Lynn Smythe
Gemstone Magic & Crystal Healing
October 23rd 2008 17:49
This article, Gemstone Magic & Crystal Healing; Using the Power of the Earth for Therapeutic Purposes, was originally published to the Suite101 website on October 23, 2007. Now that one year has passed, the copyright of the article has reverted back to me, so I am able to post it to other sites.
Article Overview
How to cleanse and charge gemstones and crystals and tap into their curative and healing energies.
According to the book Love is in the Earth (Earth-Love Publishing House, 1995) by Melody, “Ancient priests used quartz crystals to render negative energy impotent, to dissolve enchantments and spells, and to destroy all black magic.”
Gemstones and crystals represent the healing energy of the earth and can be used as powerful magical healing tools. A common method of healing is to place gemstones representing the name of the person to be healed into an amulet bag or healing pouch. This pouch can be carried in a pocket, purse or even worn around the neck as a magical healing talisman. Use one gemstone or crystal to represent each letter of a person's first name. For example, labradorite can be used to represent the letter L, emerald can be used to represent the letter E, and sodalite can be used to represent the letter S.
Cleansing and Charging Gemstones
Gemstones pick up and absorb negative energy and can be drained of their energy after being used for awhile. Gemstones and crystals should be periodically cleansed and charged to ensure they can be used efficiently for healing purposes. Cleansing and charging is especially important for any stones that are not found in their natural environment. For example, gemstones purchased from New Age stores may have been handled by a multitude of customers before being purchased. Cleansing will remove any build up of unwanted energy that may have accumulated from previous handlers of the stone.
Using the Elements to Cleanse Gemstones
A simple and magically potent method for cleansing gemstones is to present each of the stones to the four elements.
Air - present the stone to the east and pass the object through the smoke of burning incense. Or take the stone outside on a breezy day and let it spend a few minutes absorbing the energy from the wind.
Water - present the stone to the west and pass the object through a bowl of water. Or take the stone to a nearby river or stream and wash it in the fresh water.
Fire - present the stone to the south and pass the object through the flame of a candle or small fire. Or the stone can be placed outside and left out overnight in the light of the moon. If pressed for time, simply take the gemstones and crystal outside for a few minutes during the heat of the noonday sun.
Earth - present the stone to the north and wave a previously charged rock or crystal over the stone that is being cleansed. Or, if time is not a concern, bury the gemstone or crystal for a few days, in the ground or in a cauldron filled with dirt.
Gemstone Charging Charm
After the gemstones and crystals have been cleansed, as described above, they will need to be charged with positive energy so that they can be put back into service for healing purposes. Hold the stone in the dominant hand while it is being charged. A left handed person would hold the stone in the left hand while it is being charged, while a right handed person would hold the stone in the right hand while it is being charged. Visualize the stone being filled up with healing energy while reciting this charm three times.
* This wonderful stone is a precious gift
* From our great and powerful mother earth
* May this stone be imbued with energies of old
* So it may be used for healing and giving one's spirit a lift
Storing Gemstones
When the gemstones and crystals are not being used for healing purposes, they should be placed in a secure location away from curious hands. The time and energy that was invested in the cleansing and charging of the stones, can be neutralized by the energy of other people. Each individual stone can be placed into a muslin, draw-string bag. Then place the bags in a safe location, such as a closet or cabinet, until they are ready to be used again.
Copyright Notice
The copyright of the article Gemstone Magic and Crystal Healing in Paganism/Wicca is owned by Lynn Smythe. Permission to republish Gemstone Magic and Crystal Healing in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.
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