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Crystals for Beginners: The Guide to Get Started with the Healing Power of Crystals
A Crystal-Clear Guide to Healing with Crystals
Discover how crystals can help you fight stress, cope with anxiety, and more. Crystals for Beginners takes a step-by-step approach to introducing you to crystal healing. Never touched a crystal before? Don’t worry—this book will guide you through the myths and confusion as it shows you how crystals can help improve your life.
Crystals for Beginners features:
Crystal Healing 101—Find out how crystals work and how to use them—learn about the ten crystals you should consider for starting your collection.
Useful Remedies—Discover how to help treat negative emotions and foster positive growth using specific crystal prescriptions and healing mantras.
Illustrated Guides—Identifying crystal types is easy thanks to 50 detailed crystal profiles that feature images of both worked and unworked versions.
Balance your body, spirit, and mind with Crystals for Beginners.
Discover how crystals can help you fight stress, cope with anxiety, and more. Crystals for Beginners takes a step-by-step approach to introducing you to crystal healing. Never touched a crystal before? Don’t worry—this book will guide you through the myths and confusion as it shows you how crystals can help improve your life.
Crystals for Beginners features:
Crystal Healing 101—Find out how crystals work and how to use them—learn about the ten crystals you should consider for starting your collection.
Useful Remedies—Discover how to help treat negative emotions and foster positive growth using specific crystal prescriptions and healing mantras.
Illustrated Guides—Identifying crystal types is easy thanks to 50 detailed crystal profiles that feature images of both worked and unworked versions.
Balance your body, spirit, and mind with Crystals for Beginners.
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First published October 1, 2017
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Karen Frazier
140 books74 followersKaren Frazier is the author of books about metaphysics, crystal healing, energy healing, dream interpretation, and the paranormal. As a professional writer, she has ghost written a number of books and penned hundreds of articles about a variety of topics.
Karen is a columnist for Paranormal Underground Magazine. She currently writes two columns for the magazine: Dreams and Symbols and Metaphysics and Energy Healing. For more than seven years, Karen was also the co-host of Paranormal Underground Radio, and she formerly served as Paranormal Underground's Managing Editor. She is also the Paranormal and Horoscopes editor for LoveToKnow, and she writes feng shui, numerology, palmistry, psychic phenomena, paranormal, divination, and tarot articles for the site as well. Karen is also a member of Spirit Healing and Resolution (SHARe), a collective of psychic mediums and energy healers dedicated to helping people dealing with afterlife experiences and hauntings, as well as offering spiritual coaching and energy healing services.
A frequent guest in media discussing the results of her afterlife research, Karen has appeared on the Travel Channel's Mysteries at the Museum, spoken at regional conferences including the Oregon Ghost Conference, Haunting for Hope, Port Gamble Ghost Conference, and Paracon Seattle, and appeared on numerous radio shows. She teaches classes in energy healing, crystal healing, feng shui and space energetics, I Ching and divination, dream interpretation, Reiki, personal development, and psychic development.
Karen is an intuitive energy healer who is a Usui Reiki Ryoho Master/Teacher (Shinpiden), a Crystal Reiki Master/Teacher, and a certified animal Usui Reiki Ryoho practitioner, as well as an ordained minister for the International Metaphysical Ministry. She has also extensively studied and taken professional level courses in numerous energy, alternative healing, metaphysical, and divination techniques and concepts including quantum touch, aromatherapy, sound healing, Tibetan instrument sound healing, biofield tuning, Reiki sound healing, vocal sound healing, shamanic drumming, metaphysical healing, hypnotherapy, crystal healing, shamanism, feng shui, the bagua, tarot, numerology, astrology, Jungian dream interpretation, metaphysical dream interpretation, meditation, and the I Ching (Book of Changes). She holds a Bachelor of Metaphysical Science (B.MSc) and a Masters of Metaphysical Science (M.MSc) as well as a PhD in Metaphysical Parapsychology. She is currently working a doctoral thesis focusing on sound as a source of spiritual healing in order to earn her Doctor of Divinity (DD) in Spiritual Healing.
Karen is also a musician. She studied and played music for more than 35 years including as a music major at Eastern Washington University and in various musical groups as an adult. She plays flute, piano, mandolin, and percussion instruments and has developed a passion for sound healing, singing bowls, and bell metal bronze bowls and instruments from the Himalayas. Many of the bowls she plays are antiques from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, and all of the Himalayan bowls have been hand made by artisans in Nepal across multiple generations.
