There is no right or wrong way to work with a wand. There are, however, a few common basic methods. These methods are not "set in stone", but are merely a rough guideline to help you to get started. A big part of working with stones, whether or not you are using them for healing, is listening to your intuition. The energy vibrations of a stone will speak to you if you listen. As you work with your wand and gain experience using it, you will eventually come up with a method which works best fo...

                                      
Since ancient times, crystal wands have been used for healing by healers all over the world. Some believe that they were even used by crystal healers in Atlantis. Today, crystal wands are still a common tool used by healers around the world.

Wands come in many different shapes and sizes, and also in many varieties of stone as well. Wands may be long or short, and the cylinder can be smooth or faceted. They can be pointed at one end and rounded at the ot...

                                              
Dowsing is an ancient technique used to obtain information via metaphysical means. The nonphysical component of our being relays information to the physical body’s central nervous system through an autonomous function called the ideomotor response. This ideomotor response is accountable for moving the dowsing instrument. Just as radios pick up information from unseen radio waves, the pendulum is a powerful antenna that receives information from...

 Clear Colour

Clear colour crystals (no colour crystals), like transparent windows to the soul, remind us of the importance of clarity in both thought and vision. Use clear crystals when you want to think clearly or focus sharply on any issue. You can also visualize clear crystals filling with any color to use as substitutes for other coloured crystals. Clear crystals can also amplify the energy and properties of other crystals.

Clear Crystals

Clear Quartz
Clear Quartz - "Master Healer" heals ...

 Black Colour

Black is not a colour, but rather the lack of colour. In nature, black is the colour of night when the moon is not in the sky to illuminate the landscape. Dark night is a time of unease in which the familiar world is obscured. Humans naturally fear the unknown and the unseen. Black is naturally associated with such fears. Because we do not know or understand death, black is often associated with death and ending. However, black is actually a very positive color. Dark blacks are ...

 White Colour

White is not a colour, but the manifestation of the presence of all colour - the complete energy of light. It stands for wholeness and completion. In many cultures it represents openness and truth. White has a cold quality. It can provide clarity as its energy is complete. White is the colour of the feminine gender, manifested as the Goddess in many cultures, and, as such, the colour of the world of birth, and regeneration. It is a cool colour of the night, the sleeping world, a...

 Orange Colour  

The energy of red and the joy of yellow, orange is a colour of summer-time, sunshine, happiness and enthusiasm.  It increases oxygen to the brain and invigorates us. It can stimulate our appetites especially for healthy foods.

Orange Crystals

Carnelian
Carnelian is good for creativity, individuality, motivation, memory and courage, which is why it is especially useful for actors. It can also assist one in finding the right mate. It has excellent protective properties espe...

 Purple Colour  

Purple is the colour of wealth, power and nobility. It combines the stability of blue with the energy of red. It symbolizes opulence, wisdom, dignity and independence as well as creativity mystery and magic. Purple is rarely found in nature which makes purple gems very extraordinary.

Purple Crystals

Amethyst
Amethyst, called the sobriety stone is used to heal compulsive behaviors, alcoholism, and other addictions. It promotes sobriety and  helps with the withdrawal sympto...

 Indigo Colour 

Indigo is a very dark blue and is like blue only intensified and with an internal focus. It is the  colour of inner awareness, profound insights and understanding. It is an excellent colour for inspiring ingenious ideas and therefore suited for inventors and others who need to be creative.
 
Indigo Crystals

Indigo Agate
Agate is an energy, harmony, and soothing stone. It helps strengthen the body's connection to the earth and ground emotions. It can give courage, energy, stren...

 Blue Colour 

Blue is the colour of depth, loyality, wisdom and confidence. It is a good choice for those suffering from emotional insecurity.  It is an elixir against anxiety and disquiet.  Blue slows respiration & metabolism and produces a calming effect.

Blue Crystals

Blue Calcite
Blue Calcite is for calming and soothing frayed nerves, amplifying energy, and good for making decisions.  Blue calcite is good for students because it helps retain lessons and amplifies learning. While it is ...

 Green Colour  

Green is the colour of growth, newness, fertility and security. It has strong powers of healing. It can calm the restlessness. It is also a good colour for tired eyes. It is an excellent shield against anxiety, hopelessness or insecurity.

Green Crystals

Aventurine
An excellent stone for business people especially those starting a new business. Aventurine is good for imagination, creativity, intellect and mental clarity. It helps one spot opportunities, gives a positive out...

 Yellow Colour

Yellow is the color of sunshine. It's associated with joy, happiness, intellect, and energy.

Yellow Crystals

Citrine
Citrine is a success stone which helps entrepreneurs and abundance, especially in business and commerce. The "Merchant Stone" attracts and maintains wealth. It enhances mental clarity, confidence, happiness and will power. Citrine usually brings good fortune and is also a good general protection stone. In a healing lore, it is said to aid the digestion and ge...

 Red Colour 
                     
Red stimulates us. It speeds up the metabolism & increases the respiration rate. It increases our energy levels & fuels our passion and is therefore associated with love romance and power.

Red Crystals

Rose Quartz
Rose quartz is used for unconditional love, fidelity, forgiveness and happiness. Effective in drawing love and relationships to you. Restores trust and harmony. Strengthens the physical heart and circulatory system. Releases impurities from the bo...

The ancient art of Chromotherapy or colour therapy is a therapeutic system that harnesses the energies of colours of light to promote physical and emotional healing. Colour therapy dates back to the ancient Egyptians, and has been used for centuries in China and India. In the West, it is supported by scientific research and has numerous medical applications. 

Colour is made up of the visible waves of energy that pass through the earth’s atmosphere. They are part of the electromagnetic spe...

This entry is an introduction about quartz crystal jewelry. It’s not quite related to the general wearing and usage of jewelry per se, but more to do with using or fashioning natural quartz crystals into pendants, bracelets, headbands, or even amulets. The purpose of using quartz as outlined here, is mainly for its metaphysical properties, more than for adornment purposes. Yet, quartz is still as beautiful as any other gemstone.

Brief history

The powers of crystals are often utilized by...

                   
Certain gemstones have more vibration power at certain times of the year. The month of a stone's power time determines your birthstone (also referred to as natal stone).

Some believe that the original associations between gemstones and the months of the year evolved from 12 stones mentioned in the Bible, others say it represents the Twelve Apostles. Still others hold different beliefs. There are numerous traditions over the centuries that connect a particular gemstone wit...

Quartz crystal points and clusters should be in every home to bring harmony to the life force. They are excellent tools for healing, meditation, chakra balancing and protection. Gemstone balls and crystal spheres are used for healing, to emanate the energy of the stone, and in rituals. They contain protection, love and many other desirable energies. 

Crystal Ball Gazing
A Crystal Ball used for gazing should be kept wrapped in black silk. When using the Crystal Ball for gazing it is best to h...