To begin the dream healing process, obtain a piece of Red Jasper and a piece of Amethyst, each to be used only for dream work.  These crystals should be cleansed and purified, charged, and programmed before use.

There are a variety of ways one can clear a crystal.  One way to cleanse a crystal is by soaking it in a solution of sea salt and distilled water (lavender oil is also often added to the solution due to its purification properties).  Another method involves holding the stone under running water or in a stream to be purified.  Yet another method to cleanse a stone is by smudging it.  To smudge a stone, one must pass the stone through the smoke of an herb or incense (white sage, juniper, palo santo, sweetgrass, cedar, and sandalwood are all commonly used smudging herbs).  Also, one may choose to bury a stone in the soil of the earth for a length of time in order to cleanse it.  The clearing process should be carried out until one intuitively feels that the stone has been cleansed, or by feeling the stone's energy.  One should then charge the crystal in sunlight or moonlight (preferably that of a full or a new moon) for at least one full day or night.

To dedicate or program a crystal, one must first clearly determine the purpose or intention of his or her program or dedication with love and light for the good of all beings.  Then, one should place the crystal at the 6^th chakra/3^rd eye chakra/Brow chakra or hold it in one's hands.  Next, he or she should vividly imagine the positive and successful outcome of the intention/program/dedication (using sensory cues & vivid imagery).  One should visualize the result of the program in as much detail as possible.  This information should be transmitted into the crystalline structure via thought intention to be stored and recorded there for the good of all beings.  The program should be repeated whenever one intuitively feels that it is again necessary (and as often as he or she likes).

Once the crystals have been cleansed and programmed, one should place the Red Jasper beneath his or her pillow.  Red Jasper is known to stimulate the dream consciousness in order to bring forth dreams of deep meaning.  It also keeps the dreamer's astral body connected to the earth during intense astral travel.  Amethyst is often used to stimulate intuitive guidance and will help in the interpretation of one's dreams.  It will be used later in the process.

The dreamer should place a notebook and a pen or pencil next to the bed (within easy grasp) before lying down to go to sleep.  He or she should then focus his or her attention on intending to dream and to remember the dream.  The dreamer should also focus his or her attention on intending to properly interpret dream symbols and messages for the highest good of his or her being.

Upon awakening, one should lie still and attempt to remember as many of the details as possible from his or her dream.  When comfortable with moving, he or she should hold the Amethyst crystal in his or her receiving hand and write down the dream experience as precisely as can be.  One may even wish to draw sketches as some things from dreams can be difficult to convey with words alone.  Then, at a later time, he or she should review the journal entry and attempt to decipher any symbols, people, places, or experiences that occurred while in the dream consciousness.

It is important to keep very good records in the dream journal as these are some of the greatest clues one has to determining what is best for the higher self.  We can often gain insights to healing through these clues so one should be meticulous in his or her record keeping.  Also, although one will sometimes immediately understand how a dream symbol should be interpreted, many dream symbols are just pieces of a greater puzzle.  One may need to link together several entries to fully understand the messages behind one's dream(s).

Other crystals that are useful in dream healing include Herkimer Diamonds, Moonstones, Celestite, and Moldavite.  These stones can be used under the pillow, or in grid formations within the dreamer's bed or bedroom.

Herkimer Diamonds help one to fully tap into his or her astral body and to have control over it while in one's dream consciousness.  They facilitate the journey and are invaluable for this type of work.

Moonstones are beneficial for those attempting lucid dreaming, or a state in which our conscious awareness is present during astral travel.  This state of dreaming can be beneficial because it allows one to direct a dream in order to receive guidance according to his or her desired agenda.

Celestite facilitates communication between one's consciousness and higher spiritual beings.  Using this stone for dream healing can help one in receiving insights and guidance from those in the astral plane.

Finally, Moldavite can assist one in dream journeying.  This stone will take one where few others can.  With this crystal, the ride may be fast and bumpy (always with good reason), so hold on tight!  When using this stone for dream work, it is imperative to also utilize a grounding stone such as Hematite or Red Jasper so that it is not difficult for the dream consciousness to return to the body and resume being one's waking conscious awareness.

Routine meditation (over time) has the ability to completely transform one's outlook on life.  Meditation, combined with the proper intention, can aid one in a complete spiritual evolution.  Meditation will allow a person to become the pure, perfect, being of the universe that he or she was meant to become.