Karen volunteered as a Guardian Ad Litem for abused and neglected children, in local classrooms as a music tutor, in the phone room for the local crisis clinic, and at the (haunted) Lewis County Historical Museum. In her personal life she enjoys cooking, hiking, yoga, Nia, and making music.
Karen is a columnist for Paranormal Underground Magazine. She currently writes two columns for the magazine: Dreams and Symbols and Metaphysics and Energy Healing. For more than seven years, Karen was also the co-host of Paranormal Underground Radio, and she formerly served as Paranormal Underground's Managing Editor. She is also the Paranormal and Horoscopes editor for LoveToKnow, and she writes feng shui, numerology, palmistry, psychic phenomena, paranormal, divination, and tarot articles for the site as well. Karen is also a member of Spirit Healing and Resolution (SHARe), a collective of psychic mediums and energy healers dedicated to helping people dealing with afterlife experiences and hauntings, as well as offering spiritual coaching and energy healing services.
A frequent guest in media discussing the results of her afterlife research, Karen has appeared on the Travel Channel's Mysteries at the Museum, spoken at regional conferences including the Oregon Ghost Conference, Haunting for Hope, Port Gamble Ghost Conference, and Paracon Seattle, and appeared on numerous radio shows. She teaches classes in energy healing, crystal healing, feng shui and space energetics, I Ching and divination, dream interpretation, Reiki, personal development, and psychic development.
Karen is an intuitive energy healer who is a Usui Reiki Ryoho Master/Teacher (Shinpiden), a Crystal Reiki Master/Teacher, and a certified animal Usui Reiki Ryoho practitioner, as well as an ordained minister for the International Metaphysical Ministry. She has also extensively studied and taken professional level courses in numerous energy, alternative healing, metaphysical, and divination techniques and concepts including quantum touch, aromatherapy, sound healing, Tibetan instrument sound healing, biofield tuning, Reiki sound healing, vocal sound healing, shamanic drumming, metaphysical healing, hypnotherapy, crystal healing, shamanism, feng shui, the bagua, tarot, numerology, astrology, Jungian dream interpretation, metaphysical dream interpretation, meditation, and the I Ching (Book of Changes). She holds a Bachelor of Metaphysical Science (B.MSc) and a Masters of Metaphysical Science (M.MSc) as well as a PhD in Metaphysical Parapsychology. She is currently working a doctoral thesis focusing on sound as a source of spiritual healing in order to earn her Doctor of Divinity (DD) in Spiritual Healing.
Karen is also a musician. She studied and played music for more than 35 years including as a music major at Eastern Washington University and in various musical groups as an adult. She plays flute, piano, mandolin, and percussion instruments and has developed a passion for sound healing, singing bowls, and bell metal bronze bowls and instruments from the Himalayas. Many of the bowls she plays are antiques from the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, and all of the Himalayan bowls have been hand made by artisans in Nepal across multiple generations.
Karen volunteered as a Guardian Ad Litem for abused and neglected children, in local classrooms as a music tutor, in the phone room for the local crisis clinic, and at the (haunted) Lewis County Historical Museum. In her personal life she enjoys cooking, hiking, yoga, Nia, and making music.
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April 3, 2022
I was “matrix-curious” enough to pay less than a dollar for this book. I subsequently looked it up on GR and saw it had an impressively high 4+ rating. Then, GR also stated that if you are interested in this book how about something on Chakra Healing or The Spell Book for New Witches?
I was a bit apprehensive as I opened the book, but that action did not release a djinn or smack me with any evident curse. So I proceeded with my investigation. Here is how Frazier describes learning about the healing powers of crystals:
"Societies throughout history, including ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, and Greece, used crystals for their healing properties. This practice continued through the ages, although it lessened during the Renaissance, when people believed the healing properties of crystals came from either good angels or bad angels."
Let’s just continue……..
"There are six lattice patterns that appear within healing crystals. There is also a category of stones known as “amorphous” crystals, even though they are not truly crystals, since they do not have an interior crystalline structure. Some of these include amber, obsidian, opal, and tektites. They each have their own unique properties."
"Everything has energy. In fact, quantum physics shows that at its most basic, all matter is made up of vibrating strings of electricity. So is your body, and so are crystals. Humans are far better gauges of energy than you might imagine. Even people with little understanding of energy or energy healing might notice they don’t “vibe” with another person. When you experience this, you are sensing energy and recognizing that someone else’s energetic vibration isn’t compatible with your own energy."
"Because crystals generally have higher vibrations than the human body, they tend to raise your vibration. Vibrating at a higher rate is helpful for humans because it allows us to advance spiritually and move in more positive directions mentally, physically, and emotionally."
