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Reprinted with permission from THE DECK AUGUST 2002 Written by Sue Bagust One of the questions I am most often asked is how to use gemstones or crystals, especially for healing (probably the second most frequently asked question is how to clean them!). While I have found crystals to be personally beneficial, I can only speak from my experience and can not promise that they will work equally well for everyone. One way to work with a crystal is to wear it, either in a piece of jewellery or carried in a pocket or pouch. I have heard of women tucking crystals inside their bra, or even sticky-taping them to the skin. If this works for you, fair enough. I’ve never felt the need because crystals are so powerful they really don’t need to be touching you to work, so that seems like a bit of over-kill. Most people have enough sensitivity to benefit from a crystal by just being in their vicinity. Re your choice of crystal, once again that’s a matter of personal choice. If you work with chakras, you may like to choose your crystal by colour to activate the chakra you feel needs work at that moment. I’ve used this method successfully, especially using the aqua/blue stones when I need to speak in public. Carrying a beautiful turquoise in my pocket reminds me of my need to speak clearly and to be understood – and it also gives me something to play with when I get nervous (from this you can guess what my chief fear is in this life, eh?) Another way to use your crystal is just to hold it while you watch television or read a book, some activity that doesn’t need both hands. You can hold your crystal and allow it to gently work on your physical and intellectual fields while you are relaxing. Crystal elixirs were a very popular method in the past, but are infrequently used today. The idea is to steep your crystal in liquid (usually wine), following a set recipe and detailed instructions, before drinking or bathing in the preparation. One example is an old recipe for an elixir made from wine with a topaz steeped in it for five days, being using to cure ailments of the eyes. I don’t recommend this unless you are very used to working with crystals. Carrying a crystal with you is usually powerful enough in most instances. Or you could place your crystal on your beside table, under your pillow, or even under your bed to work whilst you are asleep. This allows the delicate energies of the crystal to penetrate your subtle body while you are relaxed. I use an amethyst cluster on my beside table to promote healthy, deep sleep and prophetic dreams, but you could also choose your personal talisman birth stone to protect and strengthen you while sleeping, or any stone you choose for any purpose you wish will work in this manner. Lapis lazuli is a good bedside stone if you want to acquire wisdom or a moonstone will help you develop selfless love. Gemstones used in this way can help you acquire all your ambitions and goals. Although I find gemstones wonderful tools, be aware they are not miracle workers. Just like anything else in this life, you get back what you put in. You need to attune mentally, emotionally, intellectually and physically with your stones to activate their unique energy so they can truly help you. Here’s a brief list of the most common ailments I’m asked about, and some suggestions for possible gemstones to try. Just don’t forget to use common sense too, for example using a crystal to cure a headache isn’t sensible if your headache is caused by not drinking enough water in the tropics! While wearing a quartz crystal may lessen your headache, it won’t do much for your dehydration which is what your body is trying to warn you about, by sending you a headache. Acne ...amethyst Please be aware this is only a very brief list for your consideration.
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Amethyst is useful for everthing from acne and addictions to stress and tension
Fluorite is a lovely stone which is reputed to help fight viral infections
SKIN CARE To heal scars, acne or skin rashes more quickly, leave a Quartz crystal in sunlight for up to 4 hours, then lay the warm crystal onto the affected skin for 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the need. Do this up to three times a day during the healing process.
HEALING HANDS If you work with your hands for healing, try charging your hands with extra energy by rolling a quartz crystal between both hands for a minute or two before a healing session.
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