Your choice of Crystal

Everyone has their own requirements in a crystal. Likewise, a crystal will have its own requirements in a user. For these reasons the correct choice of crystal is very important, especially from a healing perspective. The best guide that can be given is based on astrological principles and relates specifically to the type of crystal that is likely to be most effective for you. To determine which type is best for you enter your details on the Horoscope page, but be aware that this is just a guide. Selection of the best individual crystal for you is best done by a process of trial & error, though often it is the case that if you can feel the spiritual energies emanating from the crystal merely upon first sight then this will be the crystal for you. Another tip is that it is generally accepted that the greater the clarity of the crystal, the greater its energy-focussing abilities, and thus it will give greater meditative and healing strength. But, this need not necessarily be the case. Some imperfections can set up their own energy fields that can reinforce the focussing powers, rather than weaken them. However, these are likely to vary a lot from user to user.

Remember that the crystal does not work FOR you, but you and the crystal must work as PARTNERS!

It should be noted that the search for the crystal that is perfectly in tune with you may never end! Indeed, I myself am continually on the look out for a 'better' crystal. Do not spend too much time on this quest though, since after several months using one particular crystal you gradually become aware of its own qualities and can therefore adjust the way you use it.

Crystals to avoid

There are some crystals that are either not true crystals with the required regular crystal lattice structure, or simply emanate insufficient energy to be beneficial. These should obviously be avoided, but there are some unscrupulous dealers out there who may try to sell you one.

The main imposter is actually Opal, which is not a true crystal at all but what is termed a 'mineraloid'. It does not have a regular crystalline atomic structure and so cannot emanate the regular energy required. (This may be why it is often associated with bad luck.) Similarly, and somewhat obviously, glass should also be avoided.

Crystals that for some reason do not work well for meditation purposes are: diamond, feldspar, pyrite, jade, smectite, deerite, howieite, zussmanite, and marmite.

(Websites selling crystals are listed at the bottom of this page.)

Meditation

OK, so you've now got your crystal. How should you best use it for meditation? Are there any tricks? All I can say here is that there are no hard & fast rules, but there are some actions that will reap benefits.

The first thing that must be done on acquisition of a new crystal is to CLEAR it. This is a process whereby contaminating energies are removed from the crystal.
See the special section on Crystal Care for details on clearing, cleaning, charging, and storing your crystal.

To use the crystal for meditation, remove it from it's pyramid and place carefully on a small wooden or stone table or plinth that is no more than 1 foot high. The crystal should be the only object on the table, since any other objects can produce vibrations that will interfere with the focussing process. You must sit cross-legged (or in the Lotus position) with the crystal approximately 2 feet in front of you. You are then ready to begin the meditative process.

Crystal Orientation

The orientation of the crystal can also be important. If it is pointed towards you it will assist in accessing the inner Self. If the crystal is aligned such that it's side faces towards you it may become more effective at determining and correcting any chakra imbalances that may be limiting your abilities. This is due to the different energy wavelengths involved, and will also depend on the crystal and the person. Energy reinforcement or amplification is what is required for best results. This occurs when the your natural psychic energy and the vibration frequency of the crystal coincide. The diagram below shows different reinforcement states:

State (a) shows no reinforcement - in fact your energy and the crystal's compete with each other! This orientation should be avoided. State (c) has maximum energy amplification and state (b) is intermediate. The correct orientation for maximum energy reinforcement can be determined for each crystal via diagrams like the one shown below that have been derived through our careful meditative research.

For more information on this technique please email Brother Dylan