I believe quoting Frazier may be the best way to give you a sense of how this book is supposed to work.
"BE OPEN TO THE EXPERIENCE. I understand having a skeptical mind. When I first experienced noticing change as a direct result of using a crystal, you could have knocked me over with a feather. Not only did I not really believe in any of that stuff, but also, if anyone had told me when I headed out the door that day to go see a medical doctor/energy healer that she’d use a crystal to help me get rid of a persistent sore throat, I might not have gone at all. And that would have been very sad indeed.
SET ASIDE ANY PRECONCEIVED NOTIONS. Instead, enter the experience with an attitude of curiosity and without telling yourself any stories about how this may or may not work.
SET ASIDE EXPECTATIONS OF OUTCOME. I find that having expectations limits what I experience. Therefore, I try not to have expectations as I move into an experience, because the universe may have far grander plans for me than I could ever imagine for myself. Instead of setting an expectation for any specific outcome, allow yourself to be in the moment as you work with a crystal, and observe where it takes you.
START WITH A CRYSTAL THAT ATTRACTS YOU STRONGLY. For the first crystal you work with, find one that excites you. If it’s one of the crystals I recommend later, great. If it’s not, that’s okay, too. If you find a crystal that really calls to you, use that one for your healing work. Chances are, it is calling to you for a reason."
"Not everybody reacts to the same crystal the same way. For example, my husband and I went to one of my favorite rock shops in Portland. As we talked with the store’s manager, he pulled out a tray of phenacite, which is a very high-vibration crystal. I hadn’t encountered phenacite before, and as he set the tray before me (I didn’t even touch it), I felt all of my energy lift up and into my head. For lack of a better explanation, I felt high. My husband, on the other hand, felt nothing. So whose experience was more valid? Neither, really. They were just different."
"By all means, educate yourself as curiosity arises, but don’t do this at the expense of experiencing. Pick up any crystal. Find one that attracts you. Put it in your pocket. Wear it. Hold it. And then continue reading.”
And for those who want the quick answer to their wants and needs:
"ROSE QUARTZ supports all types of love, including unconditional and romantic love.
AMETHYST helps you tune into intuition and guidance from higher realms, as well as the power of your dreams.
BLACK TOURMALINE is a protective and grounding stone that keeps negativity at bay.
RAINBOW FLUORITE deepens intuition, promotes love, and facilitates clear communication.
CARNELIAN helps you set appropriate boundaries, have integrity, and be creative.
HEMATITE is protective, grounding, and centering and can also attract energies you’d like in your life.
TURQUOISE promotes luck, prosperity, and personal power."
Then we can get into the power of various crystal formations:
"DODECAHEDRON The dodecahedron is associated with the element of the Ethers and connects you to intuition and higher realms.
HEXAHEDRON The hexahedron, or cube, represents the element of Earth. It is grounding and stable.
ICOSAHEDRON The icosahedron is linked to the element of Water. It connects you to change and flow.
MERKABA The merkaba is a 3-D star. It contains all five of the above polyhedrons within it and therefore combines all the effects of each. It is also associated with the energy of sacred truth and eternal wisdom.
OCTAHEDRON The octahedron represents the element of Air and promotes compassion, kindness, forgiveness, and love."
There is a whole discussion of what power lies in “raw” versus “cut” crystals and why you should not always choose the most powerful.
"I choose crystals by intuition. Whenever possible, I hold them in my hand and notice how they make me feel. I note whether they make me feel comfortable or uncomfortable, if they feel heavy or light in my hand, and any other sensations that arise. If I find it a pleasing sensation, I buy the crystal. If I don’t, I leave it. That’s not to say that once a crystal has given you an unpleasant sensation, you should never revisit that type of crystal. As your needs change, so will the crystals that resonate with you. Pay attention to any attraction you feel toward crystals apart from how they look, and if one calls to you, trust it is a crystal that is choosing you."
"Seven Tips for Crystal Shopping For me, crystal shopping is a destination activity. I make a day of it, and I love poking through shops and finding crystals that appeal to me. Here are my top tips for buying crystals in person: 1Ground yourself before you go. Many people find that the energy in crystal shops can feel disorienting. Before you enter the crystal shop, close your eyes and visualize roots growing from your feet into the Earth. If you feel lightheaded while in the shop, pick up a black stone and hold it until the feeling ceases."
Frazier gives a shout out to the following combination.
"CITRINE + BLACK TOURMALINE can help ground you in prosperity. Citrine is a stone of prosperity, while black tourmaline is grounding and also blocks negative energy, which can help remove thoughts that prevent prosperity."
