The Messenger - Healing with Gemstones

Earth’s most precious gifts, gemstones, have been used throughout time to promote healing, clarity of vision, and, once accessed, an inner wisdom inherent in each stone. Many books have been written on the subject of healing and working with gemstones. With the earth going through a chaotic, perhaps cleansing time, the subtle beauty and energy of gemstones is not to be taken for granted. Instead, they’re meant to be used wisely with gratitude. Here are some tips on how to utilize crystals and minerals, and their gifts.

When working with gemstones, the first thing to remember is that they have a consciousness, as do all living things. This consciousness can be accessed using intuition, holding the stone and allowing oneself to receive thoughts telepathically, images, words or phrases. The important thing is not to rush, but allow yourself to enter a meditative, relaxed state and release judgments or preconceived notions of what gemstone communication should look like. As with animal communication, you never know what to expect. Get yourself out of the way.

Gemstones emit their particular energetic properties usually up to three feet. There are exceptions to this rule. For instance, I own an amber necklace that protects and makes my entire aura stronger. I have a chunk of flourite whose energy extends up to twenty feet, and aligns the person with Grace. This piece is always with me, and is used in sessions. Since each stone is an individual, it’s good to dowse or intuit the energy range. If you sense a stone’s energy is effective for about three feet, you can sleep with this stone under your pillow or the bed, carry it in your pocket or purse, or have it on your desk while working. Do you need this stone in your energy field right now? Or perhaps you need to work with a different crystal at this moment? Some of these energies are accumulative, boost our vibration, and work with health issues. Like nutrients, you may need a certain crystal now, and another later. Some may overpower us because of the length of time of exposure on or near our body. Remember, this is subtle energy, and you can often combine different gemstones.

When combining gemstones for any purpose, determine if their energies mix well and they work together harmoniously. I’ve often come across necklaces with multiple gemstones that either cancel each other out, weaken the aura, or simply feel disconcerting because the crystals don’t interact well. Before buying a piece, dowse, intuit or sense if this piece is meant for you, or good to wear, or does it negatively affect your energy? Too many types of stones in one piece can cause your energy to scatter, or may be imbalancing.

Each family of crystals and minerals has a gemstone guardian who can also be called upon, if they choose to respond. I’ve noticed some are shy or avoid negativity altogether. A crystal can have a spirit within as well. Exposure to this other realm has afforded me a glimpse into their fascinating world. Working with gemstones as a healer has opened my heart to other facets of love within the mineral kingdom.

© 2007 Christine A. Loter

CHRISTINE A. LOTER is a certified Clairvoyant Hypnotherapist and Reimaging™ consultant with extensive background in healing, metaphysics and the paranormal. She works by phone or in-person with clients on their life purpose, healing journey and self-empowerment. Watch her TV show, Secrets of Self Improvement on Channel 17 in the Santa Barbara area. (805) 560-0480. , www.reimaging.com., www.sbwellnessdirectory.com/christineloter