The Quartz Crystals in Our Lives — Necessity, Healing, and Magic

By Wintermoon

For as long as I can remember I have had a fascination with quartz crystals. They call to my heart and sing to my soul. I have them in most every room of my home. As a spiritual person, I believe in the metaphysical and healing use of crystals of all varieties. My favorite crystal is clear quartz. I love the beauty and clarity of these faceted wonders of nature.

Whether you’re aware of it or not, our lives run on crystals. As a technology junkie I was curious about the role that these beautiful clear crystals play in our daily modern lives. Television sets, radios, computers, cell phones, cameras, and electric watches all have quartz crystals. Like humans, quartz crystals have a heartbeat. Quartz crystals are used in watches, computers, and other devices to keep time. When electricity is applied, the quartz crystal vibrates, or ticks, an exact 60 seconds per minute. A tiny quartz crystal slice, about 1/20th by 1/5th of an inch, creates a computer’s heartbeat.

Crystals for electronic use were originally mined from the ground. Thankfully, since the 1950s, it’s been possible to grow them synthetically, which makes crystals not only more accessible, but also saves this wonder of nature from being over mined.

Now we hear that our cell phones, computers, and other electronics are powered by silicon chips. Curiosity sent me looking for more information about silicon versus quartz in electronics and found on Satya Center that, “Silicon dioxide forms naturally as quartz crystals. Over time, quartz erodes into beach sand, which is the non-crystalline form of silicon dioxide. Computer manufacturers extract pure silicon from the sand, heat the silicon to 1,500 degrees Celsius, and dip a tiny quartz crystal into the super-heated solution. The crystal is rotated and slowly extracted from the mixture creating a larger mass shaped like a cone. The cone is turned on its side and sliced into flat disks which are then sub-divided into the tiny computer chips so ubiquitous in our homes, offices, cars, airplanes, and briefcases. It is no exaggeration to say that the digital age is the age of the quartz crystal.”

Since quartz crystals respond to electricity, I believe it is possible to use the electricity in our bodies to program quartz for metaphysical and healing purposes.

Our bodies use electricity called e-impulses. These e-impulses in our bodies come from charged chemical signals and our human cells use that power to move, think, feel, and so much more. I am not a scientist, but as a person who lives with atrial fibrillation, I know how strong and important those electrical impulses are.

Crystals are found within the earth and on its surface. They are pure and have a purpose—to balance nature. When we take possession of one of these crystals and plan on programming it for our personal use, our intent should be to use them in a positive and responsible way.

• 1) The crystal should be cleansed and cleared to dispel any negative energies they may have picked upon their journey. It is recommended you cleanse your crystals when you first get them, and then once a month after that. This can be done in a variety of ways: Set It to bathe in the smoke from burning sage, rosemary, or incense.

• 2) Purify by placing the crystal in sacred water like sea water or water from the Great Lakes. Add a little sea or rock salt, or moon water (water that is left out overnight in the light of the full moon). Note: Use only non-salt water for soft or porous stones and minerals like calcite.

• 3) Bury them underground for 24 hours. This allows the earth to absorb any unwanted energy and refresh the crystals.

• 4) Lay your crystal on a cleansing crystal like selenite. Selenite can clear the energy of crystals.

• After your crystal has been cleared and cleansed, it is time to program your crystal. Take some time to think about what you’d like this crystal to help you manifest. Are you looking for healing, love, prosperity, or help with anxiety? Remember your programming should be positive, responsible, and harm none.

You want to push your intent into the crystal using the energy of your thoughts. Hold your crystal and communicate to it what you desire to manifest. You can silently push your thoughts to your crystal. You can talk to it, sing to it, or meditate with it, letting the crystal know how you’d like it to help you. You can also write down your intention and place it under your crystal. There is no right or wrong way to communicate to your crystal.

Once you have charged your crystal with your intent, you should keep it close to you. Keep it on your nightstand, work desk, or kitchen counter—anywhere you spend time.

My family spends a lot of time in our living room, so on the coffee table I keep a group of crystals, each with its own programming. One for healing, one to reduce stress and anxiety, and one for prosperity for all who spend time in the room. I also keep crystals by my bedside, in my dining room, on my work desk, and on the television stand.

Quartz crystals can also be used in magic and healing by placing them in a wand or holding the pointed quartz in your hand and directing the point of the crystal toward where you want to direct your programmed energy. Use them to clear negativity from a person or a room. Use it on yourself at the end of a long day to clear your own energy and help you relax.

Whether in technology, healing, or magic, quartz crystals are, and will continue to be, a big part of our lives.

Here are a few good books to read for more information on crystals: The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall, Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham, and Crystals for Beginners: The Guide to Get Started with the Healing Power of Crystals by Karen Frazier.

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