There is much, much more for those willing to mix their hopes and dreams with a full measure of pop science. Your results may vary.
2*
Post hoc ergo propter hoc
I was a bit apprehensive as I opened the book, but that action did not release a djinn or smack me with any evident curse. So I proceeded with my investigation. Here is how Frazier describes learning about the healing powers of crystals:
"Societies throughout history, including ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, and Greece, used crystals for their healing properties. This practice continued through the ages, although it lessened during the Renaissance, when people believed the healing properties of crystals came from either good angels or bad angels."
Let’s just continue……..
"There are six lattice patterns that appear within healing crystals. There is also a category of stones known as “amorphous” crystals, even though they are not truly crystals, since they do not have an interior crystalline structure. Some of these include amber, obsidian, opal, and tektites. They each have their own unique properties."
"Everything has energy. In fact, quantum physics shows that at its most basic, all matter is made up of vibrating strings of electricity. So is your body, and so are crystals. Humans are far better gauges of energy than you might imagine. Even people with little understanding of energy or energy healing might notice they don’t “vibe” with another person. When you experience this, you are sensing energy and recognizing that someone else’s energetic vibration isn’t compatible with your own energy."
"Because crystals generally have higher vibrations than the human body, they tend to raise your vibration. Vibrating at a higher rate is helpful for humans because it allows us to advance spiritually and move in more positive directions mentally, physically, and emotionally."
I believe quoting Frazier may be the best way to give you a sense of how this book is supposed to work.
"BE OPEN TO THE EXPERIENCE. I understand having a skeptical mind. When I first experienced noticing change as a direct result of using a crystal, you could have knocked me over with a feather. Not only did I not really believe in any of that stuff, but also, if anyone had told me when I headed out the door that day to go see a medical doctor/energy healer that she’d use a crystal to help me get rid of a persistent sore throat, I might not have gone at all. And that would have been very sad indeed.
SET ASIDE ANY PRECONCEIVED NOTIONS. Instead, enter the experience with an attitude of curiosity and without telling yourself any stories about how this may or may not work.
SET ASIDE EXPECTATIONS OF OUTCOME. I find that having expectations limits what I experience. Therefore, I try not to have expectations as I move into an experience, because the universe may have far grander plans for me than I could ever imagine for myself. Instead of setting an expectation for any specific outcome, allow yourself to be in the moment as you work with a crystal, and observe where it takes you.
START WITH A CRYSTAL THAT ATTRACTS YOU STRONGLY. For the first crystal you work with, find one that excites you. If it’s one of the crystals I recommend later, great. If it’s not, that’s okay, too. If you find a crystal that really calls to you, use that one for your healing work. Chances are, it is calling to you for a reason."
"Not everybody reacts to the same crystal the same way. For example, my husband and I went to one of my favorite rock shops in Portland. As we talked with the store’s manager, he pulled out a tray of phenacite, which is a very high-vibration crystal. I hadn’t encountered phenacite before, and as he set the tray before me (I didn’t even touch it), I felt all of my energy lift up and into my head. For lack of a better explanation, I felt high. My husband, on the other hand, felt nothing. So whose experience was more valid? Neither, really. They were just different."
"By all means, educate yourself as curiosity arises, but don’t do this at the expense of experiencing. Pick up any crystal. Find one that attracts you. Put it in your pocket. Wear it. Hold it. And then continue reading.”
And for those who want the quick answer to their wants and needs:
"ROSE QUARTZ supports all types of love, including unconditional and romantic love.
AMETHYST helps you tune into intuition and guidance from higher realms, as well as the power of your dreams.
BLACK TOURMALINE is a protective and grounding stone that keeps negativity at bay.
RAINBOW FLUORITE deepens intuition, promotes love, and facilitates clear communication.
CARNELIAN helps you set appropriate boundaries, have integrity, and be creative.
HEMATITE is protective, grounding, and centering and can also attract energies you’d like in your life.
TURQUOISE promotes luck, prosperity, and personal power."
Then we can get into the power of various crystal formations:
"DODECAHEDRON The dodecahedron is associated with the element of the Ethers and connects you to intuition and higher realms.
HEXAHEDRON The hexahedron, or cube, represents the element of Earth. It is grounding and stable.
ICOSAHEDRON The icosahedron is linked to the element of Water. It connects you to change and flow.
MERKABA The merkaba is a 3-D star. It contains all five of the above polyhedrons within it and therefore combines all the effects of each. It is also associated with the energy of sacred truth and eternal wisdom.
OCTAHEDRON The octahedron represents the element of Air and promotes compassion, kindness, forgiveness, and love."
