The following information has been taken from the book "Crystal Enlightenment" written by Katrina Raphaell. She says it so well!

Minerals and crystals are different things to different people. They can be a source of income, gift for a loved one, a decoration, an appreciation of nature, a tool in healing, a symbol of perfection or a teacher in consciousness. To some, crystals and stones are inanimate objects the lowest for of life on the planet. To others they are great sources of light and energy. (When referring to crystals, we are not speaking of the man-made lead crystals that usually hang in windows and create rainbows of color on walls. Instead, we are referring to the natural crystalline forms that are grown within the Mother Earth). Some crystals have their origin from magma or fiery gases of the earth's interior or in the volcanic lave streams, which reach the earth's surface. Some crystals grow from vapors in vents in volcanic region. Other crystals form from water solutions or grow with the help of organisms on or near the earth's surface. Lastly, new minerals are formed by the recrystallization of existing minerals under great pressure and high temperatures in the lower regions of the earth's crust. Down through the ages, civilizations have used the power of crystals and stones for many purposes. The survivors of Atlantis began anew and continued to perpetuate the knowledge of crystals in Egypt, South America and Tibet. They built pyramids using crystalline theories and patterning them after the great temples in Atlantis. The pyramids' perfect geometric form duplicates the laws of crystal physics and channels high frequency universal energy onto the planet. It is believed that the Great Pyramid in Egypt was originally capped with a giant crystal to assist in the grounding and utilization of this cosmic force.

It is recorded in Exodus in the Bible that a breastplate made of twelve precious jewels, combined specifically together in four rows, and worn over the heart would endow Aaron with the power of God. Kings in ancient India were advised to collect the very best gems to protect themselves form harm. Early works on astrology, written in Sanskrit and dating back as early as 400 B.C., make elaborate observations on the origin and power of stones. Medical practices of many ancient cultures included wearing talismans and amulets around the neck. Depending upon the ailment, specific stones were worn to bring about the desired effect. Old Rome believed that external objects, such as stones, had a direct and positive influence on the body. Throughout history gems and stones have been associated with royal blood and were elegantly worn in crowns and jewelry, embedded in thrones, laid in swords and used as decorations in other treasures. Myan and American Indians have used crystals for diagnosis as well as for the treatment of disease. Different cultures and peoples have utilized the power within crystals and stones for as long as humans have inhibited the earth. On a more esoteric level, stones and crystals can be used in meditation to develop the intuition and learn from the higher senses. Crystals or stones can be placed under the pillow during sleep to inspire lofty and prophetic dreams. They can be sued in healing practices to stabilize erratic emotions, soothe troubled minds and help heal body imbalances. They can be held during the labor and birth process for added strength, used in ceremonial rituals, or placed around plants, animals or children who are in need of balancing and healing.

The power of crystals cannot be overstated. It is one of main contributors to the New Age and can and will be used in many forms for many purposes.

Crystals are there for anyone and everyone who chooses to work with them. They easily become teachers and friends as they share their knowledge and secrets and lend their light and radiance for our healing. All it takes is an openness and willingness to listen to their silent voice as it speaks directly to your inner knowing. Crystals are representatives of light and if attuned to correctly can teach us how to gain access to and use more of our own light.

Crystal healing, through the art of laying on stones, is one of the most advanced and effective methods of cleansing the aura, releasing suppressed traumas, and connecting a person with his/her own source of truth and power. The power to change and heal, to learn the lessons inherent in life events; the power to forgive and let go, and to make conscious decisions; the power to exercise compassion and patience; and most of all, the power to love one's self: all these ca be claimed and owned once the old patterns are released. Crystals and stones assist in this self-empowering process by increasing the amount of light present in the aura, which stimulates and activates the more powerful subtle realms of being.

In the practice of crystal healing, the stones become crystallized light forms that are placed onto vital nerve centers, chakra areas and plexus points on the body. The stones act as a catalyst to perpetuate and integrate more color and light into the subtle energies of the human aura. This increased energy frequency serves to dissolve and dissipate the dark shadows of suppressed or unreleased pain that cloud the aura, confuse the mind and dis-ease the body. The crystals can neutralize this negative charge and energy is released from the mental-physical blockages. The transforming power of the stones reticulates that energy to its source to be used for conscious purpose. It is then the responsibility of the individual receiving the healing to let go of the old and receive the new energy, using it to recreate a positive identity based in self-love and inner truth.

Let me show you how crystal therapy works. Make an appointment for a crystal healing with Angelwings of Light and Reiki Fire. Call 732 679-4304 or email at Angelwings4Light@msn.com