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The Basics of Crystal Healing
By: Certified Crystal Healer Ashley Leavy

Crystal healing is a form of vibrational medicine in which subtle energy given
off by a crystal is used to treat the body, mind, spirit, and the emotions.
Crystals exhibit a type of orderly perfection, which helps to bring healing
light and loving encouragement to all beings. Since both crystals and the
human body have an inherent energetic blueprint, it is thought that the
energies of the body can be balanced and healed by introducing the
energetic vibration of a crystal into the body’s energy field. Their perfect
forms are a metaphor for the balance and perfection that humans search
for in their own lives. Using crystals in this way can actually help to repair
energetic imbalances within the ethereal body. Through entrainment, the
human body will begin to mimic the perfectly stable, balanced energy of the
crystal. For this reason, crystal healing can be performed on anything that
possesses an energy field, be it a person, a plant, an animal, or the
environment. The stable energetic vibrations from the crystals can be used
to re-align and direct the flow of energy within the physical, emotional,
mental, and spiritual bodies, returning them to a state of health and
wholeness.
Crystals have the capability to absorb and transmit light (the utmost
universal energy known to be in existence). Because of this property,
crystals are able to draw in Universal energy, reflect it among their internal
crystalline structures, and then transmit it to a receiving source (i.e. any
being that will accept the crystal’s generous healing energy). Therefore, you
can see that crystals have the natural ability to conduct energy; they act as
conduits for the universal healing energy of light.
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Although crystals have been used to treat the body, mind, and spirit, crystal
healing is not meant to replace conventional medicine. Instead, it should be
used along with allopathic treatments to compliment and enhance them. The
most important thing to keep in mind when beginning to use crystals for
healing purposes is that a crystal’s healing power is relatively inert until you
intentionally direct its energy. It is not the crystal that possesses healing
energy; it is your intent to heal, by way of the crystal, which can, when
properly used, manifest results. The information within this article is purely
metaphysical in nature and is by no means medical. Crystal Healing should
only be used with the understanding that it is not an independent therapy,
but one that is just a part of a greater holistic healing approach.
The adoration of crystals by human beings connects all cultures and
civilizations throughout the history of the Earth. The art of crystal healing
has been present in many eras and cultures, some dating back for thousands
of years (currently as far back in history as 25,000 BC). Healing with
crystals was commonplace in Egyptian, Hebrew, and Mayan societies as well
as in the Native American, Indian, Greek, Roman, Chinese, and Tibetan
cultures. Although not yet fully accepted by Western medicine, its methods
are still often used and prescribed in many other parts of the world.
A crystal is a regularly-repeating atomic structure that is formed from
building-block-like units of matter. It is also a tool you may use for healing
the mind, body, and spirit. Crystals form inside of the earth through heat
and pressure which cause its atoms and molecules to follow a blueprint
(crystalline encoding). These molecules take on the most stable form
possible by repeating until the crystal is fully formed.
Just as each type of crystal has a unique molecular blueprint, each crystal
also carries with it a distinct energetic vibration. This is in part due to the
way that the various atoms are arranged into molecules within the crystal’s
structure. This energetic vibration can also be influenced by the crystal’s
original geographic location, growing conditions, and the harvesting practices
used to obtain the crystal. Therefore, specific crystals can be utilized in the
treatment of very diverse physical, emotional, or spiritual ailments
depending on the individual energetic vibration of the crystal.
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Crystal energy can also be intentionally manipulated to achieve various
results. Some healers choose to use only crystals that are in their natural
state (sometimes referred to as “raw” or “rough” crystals). These are
crystals that are used in their natural state, be it terminated points,
clusters, geodes, or chunks of massive stones. However, others believe that
because differences exist in the energetic vibrations of the people to be
treated, a considerate healer should have an assortment of crystal forms to
better treat the specific needs of each individual. These various forms
include but are not limited to tumbled or polished stones; cut and polished
shapes such as generators, spheres, pyramids, animals, or deities; Vogel-cut
crystals; sacred geometry shapes such as tetrahedrons, cubes, octahedrons,
dodecahedrons, icosahedrons, and merkabahs; worry stones; wands (which
can be cut into many various shapes including massage wands); palm stones;
cabochons; free-forms; ritual objects; and much more.
The energy in raw or rough, natural stones is very direct. It gets the job
done quickly and efficiently. However, these stones are often very powerful
and may be too harsh for some people. In this situation, tumbled or polished
stones may be more suitable to work with as they have a more subtle energy.
Because of the way they have been shaped, the energy of these stones if
often very gentle. The energetic vibration tends to radiate from the center
of the stone in an even manner, making it easier for some people to accept.
This is especially true for people new to working with crystals.
Other shapes and forms of crystals are similarly diverse in their healing
abilities. Generators are used to harness and focus energy, spheres emit
energy in all directions or are used for scrying (this form of divination will
be discussed later in the book), and pyramids amplify energy and intention.
Carved totem animals or deities combine the attributes of the animal or
deity with that of the healing properties of the stone used. Therefore, you
should choose a carved figure made of a crystal that enhances and
compliments, or that balances, the energy of the stone. For example, you
could choose a Rose Quartz carving of the Goddess Quan Yin (also spelled
Kwan Yin or Kuan Yin) as Rose Quartz, being a stone of love and compassion,
compliments the energy of this Asian Goddess of mercy, empathy, and
unconditional love. However, you may choose a Pyrite carving of this
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Goddess, as Pyrite, being a stone of masculine energy and power, balances
the energy of this Goddess.
