Crystal Therapy: Just the Basics

As part of our growing panel of experts, we’ve been honored to have a trained crystalogist among them: Rosemary Beam. If you have not read Ms. Beam’s recent blogs regarding Crystals and Chakras, then we highly recommend them as great reading opportunities.

We have been embracing the use of Crystal Therapy for a while and actively using crystals in sessions with clients. Therapy in Transition is not alone in embracing this popular form of alternative healing. Crystal Therapy is non-invasive, and people who embrace it swear by the healing power of crystals. Anyone can practice simple crystal healing techniques if open to receiving some basic information, like what crystals to use, how to choose your crystal, and how to cleanse them. We wanted to share from our personal experience and perspective which stones have supported us.

Crystals and Their Uses

The following is a list of some of the most easy to find crystals and their uses.

Amber

This crystal helps in strengthening the nervous system and also cleanses the environment around you of negative energy.

Apache Tears

This crystal has mood-eleviating properties and is considered extremely useful for people suffering from depression and anxiety. It can also be used to heal health problems related to one’s lower body and endocrine glands.

Aqua Aura

This crystal is often used for energy healing, as it is believed to increase one’s ability to send energy and aid in meditation and telepathy.

Aragonite

Aragonite helps in increasing one’s focus and concentration. People who have used it often claim that it helps them think more clearly. The crystal is also used as a meditation aid.

Azurite

Azurite is very popular among psychics, tarot card readers and astrologers, as it is believed to strengthen one’s intuition and psychic powers. It is a popular meditation aid and is also often recommended to people suffering from thyroid problems.

Beryl

Beryl is used in Chakra cleansing therapies to cleanse the root Chakra. It is also recommended to bowel cancer patients, as it is believed to help in the healing process.

Carnelian

This crystal is believed to help in curing respiratory problems. It is also recommended to people who suffer from self-confidence and anxiety-related issues.

Chalcedony

This crystal is believed to be extremely helpful for women suffering from disturbances or emotional anxiety related to their sexuality. You may also keep this crystal in a bowl of water in your home to dispel negative energy. (Remember to change the water at least once a week.)

Chrysocolla

This works almost like a magic crystal, as it is considered to be useful for treating several problems from mental issues like anger management, anxiety and emotional frigidity to physical ailments like digestive problems, ulcers and arthritis.

Citrine

This crystal is believed to attract abundance and is considered beneficial for people suffering from self-esteem issues or problems like lack of emotional control and/or self-destructive behavior.

Desert Rose

Desert Rose is often recommended for dealing with problems like stress and lack of focus.

Jade

Just like its color (green), this crystal stands for health, wellness and abundance. The crystal is believed to help in dealing with a range of physical and emotional issues, including emotional balance, lack of self-confidence, lethargy and low stamina, stinginess, anxiety, weak immune system, kidney, and heart- and lung-related problems, to name a few.

Turquoise

Turquoise is considered extremely useful for treating digestive problems, viral infections, mental lethargy, pain and aches in the body as well as cramps.

Tiger’s Eye

Tiger’s eye is believed to have many benefits, from improving one’s confidence levels and strengthening an individuals’ intuitive powers to making a person emotionally stronger and improving his/her concentration levels.

Sugalite

This crystal is often used by healers, as it is believed to help in self-forgiveness, stress-related problems, self-acceptance and improving one’s psychic ability.

Smoky Quartz

This crystal is perhaps the most popular stress-relief stone. It often recommended to hyperactive individuals and chronic worriers.

As you begin to embrace and work with crystals, you will find numerous sources of information available to support you knowledge. We encourage you to interact with our resident crystal expert Rosemary Beam with more specific questions pertaining to crystals and their application for healing purposes. Remember, the crystals and their basic uses listed above are just from one individual’s perspective. You will have your own as experience guides you in using these in your own life. Another reminder: play with the crystals with the mind of an open-hearted child. You will be amazed at what you will learn. Once you feel you have gained a basic knowledge or understanding of the uses of different types of crystals, you can move on to the next step of choosing or buying the right crystals to start healing yourself and your environment.

Until next time, embrace your inner wisdom.

Namaste,
Karen