There is a whole discussion of what power lies in “raw” versus “cut” crystals and why you should not always choose the most powerful.
"I choose crystals by intuition. Whenever possible, I hold them in my hand and notice how they make me feel. I note whether they make me feel comfortable or uncomfortable, if they feel heavy or light in my hand, and any other sensations that arise. If I find it a pleasing sensation, I buy the crystal. If I don’t, I leave it. That’s not to say that once a crystal has given you an unpleasant sensation, you should never revisit that type of crystal. As your needs change, so will the crystals that resonate with you. Pay attention to any attraction you feel toward crystals apart from how they look, and if one calls to you, trust it is a crystal that is choosing you."
"Seven Tips for Crystal Shopping For me, crystal shopping is a destination activity. I make a day of it, and I love poking through shops and finding crystals that appeal to me. Here are my top tips for buying crystals in person: 1Ground yourself before you go. Many people find that the energy in crystal shops can feel disorienting. Before you enter the crystal shop, close your eyes and visualize roots growing from your feet into the Earth. If you feel lightheaded while in the shop, pick up a black stone and hold it until the feeling ceases."
Frazier gives a shout out to the following combination.
"CITRINE + BLACK TOURMALINE can help ground you in prosperity. Citrine is a stone of prosperity, while black tourmaline is grounding and also blocks negative energy, which can help remove thoughts that prevent prosperity."
There is much, much more for those willing to mix their hopes and dreams with a full measure of pop science. Your results may vary.
2*
Post hoc ergo propter hoc
January 12, 2021
To be clear I don't think crystals really do anything vibrationally /energetically to our bodies directly (probably). But it's clear that we are super drawn to pretty rocks, and love collecting them, and things that make us happy, are actually good for us, plus I'm all for anything that prompts mindfulness, healing mindsets, optimism, and even placebo effect. And also maybe crystals do more that this sceptic thinks they do (probably not).
this book is written for someone far more woo woo than me, but at the same time Frazier stays in her lane, she doesn't make wild science based claims about crystals healing your cancer, but she does suggest tons of what I consider really helpful, mindful, therapeutic ways to use crystals to enhance your spiritual practice (and maybe your health) in ways that I found woo woo in a way that is not off putting or too "out there" or just plain crazy or wrong. So basically, I really actually enjoyed this book very much, consider it helpful and not harmful and kinda fun.
this book is written for someone far more woo woo than me, but at the same time Frazier stays in her lane, she doesn't make wild science based claims about crystals healing your cancer, but she does suggest tons of what I consider really helpful, mindful, therapeutic ways to use crystals to enhance your spiritual practice (and maybe your health) in ways that I found woo woo in a way that is not off putting or too "out there" or just plain crazy or wrong. So basically, I really actually enjoyed this book very much, consider it helpful and not harmful and kinda fun.
February 9, 2018
I enjoyed reading this! It has a lot of information about crystals for beginners like me, not too much info where you feel overwhelmed... but at the same time I was actually kind of hoping for A BIT MORE information on the crystals themselves. It touches all the basics though, which is why it’s a book for BEGINNERS.
This book has really nice pictures of 50 different crystals, and lots of “prescriptions” for different things like anxiety, inner peace, stress, etc. these “prescriptions” share 2-3 crystals that you could use to help you out and a mantra that you can say while meditating.
I love the texture of the cover, it felt really soft which I know it something super random to say. I enjoyed it, it was my first book on crystals and I can’t wait to dive in deeper now.
This book has really nice pictures of 50 different crystals, and lots of “prescriptions” for different things like anxiety, inner peace, stress, etc. these “prescriptions” share 2-3 crystals that you could use to help you out and a mantra that you can say while meditating.
I love the texture of the cover, it felt really soft which I know it something super random to say. I enjoyed it, it was my first book on crystals and I can’t wait to dive in deeper now.
November 20, 2017
This book has everything you need to know about crystals! Karen's book delves into the all the various crystals and how to use them. You learn how to start your own crystal collection, how to get the most power out of your crystals, and more. If you want to learn about the magic art of crystal healing I cannot recommend this book enough!
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased, honest review. That being said, these opinions are my own! This is truly a fantastic read!
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased, honest review. That being said, these opinions are my own! This is truly a fantastic read!
March 20, 2019
Crystals for Beginners is a fantastic book. I knew nothing about crystals and this book explained it so plainly. I am very excited to start experimenting with crystals. I received a review copy from the publisher.
April 5, 2019
The book for review is “Crystals For Beginners” by Karen Frazier. It falls in the genre of health and wellness according to the publishers.
