Christmas Crystals

This time of year can be a stressful time for many.  Preparing for Christmas, buying presents, writing cards, shopping for food all take time and energy.


It is often a time when there are many bugs and viruses going round, so if you are busy it is possible  that  your immune system may also be low and therefore you may well be more susceptible to the bugs and viruses.


This blog will focus on three crystals that are both stress relievers and immune boosters :-


Amethyst

Crystal Elixirs -The Elixir of Life?

The "elixir of life" is a legendary potion, or drink, that grants the drinker eternal life or eternal youth. Many practitioners of alchemy pursued it. The elixir of life was also said to be able to create life.


This blog is going to look at one of my favourite self-help remedies - Crystal Elixirs

A crystal elixir is simply made by putting crystals in  contact with water whereby the healing properties of the crystals are absorbed into the water.  The water is then drunk and the crystal properties go directly into the body.


I have used crystal elixirs daily for several year now and I can't recommend the highly enough.


I believe that not only does it benefit my physical body, but it also work on my sense of well-being.  My beloved house-rabbit also enjoys his "crystal water" as we call it,  and as he is approaching 9 years old , is a testimony to its powers and the benefits of drinking crystal elixirs.


To make a simple crystal Elixir you will need:-

• A few crystals - just look at some crystals and instinctively choose a few that catch your attention. You do not need to know the properties of the crystals, whatever you choose will be of benefit to you 

• A bottle of water - I prefer to use a glass bottle.  Spring water is nice to use, but tap water can be used (and you will probably find that the elixir improves the taste of the tap water).  If you are re-using a bottle, make sure that the bottle is thoroughly washed  with hot, soapy water and thoroughly dried every time you refill them, to prevent bacteria from growing. Or you could sterilise a bottle.

• A clear glass bowl

(See http://info.cancerresearchuk.org/healthyliving/cancercontroversies/Plasticbottles/ for information about re-using bottles)

Method

1. Choose your crystals - just let a few crystals catch your eye!  This can be from one crystal to twenty-one crystals!
2. Wash your crystals under running water and visualise any negativity leaving the crystals.  (This is also know as cleansing.)
3. Place the crystals in the base of a clear glass bowl. 
4. Ask your crystals to help you in some way (also know as programming).  You can ask them to help you with physical health problems or for any help you need in your life. 
5. Stand a bottle of water on and around the crystals so they are touching as much of the bottle as possible.
6. Place on a windowsill in sunlight or moonlight for at least a couple of hours to allow the crystal energies to be absorbed by the water.
7. Drink and enjoy!
8. Wash, dry and then refill the bottle so it is ready for drinking again.

Every so often (when you are drawn to) you may wish to see if any other crystals are grabbing your attention to be used in your elixir or if any others need taking out - just use your intuition.  If this is the case, wash (cleanse) the crystals again and do this any time you are drawn to.


The elixir water can also be used in a spray bottle to spray in and around a room.  

Elixir sprays are great to use with animals. You can either mist the elixir in their environment, around their bed etc.  

If you would like to know more about making and using crystal elixirs, I regularly run 
Crystal Elixir Workshops :-

Crystal Elixirs are a great way of harnessing the energy of crystals and using them easily in your everyday life for health & wellbeing.

During this workshop you will learn about the health-giving benefits of crystals of making a Crystal Elixir


The workshop will consist of:-
· Making  crystal elixirs
· Choosing the appropriate crystals
· Using elixirs 
· Meditation to see which crystals to use in your elixir
· You will also make (and take home) a crystal elixir 
Date TBA
Time 10.30am-3pm
Cost  - please contact for details    Price includes a handout and light refreshments        
Venue Brockenhurst, Hampshire< England

It may also be possible to take this workshop as a home study course that carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) or even earn CDP points by attending. 

Please contact me via my website or the comments section at the bottom of this Blog for more details. Comments are emailed to me (and they don't have to be posted on the blog if you don't want them to be)!


There are details of more events, workshops and diploma courses on my "Events & Courses" page at the top of the blog.

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In this my first blog, I am going to look at change and using crystals to help us during times of change.

Change is an inevitable part of life.  But as Bob Dylan said “the times they are a changing” and this is especially true at present:-

• The two lunar eclipses on 1^st and 15^th June have caused many changes, including changes in the energy and how we are feeling.  The lunar eclipse on 1^st July will no doubt have brought about more change

• Changes are happening politically – people power is making the government re-think policies

• Teachers and public service employees strike to try to bring about change

• The first woman has just been appointed as head of the International Monetary Fund

• In recent months there have been many changes in the Middle East

• It is also time for personal change

This blog looks at the crystal Calcite and how it can help us with change.

Calcite is a great crystal that can help us in so many ways in these changing times.

