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A Little Bit of Crystals: An Introduction to Crystal Healing
Everything you need to learn about crystal healing!
From choosing the right crystals and assembling a basic collection of important stones to creating a crystal "center" at home, this accessible guide helps you add a powerful source of energy to your daily routines. There is a crystal remedy for almost every physical pain, insomnia, conflicts with loved ones, and more, as well as advice on crystal elixirs, meditation, visualizations, and fortunetelling.
From choosing the right crystals and assembling a basic collection of important stones to creating a crystal "center" at home, this accessible guide helps you add a powerful source of energy to your daily routines. There is a crystal remedy for almost every physical pain, insomnia, conflicts with loved ones, and more, as well as advice on crystal elixirs, meditation, visualizations, and fortunetelling.
108 pages, Hardcover
First published January 6, 2015
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January 24, 2022
I’ve been interested in crystals and their spiritual / folkloric correspondences for a couple of years now and have read a variety of books on the subject. When reading this one, I noticed a number of red flags that I think are important to point out.
First of all, there is no bibliography nor any cited sources to be found in this book. Nothing to back up the author’s claims nor any further resources, the latter of which seems especially bizarre given that this book is intended for beginners.
My second and possibly biggest issue with this book is its repeated endorsement of treating crystals with water. In the introduction (page “x”) the author writes, “Wash them [the crystals] regularly under running water if you are using them protectively.” This is absolutely not a statement that is safe to write as general or “catch-all” advice. Crystals have all sorts of metals and compounds that should not be treated with water, much less on a regular basis. Even Rose Quartz - a crystal that is often marketed as water safe - contains aluminum and is not recommended to be left exposed in water.
The author touches on this again on page 9, listing water as the first form of cleansing. The closest thing to a disclaimer here is “This works for most tumbled stones, except those that are fragile, like selenite, or metallic, like hematite.” I don’t think this is a thorough enough warning, and I wish the author had expanded on the difference between rumbled / polished crystals and raw crystals. Crystals that are widely accepted as water safe in tumbled / polished form are not always acknowledged as safe to expose directly to water in raw form.
On page 20 the author writes about incorporating crystals in your garden, in potted plants, and burying crystals in the soil in your yard and / or in the previously mentioned potted plants. I personally wouldn’t bury crystals for the same reason I wouldn’t put them in water. She also goes on to recommend putting crystals in watering cans and cut flower vases.
On page 22 the author recommends soaking crystals in water and then using that water in drinks, and page 35 includes a paragraph that states that leaving jade in your pet’s water for “a few hours” maintains that animals health and calms aggressive behavior. Please don’t do either of these things as they are unsafe and given the things I mentioned before.
Finally, page 73 starts with “An Alternative Method Of Making Crystal Waters”. Unfortunately, this section opens by directing the reader to two other books by the author for a “detailed list of crystals that are safe to soak directly in water,” - a statement that I have to doubt given the information included in this book thus far. A short and very incomplete list of crystals that shouldn’t soak directly follows, and she finishes the paragraph with directions for the indirect method for making crystal elixirs. The author never explains why crystals shouldn’t be left exposed in water though, which I think is an important thing to mention in a disclaimer like this.
Moving on from the water issue, the author recommends leaving crystals (especially “vibrant, richly colored, or sparkling crystals”) in morning sunlight on the same page that she promotes water cleansing. There is no disclaimer or mention that this could cause the crystal’s color to fade.
Something that I noticed very early on is that the author uses a lot of definitive language like ‘x crystal will,’ ‘z crystal will cause,’ and ‘it does’ or ‘it reduces’ etc. If this is how you want to believe that crystals work, that’s your independent choice, but for a beginner’s book to write these things as though they are fact is just misleading.
The author also writes with the assumption that the reader works with angels somewhat closely / consistently. There’s obviously nothing wrong with incorporating angels into your spiritual practice, but I think it really limits the versatility or accessibility of a book that is marketed towards beginners and advertises itself as an introductory text.
I’m not super sure how to feel about the crystal healing section. To be fair, the author does at least clarify that crystal healing should not replace normal healthcare; however, the definitive language that was persistent throughout the book continued in this section, which doesn’t help its case in my opinion. I think that for the most part, using crystals as a “good luck charm,” self-soothing totem, or even a sort of placebo is fine as an addition to professional medical treatment. I’m just not as sure how to feel about her paragraphs about healing others with crystals. I guess if someone is seeking out crystal healing from another person, that’s also their personal choice? It just makes me think about all the ways that desperate people can be (and have been) taken advantage of, which rubs me the wrong way.
I like the generalized reference material, but I have other sources I would turn to first. Overall I think it’s a pretty ok beginner reference book, but I would definitely recommend comparing the information to trusted sources and taking the instructions for use with a pinch of salt.
