Crystal Uses

Who doesn't like a crystal? The famous game show of 1990s, the Crystal Maze, made one and all fall for the stone shown in the series. Since ancient times crystals have been known to have tremendous spiritual and metaphysical powers. Ancient Mayans, Incas and Egyptians have been known to have used a crystal in many forms. Even today, many of us know about crystals being used in healing, meditation and some religious rituals. Have you ever wondered about the uses and powers of a crystal? Here's a complete account of the uses of crystal and its significance today.

How do crystals work? Scientists and spiritual believers both claim to know the answer. But, all the responses received from these two factions are equally unconvincing. In spite of this, today thousands of people all over the world use crystals to get relief from various mental, emotional, and physical troubles. The very first use of crystals can be traced back to Atlantis, the ancient island in the Atlantic that Plato said was destroyed by a quake. Since then crystals became important for the people of nearby civilizations who started believing in a crystal's immense powers. Modern-day crystal therapy practitioners believe that the ability of crystal to act as energy conductor facilitates focusing of energy through a person's thoughts to stimulate both physical and mental healing.

The Many Uses of Crystals

Crystals not only make a beautiful addition to the surrounding, but they have also been used to enhance the health and quality of life. Here is a list of the various domains which mark the usage of crystals in abundance:

Decoration and Jewelry
This is probably the most common non-spiritual use of a crystal. Various gem stones in their crystalline form are used for decorative purpose in homes, restaurants and malls. Ruby, sapphire, emerald and the king, diamond, are the most coveted jewel stones. They may be used as pendants in chains or as ring stones.

Crystal Ball
In the practice of the occult belief, a crystal ball is used, through which some people can see events which cannot be seen by others. This may include glancing in to someone's past or claiming to know the future.

Industrial Uses
The most common use of a crystal industrially is the quartz crystal in analog watches. The quartz has a property of vibrating with a period of one second when voltage is applied across it. This makes it the perfect material to be used in watches.

Used as a Sphere
It is believed that spherical crystals transfer energy in all directions. With this belief, they are used as energy tools which said to be transmitting energy in all directions. Red, yellow, and orange colored crystals are said to produce energy.

Spheres are also used as massage tools. They are proven to act on tired and sore muscles and relax them. Massage your leg by placing a sphere on the carpet and roll your feet over the sphere. The pressure points in the foot are mildly massaged by the sphere which is said to be affecting every area of the body.

Laying On of Crystal
Also known as laying on of stone, this is one of the major uses of crystals for healing. This is an ancient pagan practice, where a crystal is used to remove negative energy and obstacles from a human body. Laying on of stone involves placing crystals on or around the victim in order to remove vetoing energy, which is being considered as source of diseases.

Crystal Grid
Spiritually, a grid is a pattern in which stones are arranged in a sacred flower-like pattern called the "Flower of Life". The stones are then said to be activated by linking them with white light so that the stones radiate an energy field in the environment. Those who are sensitive to energy change, will be able to feel a frequency change in the room wherever the grid is assembled. The intensity of the shift depends up on the stones used. The shift can either be gentle or quite abrasive.

Crystalline forms of various stones are believed to be having various beneficial properties. Here is a list of commonly used crystalline stones and the benefits they are thought to cause. (Not intended to replace licensed medical or physiological treatment.)

Aquamarine:	Believed to benefit the heart, immune system, calming effect, confidence uplifting, self-knowledge. Releasing anxiety, fear, and restlessness.
Carnelian:	Effects circulatory system, kidneys, sexuality, physical energy, reproductive system, arthritis, pancreas.
Coral:	Used as a decorative. Thought to be affecting muscles, blood, thyroid, metabolism, bone and tissue regeneration. Use should be avoid by people with high blood pressure.
Diamond:	Increase personal clarity, trust. Amplifies attitudes, strengths, prosperity, generosity and love.
Emerald:	Respiratory system, heart, blood, balance blood sugar, eyesight. Strengthens growth, peace, patience, love, honesty.
Jade:	Heart, immune, kidney and cleansing nervous system. Courage, knowledge, compassion, emotional balance, generosity, harmony, longevity.
Lapis:	Reduces anxiety, restlessness, shyness, nervousness, hearing, pituitary, inflammation. Mind expansion, intuition, creativity, spiritual connection.
Rose Quartz:	Emotional balance, love, peacefulness, forgiving, self-esteem. Emotional healing, stress, fear, anger. Align mental, emotional, and astral bodies.
Ruby:	Deals with cholesterol, blood clots, impotency. Stimulate circulation, pituitary. Love, confidence, stamina, leadership, triumph over adversity. Intensify all emotions.
Sapphire:	Reducing fevers, nosebleeds, hearing problems, communication, depression, clairaudience, mental clarity.

Crystals are considered to be personally attached. Neither should allow anyone to use your crystal, nor should you use anyone's stone. It is also said that a crystal should be thoroughly cleansed before every use, to get rid of any stored energy, by soaking or by burying it in the ground. These are all the uses of crystal stones, mostly spiritual though, no one has been ever harmed by using crystal for a good purpose.