Introduction
through the skin barrier to bring about physiological changes. Kunzite, for instance, contains lithium, which is used by doctors to medicate depression and bipolar disorders. Crystal enthusiasts simply hold Kunzite or place it on their heart and feel uplifted. Other crystals, particularly black crystals such as Tourmaline or Smoky Quartz, have an internal lattice that traps energy within it. This means they soak up negative energy, but crystals also make the perfect receptacle for – and reminder of – your positive intention. Further on in this book you’ll find the basic information you’ll need about choosing and caring for your crystals, together with tips on the crystals that are suitable for specific exercises and tasks. If you need further information, you’ll find all you need to know about the specific properties of crystals in my books The Crystal Bible Volumes I, II and III, 101 Power Crystals and Crystal Prescriptions Volumes I and II.
Why Might You Need Protection? There are many ways in which your natural self-protection can be undermined by both yourself and other people. Every time you say something negative, feel a lack or have a detrimental expectation, you weaken yourself. Every time you allow someone to draw on your energy, you become unhealthily vulnerable, as you do when you upset someone or attract their envy. And, without a doubt, there are some decidedly negative energies simply hanging about. A participant on one of my astrology retreats came back from a visit to Glastonbury town looking decidedly wobbly. ‘I’ve been psychically mugged,’ he said. xxiii
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