First of all, there is no bibliography nor any cited sources to be found in this book. Nothing to back up the author’s claims nor any further resources, the latter of which seems especially bizarre given that this book is intended for beginners.
My second and possibly biggest issue with this book is its repeated endorsement of treating crystals with water. In the introduction (page “x”) the author writes, “Wash them [the crystals] regularly under running water if you are using them protectively.” This is absolutely not a statement that is safe to write as general or “catch-all” advice. Crystals have all sorts of metals and compounds that should not be treated with water, much less on a regular basis. Even Rose Quartz - a crystal that is often marketed as water safe - contains aluminum and is not recommended to be left exposed in water.
The author touches on this again on page 9, listing water as the first form of cleansing. The closest thing to a disclaimer here is “This works for most tumbled stones, except those that are fragile, like selenite, or metallic, like hematite.” I don’t think this is a thorough enough warning, and I wish the author had expanded on the difference between rumbled / polished crystals and raw crystals. Crystals that are widely accepted as water safe in tumbled / polished form are not always acknowledged as safe to expose directly to water in raw form.
On page 20 the author writes about incorporating crystals in your garden, in potted plants, and burying crystals in the soil in your yard and / or in the previously mentioned potted plants. I personally wouldn’t bury crystals for the same reason I wouldn’t put them in water. She also goes on to recommend putting crystals in watering cans and cut flower vases.
On page 22 the author recommends soaking crystals in water and then using that water in drinks, and page 35 includes a paragraph that states that leaving jade in your pet’s water for “a few hours” maintains that animals health and calms aggressive behavior. Please don’t do either of these things as they are unsafe and given the things I mentioned before.
Finally, page 73 starts with “An Alternative Method Of Making Crystal Waters”. Unfortunately, this section opens by directing the reader to two other books by the author for a “detailed list of crystals that are safe to soak directly in water,” - a statement that I have to doubt given the information included in this book thus far. A short and very incomplete list of crystals that shouldn’t soak directly follows, and she finishes the paragraph with directions for the indirect method for making crystal elixirs. The author never explains why crystals shouldn’t be left exposed in water though, which I think is an important thing to mention in a disclaimer like this.
Moving on from the water issue, the author recommends leaving crystals (especially “vibrant, richly colored, or sparkling crystals”) in morning sunlight on the same page that she promotes water cleansing. There is no disclaimer or mention that this could cause the crystal’s color to fade.
Something that I noticed very early on is that the author uses a lot of definitive language like ‘x crystal will,’ ‘z crystal will cause,’ and ‘it does’ or ‘it reduces’ etc. If this is how you want to believe that crystals work, that’s your independent choice, but for a beginner’s book to write these things as though they are fact is just misleading.
The author also writes with the assumption that the reader works with angels somewhat closely / consistently. There’s obviously nothing wrong with incorporating angels into your spiritual practice, but I think it really limits the versatility or accessibility of a book that is marketed towards beginners and advertises itself as an introductory text.
I’m not super sure how to feel about the crystal healing section. To be fair, the author does at least clarify that crystal healing should not replace normal healthcare; however, the definitive language that was persistent throughout the book continued in this section, which doesn’t help its case in my opinion. I think that for the most part, using crystals as a “good luck charm,” self-soothing totem, or even a sort of placebo is fine as an addition to professional medical treatment. I’m just not as sure how to feel about her paragraphs about healing others with crystals. I guess if someone is seeking out crystal healing from another person, that’s also their personal choice? It just makes me think about all the ways that desperate people can be (and have been) taken advantage of, which rubs me the wrong way.
I like the generalized reference material, but I have other sources I would turn to first. Overall I think it’s a pretty ok beginner reference book, but I would definitely recommend comparing the information to trusted sources and taking the instructions for use with a pinch of salt.
February 17, 2021
I love these little books, they are very straightforward and I always learn new things to add to my practice
December 20, 2020
Lovely little book. Just what I needed at this time. Put some of the suggestions into place right away. Will keep this forever.
April 1, 2022
2.75/5 stars.
December 29, 2018
This is a perfect introduction to the power of crystals in everyday life. I'm only giving it three stars because some things are in inconspicuous lists that make it hard to read what each crystal actually does. I wish it had been organized by crystal instead of by sections like "Crystals in the Home" and "Crystals and Children." While those are useful chapters, many of the crystals fall into several categories. The current organization just makes it a little hard to find all of the traits and uses of particular crystals.
August 23, 2023
Well, I have already been studying crystals: the use of, healing properties, and power of crystals - since I started my spiritual journey. Although I have some pretty basic knowledge of crystals - from reading books and making it a part of my livelihood to visit crystal shops, there is always more to learn; so I picked up this book as another crystal guide.