There are several steps one can take to promote a successful meditation.  First, one should create a sacred space in which he or she is comfortable.  One's environment can greatly influence his or her success in meditation.  "Sacred Space" may mean a different thing to each and every person.  Typically, creating some sort of routine or ritual to perform prior to meditation can help to enhance it.  The repetition of ritual will eventually send subtle cues to the brain that can help to prepare it for the meditative process.  The brain and the subconscious will begin to learn from the experience that after one has gone through the motions of the ritual, there is an expected thing to follow.  In this case, this thing is meditation-a clearing and stilling of the mind.

Correct posture can also significantly contribute to one's meditative practice.  One should sit in the posture that is most comfortable to oneself.  When one is not comfortable, the discomfort can become distracting to the mind and can disrupt one's focus.  Some people prefer to sit on the floor with his or her legs crossed (Lotus position).  However, this is not necessary.  One can sit on the ground, in a chair, or however one feels most at ease in his or her body.

Next, one should begin focused breathing.  One should focus on slow, even breathing and begin to relax.  The circular breathing technique is very effective for focus and relaxation (this technique is discussed further in the following exercise).  Once relaxation and focused breathing have been achieved, on can begin concentration.  One should attempt to hold his or her attention on the present, transitory, moment.  When the attention is held and stillness is achieved, one should retain it as long as possible until the end of the meditation session (at least 10 to 15 minutes).  If one finds oneself becoming distracted while attempting to maintain the stillness, he or she should return his or her attention to the breath.  One can always return to the focus on the breath to return the concentration to the meditative practice.

The true benefit of meditation is found in the stillness that it provides to one's body, mind, and spirit.  This stillness alters one's conscious awareness and connects it with the divine.  This altered state of consciousness benefits one's higher spiritual self.  In this state, guidance is often received (consciously or unconsciously).  This is a gift from the divine to one's higher self (one's own divine nature).

Most importantly, one should release all expectations one has of the meditative process and outcome.  One should be completely open to the experiences of the meditation, but not expect more than what is.  One should be open to any guidance or messages that may come from the stillness.  However, one should not be discouraged if this does not happen.  Instead, he or she should search for the benefit in the tranquility of the meditation.

Crystals can be used in meditation to help one concentrate and to focus his or her mind's energy.  Crystals amplify one's intentions and thoughts which raise his or her energy vibration, promoting conscious awareness.  One's thoughts become more pure through meditation with crystals; they become filled with love and light for the good of all beings.

Although crystals have been used to treat the body, mind, and spirit, crystal healing is not meant to replace conventional medicine.  Instead, it should be used along with allopathic treatments to compliment and enhance them.  The most important thing to keep in mind when beginning to use crystals for healing purposes is that a crystal's power is relatively inert until one intentionally directs its energy.  It is not the crystal that possesses healing energy; it is one's intent to heal, by way of the crystal, which manifests results.

The art of crystal healing has been present in many eras and cultures, some dating back for thousands of years.  It was commonplace in ancient Hebrew and Mayan societies as well as in the Native American, Indian, and Tibetan cultures.  Although not yet fully accepted by Western medicine, its methods are still often used and prescribed in many other parts of the world.  Since each type of crystal carries with it a unique energetic vibration, certain types of crystals can be utilized in the treatment of specific physical, emotional, or spiritual ailments.

AMAZONITE: (Also known as Amazon Stone) Use at the 4th Chakra (Heart Chakra) or at the 5th Chakra (Throat Chakra) for blocking electromagnetic energy, for balancing the mind, body, and spirit, for soothing and comfort after trauma, to manifest the love of the universe, to overcome fears, to stimulate positive communication, to benefit bone health, and to relax muscles.

AMETHYST: Use at the 6th Chakra (3rd Eye Chakra/Brow Chakra) or at the 7th Chakra (Crown Chakra) for protection against negative energies, blocking geopathic stresses, to relieve insomnia, to enhance memory, to increase motivation, to promote dreams and their interpretation, for emotional balance, to become open to one's intuition and psychic abilities, to strengthen the metabolism and immune system, to enhance meditation, to ease headaches, and to heal and cleanse the mind, body, and spirit.

