Everywhere we turn today, there will be someone wearing some form of crystal. Some for looks and some believe in its power or energy. We were advised recently that crystals can be recharged by a bigger crystal or by a group of it. Crystal is said to emit positive energy to its wearer and also able to absorb negative energy. Over time, like a battery, it may become flat or contain negative energy.
The most common crystals used for this recharge purpose are amethyst and quartz in the form of crystal geode (aka crystal cave), cluster or broken pieces. Cluster and broken pieces are of course cheaper and hence preferred in DIY projects. The sample below weigh 2.7kg with 18cm diameter and it cost RM120 from Petaling Street. (The same size amethyst cost about RM400 in a shopping mall crystal shop)
You may use any kind of crystals that you like for this purpose. Each crystal has its own energy and purpose.
Agate “The Stone of Balance”
Agate foster love, abundance, wealth, good luck, longevity, acceptance, courage, protection, balance, harmony, generosity, strength, security and appreciation of nature. Agate comes in a varieties of colours, shapes and sizes. The polished agate pieces below (2 to 5cm diameter) cost RM80/kg and the mini geode (8cm diameter) cost RM20 from Petaling Street.
Amethyst “The Stone of the Spirit”
Amethyst is a stone of the mind. It helps to bring calmness and clarity where there is anxiety and confusion. Wear amethyst if you want to get in touch with your intuition, your feelings, or your values. Amethyst helps one learn of all things spiritual, mystic and psychic.
Aquamarine “Stone of Courage and Serenity”
Aquamarine is a stone of courage. It accelerates the intellectual reasoning process and makes one unconquerable through learning - not only of knowledge passed through teachers of the past and present, but of oneself.
Iron Pyrite “Symbolizes Wealth and Luck”
The resemblance of pyrite to gold has made it a traditional symbol for money and good luck. Its sunny golden color associates it with the sun, and with fortification and strengthening of the mind. The name comes from the Greek word meaning “a stone which strikes fire”. (RM10 to RM15 per piece - 5 to 8 cm)
Iron Pyrite makes a wonderful energy shield, blocking out negativity from various sources. Some of its properties include:
- Overcomes inertia and feelings of inadequacy
- Energizes the area where you place it (such as on a desk where you work)
- Helps you to see behind a facade
Healing with Iron Pyrite. Use this stone to overcome lethargy and fatigue. It increases the oxygen supply to the blood and strengthens the circulatory system. It is beneficial for the lungs, alleviating bronchitis and asthma.
Jasper “The Supreme Nurturer”
Jaspers have excellent protective energies, It gives one of the courage to speak out and have personal independence. Its a stone of earth, and therefore a very “grounding” stone. It stabilizes the aura, and provide cleaning of dysfunctional energies. Excellent for those in hospitals and recuperating from surgery. (Polished Jasper- RM80/kg)
Clear Quartz “The Energizer and Amplifier”
The most powerful, versatile multi-purpose healing stone! Particularly regarding self esteem, and healing the wounds. It amplifies the energy of all other stones and increases your emotional energy.
Rose Quartz “The Stone of Universal Love”
This is a stone of gentle warmth and love, as it heals emotional wounds and pain with its gentle calming salve. Open the heart to the beauty within and all arounf us, and will begin its healing by reducing resentments. Aids healing of depreseeion, blood circulation, heart fortification, sexual problems and encourages fertility.
Tiger Eye “Stone of Self-Discipline”
Tiger’s eyes has the qualities of the Tiger. Patient, focused, determined, alert, with perfect timing and slow, deliberate actions. Excellent grounding stone. If you need to make some changes in your life, this is the stone for you! Promotes balance and strength to get through difficult phases of life; relieves doubt and bestows decision making with vision and clarity. Helps one to be practical.
Mixture of semi polished clear quartz, rose quartz, aquamarine, agate, tiger eye, citrine and jasper. Cost RM28 per kg.
One may use just the amethyst cluster as a charger. Or place all the crystals into a crystal or glass bowl. This cluster of crystals is said to be able to cleanse and energize the crystals that you wear daily. You just need to bring your hand close to the crystals to feel the energy. The downside is the cost of this DIY - RM230 excluding bowl. Next post we will speak more about the Petaling Street crystal traders who are mostly from Nepal.
