The history of stones and their healing properties has been around since the beginning of time. The Neanderthals used fossils and stones in their burial rituals. The Egyptians and Aztec's civilizations used many different types of stones in their day to day lives as well as in their religious festivals.
In the Bible, Moses handed down the rules governing the Breastplate of Judgment which contained the 12 gems, each engraved with the name of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. Another arrangement of the 12 gems is described in the Book of Revelation as the foundations stones of the New Jerusalem.
The practice of ''Jyoti-sh" or Sidereal astrology has been in continuous use in India for thousands of years. The Sidereal Astrology system notes the strengths and weaknesses a person will experience through life and recommends remedial measures for improving our future. The spiritual astrology of India opines that Karma is not eternal and can be changed.
The easiest method is to wear gemstones which attract pure vibrations of the planets. According to a persons birth chart gems can be recommended to counteract negative influences, strengthen auspicious planets, or according to a persons particular desire, a gem may be worn to help fulfill a certain ambition.
In North America the Native American's are also know for the use of stones in their healing practices. The Hopi Indians make use of Turquoise as well as Jaspers in their rituals and religious practices.
Practical Applications of Stones
Their are many practical applications when it comes to stones and it is interesting to note that many medicines and household products are made from the minerals around us. For example the Lithium contained in Lepidolite is used in antidepressants. Calcite and Fluorite in toothpaste , Silver in the treatment of burns, Zinc and magnesium are just a few such examples.
It would therefore be naive to say that healing through stones is simply Esoteric nonsense.
Stones and Modern Technology
The modern world and its technological revolution revolves around the Silicon Chip. Simply these are chips that store all the worlds information on computers, watches, televisions, make it possible for huge cities to function, the Internet as well as space travel to be a reality. What is a Silicon Chip. Well simply put it is a piece of quartz crystal. We live in a crystal age
How do crystals work?
Their are various reasons why crystals work and we will take a brief look at the ways the do.
keys To The Mind
Basically what this means is that the stone stimulates the mind to heal the body. Research has shown that people with a positive outlook as well as those who are mentally conscious of the need to heal or change will be more successful than those who are not. The fact that the person has a stone which reminds them to be happy each time they see or hold it will in all likelihood be successful.
2. Mineral Content:
Many illnesses are a result of a mineral deficiency and it was not uncommon for someone to wear a copper bracelet to counter Arthritis. The concept is simple the human body is made up of almost all the minerals of the periodic table and by using a stone on our person we can supplement the shortage we may be experiencing.
3. Energy and Vibrations:
Everything in the Universe is made up of energy so to are crystals as well as human beings. Due to the stresses, and strains of modern life we often get thrown of balance. Crystals because they are pure sources of energy help to reprogrammer and align our energy fields.
I have tried to simplify this as much as possible and the intention is to have given a simple and general over view of the topic of crystal healing. Those of you who are interested their are numerous books and websites available to further you knowledge our links section for more detailed information.
Valley Gems has a huge selection of products from Crystals to healing and massage stones.
