Every crystal has metaphysical properties that can be used to benefit your life.
Metaphysical crystal users look at the properties of crystals and determine which specific stones will enable them to achieve their goal. Crystal properties affect specific physical, mental, spiritual, emotional and environmental conditions, from a metaphysical perspective. The user chooses which stone to employ based on which crystal or group of crystals most fully meets those conditions.
Physical
Crystal lore teaches that certain crystals assist the body to heal specific types of conditions and prevent others. For example, ancient Egyptians used moonstones to balance female hormones and ease the discomforts of pregnancy and birth, according to Dr. Flora Peschek-Bohmer. A crystal healer could choose an amethyst if a miscarriage threatens or if migraines accompany the pregnancy, according to Robyn Harton. She might choose a moss agate, known as a midwife's stone, if she wants to improve a pregnancy troubled by gestational diabetes.
Choosing crystals to affect the pregnancy does not mean she would ignore the advice of her midwife or obstetrician. Crystal therapy works cooperatively with medical and alternative medical therapies.
Mental
A crystal user employs the same type of discretion when choosing which stone to use for a mental concern. For example, moss agates improve concentration, ease issues with addictive behavior and reduce stress, according to Dr. Peschek-Bohmer. Amethysts ease compulsive and addictive behaviors, according to Harton, easing the person through the process of withdrawal. The 12 Step Sobriety Stones recommends azurite for dealing with addictive behaviors, because it helps the person turn loose of old patterns and habits and embrace healthier ones. An addict could use crystals to supplement drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Spiritual
Metaphysically, malachite promotes understanding and spirituality, which could aid recovery from addiction, according to Dr. Peschek-Bohmer, and amethyst brings clarity to the mind. Green calcite brings knowledge of divine love, according to healingcrystals.com, and supports the user through transitions. It soothes the heart and aids in learning new lessons, including spiritual ones.
Dr. Peschek-Bohmer reports that Native Americans consider calcite a holy stone and believe it connects them to the gods.
Emotional
Amethyst promotes forgiveness and brings freedom from fear, according to 12 Step , and malachite releases guilt. They report that sodalite is particularly effective for releasing fear, shame and guilt that can improve emotional health and recovery. Adding moonstone to balance and master the emotions as you process feelings shifts your emotional health in a positive direction, according to Gemstone Gifts.
Environmental
Malachite improves the energy of a room and draws out negative energy, according to crystalvibrations.org. It may protect you from the environmental chaos caused by excessive electromagnetic energy. There are claims that it can protect you against unhealthy business associations and lead you to those that will benefit you economically, according to Dr. Peschek-Bohmer.
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