AMETRINE: This stone is a combination of Amethyst and Citrine found in the same stone due to uneven heating during the crystal's formation. Therefore, it embodies the properties of both stones. AMETHYST: Use at the 6th Chakra (3rd Eye Chakra/Brow Chakra) or at the 7th Chakra (Crown Chakra) for protection against negative energies, blocking geopathic stresses, to relieve insomnia, to enhance memory, to increase motivation, to promote dreams and their interpretation, for emotional balance, to become open to one's intuition and psychic abilities, to strengthen the metabolism and immune system, to enhance meditation, to ease headaches, & to heal and cleanse the mind, body, and spirit.  CITRINE: Use at the 3rd Chakra (Solar Plexus Chakra) or at the 7th Chakra (Crown Chakra) for increasing creativity, for protection from negative energies, to activate the intuition, to manifest abundance, wealth, and prosperity, to encourage sharing, to promote joy, to increase self-esteem, to encourage a positive attitude, to enhance concentration, to overcome one's fears, to increase ease of communication, to balance the emotions, to diminish symptoms from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, to help eye problems, to help with blood circulation, to relieve menstrual or digestive problems, and to balance the thyroid.

ANGELITE: Use at the 5th Chakra (Throat Chakra) for manifesting peace and good will toward all beings, for communication with the Angelic realm, to stimulate telepathy, for grounding during meditation, to induce astral travel, and shamanic journeying, to increase awareness, for protection from negative energies, to aid in voicing one's inner truth, to bring compassion to one's life both toward and from other beings, to improve one's understanding and comprehension of astrology, for acceptance of one's life on the earth plane, to become inspired in spiritual matters, to initiate the channeling state, to balance the thyroid gland, to control body weight, and to remove the heat from sunburned skin.

AVENTURINE, GREEN: (Also known as Green Quartz) Use at the 4th Chakra (Heart Chakra) for healing the physical body, to increase wealth and prosperity, to protect gardens and homes from electromagnetic pollution, to turn negative energy into positive energy, to encourage compassion, to stimulate will power and confidence, for use during past life regressions and ascensions, for balance of the mind, body, and soul, to stimulate creativity in artistic endeavors, to promote peace and calming, for protection, to aid in problems related to the nervous system, to help prevent heart-related conditions such as heart attack, to relieve symptoms of allergies, to remove headache and migraine pain, and to diminish acne and other skin problems.

BISMUTH: Use at any chakra.  Bismuth is a semi-metal. In nature, it is silverish and is not found in its crystallized form. Bismuth does not crystallize naturally, because there is usually not enough space for its crystals to form properly. With a little help from humans, it is melted and recrystallized into a beautiful iridescent rainbow form. Bismuth is excellent for improving concentration and visualization, especially for use during Shamanic journeying. It aids in the shape-shifting practices of the brujo/bruja. It has also been known for its ability to lift one's awareness to the celestial realm while maintaining grounding. Bismuth is a stone of transformation, moving things from chaos to order. In addition, Bismuth has been known to promote cooperation in group situations and also in relationships.

BLOODSTONE: (Also known as Heliotrope) Use at the 1st Chakra (Root/Base Chakra) or at the 4th Chakra (Heart Chakra) for cleansing the blood, for general healing of the physical body, to transform negative energy into positive energy, to aid in receiving guidance from the inner self, for grounding, for protection, to encourage dreaming, to increase vitality, to promote feelings of courage and confidence, to aid in trusting one's intuition and acting upon it, to stimulate the immune system, to detoxify the physical body, and to aid in the proper blood circulation.

CALCITE, CLEAR: (Also known as Optical Calcite, White Calcite, and Iceland Spar) Use at the 7th Chakra (Crown Chakra) for intensifying visual imagery during meditation, astral travel, dreaming, and shamanic journeying, to heal the eyes, to reveal the veiled meaning in a situation, to relieve headache tension, to cleanse the aura, to cleanse oneself and one's environment of negative energies, to increase vitality, to quicken one's spiritual development, to increase awareness, to facilitate intuitive visions and psychic powers, to aid in channeling, to encourage motivation and dispel laziness, to stimulate the memory, to heal damaged tissues in the body, to boost the immune system, and to remove warts and other skin blemishes such as acne.  PLEASE NOTE: This stone is only known as Optical Calcite or Iceland Spar when it is held up to images and creates a double-refracted image.

