If you want further validation you are on the right track in picking your crystal/stone, research is always good, especially if you have a very specific condition you are trying to heal (such as glaucoma, arthritis, or cancer). Once you’ve chosen your crystal/stone by intuition or muscle testing look it up to see what the healing properties are. There are lots of books on crystals/stones, but a great starter book is The Crystal Bible, by Judy Hall. The first edition features

Muscle testing involves using your physical body and energy and energy of the crystal/stone to determine if it is the right choice. There are many methods of muscle testing that can be used. Some of them require another person’s assistance and some don’t. Since you may not have another person with you, I’ll focus on the one’s that you can do by yourself. One method is to use your fingers. Loop your thumbs and first fingers together as shown in the picture. Focus on the c

With all of the crystals and stones to choose from, how do you make the right choice?You can always choose the good old fashioned way…use your intuition. Yes, you read that correctly. You instinctively already know what you need and what is good for you, so let your intuition guide you. How? Next time you visit a crystal store, gem show, or even a healing arts festival, try this. Before you walk into the store (or up to the booth), say the statement “show me what I need for m

Last week, I discussed how crystals/stones have a vibration which our bodies can absorb and use for healing. But can they be used to heal other things, such as emotional, mental or spiritual issues? The answer is yes. Your energetic field doesn’t just consist of the physical body. It is made up of your entire being, which also includes emotional, mental and spiritual energy. This is known as the aura. Many illnesses are a result of an imbalance (or a combination of imbal

If you’ve been following this blog series, last week you learned about how crystals and stones were created. However, how can they help us heal? After all, it’s just a chunk of rock, right? Or is there something more? At their core, the crystals and stones are made up of atoms with rotating particles which are in constant motion. Although it may appear that it is not moving, at a molecular level, the crystal/stone is constantly vibrating or resonating at a specific frequency.

Let’s explore how most stones or crystals are created. For the sake of this blog, I’m going to refer to them as rocks to keep things short. Rocks are formed when five basic conditions exist: 1) minerals (solid, naturally occurring, with an inorganic chemical makeup) 2) temperature 3) pressure 4) time 5) space When a mineral (or combination of minerals) are heated, and pressure from the surrounding earth is applied, the minerals stick together. With the right combination of mi

Natural stones or crystals have been used throughout the ages as decorations, gifts of affection, symbols of power, and money. However, on the lesser known side, crystals have also been used for healing and bringing balance to the body. Let’s take a look at some of the ways ancient civilizations used crystals to heal. Ancient Egyptians used many crystals such as lapis lazuli, turquoise, carnelian, emerald, and quartz for protection and health. Topaz and peridot were also u

Telepathy is the direct sending of information from one being to another. This is the form of communication that animals use with each other and with people. Since we automatically send messages through our thoughts (whether we are conscious of it or not), I’m going to focus on how we can better learn to receive (or recognize) the telepathic messages our animals are sending to us. Telepathic communication can be received in many forms: visual, auditory, feelings, taste, sm

I’m often asked the question do animals have feelings? I’m not referring to pain or basic happiness, but complex emotions. In my experience, they do. As I said before, they don’t worry about the same issues as us humans (like body image), but their thoughts and feelings go much deeper than most realize. In communicating with a variety of animals (from feathers to fur to scales), I’ve come to understand that animals are just as complex in their emotions as people. I’ve com

We all know that animals use a variety of ways to communicate, from body language, to scent marking, and vocalization. But do they communicate on a deeper level with each other and people? As an animal communicator my answer is a resounding YES! Animals have more complex thoughts and feelings that we give them credit for. They don’t necessarily have the same concerns (like do those jeans make my butt look fat?), however there is more going on than just a wagging tail or e