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When we ask ourselves what exactly crystal healing stones are, the
straightforward answer would be that all types of stones and minerals
possess some healing powers within themselves.
There is no single stone without a possibility to work in a beneficial way
on a specific life situation in which human individuals may find
themselves, or if necessary on a particular health condition. While this
general feature of all members of the mineral kingdom is certainly true, we
should also know that not all of the specific stones are equally helpful.
Some stones are simply more suitable for therapeutic purposes than others,
and some of them will reach their full potential in the years to come.
Today, the prevailing wisdom teaches us that healing powers are more likely
to be found in the plant kingdom than directly in the mineral world. But
some herbal healers know that the best healing herbs are those which are to
be found in the high mountain regions where the soil is by definition rich
in minerals. So, indeed, even in this case of herbal healing, the mineral
substance can be circumstantially involved and related to the healing
strength of the plants.
Nice overview of healing stones can
also be found by following this above, but given all the multitude of
crystal we can ask ourselves one primary question: Where exactly do these
stones function, and what exactly is the domain where they exhibit their
powers?
The simple answer is that they work on the more subtle levels of human
organization. If we wanted to adopt the materialistic view of today's
science we would not be able to find this field of crystal action. Simply,
they do not work directly on physical levels. In the case of crystal
healing we do not need to take mineral substance in our organism in order
to be healed, except maybe when we prepare crystal elixirs.
Actually if you think about it, we are constantly surrounded by the force
field produced by large deposits of stones and mineral matter situated in
Earth's interior directly beneath our houses, city blocks and larger areas.
Our human electro-magnetic fields (often called auras), are constantly
within the energy streams of these crystalline deposits. It is no
coincidence that we are born in certain areas of the world where certain
mineral energies, in addition to the other types of prevailing subtle
energies, are predominant.
The way we are affected through the various crystals and stones used in
crystal healing is not direct. Instead of affecting directly our physical
organization, they impact our subtle energy network which is a base of our
physical existence. This energy network has been known to the various
Eastern and Western esotheric traditions, and it is often designated as
etheric body. Apart from being the energy basis of our physical body, the
etheric body has other functions, for example one of them being to serve as
a memory storehouse. It is also a seat of the seven chakras which are the
most important energy vertices and spiritual centers. Due to this fact,
physical contact of the stones with our skin is not always necessary.
Crystals and stones have an amazing capability of concentrating energy and
transmitting it to and from our etheric body, for example by fine-tuning
with or opening and closing the seven chakras. In this sense, crystals can
be imagined more as portals or points of energy. Most of the time, however,
the impact and end result of the crystal healing stones will be dependent
on the individual consciousness being more or less capable of identifying,
directing and manipulating the energy barriers energy blockages and energy
flows of our etheric bodies by using suitable crystals as helping tools.
The first and most universal stone used in all healing practices is
rock crystals or clear quartz crystal.
If one wants to find the most potent all-purpose healing stone that
improves general health one should look no farther. This stone should be
used in combination with other healing stones as it is known to enhance the
energy of almost all the other crystals. But rock crystal is much more than
a physical healer, it is a wondrous spiritual stone, and indeed only those
stones that are able to extend their influence on the more spiritual levels
of our beings are also able to heal the physical body.
Immediately next to the rock crystal, we should mention the variety of
colored quartz stones, such as
amethyst
, agate, citrine, jasper, and the other silica based crystal
healing stones. Although their basic crystal structure is to a good extent
the same as it is the case with rock crystals, the slight modification via
impurities or dopant atoms means a lot it terms of their specific healing
qualities.
We will go in detail also when it comes to the health benefits of diamond,
ruby, sapphire, topaz and emerald precious stones. They all have very
special properties useful in crystal healing. Actually, it is a good place
to emphasize the following fact:
In crystal healing there is no such thing as precious, semiprecious or non
precious stones. This is an artificial classification scheme forced by the
jewelry manufacturers for marketing purposes. Every single crystals and
stone is equally following its evolutionary path, refines itself and
develops its potential as we humans do, and they all equally can contribute
and donate their precious energy patterns to promote our purposes.
