The Power of Stones

There is a little shop near my neighborhood in Tacoma that is such a magical place. As soon as you walk in you are transported to another world. I took a close friend of mine who suggested burning some sage after moving into a new home since smudging as a ritual has been said to be a spiritual cleansing and blessing — and luckily I knew right where to find that. She ended up getting pulled in by their assortment of stones and crystals and together we read about the qualities each one had. She purchased a small bag of stones and crystals that called to her and I got my sage. Having both gone through a roller coaster of a year, it was nice to have this time together to do something that felt very therapeutic for both of us. 

Interested in the power of stones? Here are a few books in our collection to get you started (book descriptions courtesy of the publishers):

The Ultimate Guide to Crystals & Stones: A Practical Path to Personal Power, Self-development, and Healing by Uma Silbey
For centuries, ancient cultures referred to crystals as the veins of the earth, frozen liquid, and frozen light. Uma Silbey unlocks the secrets of these remarkable storehouses for earth’s energy to reveal their remarkable effects on personal power, self-enhancement, and healing. In this ultimate guide, she describes how you can channel the subtle forces within a crystal to empower your meditations, direct your thoughts, energize your body, and unleash a lifelong flow of creative and physical energy.

The Encyclopedia of Crystals by Judy Hall
Crystals contain ancient power, we just have to learn to tap into it. The Encyclopedia of Crystals is an illustrated compendium to all types of crystals. These aren’t simple stones ; when the right crystal is used appropriately, it’s power can physically heal, invigorate, cultivate love, and even boost creativity . In The Encyclopedia of Crystals , crystal expert Judy Hall draws on over 30 years’ experience of working with crystals to provide the definitive reference.

The Crystal Guide: Identification, Purpose, Powers and Values by Patti Polk
The magical world of crystals! Crystals have been used as items of great spiritual significance and powerful personal adornments for thousands of years. Whether collected for their beauty, for research, or as tools in healing practices, The Crystal Guide provides a comprehensive reference to crystals, their purpose, spiritual qualities, and how to identify them in one easy-to-use and dazzlingly colorful book.

Change your Energy: Healing Crystals for Health, Wealth, Love & Luck by Krista N. Mitchell
Krista Mitchell, known as “The Rock Whisperer” for her fresh take on healing with crystals, is one of the world’s most famous crystal therapists and a counsel to leading figures in the arts, television, film, fashion, and more. Her practical, fun guide provides the basics of working with crystals, including guidelines for creating your own collection and skills for improving love and family, money and career, and physical, mental, and emotional health. Mitchell also covers crystal healing layouts for energy healing, spirituality, and protection from negative energies, along with elemental healing tips and advice on adding crystals to your home.

~posted by Kara P.