Crystal Truth
by Donna Thomson
I have a connection with the guides that has made clear to me the dire necessity to strip away the untruths in relation to spiritual matters, including the use of crystals. It is suggested that humans are moving into a new age of awareness, where the taboo spiritual topics will once again become a more natural part of our existence - we will connect once again to our truth. In order to achieve this awareness we need to differentiate truth from fiction. We need to find the simple truths and use these to benefit our lives.
Defining Crystals
'Crystals' is a blanket term used to refer to minerals and semi-precious gemstones used for healing. Scientifically, very few of the minerals and semi-precious gemstones we refer to as 'crystals' actually have crystal properties - a repetitive external structure, such as clear quartz, amethyst or herkimer diamonds. I tend to use the term 'crystals' interchangeably with 'stones' or 'healing stones' when referring to the mineral kingdom.
In this article I hope to address some common misconceptions and fantasy theories about crystals by answering the questions:
- Do crystals contain devas (fairies, pixies, nature spirits)?
- Do crystals hold records of past civilisations or extraterrestrial information?
- Can my crystal talk to me?
- What's so special about crystals with bridges, windows, barnacles, rainbows, keys, babies and other formations?
- How do crystals heal?
- Do I need to know about energy and metaphysical topics to use crystals?
- Do crystals work the same for everyone?
Do crystals contain devas (fairies, pixies, nature spirits)?
The guides have made it clear that there are no such beings living in crystals. While it may be a 'nice thought' to believe that there could be fairies and so forth inside crystals, the reality is that this is not the case. Such fantasy may have arisen out of the disconnection people feel from their own true essence or spirit. People believe things need to be 'sensational' and therefore create a veil of fantasy around what is actually perfectly natural and beautiful, as is. Too many people have lost the ability to see the beauty and perfection in nature - this includes their own nature. It's time to remove the fantasy and get back to the beautiful truth and simplicity of what lies around and within us.
What's important to realise is that the mineral kingdom is indeed alive, as is the plant and animal kingdom. Crystals do have a living essence, but this 'aliveness' is an energy - not a person. It is acceptable to connect with and perceive the energy of a crystal as a personification - sometimes spirit finds it easier to convey its message in a way we are used to, such as when someone shares a message with us. However, we should understand that this is an interpretation of the energy rather than an indication that there is actually a being living inside the crystal.
Unfortunately, spirits have recognised this misguided belief and taken the opportunity to provide themselves with amusement and self-importance by appearing as devas in crystals. This is not a good situation as you do not want spirits around you or your family making a nuisance of themselves. Even if they appear to be providing valuable insight and wisdom, this is a farce. Imagine a con artist or an actor using you in order to hang around - I don't imagine you would be happy to find this out, but this is exactly what these spirits do. It is also dangerous because you could be passing such spirits on to others just by being in the vicinity of your 'deva crystals' or simply by communicating with other people.
So if you come across what appears to be a living being inside a crystal, ask yourself if this is your interpretation of the crystal's energy or if it is a spirit presence. Trust your first instinct to determine the answer and if you feel it is indeed a spirit, contact someone who can help you remove the spirit as soon as possible. Peaceful Willow can put you in contact with someone if required.
Do crystals hold records of past civilisations or extraterrestrial information?
This claim is made a lot in relation to crystals and can be a great selling point to convince someone that these information-packed crystals are the ones to buy. But why should only the people who purchase these special crystals be privvy to universal records and information?
Remember that crystals work very simplistically - their energy aids our energy to harmonise or amplify our energy system. As with similar claims about crystals, at some stage people have recognised that they've connected with insightful information about the universe, but they've mistakenly assumed the information was held within the crystal itself. The crystals often claimed to hold special information are usually clear quartz, which is a natural and powerful amplifier. It has the ability to amplify our energy and therefore our ability to perceive information psychically. When you are in tune with the energy of the universe you can indeed draw on universal information. However, in this respect, the crystal is simply an aid to accessing this information and contains no actual information itself. Crystals are valuable ‘tools’ and it’s important not to attribute everything to the tools themselves as it takes your own power away - your own connection with the universe.
Can my crystal talk to me?
Yes and no. As I have pointed out, crystals are minerals of the earth and do not contain fairies, hold information, or anything else of the like. Therefore crystals would not talk to you as a person would, but their energy can give you intuitive messages in the form of symbolism, words, gut feelings or other insight in relation to how to use that crystal. You can ask questions of the crystal and wait for responses you may pick up psychically/intuitively. An example would be to ask where you could place the crystal to get the greatest benefit for you at that time. Then be guided by your intuition as to the location that feels right. This is communicating or 'talking' with your crystal - basically an exchange of energy.
