Wholly Metaphysical.com - Presented by Ron and Sue Windred - Crystal and Reiki Masters.

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Healing circles or medicine wheels are conducted all around the world, some in an informal fashion and others with a great deal of formality and ritual and observance of long standing tradition.  The common objective though is to provide a space which allows us to transcend our normal self and to gain access to our higher self or beyond and to facilitate healing and greater self understanding and knowledge.

"Akasha Keep" Healing Circle

Some are constructed on a purely temporary basis, to be used for the one session and then dismantled, while others are built as permanent sites to be used over and over as and when required. Some of these are located on natural energy vortexes and so have the added benefit of high natural energy emanating from Mother Earth. (This however is not a requirement).

The more these permanent ones are used the greater the energy builds and this is often felt by visitors as they enter its domain. In all events this is part of the objective, to so raise the vibrational frequency to allow for ascension into healing and understanding. This heightened energy also facilitates psychic communication allowing easier contact with guides, angels and the ancestors, who are only too willing to pass down wisdom and energy to be used for our greater good. (more…)

Why do we need to cleanse our crystals? There are two reasons; the first one is we need to clean the physical dirt and dust from our new and exciting crystals. New crystals often have dust on them, from sitting in a shop or market stall that needs to be removed. Secondly we also need to clean them energetically. What does this mean?  You need to remove the energy that other people have left on the crystal, because when you buy a crystal it has probably been handled by many other people.

Here are eight ways to cleanse your crystals:

1.    Breath

When you first buy your crystal, one of the simplest methods of instant cleansing is to hold your crystal in your hands and then with the intention of cleansing it, gently blow your breath on the crystal. As you are doing this, you are adding your life-force energy or prana onto the crystal and this will remove or negate all the energy left by other people; of course this will not remove physical dirt and dust.

2.    Water

Most crystal can be washed in running water. A word of caution, there are crystals that can dissolve in water, a few examples are Selenite, Kyanite and Azurite, or any of the soft crystals. For these you can use a damp cloth to wipe off the physical dirt. Some books will tell you that you need to use sea water or spring water, but sometimes this is not possible, so use the purest water you can, with little to no chemicals in it. It is also recommended that you regularly wash the physical dirt from all your crystals. Sometimes this is forgotten if you use the sunlight or moonlight option of cleansing.

3.    Sunlight

Place your crystals in the early morning sun to energize and cleanse your crystals. A word of caution, crystals such as amethyst and fluorite will fade if left in the sun too often for too long. It is also a good idea to cover your crystals with a piece of net so the birds will not take them.

4.    Moonlight

Place your crystal outside on a full moon to infuse them with moon energy. Moon energy is a soft feminine energy so this is a very gentle way of cleansing. It is also a good idea to cover them with a piece of net so the night animals will not take them.

5.    Earth Cleansing

Another popular method is to bury your crystal in the earth. Some say this is the only way. There are a few precautions with this method, remember where you bury them and don’t bury them too deep. Sometimes you will never find them again as Mother Earth will reclaim them. A good way is to bury them in a pot so you will be able to find them easily.  You will need to rinse them off when you dig them up as they will have dirt on them.

6.    Smudging

White sage has been used for cleansing by native cultures for many years and is a very effective method of cleaning many crystals at once. If you have a large collection it would take you all night to put them out in the moonlight. You can smudge them using a white sage smudge stick or white sage incense. Light your incense or smudge stick and waft the smoke over your crystals. Sandalwood incense is also a good cleanser. If you don’t like these fragrances, almost any incense will help to cleanse your crystals. You can also use resin on a charcoal block, frankincense, myrrh or a special crystal cleansing blend are good options. By using resin and charcoal blocks you can close the door to a room and do the whole room at once.

7.    Reiki

If you have been attuned to Reiki you can use Reiki energy for cleansing crystals. If you are a Reiki level 1, just hold the crystals in your hands and with intention send Reiki healing to your crystals. For level 2 practitioners, use your Reiki symbols over your crystals and then send Reiki to them.

8.    Other Crystals

Amethyst flat clusters are great for putting other crystal upon; just by leaving your crystals upon the amethyst for a few hours they will be energetically cleansed. Geodes and Clear Quartz clusters are also excellent to use.
It doesn’t matter which method you use the important thing to remember is to do something, and to both physically and energetically cleanse all your crystals regularly. Always cleanse them after a healing or after you have been using them on yourself.