"A little bit of Crystals" is definitely an introduction to crystal healing. This book goes more into listing methods, practices, and suggestions for crystal healing - all while being descriptive of the properties of these crystals. Cassandra does a great job of explaining the different types of crystals - being categorized by shape, color, and kind. I honestly didn't even realize that crystals were categorized by color, and the deeper I got into this book, I made the connection that generally, the color of the crystal is linked to a certain chakra. For example, carnelian- orange, used for creativity, openness with oneself, sexuality: sacral plexus chakra - orange, linked with one's creativity, sensuality, sexuality.
I appreciate the complexities of this book as Cassandra teaches us how to work with crystals in many key parts of your life, such as: with love, with family, with money, with traveling, within your home, with animals, with plants, with work, with fertility, and even with your zodiac sign(and other signs in your natal chart)
I have highlighted and bookmarked so many pages and sections of this book as I will be using it as a reference when doing crystal healing work.
- I am grateful. Thank You Cassandra
"A little bit of Crystals" is definitely an introduction to crystal healing. This book goes more into listing methods, practices, and suggestions for crystal healing - all while being descriptive of the properties of these crystals. Cassandra does a great job of explaining the different types of crystals - being categorized by shape, color, and kind. I honestly didn't even realize that crystals were categorized by color, and the deeper I got into this book, I made the connection that generally, the color of the crystal is linked to a certain chakra. For example, carnelian- orange, used for creativity, openness with oneself, sexuality: sacral plexus chakra - orange, linked with one's creativity, sensuality, sexuality.
I appreciate the complexities of this book as Cassandra teaches us how to work with crystals in many key parts of your life, such as: with love, with family, with money, with traveling, within your home, with animals, with plants, with work, with fertility, and even with your zodiac sign(and other signs in your natal chart)
I have highlighted and bookmarked so many pages and sections of this book as I will be using it as a reference when doing crystal healing work.
- I am grateful. Thank You Cassandra
July 15, 2024
I really liked this book! It's full of interesting information and the reading was very fluid and easy.
It has many descriptions of crystals and what they can be used for, plus methods of healing and how to cleanse and energize your crystals, which was very interesting to me because it's very practical.
There are two things I didn't really like, but it's more of a me thing:
1. The book tell you to buy a bunch of crystals - That's not a problem per se, of course buying crystals is one of the most common ways to get them, but for someone who's just starting their practice it can sound a bit like "you need to spend a lot of money and get all of these crystals". Again, that's more of a me thing.
2. The fact it only mentions angels - I don't have a problem with those who only work with angels or those from a different spiritual tradition, but I personally would like to see some mentions of other deities and entities, like which crystal could be associated to a Greek God, or Norse God, or to a nature entity for example.
Other than that, I think this book is very good for those who wanna know more about crystals or want to introduce them in their spiritual practice.
It has many descriptions of crystals and what they can be used for, plus methods of healing and how to cleanse and energize your crystals, which was very interesting to me because it's very practical.
There are two things I didn't really like, but it's more of a me thing:
1. The book tell you to buy a bunch of crystals - That's not a problem per se, of course buying crystals is one of the most common ways to get them, but for someone who's just starting their practice it can sound a bit like "you need to spend a lot of money and get all of these crystals". Again, that's more of a me thing.
2. The fact it only mentions angels - I don't have a problem with those who only work with angels or those from a different spiritual tradition, but I personally would like to see some mentions of other deities and entities, like which crystal could be associated to a Greek God, or Norse God, or to a nature entity for example.
Other than that, I think this book is very good for those who wanna know more about crystals or want to introduce them in their spiritual practice.
December 8, 2023
eu peguei esse livro porque é curto e eu tô começando a estudar o assunto agora, então eu sabia que seria superficial. mas o problema é que é muito superficial.
a única parte que curti foram os significados e as recomendações de cristais para situações mesmo kkkkk quando a autora explica os amuletos, os "rituais" etc ela NUNCA explica o porquê de você ter que fazer daquele jeito. "pegue nove cristais e uma vela rosa e acenda durante a lua cheia..." POR QUÊ? eu sou uma (ainda) bruxa secular preciso de explicações.
e o pior de tudo é que NÃO TEM REFERÊNCIAS. nada zero sem qualquer garantia de que ela nos tirou tudo da cabeça na hora de escrever
a única parte que curti foram os significados e as recomendações de cristais para situações mesmo kkkkk quando a autora explica os amuletos, os "rituais" etc ela NUNCA explica o porquê de você ter que fazer daquele jeito. "pegue nove cristais e uma vela rosa e acenda durante a lua cheia..." POR QUÊ? eu sou uma (ainda) bruxa secular preciso de explicações.
e o pior de tudo é que NÃO TEM REFERÊNCIAS. nada zero sem qualquer garantia de que ela nos tirou tudo da cabeça na hora de escrever
November 29, 2016
This was a very quick read (after I finally decided to focus on it as opposed to reading it on the side). I'm definitely no expert on gemstones after the read but it was very informative and kind of makes me want to start expanding my crystal collection more. Very useful and I'd probably go back and take a peek at it again once my collection grows.
