Crystal Elements

Amethyst, smoky brandenburg quartz, and smoky citrine

I'm not going to lie and say I'm an expert on crystals. Yes, I know more about them than the average person, but don't ask me about the crystalline structure of a stone and expect an answer that isn't BS. Be aware I can't identify a stone just because it's sitting in front of me. Want to know from where the stone came? The rock shop is my best guess many times.

Most of my scientific education has been pushed to the back of my brain for useless information like how to connect coffee with Shakespeare when coffee wasn't introduced to Britain until mid to late 17th century (ask me about my great theory!). I'm not going to give you a dissertation on a crystal lattice or how electromagnetic energies work. What you get is this: crystal work is energy work. Energy moves through these crystalline structures and is altered or amplified. Silicon is used for computer chips, quartz is used in clocks and radios. Crystals are in lasers and medical equipment. You'll also find crystals in your medicine (lithium, anyone?).

The energy given off by crystals affects us. Our bodies. Our energies. Our lives.

Case point: my father was given a crystal necklace to assist with his health problems. He wasn't necessarily pro or anti crystal, and he wore the necklace. He forgot to put it on one morning and didn't have a good day. The necklace doesn't magically fix his problems, but my father does physically feel better, have a bit more energy, and breathe better when wearing the necklace.

Another case: a friend's husband was diagnosed with throat cancer. My friend worked with the doctors at the VA to learn about what was going on in her husband's body. The main doctor thought she was nuts, but the anesthesiologist was intrigued by the idea of using crystals in curing the body. My friend's husband had surgery, radiation, and crystal "therapy." The doctor who thought my friend was nuts had to admit her husband had the quickest cure/recovery time he'd ever seen. Maybe it was because of the wonderful health care offered to our veterans (sarcasm font). It is probable the crystals worked in conjunction with the standard cancer treatment to heal this man.

Please do not forgo medical treatment of any major issue/illness because you have crystals.

If you would like to look into crystals to assist with your health, I recommend trying seraphinite (#1 healing stone), fluorite (great for colds), and green tourmaline to start. Read up on how to use the stones to help you (grids, carrying, elixirs) before you begin working with them. You'll soon find yourself looking for other crystals to benefit your life.