CALCITE, ORANGE: Use at the 2nd Chakra (Sacral Chakra/Spleenic Chakra) to cleanse the aura, to boost one's energy, to cleanse and detoxify the physical body, to banish depression, to heal the reproductive system, to cleanse oneself and one's environment of negative energies, to increase vitality, to quicken one's spiritual development, to increase awareness, to facilitate intuitive visions and psychic powers, to aid in channeling, to encourage motivation and dispel laziness, to stimulate the memory, to heal damaged tissues in the body, to boost the immune system, and to remove warts & other skin blemishes such as acne.

CARNELIAN: (Also known as Carnelian Agate) Use at the 1st Chakra (Base Chakra/Root Chakra), 2nd Chakra (Sacral Chakra/Spleenic Chakra), or 4th Chakra (Heart Chakra) for grounding, to increase motivation, to increase vitality, to cleanse other stones, for protection of those who are crossing over, to stimulate success in business endeavors, to aid in overcoming negative thought patterns, to help improve concentration, for peace and calming, to banish negativity, to help heal lower back problems and remove pain, to quicken the healing of bones, and to increase blood circulation.

CHALCEDONY, BLUE: Use at the 5th Chakra (Throat Chakra) for enhancing group cooperation, to aid in telepathy, to transform negative energy into positive energy, to bring balance to the mind, body, and spirit, to enhance generosity by oneself or by others, to bring joy to any situation, to increase self confidence, to enhance enthusiasm, to stifle bad dreams, to cleanse wounds, to dispel dementia, and to regulate circulation.

CHRYSOPRASE: Use at the 4th Chakra (Heart Chakra) for encouraging hopeful attitudes, to assist in receiving truthfulness, to fuel creativity in artistic endeavors, to energize the physical body, to encourage one to become more outgoing and to take risks, to bring virtue into practice in daily life, to dispel judgmental attitudes from the self and from others, to aid in forgiveness and compassion, to help one to communicate in a positive and encouraging matter and to enable one to give constructive criticism, to prevent bad dreams and to encourage restful sleep, to encourage self reliance, to relieve symptoms of gout, to heal the eyes, to absorb and assimilate Vitamin C, and to relieve stress-related stomach discomfort.

CITRINE: Use at the 3rd Chakra (Solar Plexus Chakra) or at the 7th Chakra (Crown Chakra) for increasing creativity, for protection from negative energies, to activate the intuition, to manifest abundance, wealth, and prosperity, to encourage sharing, to promote joy, to increase self-esteem, to encourage a positive attitude, to enhance concentration, to overcome one's fears, to increase ease of communication, to balance the emotions, to diminish symptoms from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, to help eye problems, to help with blood circulation, to relieve menstrual or digestive problems, and to balance the thyroid.

EMERALD: (Also known as Green Beryl) Use at the 4th Chakra (Heart Chakra) for bringing peace and calming, for inspiration, to bring loyalty to a relationship or to attract a loyal partner, to encourage friendship, to enhance love, to balance the mind, body, and spirit, to transform negative energy into positive energy, to enhance psychic powers, for protection, to enhance memory, to aid in positive expression of the self, to stimulate group cooperation, to treat infection, to heal the eyes, to lessen to symptoms of diabetes, and to aid in joint pain caused by arthritis.

FLUORITE, RAINBOW: (Also known as Rainbow Fluor Spar) Use at the 6th Chakra (3rd Eye Chakra/Brow Chakra) or at the 7th Chakra (Crown Chakra) for protection, to block electromagnetic pollution, to reduce stress, to transform negative energy into positive energy, for maintaining balance in the physical body, to strengthen the intuition, to improve concentration, to promote confidence in oneself, to improve coordination, to dispel mental illness, to show the truth in any situation, to aid in objectivity and fair judgment, to balance the emotional body, to relieve symptoms of infection, to protect against viruses, to stimulate stiff joints, to relieve arthritis pain, to help heal injuries of the spine, to diminish pain related to the nervous system, to heal blemishes and other skin problems, to encourage accurate psychic readings, and to treat unhealthy bone marrow.