February 13, 2022
I have the French version which is rather good. (I specify because the book can be modified from one language to another...)
There are some facts and anecdotes about crystals that are interesting but delivery is not really ideal for lithotherapy…
If you are a beginner, this is not a book for you because it is a little complex.
There are some facts and anecdotes about crystals that are interesting but delivery is not really ideal for lithotherapy…
If you are a beginner, this is not a book for you because it is a little complex.
July 21, 2018
This book is a perfect introduction for people like me who want to know crystals and their functions. How ever, it doesn’t have pictures so it’s hard to imagine the crystals. Yo need to pause the reading and search for the crystal on line so it stops the reading flow.
October 9, 2021
Another short review!
Great book, very educational! I am quite new to crystals so this has been and will continue to be a tremendous help. It’s very straightforward and descriptive, easy to follow!
Bottom line, great book, very educational, very descriptive, love crystals.
Great book, very educational! I am quite new to crystals so this has been and will continue to be a tremendous help. It’s very straightforward and descriptive, easy to follow!
Bottom line, great book, very educational, very descriptive, love crystals.
February 6, 2023
A good short read, perfect introduction for anyone looking to work with crystals. A beginners book for sure, but that's okay. Well organized and clearly conveyed so that it's easy to follow along. Not bad.
September 16, 2017
A great introduction to crystals and crystal spell work. Perfect for newbies and those intimidated by the world of crystals.
February 21, 2019
Great little introductory book for someone who wants to ease into crystal work.
March 10, 2019
A nice overview, a good place to start
May 27, 2019
A primer that is heavily detailed on the benefits of different crystals in the crystal healing ideology it presents.
October 27, 2019
A perfect dip into the world of crystals.
March 16, 2020
So much good information in this book about crystals and where to begin with what to buy and what they do very helpful!
April 11, 2020
A very quick and easy beginner guide to crystals and their properties and uses.
February 23, 2022
I love this series!!!
December 30, 2023
Good for writers, might have to re read
July 3, 2024
Good book but could do with more diagrams
July 24, 2025
Velha maluca.
September 7, 2025
*Esta resenha reflete minhas impressões e experiência com a história, sendo apenas a minha opinião pessoal como leitora e não uma verdade absoluta =)*
Um guia rápido e realmente prático para o significado geral dos cristais mais usados e conhecidos. Excelente escolha para quem está entrando nesse mundo (como eu) e sabe pouco ou nada a respeito. A edição de bolso ajuda a enfiar na bolsa para ir à caça dos cristais nas lojas com uma colinha, haha!
O único ponto negativo é a falta de ilustrações ou fotos dos cristais, pois as colorações e veias naturais das pedras têm influência direta na finalidade do uso do cristal. Ficou tudo na minha imaginação.
Um guia rápido e realmente prático para o significado geral dos cristais mais usados e conhecidos. Excelente escolha para quem está entrando nesse mundo (como eu) e sabe pouco ou nada a respeito. A edição de bolso ajuda a enfiar na bolsa para ir à caça dos cristais nas lojas com uma colinha, haha!
O único ponto negativo é a falta de ilustrações ou fotos dos cristais, pois as colorações e veias naturais das pedras têm influência direta na finalidade do uso do cristal. Ficou tudo na minha imaginação.
May 13, 2015
Packed with information but presented in a breezy, palatable way. Some information was so inconspicuous that I could not find it when I searched for it a few pages later. I learnt of many new crystals from here, and realized the author liked Golden chalcopyrite alot. I have orange moonstone and even perhaps a Girosal quartz and till this book, haven't been able to identify them. Thanks for that!
August 17, 2016
Great book for an introduction to the healing powers of crystals. Cassandra Eason gives you advice on how to use crystals to protect yourself, your loved ones, your home, and your pets too! She also uses crystals in conjunction with candles and spells to help bring more of what you desire in your life. It's not for me but could be useful for another.
October 7, 2016
Very simple and to the point. So much great information.
November 21, 2016
Not my favorite read but will make for a good reference book.
July 13, 2021
it was informational im just not used to not reading fiction so it took like 3 months to get through lol
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