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Using Crystals for Reiki Attunements   Reiki Practitioners and Reiki Master Teachers know that during a Reiki treatment or attunement universal energy is channelled to the client or student. This energy, as all energy does, has vibrations. The vibration of energy affects our own energetic system and allows resonance and alignment of our energies with it. When our energies are...

First introduced to Shungite as a unique form of Carbon, I knew I needed to work with, and meditate with, this mysterious light black lump as soon as possible! I was particularly excited that I knew nothing of what properties this is said to hold and, when writing this article, I am still waiting to read any others ... My connection with Shungite is very strong. I have several raw pieces and smooth tumble stones which I work with. My absolute favourite way of working with Shungite so far has been with my wand. The ‘light channel’ that goes through the wand when I hold it is quite amazing. I have worked with the wand and meditated with it also.

The word ‘jewellery’ comes from the word ‘jewel’ and translates from languages dating back to Latin from the word ‘jocale’ as a ‘play thing’. The idea of wearing or adorning ourselves with attractive items is believed to go back over 100,000 years to beads made of shells.

When we were approached this year (2014) by Blue Apple Heroes charity for crystals to help create a tranquil, inviting and relaxing environment for PTSD sufferers, we jumped at the chance!

In 2010 Gifts and Guidance were honoured to work with Blackbeard productions to supply the set with crystals for their latest offering; On Stranger Tides. Hung in our office, in pride of place, is our thank you letter from them, confirming they had finished the movie and the crystals were great. Perhaps the crystal healing power helped Johnny Depp in his awesome role?

Gifts and Guidance have been working with LOVEBULLETS for some years now, enthused by the creativity and unique jewellery concepts each piece offers. The combination of bullet casings alongside healing crystals works to produce individual jewellery and accessory items that stand out in a crowd! Gifts and Guidance continue to work with LOVEBULLETS and always eagerly anticipate which healing crystals their latest creations will involve.

During a worldwide distance meditation session I had organised on 12th December 2012, I was given some simple yet effective advice. Whilst laid surrounded by crystals, cloths, oracle cards, candles, chimes and all my usual goodies I meditate with, I began the meditation, excited as to what higher guidance and soul shifting messages I may receive at this high vibration time of 12.12.12

Crystals, just like people, can become ‘over used/loaded’ and exhausted, absorbing negative energy from their surroundings. Cleansing your crystals can release this negativity and any attachments, avoid build ups/exhaustion, and prepare the crystal to be at its best prior to use.