MIND + BODY
The Power of Crystals:
Healing, Empowerment and Everything in Between
Most of you have heard about crystals before; small rocks or stones that supposedly have healing powers and help with manifestations. But have you ever been told how to properly use them to their fullest extent or how to charge them, so their power remains strong? This will be your “How-To” guide on crystals, stones, chakra energy centers and mantras. Mantras are sayings that are vocalized repeatedly. They help you speak your intentions and verbalize your manifestations.
What are Crystals? Crystals are rocks, minerals or gemstones that grow under the earth’s crust, forming into hard, energy filled objects. Those who use crystals believe we ourselves are made up of energy, which radiates differently from different parts of our bodies. Since crystals and beings like us are made up of the same energy, our mental, emotional and physical well-being can be regulated and helped. For centuries different cultures have been using crystals and stones to bring wealth and well-being into their lives. Cultures would make jewelry out of these crystals to wear around their necks or wrists to bring prosperity to them and their families. They believed that the “vibration and energy that came from the crystals would interact with their own vibrations and energy,” according to the article “Crystal Healing: What Are Crystals Used For” from the website Angel Grotto. Like the earth, we too have energy fields that surround us and are emitted from our bodies. Some people call this energy your “aura.” Essentially, crystals can cleanse your aura, ridding you of negative energy and feelings that may be clouding or holding you back from reaching your full potential. There are a lot of energy centers in your body that create your aura and they are sometimes referred to as chakras.
Chakras – Energy Centers of the Body There are thousands of chakras all throughout your body but the main ones are your root chakra (near the tailbone), the sacral chakra (just below the abdomen), the solar plexus chakra (center of your belly), the heart chakra, the throat chakra (in the middle of your throat), your third eye chakra (center of your forehead), and your crown chakra (the top of your head). Each of these energy centers possess different properties that influence your everyday life and actions. We have these energy centers and different crystals can be placed on different parts of your body. “You don’t have to touch a crystal for its powers to work,” if it is around you, its powers are working, according to the Angel Grotto article on crystal healing. Some like to place crystals on their body while they are med-
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itating. Some place crystals in their car to cleanse the air as they are traveling, and others wear crystals as jewelry. The following information contains information from blogger
What Crystals are Used for Which Manifestations? Lisa Vernoese’s “A Complete Guide to the Best Crystals for each Chakra,” as well as mantras that have been made and used by PULSE writer Abby Snethen. The Root Chakra- This energy center resembles grounding and stability. It is our base chakra, so when we are feeling unbalanced in our lives due to anxiety and depression, we need to heal our root chakra. The colors that resemble this energy center are red or maroon. A couple of crystals that will help heal your root chakra are “smoky quartz, obsidian, blood stone, and black tourmaline.” Meditate with one of these crystals in your hands resting in your lap while thinking of grounding words. A mantra you can use is I am grounded and have security in everything I do. The Sacral Chakra- This energy center resembles creativity and passion. This is the main energy center that helps us control happiness in our lives. When this energy center is out of balance, we may feel a lack of joy or pleasure in doing things, along with a “lack of sexual expression and blocked creativity.” The colors that resemble this energy center are yellow and light orange. A couple of crystals that can help heal your sacral chakra are “carnelian, sunstone, orange jasper and citrine.” Meditate with one of these crystals just below your belly button (meaning you will be laying down for this meditation session). A mantra you can use for the sacral chakra is I am creative, sexually confident, and find happiness in my everyday activities. The Solar Plexus Chakra- This energy center resembles strength, motivation and power. The solar plexus helps us to “stand in our own power” as well as set and maintain healthy boundaries with individuals around us. When this energy center is off, we may feel angry or allow ourselves to get involved into relationships where we are in a powerless position. The colors that resemble this energy center are bright yellow or light brown. A couple of crystals that can help heal your solar plexus are “tiger’s eye, pyrite, and yellow jasper.” Meditate with one of these crystals in the center of your ribs (above the belly button but below the chest). A mantra you can use for the solar plexus chakra is I have control of myself and the relationships I am in. I am motivated to create a good life for myself and have the strength to do so. The Heart Chakra- This energy center “resembles kindness, compassion and love.” The heart chakra helps us love things in every form that they come in. It also allows us to love