GOLDSTONE: (Also known as Monk's Gold, Monkstone, Stelleria, Avventurina, and Aventurine Glass) Goldstone is a type of synthetic, or man-made, glass which is made with copper. The copper forms tiny crystalline clusters within the glass. The most common form of goldstone is reddish-brown, although, in fact, the color is produced by the copper crystals and the glass itself is actually colorless. Some goldstone varieties use colored glass, usually blue or violet, and more rarely green. Goldstone's alternate name, "Stellaria", is based on Goldstone's starry, night-sky-like appearance. The original Italian name for goldstone is "avventurina" indicating its accidental discovery. Hence, another alternate name for Goldstone is "aventurine glass."  Although synthetic stones do not possess an energetic field, because of its copper content, Goldstone can be used at the 1st Chakra (Root Chakra/Base Chakra) or at the 2nd Chakra (Sacral Chakra/Spleenic Chakra).  COPPER: Use at the 1st and 2nd Chakras for aiding in motivation, to increase self-love, to encourage an optimistic attitude, for an increase in confidence, to overcome negative thought patterns and conditioning, to create balance between the physical and ethereal bodies, to stimulate telepathy, for good luck, for grounding, to amplify energy and intention, to maintain proper circulation, to relieve infection, and to treat arthritis pain.

HEMATITE: Use at the 1st Chakra (Base Chakra/Root Chakra) for grounding, to balance the mind, body, and spirit, for astral travel and shamanic journeying, to transform negative energy into positive energy, to bring peace and calming, to encourage confidence, to aid in removing addictions, to aid in acceptance of one's life, to increase concentration, to stimulate memory, to encourage creativity, to aid in studying, to maintain proper blood circulation, to help the body assimilate iron, to relieve insomnia, and to reduce fever.

JADE: Use at the 4th Chakra (Heart Chakra) for gaining wisdom and insight through meditation, to bring love and compassion, for protection, to bring mind, body, and spirit into balance, to bring luck, to stimulate new friendships, to encourage independence, to stimulate creativity, to bring intuitive dreams, to bring peace and calming, to cleanse the physical body, to increase fertility, to aid in successful child birth, and to bring balance to the systems of the physical body.

JASPER, FANCY: (Also known as Rainbow Jasper) Use at the lower chakras; 1st Chakra (Root/Base Chakra), 2nd Chakra (Sacral/Spleenic Chakra), 3rd Chakra (Solar Plexus Chakra); 4th Chakra (Heart Chakra) for encouraging peace and calming, promoting group cooperation, to aid in grounding, to assist with shamanic journeying and dreaming exercises, for balance in the mind, body, and spirit, to promote emotional strength, to activate creativity, to aid in circulation of the blood, and to increase positive thinking.

JASPER, LEOPARD SKIN: (Also known as Leopard Skin Rhyolite) Use at the 1st Chakra (Root Chakra/Base Chakra) or 2nd Chakra (Sacral Chakra/Spleenic Chakra) for manifesting healing energies, to increase energy in the etheric body, to maintain proper health in the systems of the body, to increase one's personal strengths, to bring balance to mind, body, and sprit, to banish negative energies, to aid in the assimilation of nutrients, to bring peace and calming, to encourage a helping hand both to and from others, to stimulate shamanic journeying and astral travel, for protection, to cleanse the etheric body, to banish electromagnetic pollution, to facilitate accurate pendulum dowsing sessions, to bring will power, to stimulate courage, to increase organization of one's environment, to bring support during times of illness, and to stimulate cognition.

JASPER, RED: Use at the 1st Chakra (Root Chakra/Base Chakra) for grounding, to encourage justice, to stimulate intuitive insight to one's problems and life challenges, to aid in remembering one's dreams, to aid in the process of reincarnation-providing a more favorable rebirth, to aid in asserting one's personal boundaries, to detoxify the blood, to regulate circulation, to bring peace and calming, to encourage a helping hand both to and from others, to stimulate shamanic journeying and astral travel, for protection, to cleanse the etheric body, to banish electromagnetic pollution, to facilitate accurate pendulum dowsing sessions, to bring will power, to stimulate courage, to increase organization of one's environment, to bring support during times of illness, and to stimulate cognition.

LABRADORITE: (Also known as Spectrolite) Use at the 6th Chakra (3rd Eye Chakra/Brow Chakra) or at the 7th Chakra (Crown Chakra) for protection, to dispel negative energies, to form personal boundaries, to facilitate past life ascension or regression, to facilitate astral travel, to aid in accessing the akashic records & other esoteric knowledge, for balancing the physical body with the etheric body, to increase conscious awareness, to facilitate intuition and psychic powers, to dispel fears, to increase faith, to strengthen trust, to stimulate the imagination and creativity, to remove illusion, to reveal the truth in any situation, to bring companionship, to remove stress, to treat symptoms of the common cold, to relieve arthritis pain, to regulate hormones, and to lower blood pressure.

