The Little Book of Crystals

It's all here—everything you need to know about the most popular and power-packed crystals.
 
Learn how to select and maintain your crystals, as well as basic techniques for crystal meditation, balancing chakras and simple ways to bring harmony to your mind, body, and spirit. Discover over forty crystals, their specific properties, and how to make use of their power in everyday life. There is a crystal for every occasion—explore the possibilities.
 
Crystals have a mystical, eternal quality and have long been treasured for their beauty. For thousands of years, they have been prized for their physical and spiritual healing properties. In almost every culture and civilization around the world, crystals of all shapes, colors and sizes have been used in religious rituals, as ornamentation, or as talismans of good fortune. Small wonder then that today many of us seem so drawn to these precious and mysterious stones; our fascination with crystals is part of a vast and extensive legacy.
 
Every crystal emits vibrations, which can help to bring balance, calm and positivity into your life. This guide will teach you how to select and maintain your crystals, along with basic techniques for crystal meditation and balancing your chakras, to bring harmony to mind, body, and spirit. This guide introduces over forty essential crystals and their unique properties, from the love- and harmony-infused rose quartz to memory-boosting amber. Discover:
 
—How crystals work
—How to select and maintain your crystals
—How to make use of their power in everyday life
—Basic techniques for crystal meditation
—How to balance your chakras using crystals
—A guide to birthstones
. . . and other simple ways to bring harmony to mind, body, and spirit using these natural treasures.

Astrid Carvel is a writer of all things metaphysical and astrological. She is the author of several books, including The Little Book of Spells. She lives in Sussex, England.