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Crystals for Psychic Protection in the Workplace

By Lourdes Lebron

Many people who are sensitive have a tough time working in an environment where there is negative or unwanted energy. For some it is the location itself that is the challenge and for others it’s the people working there. In this article I’d like to suggest some simple tips to help you deal with this type of situation.

The most important aspect of any protection work is the intention. You must want the protection and be conscious of your objective for the energy to be effective. It takes a few minutes a day, but will provide you with mental, emotional, and psychic security against unwanted energy drains.

Before reaching the workplace it is a good idea to energetically protect yourself from head to toe. This can easily be done by taking the time to breathe for a minute or two before imagining a diamond shield coming up all around you as you take air in. For some a multi- colored bubble would be easier to imagine and for others a suit of armor. If you have a strong sense of smell, imagine the aroma of sage forming a protective shell over the body. When first working with shields, you may need to practice often to feel the energy flowing through you and around you. Try practicing this technique before going out to anyplace where there may be harmful energies (malls, hospitals, trains, etc...).

Another technique you can use to tighten your aura is to “draw” figure 8’s around you. The figure 8’s can be traced with an Amethyst, Obsidian, or any other protective stone you are comfortable with. All you have to do is draw figure 8’s with your dominant hand in the air, in large or small sweeps all over your body. What this does is tighten your aura so nothing can penetrate it. This technique can be done as often as necessary. When you first start using this technique, you may want to try doing it every time you drink water or go to the bathroom. Although I have suggested using crystals they are not needed. You can make figure 8’s with your hands, your hips, even your feet. Use whatever feels right to you.

Some work environments are very public with little, if any, private space. If you work in such an environment, I strongly recommend wearing crystals, amulets, and/or talismans. You can have a pendant hidden under your clothes, crystals in your pockets, or even on a key ring. Below is a list of crystals that you may find helpful to have on hand to protect yourself:

Amethyst - used for spiritual protection

Black Onyx - extremely protective and helps banish nightmare

Black Tourmaline - grounds and protects

Bloodstone - used as a talisman against evil spirits

Hematite - protects against negativity, used by warriors for strength

Jet - neutralizes negativity gently

Obsidian - keeps negative entities away

Red Coral - protects against “evil” eye

Ruby – provides strength and courage; use in tangent with black crystals for maximum effect

Smokey Quartz - helps make you less noticed or invisible

Spinel - grounding crystal (if brown or black); helps release negative thoughts

If you have an office or cubicle, you have some more options available to you. A functional and decorative item to have on hand is a salt lamp. Not only does it add negative ions into the air to balance it, it also aids in cleaning unwanted energies. If this is not possible, a bowl of crystals on your desk can serve the same purpose. The crystals can be all the ones mentioned above. Just running your hands through the minerals and touching them will provide some support. An Amethyst Geode also offers spiritual protection and is very decorative as well.

If you don’t have the space for the items previously mentioned, you can take pictures of your favorite protection crystals, deity, or protective symbols and place them under drawers, keyboards or chairs. A desk or counter is also the perfect place to keep a glass of water (not for drinking). Keep this water nearby to absorb negative or unwanted energy and throw it down the sink at the end of the day.

When protecting an office you can use Selenite in the corners of the room to grid your space. If you can play music in your space, drumming music helps clear energy and chimes help break up stagnant energy. When dealing with someone you perceive as having negative vibes, cross your hands, feet, and/or legs to protect your energetic body. If you can grow a plant in your space try the herb Rosemary near the entrance to your office.

Many times the best way to protect yourself is to stop the vibes from getting to you at all. To stop a person with negative vibes, visualize a pink ball of light about the person’s head. Imagine this ball winding around their body as if you were wrapping them up as a mummy. The pink ball twines all the way down to their feet where it then goes into the ground. The more you use this technique the faster the results will come. When attempting this the first time, it may not work. You will need to practice this often in order to become proficient at it. Some people will need to be bound in pink more often for them to feel the effects. After someone is bound in pink, they may lose track of their thoughts or just become calmer and easier to deal with. The pink ball of light surrounds them with the color of love. This is so foreign to some folks, that they just stop speaking for a moment or two. Winding people in pink can work in group settings too. I have done this successfully at post offices and supermarket lines.

Bibliography

Ashworth, David. Dancing with the Devil. Bath, UK: Crucible, 2001.

