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~Harusami

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Crystals are composed of atoms just like us, with protons, electrons and neutrons that have a subtle vibration that is aligned with the Universe.   Each kind of crystal has its own unique signature; harmoniously joined in play within the mineral kingdom.

The purpose of crystals is to give light and healing directed at evolving the homosapiens and all that live on this planet we call Terra Firma or Earth. Each crystal has a significant impact; designed to assist in clearing out stagnant energies and heightening awareness- essential to balance & unite the physical, mental & emotional trinity that makes up who we are.   The color of the stones are infinitely related to the creating of the Cosmos with each color corresponding to that of what we know as or identify with the Chakras.  

To choose a stone or crystal for ourselves or healing others- the basics still apply to use with consciousness and responsibility for each the ‘owner’ of the crystals (as well as the ‘client’ receiving the gift of healing energy) from these beautiful forms created from deep within the earth.

To assist in the healing, using stones or crystals, we must first understand that we are not the healer and the crystals are the ‘tools’ to that healing.  To choose a crystal for healing, let us start with the colors and a few simplified ways in choosing a crystal that coincide & relate to the Chakras.

Seventh Chakra -The Crown/Cosmic Consciousness - White or clear so use a clear or opaque crystal.

Sixth - The Brow or Third Eye/Psychic Vision - purple in color, you can use amethyst

Fifth -Throat /Speaking truth & finding our voice - Blue in color; Indigo blue or Blue lace agate can be used          

Fourth - Heart /Love, Compassion - Green; Emerald in color.  You have two choices here - pink/rose quartz can be used or even watermelon tourmaline, which carries both colors.

Third - Solar Plexus/balanced Personal Power - Yellow.  Citrine is good for this center, or other yellow stones.

Second – Reproductive/Sexuality - Orange.  Carnelian can be used.

First – Root, Base of Spine/Foundation of Security - Red in color, ruby or other red stones as well as black for grounding & protection.

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Here is a comprehensive list to choose from:

First Chakra

• Black tourmaline: when you are feeling threatened at the survival level, chose this stone.
• Hematite: This stone helps you to set protective boundaries.
• Black and snowflake obsidian help you to see what you no longer need.
• Smoky quartz helps to blend the energies of the 1st  and 7th chakras.
• Tiger's eye helps you to feel secure about physical existence.
  
  

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Second Chakra

• Red garnet brings greater vitality and to help one bring one's dreams into the material world..
• Red jasper helps to connect us to the flowing energies of the earth and balance out our desires.
  

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Third Chakra

• Aragonite has a calming and stabilizing effect, especially on emotions such as anger and stress.
• Calcite (golden) helps to integrate new energies and beliefs areas related to personal   empowerment, such as relationships and business.
• Citrine is the stone most related to balanced the use of our will & manifesting abundance.
• Malachite releases congestion in the solar plexus, and aids creativity.
• Rhodochrosite assists in deep breathing, thus helping to relieve anxiety and tension
• Rutilated quartz helps to add enhanced creating energy to our dreams.
• Pyrite helps us to come up with creative ideas, assisting us in  our desire for abundance.
• Tiger's eye helps to teach us good timing in terms of when to act on a dream and is good for young women who are making the transition into adulthood (leaving the nest) and becoming an individual.
• Unakite Helps release conditions which have been inhibiting personal growth,
  
  

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Fourth Chakra

• Aventurine is heart balancing &  balancing physical health.
• Emerald deepens our ability to love and connects us to its spiritual aspects.
• Green calcite releases old, limiting beliefs of the mind so that new ideas can flourish.
• Green tourmaline adds emotional depth to one's creations, opening the creative elements of the heart.
• Lepidolite  Relieves stress and calms the heart.
• Malachite brings old hurts to the surface to be released as well as releasing congestion in the solar plexus.
• Malachite-Chrysocolla blends malachite's ability with chrysocolla's gift of soothing and calming and stimulates the heart/mind connection.
• Pink Calcite releases old painful/hurtful emotional patterns so that the heart can be open to receive and give unconditional love.
• Rhodochrosite relieves anxiety. Rhodonite helps us to be patient with others.
  
  

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Fifth Chakra

• Angelite dissolves anger. It also helps us to communicate with angels & other long-distance communication.
• Aquamarine helps us to express ourselves in a tranquil & graceful way.
• Blue lace agate helps to ground our communications and is especially instrumental for young women to assist them on finding their voice.
• Blue Topaz stimulates creativity & helps us to communicate truth without fear.
• Celestite open us up to receptivity & helps to calm an over-active mind.
• Chrysocolla assists with self-confidence in personal expression.
• Larimar makes possible for us to speak what we feel deeply in our hearts & souls with others.
• Turquoise helps us to engage others to help in the manifestation of our desires.

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Sixth Chakra

• Azurite brings old programmed beliefs to the surface to consciously look at and dissolve them.
• Charoite helps to dissolve fears.
• Hawk's eye helps us to see our lives as with a wide perspective.
• Kyanite dissolves limiting beliefs, helping us to see cause & effect while giving us the confidence to know that we are ultimately in charge of how we choose to see/live our lives.  
• Lapis helps us to discover our hidden beliefs and bring them to the surface.
• Sodalite balances our emotionall/mental confusion.
• Moss agate balances out the left and right brain.
• Sugalite helps to release resentment and guilt & effective against "psychic vampirism" where the spirit and energy of an individual is being drained away.
  
  

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Seventh Chakra

• Clear calcite brings spiritual understanding to problems on the earth plane.
• Danburite Assists us in seeing our life from the soul perspective and bring about a feeling of when life seems very difficult.
• Herkimer is uniquely constructed as it has a particular ability to dissolve chakra blockages.

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When buying your crystals, let each one ‘speak’ to you, notice how the energy is when you run your hand over it. Cleanse you crystal when you get home with sea salt and water and let air dry out in the sun, then bring them in and keep them in a sacred place, ready for use.

For charging your home, the Feng Shui approach can be applied to place your crystals and activate the corners of your home.

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Rev. Nancy J. Walton, Reiki Master & Holistic Practitioner has been involved in the metaphysical & healing arts since 1972, when first given the books to read of "The Dead Sea Scrolls" written/interpreted by Edgar Cayce and watching 'Lilias' on channel 12. She is a certified Foot Reflexologist - since 1986, a Polarity Therapist (1988) & as of March 2003, a Reiki Master. She gives whole foods education lectures & continues eating a relaxed Macrobiotic diet, practices herbal medicine as part of her repertoire and teaches Hatha Yoga privately. She lives in Doylestown, PA and if you like, you can contact her at (215)345-7827.
Learn more by visiting her website Healing With Love.

 

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