying your first crystal can be a daunting situation, especially if the place

you are buying it from has a large range to choose from. There are though some

easy ways to ensure you purchase the right piece for yourself every time.

Start by taking a few deep breaths to centre yourself and clear your mind of

any clutter. Focus on what it is you want to do, in this case find the right crystal.If you have something you want the crystal for, focus on finding the right

crystal for this situation. When purchasing a crystal for another person, focus on

finding the right crystal for that person.

Once you feel ready, allow your attention to drift over all the crystals

available to see if there are any in particular that stand out to you. You may

even find that there is one that is almost jumping and screaming out at you!When this happens, the crystal you are being drawn to has an important healing

message for you, and is the right one for you at the time.

If you find there arent any jumping out at you, or that there are a dozen of

them, then you will need to let your intuition be your guide to finding the right

piece.Start by rubbing your hands briskly together to remove any energetic static,

then hold your left hand out over the crystals. (The left hand is our receptive

hand, our right projective.) Slowly start to move your hand a few inches over

the top of the crystals, feeling for any warm or cold spots, tingling sensations

(similar to pins and needles), or a kind of magnetic pull or electrical charge.

These are all signs of an energetic connection. You may find that you feel a few

different crystals connecting to you, or that there is an area you keep being

drawn back to. Select the crystals that you feel connected to and put them to the

side.


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Once you are sure that you have found all the pieces connecting to you, youwill need to use a process of elimination to find the right one. Using the same

process as above, hold your hand over each crystal to find which ones you feel

the strongest connection too. Put them to the side and return the others. Now

take each crystal in your hands, holding it to your Heart or Third Eye (in the

centre of the fore head above and between the eyes), be aware of how the

crystal feels in your hands. Does it feel warm or cold, heavy or light? Do you

feel anything in your body, and if so, where? Does it make you feel a little lightheaded, or heavy in the feet? Do you have any thoughts, images, or impressions

come into your mind? All these signs are the crystal communicating to you on

an energetic level, letting you know why you felt connected with it.

Again, select the ones that you feel the strongest connection too, and put therest back.

By using this process of elimination, you will find there is one crystal that

will stand out more than the others- this is your crystal!

Dont be surprised if the crystal that you are most drawn to is not the

prettiest, the brightest, or even the cheapest- if you are being drawn to it, itwants to go with you!You will know when you find the right crystal, as it will feel right!

Cleansing & Charging your Crystals -

When you first purchase your crystals, there are a few things you must dobefore you use it to ensure it is ready. Often your crystal has travelled quite a

distance to arrive in your hands, and over that time its sensitive energetic

alignment would have been disrupted. It may have also collected some dust

while in the shop, or be a little bit dirty from being handled by other people.

While a simple clean with a cloth can remove dust, it is important to give the

crystal an energetic cleanse also in order to restore them to their pure state andensure that you are not going to be effected by anything that it may be

energetically carrying.

After cleansing your crystals, it is important to recharge them. Being

energetic transmitters, crystals can run low on energy, and there for need to becharged before you use them- just like a battery. There are many different ways

to do this, ands some methods are better suited to some crystal types than

others.

If your crystal is a Quartz crystal, you can also Program it. Quartz is

generally the only crystal that is able to carry and maintain a program, as all

other crystals carry in them other minerals that dictate that crystals energy, and

while you can program them, they tend not to hold onto the program for long

periods. Quartz, being clear, is a blank canvas, and there for can easily carryany energy it has been programmed with.


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The most commonly suggested method for cleansing crystals is to hold them

under lukewarm running water for a few minutes, or to place them in a bowl of

salted water over night. While these methods are effective, they are not always

suitable, as there are many crystals out there that are either water soluble, such

as Selenite, or like Malachite, can be destroyed by putting them in salt.

Preferably, you can use these methods for cleansing and charging yourcrystals:

Breath. Simply hold your crystals in your palm, and imagine your breath

blowing the negative energy away. Breath is a powerful transmitter of intent.As you breathe on the crystal, visualise your intention for the crystal to be

cleansed and charged.