Crystal healing seems to be something that people are taken notice off. According to this book crystals can help fight stress, cope with anxiety, stress, grief and so much more. Inside these pages you will get an understanding about crystals, what each is used for and how it can help you in your daily life.
The first part of the book gives one an understanding of crystals and crystal healing. It is a nice overview.
The next section goes into depth about individual crystals. For example Amazonite. It will give you the origin, the shape, energy, colors, chakra and placement of where on one’s body. It will tell you how it helps you and usage tips. This section gives you a number of crystals to dive into.
The last section gets into how certain crystals can help you with things that effect one’s life. This can include addiction, anger, anxiety, compassion, courage and a bit more.
If you are interested in crystals and healing and are starting from scratch this is a nice book to start off with considering the information inside.
I do have a few crystals but I have them just due to the fact they were pretty and enjoy looking at them. This book did give me food for thought.
I received this book for free from Callisto Publishing for an honest review.
Crystal healing seems to be something that people are taken notice off. According to this book crystals can help fight stress, cope with anxiety, stress, grief and so much more. Inside these pages you will get an understanding about crystals, what each is used for and how it can help you in your daily life.
The first part of the book gives one an understanding of crystals and crystal healing. It is a nice overview.
The next section goes into depth about individual crystals. For example Amazonite. It will give you the origin, the shape, energy, colors, chakra and placement of where on one’s body. It will tell you how it helps you and usage tips. This section gives you a number of crystals to dive into.
The last section gets into how certain crystals can help you with things that effect one’s life. This can include addiction, anger, anxiety, compassion, courage and a bit more.
If you are interested in crystals and healing and are starting from scratch this is a nice book to start off with considering the information inside.
I do have a few crystals but I have them just due to the fact they were pretty and enjoy looking at them. This book did give me food for thought.
I received this book for free from Callisto Publishing for an honest review.
June 29, 2021
Not knowing anything about crystals and wanting to understand, this book was a perfect starting point.
July 10, 2021
This was interesting. Loved all the suggestions for certain goals/ailments.
November 12, 2020
I picked this book up because my husband's cousin is really into the healing power of crystals. I've always found them really pretty but nothing more. I got really curious about them because she raved about how much they help her.
I found this book fascinating. I'm still not one to believe in the magical powers of crystals but it was interesting to learn about.
Maybe they are healing and helpful. I don't own any but I want some just because I find them really pretty. Maybe my mind will change when I actually get some. Who knows.
Regardless it was an interesting read!
I found this book fascinating. I'm still not one to believe in the magical powers of crystals but it was interesting to learn about.
Maybe they are healing and helpful. I don't own any but I want some just because I find them really pretty. Maybe my mind will change when I actually get some. Who knows.
Regardless it was an interesting read!
March 14, 2020
This book is beautiful, information-packed, and easy to follow. There were moments when I chuckled and felt I needed to take the writer’s absolute statements with a grain of salt, but that didn’t bother me. The book was fun to read and gave me enough info to explore crystals in a light “it can’t hurt and it might help” kind of way.
August 26, 2021
Can't complain, I knew what I was getting into.
February 20, 2022
Listened to on audiobook but would be better to have the actual book.
March 19, 2023
I thought it was a wonderful book to read, especially if you’re at your starting point of wanting to use crystals. Hence why the title is “Crystals for Beginners”. 😄
It’s very informative, but not too overwhelming, so it’s a great book to get you started. I feel that there is a fairly good amount of crystals that is spoken about for someone who is a beginner, as well as telling you how you can use them for certain parts of your physical, emotional and spiritual well-being, and getting a better understanding on the purposes of crystal healing.
I most definitely will be getting the crystals listed to start using. 😊 The beauty of this book is that it has made me want to find more and more books about crystals, so I can learn even more than I already do now, thanks to this book 🫶🏻
It’s very informative, but not too overwhelming, so it’s a great book to get you started. I feel that there is a fairly good amount of crystals that is spoken about for someone who is a beginner, as well as telling you how you can use them for certain parts of your physical, emotional and spiritual well-being, and getting a better understanding on the purposes of crystal healing.
I most definitely will be getting the crystals listed to start using. 😊 The beauty of this book is that it has made me want to find more and more books about crystals, so I can learn even more than I already do now, thanks to this book 🫶🏻
October 25, 2021
So much packed in this book … everything from what a crystal is, to exactly how to use it. Beautiful pics of each crystal is also included in both its raw and tumbled form to help with identification. My favorite section is the “Crystal Prescription” guide at the end, with mantras included for each.
I liked this book so much that I finished it wanting more … so I just ordered her “Crystals for Healing - The Complete Reference Guide” to dive into next.