LAPIS LAZULI: Use at the 5th Chakra (Throat Chakra) or at the 6th Chakra (3rd Eye Chakra/Brow Chakra) for facilitating spiritual enlightenment, aiding in dreaming practices, encouraging psychic power and intuition, to stimulate spiritual & shamanic journeying and astral travel, to remove stress, to bring peace and calming, for protection, to access one's spirit guides such as totem animals and guardian angels, to banish negative energy, to aid in speaking one's truth, to bring balance to the mind, body, and spirit, to dispel depression, to facilitate communication, to encourages virtuous behavior, to stimulate compassion, to increase creativity, to remove headache pain, to balance the thyroid gland, to relieve insomnia, and to boost the immune system.

MALACHITE: Use at the 4th Chakra (Heart Chakra) for amplifying energy and intention, for grounding, for protection, to block electromagnetic pollution, for earth healing, to connect one with nature, for spiritual guidance, to aid in visualization practices, to activate psychic powers, to encourage unconditional love, for scrying divination practices, for facilitating astral travel, to access intuitive messages from the subconscious mind, to encourage positive changes in one's life, to reveal obstacles on one's spiritual path, to remove negative thought patterns and conditioning, to facilitate the expression of one's emotions, to increase confidence, to encourage compassion, to enhance concentration, to heal the emotional body, to aid in exploring the inner self, to help ensure successful child birth, to treat asthma, to relieve arthritis pain, to lower blood pressure, to relieve vertigo, to strengthen the immune system, and to remove toxins from the body.

MOONSTONE: Use at the 3rd Chakra (Solar Plexus Chakra) or at the 7th Chakra (Crown Chakra) for increasing insight and intuition, to bring chaos in to order, for peace and calming, to encourage compassion, to facilitate lucid dreaming, for ceremonies and rituals pertaining to the full moon, to promote psychic powers, to increase feminine energy, to encourage one's nurturing qualities, to reduce stress, to balance the emotional body, to facilitate healing of the emotional body, to heal the female reproductive organs, to stimulate the pineal gland, to calm restless children, to aid in the assimilation of nutrients, for detoxification of the physical body, to aid in conception, to relieve insomnia, and to prevent walking in one's sleep.

OBSIDIAN, BLACK: Use at the 1st Chakra (Root Chakra/Base Chakra) for protection, to reveal the truth in any situation, to expose areas of oneself that need growth and development, to facilitate past life ascension and regression, to block negative energies from entering one's auric field, for grounding, to shield one from electromagnetic pollution, to banish negative energy, to bring peace and calming, to encourage living in a virtuous manner, to encourage personal growth, to increase courage, to facilitate compassion, to reduce arthritis pain, to detoxify the physical body, to maintain proper circulation, for use in scrying divination, to balance the mind, body, and spirit, to aid in acceptance of one's weaknesses and to begin to heal and correct them, to address issues of control and power struggles, for use in shamanic ceremonies and rituals, and to remove negative thought patterns and conditioning.

OBSIDIAN, SNOWFLAKE: Use at the 1st Chakra (Root Chakra/Base Chakra) for protection, to reveal the truth in any situation, to expose areas of oneself that need growth and development, to facilitate past life ascension and regression, to block negative energies from entering one's auric field, for grounding, to shield one from electromagnetic pollution, to banish negative energy, to bring peace and calming, to encourage living in a virtuous manner, to encourage personal growth, to increase courage, to facilitate compassion, to reduce arthritis pain, to detoxify the physical body, to maintain proper circulation, to balance mind, body, and spirit, to encourage independence, and to improve circulation.

PYRITE: Use at the 3rd (Solar Plexus Chakra) for an increase in vitality, to conquer vices, to build confidence, for protection, to block electromagnetic pollution, to ward off infection, to aid in business endeavors, to promote group cooperation, to remove worries, to balance the conscious and unconscious minds, to banish depression, to increase vitality, to balance the ethereal body, for grounding, to encourage creativity, to aid in focus and concentration, to help manifest abundance and prosperity, and to treat infertility.