White Light. Hold your crystals in your hands and imagine a waterfall of

white light washing over and through them. See them looking new, bright andrestored.

Smudging. For centuries incense and herbs such as Sage or frankincense

have been recognized for their cleansing properties. It was also widely believed

that the smoke of incense carries your prayers to Heaven. Simply hold your

crystals above the smoke of some incense or burning herbs, or use a feather towave the smoke over your crystals.

Return them to Nature. At times you will need a stronger method to

cleanse or recharge your crystals. Returning them to Nature is a perfect way not

only to cleanse them, but to realign them to their natural frequency and energy.

Sunlight or Moonlight is a powerful method for cleansing and recharging yourcrystals power. Bright crystals are better suited to Sunlight, while the more

gentle feminine crystals prefer moonlight. The full moon is most powerful for

this. (Be aware that some stone, such as Amethyst, will fade if left in direct

sunlight for long periods.). Rain, wind or thunder storms are an amazing way to

clear any of the crystals negative energies and charge them at the same time.Placing crystals around plants or at the base of a tree is also a wonderful way to

cleanse them (it also helps the plant too!) Washing them in the ocean or inrunning water such as a creek is a great way to cleanse and recharge them also.

Sometimes if your crystal looks really tired or dull, they may need to be

buried back in the Earth. Wrap them in some natural fibre material to keep them

clean and make sure you leave a marker where they are so you can find themagain! How long you leave them buried is up to you and your intuition. If you

feel it needs a really good rest, leave it longer.

Other methods for cleansing and charging can be through Prayer or Ritual;

placing them around a burning candle; sound such as harmonious music or


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instruments (singing bowls are amazing for this); or simply place them on acrystal cluster.

Programming your Crystal -

Being energetic storage devices, crystals are able to be programmed with an

intention, idea or thought. Programming your crystal means to install an ideawithin the crystal that can be retrieved or utilized any time. In order to programyour crystal, you will need to use imagery rather than verbal direction. This

means visualising your intent whilst holding the crystal. Quartz crystals are also

amplifiers, so make sure your program is of a positive nature.

As mentioned previously, Clear Quartz is the best crystal to use forprogramming. Being clear, Clear Quartz holds no specific program of its own,

but will absorb, hold, and transmit anything it has been programmed with. Any

form of Quartz can be programmed, from tumble stones to polished pieces, butgenerally a good clear natural point is best.

There are several methods for programming your crystals. The mosteffective is to hold the crystal in your right hand and take a few long deep

breaths to centre and still your mind. Focus on your intent for the programming.

Hold the crystal to your third eye whilst visualising your intent, and imagine

these images entering the crystal. See them playing out like a film inside the

crystal. Alternatively you can blow your program into the crystal via th e samemethod as above, but instead of holding to your third eye, use your breath to

blow the program into the crystal. You can also install a program by writing it

down and placing the crystal on the paper over night. It is important that you

repeat the programming several times over few days to ensure that it is strong

and will be kept.

Once programmed, your crystal will hold the information within it until it is

cleansed, but it will need to be strengthened every so often to ensure it remains

strong. The more often you program a crystal, the stronger the program will be.

It is important that you only install one program into a crystal at a time, and

keep that crystal apart from others so that it has no chance to be interfered withby other programs or crystal energies. Also once you have programmed your

crystals you should not allow anyone else to hold it, as it can disrupt the

program stored within it.

Here are some different ideas for programming your crystals.

Remembering your dreamsTo help remembering your dream, hold the

crystal to your third eye while imagining yourself waking up in the morning

with clear bright and detailed recollection of your nights dreams. Keep thecrystal under your pillow and when you wake up hold it to your third eye again


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while breathing deeply and asking to be reminded of your dream. Allow for anyimpressions thoughts or feelings to come forth which will assist you in recalling

your dreams.