I liked this book so much that I finished it wanting more … so I just ordered her “Crystals for Healing - The Complete Reference Guide” to dive into next.
January 3, 2018
Great start for beginners
I like how easy it is to find the crystal you’re looking for. It has pictures and comes with the healings descriptions and what it’s great for. It’s almost like a dictionary which was great for learning about crystals for the first time.
I like how easy it is to find the crystal you’re looking for. It has pictures and comes with the healings descriptions and what it’s great for. It’s almost like a dictionary which was great for learning about crystals for the first time.
February 16, 2021
So Informational!
This book is exactly what I was looking for to get a clear introduction to crystals. It is easy to follow and well-organized. It even had more information than expected. I will definitely be keeping this is a reference guide.
This book is exactly what I was looking for to get a clear introduction to crystals. It is easy to follow and well-organized. It even had more information than expected. I will definitely be keeping this is a reference guide.
April 10, 2021
I’ve always been attracted to the beauty of crystals and their connection to nature, but I didn’t know anything about their energies until I read this book.
I like how the book is optimistic and open-ended as you read through lots of crystal examples. I’m not sure how much I’ll practice with them, but it was fun and interesting to learn the basics. The mantras and meditative practices mentioned with crystals can’t hurt!
I do wish we learned a little more about the history and backstory of crystals. Why do certain crystals hold specific energies? Says who? Some of the information seems random. But overall, a fun and quick read.
I like how the book is optimistic and open-ended as you read through lots of crystal examples. I’m not sure how much I’ll practice with them, but it was fun and interesting to learn the basics. The mantras and meditative practices mentioned with crystals can’t hurt!
I do wish we learned a little more about the history and backstory of crystals. Why do certain crystals hold specific energies? Says who? Some of the information seems random. But overall, a fun and quick read.
October 15, 2021
I liked this book a lot because it gave some insight into the various things that crystals can help with. It came complete with detailed explanations and pictures. Crystals make me feel a calm energy. I have a crystal in my work office, one in my home office and one in my car.
February 3, 2021
I have become curious about crystal use and this book gave me confidence to begin on my journey. It is quite basic but that’s exactly what I needed. The second half of the book is descriptions of different crystals and their uses.
January 9, 2022
It is an amazing book with great advice and information. A great beginner’s guide to crystals.
October 2, 2023
Great beginners guide🙂
November 23, 2021
Great book for getting started! I have just started my Crystal collection! This book is easy to follow!
August 7, 2022
É um ótimo livro pra quem quer conhecer mais sobre as propriedades de cura dos cristais. Pode ser um livro introdutório pra quem não conhece nada sobre o assunto. O conteúdo é bem prático, foi bem útil pra mim.
October 2, 2021
Very informative, illustrative and helpful
December 3, 2017
Most recently I really developed an interest in crystals/healing stones. I have a few crystals (smoky quartz and amethyst) at home, and some mineral rocks that have garnet and more in them; however, I never truly used them much. Until now!
I think that this is a great book for beginners as well as those that may know a little about crystals. It is a great reference guide on what crystal to use, how to use/pair it, and how it looks in the raw as well as polished state. It is well written and the images of the crystals are beautiful. I love the prescription part of the book.
I've read this book twice in the past two weeks, just because it is that worthwhile and informative. I now feel as though I'm a bit more prepared to start crystal healing and Feng Shui my home. I'm thankful that my soul has called me to familiarize myself with Feng Shui, crystals, and overall a Zen mindset. I'm very thankful for the opportunity to have read this book. I definitely recommend it!
I think that this is a great book for beginners as well as those that may know a little about crystals. It is a great reference guide on what crystal to use, how to use/pair it, and how it looks in the raw as well as polished state. It is well written and the images of the crystals are beautiful. I love the prescription part of the book.
I've read this book twice in the past two weeks, just because it is that worthwhile and informative. I now feel as though I'm a bit more prepared to start crystal healing and Feng Shui my home. I'm thankful that my soul has called me to familiarize myself with Feng Shui, crystals, and overall a Zen mindset. I'm very thankful for the opportunity to have read this book. I definitely recommend it!
October 30, 2022
The book starts with an uncontroversial fact that crystals can have a beneficial impact on people. And then it proceeds to outline a highly controversial theory of how and why that beneficial impact arises.
People have found coloured crystals to be beautiful and spirit-raising for millennia. Few would doubt that a heap of diamonds, rubies (etc) can raise spirits. And a necklace or ring with well-crafted stones can be a beautiful thing that generates positive thoughts and feelings. These are uncontroversial facts.
