The Mysteries of Crystals

It is said that crystals can help bring balance to our chakras and restore the energy within us.

Crystals have always been used to heal the mind, body, and soul. Ancient civilizations used crystal healing all the time, and many alternative healers are using them now.

Crystals all carry a certain vibration that can align with our own systems in a positive way. Crystals come in all shapes, colors, and sizes, and they each have their own usefulness and purpose. They can be used to help in any situation, including emotional, mental, spiritual, or physical problems. Some crystals can even be used to attract good luck and financial well being!

Here is a list of some popular crystals and gemstones and their supposed uses:
· Amber: Amber is used to help relieve depression. It clears out emotional blockages and helps bring wisdom.
· Auamarine: Aquamarine is a stone that helps us understand wisdom, and gives us the ability to communicate better.
· Amethyst: Amethyst is said to help activate psychic abilities. It is also used to calm the mind, especially when we’re feeling overwhelmed. It gives us mental clarity.

· Bloodstone: Bloodstone also helps calm the mind and eases tension. It is also said to help physically detoxify the blood.

· Carnelian: Carnelian helps us to manifest our own personal power(s). It also helps us with making important decisions.

· Cintrine: Cintrine is also said to help us manifest personal power. It helps make us stronger and pushes away obstacles that are hindering our progress.

· Hematite: Hematite helps us keep our emotions in check. It brings us emotional clarity. It is also used for grounding.

· Labradorite: Labradorite helps us discover our psychic powers. It gives the appropriate wisdom where intuition is concerned.

· Malachite. Malachite helps with cleansing negative emotions. It brings balance to us mentally. It can also be used to help with creativity.

· Moonstone: Moonstone is not only very beautiful, it’s also very helpful. It can be used to help calm down our emotions, and helps us to create emotional balance. It is used for self awareness.

· Obsidian: Obsidian is used to guide us into taking appropriate responsibility. It helps us realize the truth(s) that we normally wouldn’t want to hear.

· Pyrite: Pyrite is known as “fool’s gold”, so obviously it used to help us find solutions for financial problems. It helps open our mind’s eye so to speak, so that we can think of new ways to fulfill our dreams.

· Rhodochrosite: Rhodochrosite can be placed on the solar plexus chakra to aid in breathing. It assists with relieving anxiety.