Agate is a stone of relaxation, peace, cleansing, balance, meditation, vitality and grounding. It can soothe your pain, balance your Yin and Yang energies, stimulate your analytic capabilities, awaken your latent talents, strengthen your sight, and help in the different stressful situations of everyday life. Agate is known to be able to stabilize the energies of your own energy field -- aura -- and dissolve inner strain.
Agate as a crystal healing stone comes in many various forms, shapes and colors. Nevertheless, it is a stone that can be easily recognized due to its multi-level / multi-band composition. Its colors can be very vivid and totally different from one stone to another, and often you wouldn't be too surprised to find out that some stone you have never seen before belongs to the vast family of agates. They can be of all shades and colors, such as for example blue, brown, milky white, rose, gray, violet, yellow, green, red and orange. The color of the various agates originates from minute and often unknown inclusions, or trace elements. You can be attracted to some particular color based on your personal affection or preference which may reflect your own specific needs or imbalances in your physical body.
When dealing with agates one should not forget the importance of symbolism
that can be seen or discovered in their patters. Their shapes, circles,
eyes, crosses, even landscapes and panoramas although seemingly random can
indeed be understood as a sort of universal representation of the forces of
the macrocosm onto the mineral world and should not be lightly dismissed.
While this stone can never be found fully transparent, its semi transparent
and opaque forms are so vivid that nobody can dispute their pictorial
appearance, and beautiful diversely colored band. Agate was born a long
time ago in the circular cavities of the volcanic rocks.
Notable occurrences are in Mexico, Brazil, Australia,, Morocco, Spain,
India and some areas of Africa.
Agate belongs to the group of silica based minerals. It is a variation of
quartz classified within the so called "chalcedony" family. Agate crystals
are often cut in thin planes, but they can also be purchased as tumbled
stones, or sometimes as totally natural raw specimens.
Agates are universal balancing stones of subtle energies. They offer
protection, and are especially suitable for protection of children.
Whenever needed they can help you increase your courage as well as your
creativity. Agate is known to be capable of enhancing your energy in waves,
so it is very useful when there is a need to overcome a certain difficult
situation in which additional efforts and extra resources are required.
Agate can help you if you find yourself in a situation where you find it
difficult to forgive someone for the caused pain, despair, or bitterness in
some complicated love or family relationship. This stone can help you find
the necessary courage to forgive and forget. Wear agate if you fell
yourself restrained, under pressure, or confined in your current
obligations.
In ancient times the forces of the four elements were considered as some of
the most powerful forces of the Universe. They still are even though we
have forgotten our spiritual relationship to them. Agates were justifiably
linked to the earth element. They are under the influence of the Earth
force fields and the outside planets have only small influence on them.
Thus, agate has an unparalleled ability to affect the physical body first,
and starting from there, affect the other subtle auras and bodies in
ascending order depending on the stone variation in this huge family. If
you expect difficult battles in your personal or business life where there
is a need to be open and honest with yourself agate is a stone for you. If
you need strength to persist on your predetermined quest agate is also your
stone.
Some people have reported that some agate variations can help in achieving
better results in athletics.
When purchasing agate pay attention on the quality of the final polish of
the stone. The most beneficial stones are those of exceptional aesthetic
features, with the right symbolic shapes that can enhance their force
fields. We know that the three-sided stones are symbolic representation of
the trinity, the square stones are good if you want to enhance the symmetry
and fundamental issues, while the round specimens are suitable for
applications in metaphysical work.
Agates are often either neglected or misunderstood with respect to their
healing abilities, probably because they are so common minerals, but also
owing to their variety which makes the identification and classification
difficult. They work beneficially on many areas of the human organism, in
particular on the blood vessels, lymphatic system, digestion, etc. Its
abilities are enhanced if combined with aquamarine.
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