QUARTZ, CLEAR: Quartz crystals can be used at any chakra and are by far the most powerful and energizing crystals of all. Quartz is a powerful healer and cleanser of the physical and ethereal body. Quartz crystals amplify our own energies and intentions and thus are ideal for any kind of spiritual work.

QUARTZ, ROSE: Use at the 4th Chakra (Heart Chakra) for promoting unconditional love, peace, and compassion, to inspire self-love, for calming after traumatic events, to add spark to a romance, to ease mid-life crisis, to soothe a broken heart, to ease the grieving process, to promote forgiveness, trust, and understanding, to help with healing lungs, to increase fertility, and to treat a poor complexion.

QUARTZ, RUTILATED: (Also known as Venus Hair Quartz or Angel Hair Quartz) Use at the 3rd Chakra (Solar Plexus Chakra) or at the 7th Chakra (Crown Chakra) for increasing vitality, to facilitate the transfer of vibrational healing energies, to balance body, mind, and spirit, to cleanse the aura, to facilitate astral travel, scrying divination, and channeling sessions, to remove barriers interfering with spiritual growth, for protection from negative energy vibrations, to aid in past life ascension and regression, to aid in acceptance of the soul's current life purpose and lessons, to facilitate positive change, to encourage forgiveness and compassion, to remove depression, to heal and repair the aura, to increase fertility, to restore energy to the physical body, to balance the thyroid, and to promote proper posture.

QUARTZ, SMOKY: Use at the 1st Chakra (Root Chakra/Base Chakra) for grounding, protection from negative energy, to increase energy during meditation, to encourage environmental concern & ecological consciousness, to relieve stress and promote peace and calming, to block electromagnetic pollution, to aid in detoxifying the physical body, to remove fear, to enhance passion, to dispel bad dreams, to use in scrying divination to promote insight, to stimulate concentration, to promote communication, to aid in stilling the mind for successful meditation, for use with people undergoing chemotherapy, to relieve physical pain, to treat problems associated with the lower half of the physical body, to remove headache pain, and to aid in the assimilation of vitamins and minerals.

QUARTZ, TOURMALINATED: (Also known as Tourmaline Quartz and Tourmalated Quartz) Use at the 1st Chakra (Root Chakra/Base Chakra) or at the 7th Chakra (Crown Chakra) for grounding, to protect one against negative energies, to release stress and promote peace and calming, to balance mind, body, and spirit, to aid in self-acceptance, and to balance the energies of the subtle body.  This stone will also take on the properties of the type of Tourmaline that it includes (i.e. Black, Green, etc.).

RHODONITE: Use at the 4th Chakra (Heart Chakra) for encouraging love, to promote group cooperation, to reveal all aspects of a given situation, for grounding, to balance the mind, body, and spirit, to encourage successful meditation using mantras, to heal the physical body as well as the emotions, to facilitate independence, to encourage compassion and forgiveness, to aid in healing form past life experiences, to bring peace and calming, to enhance confidence, to heal wounds and insect bites, to reduce arthritis pain, and to ease the symptoms of shock.

RUBY IN ZOISITE: (Also known as Anyolite) Use at the 4th Chakra (Heart Chakra) for increasing vitality, to stimulate passion, for increasing motivation, to protect one against negative energies, to stimulate positive dreaming, to encourage accurate visions created by the pineal gland, to help transform negative energy into positive energy, to encourage one's leadership qualities, to instill courage, to increase physical and emotional strength, for detoxifying the body, to reduce fever, to maintain proper circulation, to stimulate altered states of consciousness, to access the soul's past and aid in past life ascension and regression, to encourage one's unique characteristics, to promote oneness, and to enhance one's auric field.

SERPENTINE: (Also known as Infinite) Use at the 4th Chakra (Heart Chakra) for aiding in meditation, to enhance psychic powers, to clear a pathway for the kundalini, to aid in past life regression and ascension, to create balance between the mind, body, and spirit, to aid in intending to direct energy to heal the physical body, to cleanse the physical body, to aid in the assimilation of nutrients, to aid in connection with the angelic realm, to promote compassion, and to relieve muscle pain.

SODALITE: Use at the 5th Chakra (Throat Chakra) or at the 6th Chakra (3rd Eye Chakra/Brow Chakra) for increasing accurate intuitive thoughts, to encourage successful stilling of the mind during meditation, to bring out the truth in any situation, to help one to stand up for oneself, for protection from electromagnetic pollution, to enhance group cooperation, to aid in speaking one's truth, to banish habits and negative thinking patterns, to aid in absorbing new information, to remove fear, to banish guilt, to encourage confidence, to encourage a healthy metabolism, to remove insomnia, and to reduce fevers.

