Stone Oracles The melding of stone energies with the power of synchronicity, as exemplified in such oracles as the Tarot and I Ching, has been achieved in the Crystal Ally Cards and other card decks that work with the energies of the mineral realm. Just as in the tarot and similar oracles, cards are used--this time with pictures displaying minerals, their names, essential energies, and a symbolic scene depicting those energies--to gain information on current and future situations. Just as in the tarot, one asks a question, shuffles the assigned meanings for the placement of each card. The shuffling introduces the necessary...

Crystal Grids  Patterns of various crystals and stones laid out for mutual enhancement of their energies and the energies of the surrounded space are called grids. Most frequently, they are laid out in symmetrical geometric patterns, the most popular one being hexagonal, because it mirrors the structure of Quartz and many other minerals. A small grid only a few inches in diameter, perhaps surrounding a picture of oneself or of someone one wishes to help, can be constructed on an alter or table top. I use a wooden grid when I do my gird work. A grid for sitting or reclining meditation can be arranged...

Body Layouts The art of 'Laying on of Stones' for healing is said to be an ancient practice. Certainly it is true that modern healers and explorers have a much wider array of stones available to them than at any other time in history, recorded history. Typically, body layouts involve one person laying on a massage table or bed while a friend or practitioner places stones upon the body, often at the Chakra points, meridians, or near the organs one may wish to affect. Sometimes a body layout can be simple as a Chakra-Attunement array, consisting of one or more stones at...

Dreamwork One means by which we all move into other realms of consciousness is through dreams. Because of their ability to alter the pattern of one's energy field, many crystals and minerals can powerfully affect one's dreams state--brining more frequent and vivid dreams--dreams containing spiritual guidance, dreams of visitations' from departed loved ones, lucid dreams, astral travel, and other types of out-of-body-experiences. Moldavite, for example, when taped to the forehead or tucked int the pillowcase, will almost always facilitate multiple, extremely vivid dreams of high spiritual content, even for people who insist that they never dream. In fact when I use...

Meditation With Crystals and Stones  Perhaps the single best means to learn to 'feel' crystal energies is to hold a stone or several stones during meditation. In meditation, one works to gently clear the mind of thought and enter a state of positive receptivity. many of the serenity-inducing stones, such as Celestite, can help one achieve this state. Other stones which one may choose for purposes of shifting consciousness, healing, or activating specific energy centers in the body or aura will have their strongest effects during meditation. This is because meditation quiets the mind stringer, and allows new influences to...

Wearing Stones In Pouches and Jewelry A natural extension of the practice of holding and carrying stones is to wear them n 'medicine pouches' or incorporate them into jewelry pieces. Both of these practices have gone on for many centuries. (For instance, the crowns of kings and queens, who were viewed as representatives of the gods, included gems which were intended to facilitate communication with the spiritual realms.) One advantage of pouches and jewelry pieces is that they allow one to incorporate combinations of stones which work together to produce the desired effects.Other jewelry pouch combinations might include ascension stones, protection stones,...

Holding and Caring Most crystal lovers have a selection of 'pocket stones' from which they can select, according to the needs of the day. One of the best ways to choose a stone is if it calls to you. If the energy calls to you. Once you get your crystal hold it in both hands and feel the energy flowing throughout your body. Both holding and carrying stones has the effect of bringing their vibrational emanations into one's auric field, allowing for the beneficial modification of one's energies. 

Oils and Essences Stone energies can be blended with essential oils or infused in water solutions to make essences. In both cases, the vibrational energies of the stones are taken on by the oil or water medium. Those interested are advised to seek out this information, and be sure not to utilize any toxic stones or substances.