Nature itself is the phenomenal teacher
of all magick.
So be it then with Gems that I believe they hold and harness
energy. Since they too are just as natural as all other things.
Gems~ Crystals ~Before one starts working with the stones it is best to become familiar with them and it then allows you
to work with their powers. This way attuning with them will help you develope a 'magickal knowledge' concerning the stones. So learn to about each stone individually.
Take about 10 to 15 minutes each day to study and
learn about individual stones. Try to only devote your
studies of the stones
to only one stone a day. Some say if you
try to study 2 or more stones
a day it can cloud up the working and or
memory of the other stone. Try to work and study that stone
at least 2 to 3 times a day. Hold the stone, feel its energy, even try to listen
to it after you cleanse it. Find a quite area,inside or outside in a peaceful place .
Set stone down in front of you and listen
to your own breath (Mantra) Breathe deeply
and rhythmatically. Close your
eyes and place receptive hand (opposite hand you use to write with)
Moving your hand over stone, pinpoint the(your) concetration of awareness on
your palm of the hand. Your just working on searching for the stone, however do not try to
feel the stones energies, simply allow yourself to do so.
Once you have done so try to pick it up using your energy contact with the stone
to determine it's exact location. Your fingers should close around the stone
exactly. If it doesn't repeat exercise with your eyes still shut.
When you develope a connection
with the stone start to determine
the mood it makes you feel. Do this by
moving the stone slowly
and vertically a few inches from your body
move it from belly to top
of your head. Does it make you feel different? Do you feel cooler or maybe warmer?
Then place stone in your
perceptive hand and feel its texture. Is the stone cool or warm to the touch?
Since you have been holding the stone in your receptive hand
I would recommend to you,
that you set it down again for a few moments then pick it up
with your perceptive hand so you get a better
reading on if the stone feels cooler or warmer to you .
Now open your eyes and with
all the information you have gathered
from this study it with your
eyes and feel the energy you have now
developed with the stone.
Do you feel pleasent
or discomfort? What is your mood?
Let the stone answer these questions for you. The stone has been talking to you
and it is revealing its magickal uses and nature to You!
It is good to record things like this.
It
is best to go on your feelings about the stone. This will help you determine
which stones best suit you and for what needs.
Should you carry the stone with you or wear it
see how it makes you feel.
Add your stones to your rituals and alter as you feel is needed
To clean your Crystals use clean cleansed water and try to gather it from clean natural sources.
Mojo bags should be close to skin, woman should place it under left armpit close to heart. Just pin it inside your clothing.
I believe the stones will make you feel differently based on your
own connection to them.
I use some of the attunement from Scott Cunningham's Guide only because it is as I found
a great way to get started working with gems. I don't pay much attention
to most Wiccan books and Scott Cunningham said you need to decide what is best for you
and I think that was the best advice he ever gave in his books.
So I only add how to attune to them and not their meaning. That is for you to
study and log and become familiar with.Text is just text
but you only truly can connect by your own study and your own energy connections.
I have a friend who has to have
her Hematite and she enjoys the warmth it gives to her when she is feeling scared or lonely.
I personally feel better just to hold a piece of quartz when I have a horrible headache and need to clear my mind.
I hold Amethyst when I need to concentrate spiritually and focus. I use Tiger's eye when I feel afraid.
So go with your own feelings.
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