The Healing Power of Crystals

To date, the earliest records of crystal healing come from ancient Egypt. An ancient papyrus states the medicinal uses of many different gems. Healing with crystals is also recorded in India's Ayurvedic records and in traditional Chinese medicine from around five thousand years ago.

The American psychic Edgar Cayce scattered references to crystals in his readings and may have originated the present interest in the healing and protective power of crystals.

Crystal healing is the belief that crystals have energies and properties that are able to improve health. It is not part of standard medical theory, but it is included in a broader view of crystal power that says crystals possess metaphysical abilities.

Quartz crystal healers, for example, say that it works because everything is energy and vibrates at various frequencies and that crystals work via these vibrations. Every living thing has a vibrational energy system, which includes chakras, subtle bodies and meridians. By using the appropriate crystals one may be able to retune an energy system or rebalance a body's energies, thus improving well-being.

Agates are grounding stones that bring about an emotional, physical, and intellectual balance. They aid in centering and stabilizing physical energy and are said to have the power to harmonize yin and yang. Agates may enhance mental function by improving concentration, perception, and analytical abilites giving the ability for practical solutions.

Another example is Amethyst. Amethyst is said to be an extremely powerful and protective stone with a high spiritual vibration. It supports serenity and enhances higher states of consciousness and meditation and enhances spiritual awareness. A natural tranquilizer, it may be effective in blocking negative environmental energies.

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