HOW DO HEALING CRYSTALS WORK?
Have we got your attention? Perhaps it’s because you keep hearing about healing crystals and you're unsure how they work? Dive into the crystal world as it’s seen by science and the mystics, and find out for yourself!
IS CRYSTAL HEALING A NEW TREND?
No! Precious gemstones have been benefitting the world for thousands of years in many different civilisations and times (e.g. Ancient Egyptians, Romans, Aztecs, Incas, Sumerians, Mayans etc). They occurred in countless forms and most “ordinary” objects, from jewellery and massage tools to building materials.
Yet, just recently, their deserted potent healing has, again, revived – and is still being explored along with other alternative ancient healing methods. Their vibration reaches and makes more and more people wonder: how do they form and most importantly, how do they work?! How can you implement them in your daily life? And should you?
This time, the answer is a straight up “yes”. Here’s why…
WHAT ARE THOSE HEALING STONES?
To begin with, let’s recognise one thing. The healing crumbles of Earth include crystals, stones, minerals and gemstones. The Earth creates thousands of them, in many varieties.
Here’s a crash course on identification:
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Calcite |
Lapis Lazuli |
Aventurine |
Tiger's Eye |
Rose Quartz |
Auralite 23 |
Hematite |
Rhodonite |
Malachite |
Jasper |
CRYSTALS Minerals which hold a visible crystallised form e.g. faceted or symmetrical. |
GEMSTONES Minerals or rocks which are strong and can be cut and polished for jewels. |
Amethyst |
Clear Quartz |
Rose Quartz |
Chalcedony |
Clear Quartz |
Amber |
Aventurine |
Garnet |
Smoky Quartz |
Moonstone |
AND WHAT ABOUT STONES?
If you've ever wondered, all of the above are in fact stones.
Most can occur as clusters, raw chunks or can be enhanced into tumbled pieces. Raw chunks are pieces of naturally formed crystal, with rougher edges.
Tumbled pieces are a result of the next step of crystal extraction, in which raw chunks are polished to obtain a beautifully smooth finish. If you love peeking at your crystal's details and quirks, you'll love a good old tumbled piece!
HOW DO CRYSTALS WORK?
First impressions count. How did seeing a crystal, touching it, realising it is made by Mother Earth, feel, for the very first time for you? Did it feel ordinary?
It’s not hard to assume it was everything but ordinary. The moment you enter a space infused with crystal energy, you’re affected by colour and vibration, whether you intend on it or not…
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A talisman of promise and healing, you could say. |
WHEN WILL I SEE RESULTS OF CRYSTAL HEALING?
There is no universal timeframe which determines when manifestations begin working. When used for Chakra balancing, it can be immediate, but it can range from weeks to months. Determined by your thoughts and intentions, a crystal only works when you do.
It works subtly in the background, takes care of things if you provide it with the “paperwork” from your mind. It only grows stronger as you lean into it, work in collaboration. If you take care of it, it gives back. Most importantly, it shows off more of its magic, the more you choose to see…
With love and guidance,
The AK Vibes Team
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