But why and how do crystals affect people? This is where the book becomes far more controversial, outlining a popularist theory of what we might think of as crystalology.
The book says that crystals (like everything else) emit vibrational energies, and those energies interact with people to cause positive outcomes. However, lab created crystals, even if they have the same crystalline structures are less effective than natural ones which have an ‘unaltered natural energetic power’ (6%). If the helpful energies are really a result of the crystalline structure, then it is hard to make sense of that distinction.
More perplexingly we hear that crystals can be made more effective by programming them, by imbuing them with intent (25%). And ‘crystals choose us, as much as we choose them’ (14%). What does that mean?
Some of the recommendations seemed to be based on discredited medieval science. If you are going on a date the book recommends that you should wear a rose quartz over your heart (26%). From an anatomical point of view, what has a heart got to do with love? In the middle ages, people thought that the heart did a person’s thinking and feeling, so they associated it with love. Now science tends to locate thinking and feeling more in the head (brain/mind), so surely those seeking love should wear their crystals on their head?
Is this just pseudo-science with a possible placebo effect?
The author does consider whether psychology could be relevant. She accepts that there can be a nocebo effect. If people think that crystals will harm them, then then can indeed do so (12%). However, she does not think that the positive impact of crystals is due to an opposite ‘placebo’ effect, but the book gives no reason for thinking that.
The author does well to advise readers to wash their hands when handling crystals which can have adverse health impacts. And the pictures to identify different crystals are helpful.
But I was concerned when the book looked like it could be suggesting crystals as an alternative to medical treatment. It states that sexual abuse can be dealt with ‘effectively’ by wearing an (orange) Carnelian (68%). Those kinds of comments are irresponsible, as a troubled or vulnerable reader might fail to seek medical help, trusting instead to crystals. The book should unambiguously refer people to medical doctors and make it clear that any benefits of crystals can only be additional to (not alternative to) a proper medical diagnosis and professional treatment of health conditions.
People have found coloured crystals to be beautiful and spirit-raising for millennia. Few would doubt that a heap of diamonds, rubies (etc) can raise spirits. And a necklace or ring with well-crafted stones can be a beautiful thing that generates positive thoughts and feelings. These are uncontroversial facts.
But why and how do crystals affect people? This is where the book becomes far more controversial, outlining a popularist theory of what we might think of as crystalology.
The book says that crystals (like everything else) emit vibrational energies, and those energies interact with people to cause positive outcomes. However, lab created crystals, even if they have the same crystalline structures are less effective than natural ones which have an ‘unaltered natural energetic power’ (6%). If the helpful energies are really a result of the crystalline structure, then it is hard to make sense of that distinction.
More perplexingly we hear that crystals can be made more effective by programming them, by imbuing them with intent (25%). And ‘crystals choose us, as much as we choose them’ (14%). What does that mean?
Some of the recommendations seemed to be based on discredited medieval science. If you are going on a date the book recommends that you should wear a rose quartz over your heart (26%). From an anatomical point of view, what has a heart got to do with love? In the middle ages, people thought that the heart did a person’s thinking and feeling, so they associated it with love. Now science tends to locate thinking and feeling more in the head (brain/mind), so surely those seeking love should wear their crystals on their head?
Is this just pseudo-science with a possible placebo effect?
The author does consider whether psychology could be relevant. She accepts that there can be a nocebo effect. If people think that crystals will harm them, then then can indeed do so (12%). However, she does not think that the positive impact of crystals is due to an opposite ‘placebo’ effect, but the book gives no reason for thinking that.
The author does well to advise readers to wash their hands when handling crystals which can have adverse health impacts. And the pictures to identify different crystals are helpful.
But I was concerned when the book looked like it could be suggesting crystals as an alternative to medical treatment. It states that sexual abuse can be dealt with ‘effectively’ by wearing an (orange) Carnelian (68%). Those kinds of comments are irresponsible, as a troubled or vulnerable reader might fail to seek medical help, trusting instead to crystals. The book should unambiguously refer people to medical doctors and make it clear that any benefits of crystals can only be additional to (not alternative to) a proper medical diagnosis and professional treatment of health conditions.
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March 19, 2020My first completed read of self-isolation. I am now sleeping with an amethyst by my bedside. It has yet to actually make it easier for me to fall asleep, but I think it is safe to say there are extenuating circumstances.
January 21, 2019
Perfect guide for beginners like me! It's super easy to read and follow, and it's packed with anything you might wanna know about crystals (& set up in a way where it's not overwhelming!) Definitely a useful reference guide for all things crystals.
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