STONES:The rocks that make up the earth’s crust, that we walk on, that comprise our mountain ranges and canyons – have all undergone and continue to experience great change. Rocks are what was once liquid – molten lava – that have cooled and become solid. Rocks are the result of the massive accumulation of particles and plant and animal life that are compacted down, layer by layer. Rocks can not only bend, compress, and erode over time and from the elements, but can even metamorphose into different rocks, by extreme pressure, temperature, and chemical activity. Rocks have life. Rocks have a story to tell. They hold the records of the most ancient histories of our earth. Although sometimes they may not look as aesthetically pleasing to the eye, their powerful, complex energy is amazing. And crystals in particular do indeed have “energy.”
Why do you think it is quartz crystal that is used in watches and radios? A quartz crystal is an oscillator – it receives, transmits, and stores energy. Perfect energy. Quartz is used in a watch because it oscillates at an absolutely perfect rate. And this energy is pure energy. The energy emanating from a quartz crystal when held in your hand is not like the energy in the light bulbs in your house or from the nuclear power plant. The energy of the crystal is direct from nature and pure as nature intended it to be. Crystals hold the true vibration of our planet.
Many people begin their relationship with a new crystal by cleansing it first. Cleansing can also be performed at any time to refresh the crystal, clear it of any residual unwanted energies and “re-charge” it.
Some methods of cleansing:
Water is a universal cleanser. If you have access to the ocean, ocean water is wonderful. If not, spring water, lake water, and filtered water can also work well, as long as the water is either directly from nature or clean (filtered properly.) Some people also add salt to their water, because of its electric properties.
You can simply rinse the crystal in water, or you can follow up by placing the crystal in a clear glass filled with water. Place the glass on your windowsill, ideally facing the south, to charge in the sun.
The Moon can also be used for cleansing and charging. Some people make a ritual of burying their crystal under a full moon, to take advantage of the magnetic forces of the moon in combination with the earth. You may also place your crystal in the direct light of the moon.
Another method is smudging the crystal with sage, incense, or sweet grass.
You can also cleanse and charge your crystal with other crystals. A crystal can be placed on a large crystal cluster or generator (single large quartz crystal.) Citrine in particular is excellent for cleansing the other crystals in your collection. It is one of only two crystals that is automatically self-cleansing, and will cleanse other crystals. The other is Kyanite, which is also extremely helpful in chakra alignment.
CHAKRAS
Each chakra governs the physical, emotional, mental & spiritual well being of its discipline. Thus many of your life decisions & responses are based upon what you do with the information energy to which your chakras are tuned. Chakras are not conscious bodies-they are programmed by messages we receive from culture, family, friends & experiences. Each vibrates at a different speed & affects different aspects of our lives. The lower the chakra the lower its frequency & the more physical the issues it affects. One end is spiritual, fast moving energy-the other end runs physical, slower moving energy. The chakras help out bodies to translate spiritual energy or information-energy into our physical lives.
CHAKRA CENTER
Colour Core Concerns ~ Functions
STONES
1st Chakra-element earth
Muladhara ~Base, Root
Located at the base of the spine.Scent/herb~Cedar
Red, black
Stability, grounding, physical energy, will, security. Contains primary 8 cells that contain all knowledge of creation& remain the only cells in your body that do not change in your lifetime.
Hematite
Black Obsidian
Black Tourmaline
Garnet
Smoky Quartz
2nd Chakra-element water
Swadhistana ~ Sacral
Located below the navel
Scent/herb~ Gardenia,Damianna
Orange, blue-green
Creativity, healing, sexuality and reproduction, desire, emotion, intuition. Blocks manifests as emotional problems or sexual guilt.
Orange Calcite,
Carnelian ,
Blue-green Turquoise,
Blue-green Fluorite
3rd Chakra-element fire
Manipura~Solar Plexus
Located at solar plexus, below breastbone
Scent/herb~Cinnamon
Yellow
Intellect, ambition, personal power, protective.Blocks manifest as anger or a sense of victimization.
Citrine
Yellow Jasper
Golden Calcite
4th Chakra-element air
Anahata~Heart
Located in the center of the chest
Scent/herb~Jasmine,yarrow & lavener
Pink, green
Love, compassion, universal consciousness, emotional balance. Block can manifest as immune system or heart problems, or lack of compassion.
Rose Quartz
Pink/Rubellite Tourmaline
Watermelon Tourmaline
Green Aventurine
Malachite
Jade
5th Chakra-sound
Vishudda~Throat
Located at the neck above collar bone
Scent/herb~ Frankincense,benzoin
Blue
Communication center, expression, divine guidance.Feels pressure when your not communicating your emotions properly.
Sodalite
Blue Calcite
Blue Kyanite
Blue Turquoise
6th chakra-light
Ajna~Third eye
Location centered above eyebrows, at medulla
Scent/herb~Mugwort,star anise,saffaron
Indigo
Spiritual awareness, psychic power, intuition, light.Pineal gland: Is a physical eye with capabilities of looking upward.
Lapis Lazuli
Azurite
Sugilite
7th Chakra-thought
Sahasrara~Crown
Located at the top of the head
Scent/herb~Lotus,gotu kola
Violet, golden
-white
Enlightenment, cosmic consciousness, energy, perfection.Connects you with messages of higher realms.Can be experienced as pressure on head.
Amethyst
White Calcite
WhiteTopaz
As you become familiar with stones, meditation, healing work, and the energies within and around you, you will begin to incorporate your awareness into different aspects of your life and consciousness. Studying and working with the chakra system will help you become aware of the powerful life force energy that exists within our bodies, minds, our environment, and ultimately the physical and divine universe. Your body is indeed your temple! Be selective what you feed it~ MENTALLY*SPIRITUALLY*EMOTIONALLY & PHYSICALY
Below is a brief listing of stones and their use with the chakra system to get you started.There are a variety of books on the subject available to further assist you on your journey .
Bright Blessings & Healing Light (MajicalMaiden of MySanteria.com)
In the non-asson lineages of the North of Haiti (La Citadel) there is only one initiation and it is the Sevis-tet or Head Service which is often confused with or called by the name of Lave-tet these days.
The Madama is a very hard working spirit who with so much passion can remove an evil spell or bad karma or just anything that is not suppose to be there. They are very aware of the world and often are black women from the slavery era. Some of them are from further times but can be very helpful/ One thing about a madama is that they are so straight forward and honest.