Sweet Dreams If you find yourself suffering from bad dreams or

nightmares, program a crystal with the image of a large web of light

surrounding your bed, catching all the bad dreams (seen as dark clouds or

shadows). Keep the crystal near your bed, such as on the bed side table. Be surethat you cleanse your crystal often if you are using it for this, as it will also

store the energy it is catching. Reprogram it after cleansing.

HealingCrystals are very powerful tools for Healing. They can help clearthe blocks that lead to illness, and bring balance and harmony back to the body.

A very simple way to heal someone is to imagine that person surrounded by

bright white light, looking healthy and happy. You can either give the crystal to

that person to carry, or place it over a picture of them. You can also do this for

yourself.

Protection Visualise yourself or the item you want to protect being

surrounded by a strong white light shield. If it is psychic protection you are

protecting against, imagine this shield to have a mirrored surface on the outside.

You can use protection programs for anything- yourself, friends or family, your

home, car, or personal possessions.

Studying for Exams Being able to receive, store, and transmit energy,

crystals are fantastic study partners. Hold the crystal while you study in your

right hand, or have it next to you on the table. After you have done with your

studying, hold the crystal to your third eye and imagine yourself sitting the

exam. Imagine all the information you have just studied coming easily to yourmind. Imagine yourself receiving your results and being extremely happy with

them. You can take this a step further by keeping the crystal on your study

material over night to absorb the information.

ManifestationManifestation is the art of using focused intention to create,to bring something to us from the Universe. It is something we can all do; in

fact we do it all the time through our thoughts and feelings without evenknowing it. By focusing our intent on something, we act as a magnet, drawing it

towards us. Using crystals to help with this magnifies our intent, speeding up

the process.

To manifest with your crystal, visualise what it is you wish to create or drawto yourself. It is important that you imagine yourself already with the item,

already enjoying it. For example, if it is a bill you want paid, imagine the joy of

having the bill payed; perhaps imagine a big PAYED stamp on the bill. Keep

the crystal on the bill until this happens. If it is a car you are wanting, imagine

yourself already with it, driving with a big smile on your face.


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Emotion is a powerful and important part of manifestation, so make sure youfeel what it would be like to have what it is you want, as if you have it already!

TelepathyThis is something thats not only a bit of fun, but is also great

for developing your Psychic and Intuitive abilities. You will need a friend to do

this with. To start of, keep it simple by programming your quartz crystal with a

colour. Holding your crystal to your Third Eye, take a deep breath and let your

mind become filled with a colour. Focus on the colour as strongly as you can,willing it into the crystal. Breathe it into the crystal; feel it become filled with

the colour, becoming it. Once you feel the program has been held, pass the

crystal to the friend, asking them hold the crystal to their Third Eye. Taking a

deep breath to clear their mind, see if they can see or feel the colour you haveprogrammed the crystal with. It will often be their first impression that will be

the right one. Have them program the crystal in the same way for you and see if

you can pick it up. After some practice you will find your accuracy will

increase to the point where you and your friend will know the colour as soon as

the crystal is in your hands. After you find yourself getting it right majority ofthe time with colours, move onto simple shapes, then basic images, such as aflower, a leaf, or a feather. Once you have become good with images, move on

to words, and then to simple phrases. Before long, you will find you can do this

quickly and easily, and soon enough you wont even need the crystal, as it will

happen with out it!

Now you have cleansed, charged, and programmed your crystal, it is readyto be used! It is a good idea now to get to know your crystal, and to let it get to

know you. Wear it, meditate with it, carry it with you during the day and/or

keep it under your pillow when you sleep. Be aware of any feelings you may

receive while working with it, as this will help you to understand why this

crystal has chosen you to work with. Most of all; just simply enjoy the pure

beauty and mystery of these wonderful Gifts of the Earth!

In the next issue we will look deeper into how you can use your crystals. I

will also be dispelling some of the myths surrounding crystals, including

information about how they are used by you every day without you even

knowing it, as well as the scientific side to crystals and their energies.

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