Crystals can provide metaphorical messages too. So rather than the crystal needing to be physically applied in order to be useful, it could provide insight into a situation. For instance, if you ask the question: "What do I need in order to feel fulfilled in my life?" and are then drawn to rutilated quartz (which contains golden rutile needles), you may feel that the rutile needles indicate a need for focused direction in your life. Perhaps you are lacking specific goals and need something to work towards. In a situation such as this, the brain will use whatever method necessary to get the message across quickly and clearly. So your mind will draw you to that crystal knowing that you will be likely to understand the significance of the message, rather than the crystal itself giving you the message.
What's so special about crystals with bridges, windows, barnacles, rainbows, keys, babies and other formations?
Something that has formed within the earth is bound to have various markings, shapes and reflections such as rainbows. All sorts of names have been attributed to these features, which I won't go into here. These features can be interesting, beautiful, unique and even offer metaphorical messages for the user on occasion. However, as the aim of crystal use is to keep it simple, it's best not to get too tied up in the additional physical features of the crystals and let such features influence which crystals you buy. It's unnecessary to give every little aspect of a crystal some 'other worldly' metaphorical attribute. Having a crystal with additional features will not necessarily assist you any more than a 'plainer' crystal, so trust your instincts to lead you to the right crystals, whether or not they have these 'special features'.
As a point of interest, there are crystals referred to as 'lasers' because of their natural long pointed formation. Lasers are known to be effective because they are used in the scientific and medical fields for instance, as a focused beam of light that can actually cut through objects (such as in surgery). Natural crystal lasers also focus their energy/light much more effectively than other formations such as tumbled stones and therefore these crystals are often used in healing situations. However, as the energy output of these crystals is quite concentrated, it is recommended that you use these particular crystals with caution.
How do crystals heal?
Basically, crystals are composed of minerals and their formation depends on the environment and processes involved as the crystal or stone is created. We therefore have hundreds of different stones of varying composition and colours.
On a physical level, the actual mineral components in the stones can have a positive effect on us much like other natural remedies - aromatherapy, flower essences, herbal medicine, acupuncture, and so on. The goal is to achieve a balance in your system whereby you bring your energy levels up if they are lacking, or reduce an overabundance of energy.
In referring to 'energy', I refer essentially to our life force which encompasses all levels of our existence - physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. On a metaphysical level, it is important to understand that everything is made of energy. Matter is simply a mass of atoms/energy which vibrate at varying rates and determine how physical something appears.
Solids are made up of more compacted atoms which vibrate slowly and therefore are very visible and tangible. Liquids for instance have atoms which vibrate faster than that of solids, allowing the matter to move in a fluid motion. Faster still, we have gases which we cannot see with the naked eye but we know they exist. Their atoms/energy vibrate so quickly that our physical eyes cannot see the gases. It is therefore feasible that there are many other energies that vibrate at high speeds and are unable to be seen by our physical eyes.
One form of energy that is closely linked to crystal healing is colour energy. We need all of the seven spectrum colours for complete health. Each colour has a particular frequency and offers a different benefit for our energy system. As a predominant feature of crystals is their colour, we can make use of them in healing in much the same way as general colour therapy.
As you can see, this is a broad subject. Basically, if you understand that everything that exists is made up of energy in one form or another, including humans, you can better understand how energies can work together to provide harmony. I do believe that the goal of healing is to create a state of harmony and that Mother Earth has provided us with a number of vibrational tools to achieve that harmony, including crystals.
Do I need to know about energy and metaphysical topics to use crystals?
Certainly not. The universe works in such a way that you will naturally be drawn to the particular crystals you need at any particular time. Whether or not you even know what you need the crystal for is irrelevant. Your own energy and the energy of the crystal will match each other intuitively. This is why you should always purchase or use the crystal that catches your attention. It will always be the right one. Just having the crystal around you will bring you benefit. You may be able to work out how that crystal is helping you but it is okay not to know specifically. If you get a general sense of well-being and pleasure out of using the crystal then it is doing its job.
Do crystals work the same for everyone?
I don't believe so. We all have different energy make-ups, as do the crystals. The crystals that appeal to one person may not appeal to another. So while there can be general guidelines for using crystals for particular ailments or benefits, it is important for you to take control and determine what is right for you. This is indeed one of the greater goals spirit has for us - to become empowered in our own ability to access what we need. Giving credit to your own intuition is one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself.
It is not unusual for people to be drawn to different crystals for the same reasons, e.g. a headache. The most important thing is that there is some disharmony in that person's being that can be aided by their chosen crystal. Consider that one person's headache may be due to mental stress - an overactive mind. The crystal they are drawn to will likely calm the mind and in turn reduce the headache symptoms. Now consider someone who has been hunched over a computer all day and has a headache stemming from muscular aches in the neck. The crystal this person chooses would more effectively work to reduce the muscular soreness in the neck and therefore reduce the headache. There are many variables that will uniquely determine what you need and why.
I hope this article has helped to clear up some of the misconceptions about crystals and has shown you how simply crystals can harmonise and energise your life. Use them naturally, without preconceived ideas and they will bring you great benefit, joy and even enlightenment. See them as they truly are - beautiful vibrational tools that we should respect and admire.