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Clear Quartz comes in many forms, from natural stones to clusters and points; from very small to very large. It is also available in many polished forms, tumble stones, eggs, balls, polished points and pyramids and sometimes sculpted into beautiful artistic pieces. Many people don’t buy Clear Quartz saying “that is only clear quartz” it may not be as pretty as some of the other crystals but it is a very useful and powerful crystal.

Points, the larger ones can be used to hold while meditating to enhance your experience. Large points are also very useful when used in a healing layout; the smaller points can be used to amplify other crystals during a crystal healing.

Clusters can be used as a decorating piece in a room; they will also put out a calming and positive energy while adding to the appeal of a room. Smaller clusters can be placed on top of computers, fridges and other electrical appliances to help counteract the emf’s coming from the appliances.

All the polished pieces are also good as decorating pieces, not only do they look good, but they also give off great energy.

The humble tumble clear quartz is great as a healing stone by itself or as an amplifier to other crystals.

If you are having a hard time trying to obtain a crystal for a particular job, you could substitute clear quartz to do the job, as it is an excellent all round healer.

Many crystal layouts can be used in healing work using clear quartz exclusively. A brilliant book on several of these layouts is “Laying on of Stones” by Melody, available at most good bookstores, or they can order it for you. This book is also available on-line at www.mycrystalaura.com.au

In times of trouble I always feel better by sitting and holding a quartz point. I feel a sense of calm come over me, and I am also able to see the bigger picture and have clearer thoughts. These good feelings and thoughts are amplified if I meditate at the same time.

By having several large quartz clusters placed around our house, not only does it improve the environment and the energy about the place; people visiting often comment on how good the vibes feels at out place.

Placing a clear quartz point upon a goal or ambition written on a piece of paper always helps to amplify the intention and its vibration.

Most quartz points have a story inside them; just by looking at them you will see all sorts of different images. Often you will see something different every time you look inside one.  Is this because we all see what we what to see or need to see? What you see is often very different from what others see. I had one piece with a beautiful rainbow inside and when I showed it to friends; they were all surprised at its beauty, except two people who couldn’t see the rainbow as they were going through a very negative period of their lives. Could this be the reason that they couldn’t see the rainbow? The same has happened when I could see angels in a crystal and yet others who were in a negative frame of mind could only see blobs. It seems that apart from the story contained in a crystal, sometimes our perception of it is influenced by our attitude.

I have also noticed while selling crystals, that children are very attracted to quartz points. When Mum or Dad suggests a prettier or more colourful crystal, the children always insist they want the quartz point. Could it be that they have come back to this earth with the knowledge of what quartz crystals can do?

Clear Quartz has always been a favourite of mine. If you only ever buy one crystal I would suggest a clear quartz as it is a master healer. I always carry one with me, either in my bag, in my pocket, or as jewellery.

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A dear old friend recently handed me an aged, but neatly folded piece of paper that she had been keeping for a long while. She said it could be appropriate to share with our members. The following message was hand written upon it and we agree, so here it is.

I Wish You Enough.

Recently I overheard a mother talking to her daughter in their last moments together at the airport. They had announced the departure. Standing near the security gate, they hugged and the mother said, “I love you and I wish you enough”.

The daughter replied, “Mum our life together has been more than enough”. Your love is all I ever needed. I wish you enough, too, Mum.”
They kissed and the daughter left.

The mother walked over to the window where I was seated. Standing there I could see that she wanted and needed to cry. I tried not to intrude on her privacy but she welcomed me in by asking, “Did you ever have to say good-bye to someone, knowing it would be forever?

“Yes, I have.” I replied. “Forgive me for asking, but why is this a forever good-bye?”

“I am old and she lives so far away. I have challenges ahead and the reality is – the next trip back will be for my funeral,” she said.

“When you were saying good-bye I heard you say, ‘I wish you enough.’ May I ask what that means?”

She began to smile. “That’s a wish that has been handed down from other generations. My parents used to say it to everyone. She paused a moment and looked up as if trying to remember it in more detail and she smiled even more.”When we said ‘I wish you enough’, we were wanting the other person to have a life filled with just enough good things to sustain them.”
Then turning toward me, she shared the following as if she were reciting it from memory….

“I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright no matter may how gray the day may appear.
I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun even more.
I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive and everlasting.
I wish you enough pain so that even the smallest of joys in life may appear bigger.
I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.
I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.
I wish you enough hellos to get you through the final good-bye.”

She then began to cry and walked away.

They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but an entire life to forget them.

Medwyn Goodall has been a favourite composer of ours for some time. This track is just one of many, it is great music for meditation or just relaxing.

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