Vogel-cut crystals are typically made from crystals of the quartz family (i.e.
Clear Quartz, Amethyst, Smoky Quartz, Rose Quartz, Aura Quartz, or
Citrine) which are cut either into wands with flat sides or into triangles The
wands are double-terminated and have flat sides in multiples of 12 (i.e. 12,
24, etc.). The triangles are composed of a flat back side and a front side
with four triangular facets. These may also be seen as a crystal disc with
four triangular facets on each side (one pointing upward and the opposite
side pointing downward). Marcel Vogel, creator of the Liquid Crystal Display
(LCD), pioneered early crystal research and determined that a crystal’s
energy was strongest and most directly focused when it had been cut into
these specific formations. Therefore, Vogel-cut crystals are typically used
for very intense healing work such as psychic surgery.
Crystals that have been cut into the five shapes used in sacred geometry
have varied uses for healing. The tetrahedron is composed of four sides and
represents the element fire. The cube is composed of four sides and
represents the element earth. The octahedron is composed of eight sides
and represents the element air. The dodecahedron is composed of ten sides
and represents the element ether or spirit. Lastly, the icosahedron is
composed of twenty sides and represents the element water. Another shape
commonly used is the merkabah. This 24 sided shape is like a threedimensional
Star of David or a double-pyramid. It is most often used to
represent balance and the idea of “as above, so below.”
The uses of crystals are incredibly varied. Crystals can be used for many
types of divination (including ball & bowl scrying and pendulum dowsing).
These powerful tools can also be successfully utilized in healing and cleansing
of the mind, body, and spirit (of plants, animals, and humans alike). They are
terrific aids in healing work done to clear and balance the chakras and subtle
bodies. They are also beneficial for the development of the intuition and
psychic abilities, astral travel, etc. Crystals also provide protection from all
types of negative energies including psychic attack. Through people,
crystals are able to promote personal and planetary ascension to raise the
universal consciousness. They are some of the most inspiring tools of light
known to man.
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Crystals can be chosen in two different ways. Sometimes, you may have a
specific reason for choosing a stone, in which case you can choose the stone
based on its known properties. To use this method of selection, you should
research the physical or emotional problem you are experiencing and then
choose a corresponding stone. You may also, however, intuitively choose
stones by selecting one or a few out of a bag at random (or by laying them
out and selecting whichever he or she is most drawn to). Then, you should
attempt to connect with the stone and feel its energy (to discover the
primary uses of the stone. If you would like to check your intuitive insights
against information included in publications of the stone’s known properties,
you can read about that stone’s associated characteristics (which are
typically useful for his or her situation) in books or on the internet.
Once you have selected your crystals, you should cleanse them. This should
be done before using them. There are a variety of ways you can clear a
crystal. One way to cleanse a crystal is by soaking it in a solution of sea salt
and distilled water (lavender oil is also often added to the solution due to its
purification properties). Another method involves holding the stone under
running water or in a stream to be purified. Yet another method to cleanse a
stone is by smudging it. To smudge a stone, you must pass the stone through
the smoke of an herb or incense (white sage, juniper, palo santo, sweetgrass,
cedar, and sandalwood are all commonly used smudging herbs). Also, you may
choose to bury a stone in the soil of the earth for a length of time in order
to cleanse it. The clearing process should be carried out until you intuitively
feels that the stone has been cleansed, or by feeling the stone’s energy.
You should then charge the crystal in sunlight or moonlight (preferably that
of a full or a new moon) for at least one full day or night.
To awaken the elemental (the spirit or deva within the crystal) of a crystal,
you should dedicate the crystal with love and light for the good of all beings
in the universe. Then, you should graciously receive the magnificent gift of
energy given off by the crystal.
To dedicate a crystal, you must first clearly determine the purpose or
intention of your program or dedication with love and light for the good of
all beings. Then, you should place the crystal at your 6th chakra/Third Eye
chakra/Brow chakra or hold it in your hands. Next, you should vividly
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imagine the positive and successful outcome of the intention, program, or
dedication (using sensory cues & vivid imagery). You should visualize the
result of the program in as much detail as possible. This information should
be transmitted into the crystalline structure via thought intention to be
stored and recorded there for the good of all beings. The program should
be repeated whenever you intuitively feel that it is again necessary (and as
often as you like).
*Crystal Healing is not meant to replace conventional medicine, but rather to
complement and enhance it. The information within this guide is purely
metaphysical in nature and is by no means medical. Crystal Healing should
only be used with the understanding that it is not an independent therapy,
but one that is a part of a holistic healing approach.
Ashley has been drawn to work with crystals and stones since childhood.
After years of self-study, she began earning a number of professional
certifications in crystal healing. Ashley Leavy is a Master of Crystology and
is Certified and accredited in Melody’s Level I & Level II Love is in the
Earth Workshops. She has also studied with Master Crystal Teacher DaEl
Walker of the Crystal Awareness Institute. Ashley has earned many other
certifications over the years and considers continuing education on the
subject to be a top priority. Ashley is also a member of the Global Spiritual
& Holistic Association, which strives to support a professional approach and
a high standard of practice for ethical and conscientious holistic
therapists. In addition to offering healing sessions, Ashley loves to teach
and presents a number of in-person workshops as well as correspondences
courses on crystal healing. She is also an accomplished, published author and
is currently writing a book on crystal healing.
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