• Calcite is a powerful amplifier and cleanser of energy.  Simply having Calcite in a room cleans negative energy from the environment and heightens personal energy

• It removes stagnant energy from the body

• Calcite has a positive effect for those who have lost hope or motivation

• Calcite combats laziness, helping one to become more energetic on all levels of life

• Mentally, Calcite calms the mind

• Calcite boosts the memory.  It facilitates knowing which information is important, then retaining it

• Calcite helps us to put ideas into action

• Calcite alleviates emotional stress and replaces it with serenity

• It helps you to overcome setbacks

• Calcite is a stabilising stone, enhancing trust in yourself

• Calcite is a teacher, helping you to appreciate the creative forces of nature

 In addition, various colours have the following properties:-

Blue Calcite

A gentle stone for recuperation and relaxation.  It lowers blood pressure and dissolves pain on all levels.  Blue Calcite gently soothes the nerves and lifts anxieties.  It also releases negative emotions.  When used on the throat chakra, Blue Calcite aids clear communication, especially where there is dissent.  Blue Calcite can absorb energy, filter it, and return it to benefit the sender.

Clear Calcite

This is a “cure-all”, especially as an elixir.  It is a powerful detoxifier.  At a physical level it acts as an antiseptic and at a subtle level it cleanses and aligns all the chakras.  A Clear Calcite with rainbows brings about major change – it is a stone of new beginnings.  Clear Calcite brings the gift of deep soul healing and revitalisation of the subtle bodies.  It opens and clears the eyes (including the Third Eye Chakra).

Green Calcite

This is a mental healer, dissolving rigid beliefs and old programs and restoring balance to the mind.  It helps in letting go of what is familiar and comforting, but which is no longer of serves, and aids communication and the transition from stagnant to a positive situation.  Green Calcite helps children to hold their own in debates.  It is a powerful stimulator of the immune system and is especially useful in grids.  This stone absorbs negativity and rids the body if bacterial infections.  It benefits arthritis and constrictions of the ligaments or muscles and is helpful in bone adjustments.  It's green rays cools fevers, burns, and inflammation, calms the adrenals, and soothes 

anger-generated dis-ease.   Green Calcite placed regularly on the body absorbs dis-ease and should be cleansed thoroughly after use.

Orange Calcite

This is a highly energising and cleansing stone, especially for the lower chakras.  Orange Calcite balances the emotions, removes fear and overcomes depression.   It dissolves problems and maximises potential.  This stone heals the reproductive system, gallbladder and intestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and removes mucus from the system.

Pink Calcite (Mangano)

This is a heart crystal in contact with the angelic realm.  A stone of forgiveness, it releases fear and grief that keeps the heart trapped in the past, bringing in unconditional love.  It aids self worth and self-acceptance, heals nervous conditions, and lifts tension and anxiety.  This stone prevents nightmares.  Pink Calcite’s loving energy gently dissolves resistance.  It is helpful for anyone who has suffered trauma or assault.

Red Calcite

This increases energy, uplifts emotions, aids willpower and opens the heart chakra.  It removes stagnant energy, including constipation and dissolves blockages.  It resonates with the base chakra, which it energises and heals.  It alleviates fear, bringing understanding of the source.  At a physical level, it heals hips and lower limb problems, loosening up joints.  On a subtle level it 

removes the blockages that prevents you from stepping forward in your life.

Yellow or Golden Calcite

This is a great eliminatorand stimulates the will.  It's energy, especially as am elixir, is uplifting.  It enhances meditation, inducing a deep sense of relaxation and spirituality, linking to the highest source of spiritual guidance.  It stimulates the higher mind.  Use at the crown and solar plexus chakras. 

  

Using Calcite

All crystals need cleansing  and programming before use.  If you do not know how to do this go to my website http://www.bodyinbalance.org.uk/choose.htm for instructions on how to do so.

Then I suggest that you hold your chosen piece of calcite or place as appropriate (in a room, on your body, in your pocket etc)

• You can wear your calcite as a pendant or wear Calcite jewellery

• Place pieces of calcite around the bed in a matrix/grid 

• Use as an elixir  (I run workshops on how to make crystal elixirs)

• Beneficial when placed on the chakras

I suggest that you pick a Calcite colour that you feel is most appropriate to your needs at this time and then just choose a crystal that you are drawn to.  Remember to cleanse and programme the crystal before use.  Take some deep breaths and just hold the Calcite and be inspired to change!

If you are new to crystals and feel a bit daunted by this, just take a deep breath and give it a try! 

Calcite can be purchased from £1 a piece, so is not too much of an outlay to help you through changing times.

There are of course other crystals to help with change, but that is perhaps for another blog or workshop!  

Please do contact me if you have any feedback or comments on my first blog or if you have any suggestions for future blog topics.

Enjoy these changing times and enjoy using Calcite to help you :-)

Julie

www.bodyinbalance.org.uk 

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