TIGER'S EYE, BLUE: (Also known as Hawk's Eye) Use at the 3rd Chakra (Solar Plexus Chakra), the 5th Chakra (Throat Chakra), or at the 6th Chakra (3rd Eye Chakra/Brow Chakra) for grounding, to increase psychic powers, to encourage the rising of the kundalini through the chakras, for protection, to stimulate compassion, to aid one in sorting through details and to aid in completing tedious tasks, to aid in removing negative habits, to banish depression, to heal the eyes, to treat disorders of the reproductive system, to aid in healing broken bones, for peace and calming, and to banish fears of all kinds.

TIGER'S EYE, GOLDEN: Use at the 3rd Chakra (Solar Plexus Chakra) for grounding, to increase psychic powers, to encourage the rising of the kundalini through the chakras, for protection, to stimulate compassion, to aid one in sorting through details and to aid in completing tedious tasks, to aid in removing negative habits, to banish depression, to heal the eyes, to treat disorders of the reproductive system, to aid in healing broken bones, to help one succeed on tests and exams, and to encourage success in business meetings.

TIGER'S EYE, RED: (Also known as Falcon's Eye and Ox Eye) Use at the 1st Chakra (Root Chakra/Base Chakra) or at the 3rd Chakra (Solar Plexus Chakra) for grounding, to increase psychic powers, to encourage the rising of the kundalini through the chakras, for protection, to stimulate compassion, to aid one in sorting through details and to aid in completing tedious tasks, to aid in removing negative habits, to banish depression, to heal the eyes, to treat disorders of the reproductive system, to aid in healing broken bones, to increase vitality, and to encourage motivation.

TOURMALINE, BLACK: (Also known as Schorl or Aphrizite) Use at the 1^st Chakra (Root/Base Chakra) for protection against electromagnetic pollution and negative energy, grounding, increased physical energy, to banish negative thoughts, to enhance positive thinking and creativity, to strengthen the immune system, and to aid in decreasing arthritis pain.

TURQUOISE: Use at the 4th Chakra (Heart Chakra) or at the 5th Chakra (Throat Chakra) for enhancing communication with other realms, to enhance self expression and communication, to help one to live in the moment, to remove negativity from oneself and one's environment, to enhance self confidence, to help one to remain on the path for his or her highest good, to boost the immune system, to aid in healing ailments of the eyes, to reduce acidity in the body and aid in detoxification, and to reduce inflammation.

Once one has selected one's crystals, he or she should cleanse them.  This should be done before using them.  There are a variety of ways one can clear a crystal.  One way to cleanse a crystal is by soaking it in a solution of sea salt and distilled water (lavender oil is also often added to the solution due to its purification properties).  Another method involves holding the stone under running water or in a stream to be purified.  Yet another method to cleanse a stone is by smudging it.  To smudge a stone, one must pass the stone through the smoke of an herb or incense (white sage, juniper, palo santo, sweetgrass, cedar, and sandalwood are all commonly used smudging herbs).  Also, one may choose to bury a stone in the soil of the earth for a length of time in order to cleanse it.  The clearing process should be carried out until one intuitively feels that the stone has been cleansed, or by feeling the stone's energy.  One should then charge the crystal in sunlight or moonlight (preferably that of a full or a new moon) for at least one full day or night.

To awaken the elemental (the spirit or deva within the crystal) of a crystal, one should dedicate the crystal with love and light for the good of all beings in the universe.  Then, one should graciously receive the magnificent gift of energy given off by the crystal.

To dedicate a crystal, one must first clearly determine the purpose or intention of his or her program or dedication with love and light for the good of all beings.  Then, one should place the crystal at the 6^th chakra/3^rd eye chakra/Brow chakra or hold it in one's hands.  Next, he or she should vividly imagine the positive and successful outcome of the intention/program/dedication (using sensory cues & vivid imagery).  One should visualize the result of the program in as much detail as possible.  This information should be transmitted into the crystalline structure via thought intention to be stored and recorded there for the good of all beings.  The program should be repeated whenever one intuitively feels that it is again necessary (and as often as he or she likes).