Belanger, Michelle. The Ghost Hunter’s Survival Guide. Woodbury, MN: Llewellyn, 2009.

Eason, Cassandra. Psychic Protection Lifts the Spirit. Berkshire, England: Foulsham, 2001.

Eden, Donna. Energy Medicine. New York: Penguin, 2008.

Harbour, Dorothy. Energy Vampire. Rochester, Vermont: 2002.

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Crystal Healing: Back To The Future

By Tara Mideaker

It is finally here - 2012! Whether you believe in the Age of Aquarius, the Mayan Calendar or that this is just another year, 2012 will speak for itself and it is sure to be as extraordinary and pivotal as all of the others before it. Because even though you may think you know what will happen, the truth is a new year, like anything new, is always an opportunity for the unexpected when anything and everything can happen. Maybe like the first time you held an Amethyst in your hand and someone told you it would ease your headache. It would seem normal to question how a crystal can cure an ailment and yet you went down that road anyway. It most likely led you to places you never expected, like using more crystals and other natural resources to heal and enhance your physical, mental and spiritual bodies. As the awareness and interest in crystals and their healing properties continues to grow, that is a road many of us will go down and every trip will yield surprising results. That Amethyst crystal you have might also help you to quit smoking or encourage you to start a new career. So before we embark on another journey into the unknown, it seems natural to take a look back at the history of crystals.

Crystal lore really begins with Atlantis. Many believe there is enough physical evidence to support the actual existence of this mythical society famous for their extensive and advanced use of crystal energy. It is the misuse of that energy that is said to have caused their destruction. Their legacy supposedly carried through to their descendants of other lost civilizations, the Incans and the Mayans.

The Druid culture is also credited with the use of crystal energy for magical and practical purposes. The Druids are infamous for having no written history but it is believed they are responsible for sharing their widespread knowledge of crystals throughout Europe.

The word "crystal" is derived from the Greek work "krustallos" (ice). Amethyst comes from a Greek word that means "to avoid drunkenness". They believed if you drank wine from an Amethyst cup you would not get drunk. They associated crystals with the planets. For instance, Hematite was associated with Mars and was used for armor since it would make you invincible. Science has proven that both Mars and Hematite contain high iron content. Similarly, Malachite was associated with Venus and Copper ore.

The Egyptians used crystals for everything from makeup (Lapis Lazuli, Malachite and Galena) to art (Emerald, Carnelian & Quartz) to healing and magic. Some believe it was crystal energy that helped them to build the pyramids. Cleopatra's favorite piece of jewelry was supposedly an Amethyst ring. It is believed if a wife wears an Amethyst it will promote faithfulness in her husband.

The histories of other cultures including Native Americans, Aborigines, Chinese, Hindu and Buddhists reference the utilization of crystals for a variety of purposes including offerings, currency, scrying (gazing to see the future), luck, wealth and, of course, healing. These cultures continue to use the healing qualities of crystals for diagnostic and preventive medicine today.

As for written documents, the earliest mention is in Ebers Papyrus from Egypt dated around 1500 B.C. Crystals are included in many religious documents including The Vedas (Hindu), The Tao and the Bible. Notable crystals in the Bible include Exodus where God speaks to Aaron, a High Priest, and tells him to make a breastplate from crystals for protection and wisdom. It is challenging to know which crystals are included since their names differ from today but translators believe they include Carnelian, Ruby, Amber, Topaz, Emerald, Malachite, Heliodor, Chrysolite (Olivine or Peridot), Sapphire, Turquoise, Onyx, Serpentine, Agate, Amethyst and Lapis Lazuli. In the New Testament, God's heavenly city "New Jerusalem" is built on a foundation of 12 crystals: Jasper, Sapphire, Chalcedony, Emerald, Sardonyx (White Chalcedony), Sardius (Ruby), Chrsyolite (Olivine or Peridot), Beryl, Topaz, Chrysopaprus (Chrysoprase), Jacinth (Zircon) and Amethyst.

Most of the "history" of crystals is more lore than fact. "Love is in the Earth" by Melody and The Encyclopedia of Crystals by Judy Hall are great resources if you would like to learn more. And if you know of any history or stories regarding the use of crystals in other cultures and/or times we would love to hear them. Post them on our Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/crystaltalk) for all to enjoy. While the past may still be a mystery, we can be certain that crystals and their magical energy are sure to play a pivotal role during 2012 and throughout the future of our world.