The Fascinating World of Crystals and Gemstones: Harnessing Their Healing & Manifestation Powers
Crystals and gemstones have captivated humanity for centuries, not only for their mesmerizing beauty but for their allegedly profound healing properties as well. In addition to these healing qualities, crystals and gemstones can be used to assist in the art of manifestation too. By aligning our intentions with the energetic properties of these gems, we can not only amplify our desires but manifest our very dreams as well. Let's dig in to just a few of the gemstones that aid in healing and manifestation!
Healing
Amethyst - The Tranquilizer
Known for its soothing energy, amethyst is a gemstone that promotes both relaxation and tranquility. Placing an amethyst crystal under your pillow or meditating with it can help calm a restless mind, alleviate stress, and even promote better sleep.
Did you know that amethyst, a member of the quartz family, can be what the experts call pleochroic? This means that when light hits the gem, shades of different colors such as reds and blues can be seen from different angles. The rich purple hues in amethyst come from the iron impurities within the stone. The amount of iron within each stone determines how deep the color is!
Rose Quartz - The Nurturer
As a symbol of love and compassion, rose quartz is renowned for its ability to open the heart chakra. According to historians, rose quartz was thought to have been used as a token of love as early as 600 BC. The gemstone is believed to attract new love, romance and intimacy as well as helping to develop closer bonds with friends and relatives, thus embracing this gentle crystal can aid in self-love, healing emotional wounds, and fostering harmonious relationships. Keeping a piece of rose quartz close to your heart can be a constant reminder of the importance of love and forgiveness in your life.
Citrine - The Energizer
If you seek an infusion of positive energy, look no further than citrine. This member of the quartz family is actually quite rare and can often be replicated by superheating amethyst until the purple color dulls and changes to a dark, almost burnt yellow-orange. If you come across a dark orange or brown "citrine" that has tiny pointed clusters instead of the stone's usual large clustered points then you almost certainly have a burnt amethyst. When you do come across the real deal, this sunny yellow quartz gemstone radiates warmth, optimism, and abundance. By carrying a citrine
crystal with you or placing it in your workspace, it is said you can invite joy, creativity, and success into your life.
Manifestation
Clear Quartz - The Amplifier
Considered the master healer, clear quartz is a potent tool for manifesting intentions. Did you know that Quartz is the second most abundant mineral in Earth’s crust after feldspar? It is a highly resistant rock with regards to weathering and tends to concentrate in sandstones and other detrital (fragmented) rocks. Because it's such a hard mineral, its uses are vast and far-reaching, much like its manifestation properties! Its pure and vibrant energy more or less serves as a magnifying glass, amplifying our thoughts and desires. By programming a clear quartz crystal with your intentions and keeping it close, you can enhance your ability to manifest and attract what you seek!
Labradorite - The Magic Stone
Known for its enchanting play of colors, labradorite is a gemstone that both ignites the imagination and sparks creativity, so much so that many ancient civilizations had their own mystical theories as to what it was and where it came from. For instance,
Some ancient Inuit believed that labradorite was the frozen fire of the aurora borealis and it's easy to see why. In Norse mythology it was associated with the Bifrost - the beautiful rainbow bridge which joined Midgard to Asgard as a gateway between Earth and heaven, and in traditional Hindu belief systems, labradorite is related to the throat chakra which is known as the purification center. In modern times, labradorite is thought to enhance our ability to visualize and manifest our goals while acting as a bridge between the spiritual and physical realms. Some even believe that wearing a labradorite pendant or keeping it nearby can serve as a constant reminder of our individual limitless potential.
I hope you've enjoyed this dip into the delightful exploration of crystals and gemstones. It certainly becomes clear that their presence in our lives can extend far beyond mere adornment and that these natural wonders hold within them a vibrational energy that can not only promote healing and balance, but manifestation as well.
