Crystals and psi?

[applestar]

OK, a different thread has got me thinking about crystal energies and psi.

Now, two years ago I first became aware of crystal energies. Before, I had dismissed talk of them with a "yeah, right!" attitude. Then I had a particularly convincing encounter with a crystal that made me go "Ohhh. Maybe I need to rethink a bit here".

So I'm wondering: are crystal energies the same as psi energies? I can feel some crystals some time, but I'm a bit intermittent.

Does anyone know anything about this?

[JediKaren]

The trouble with crystals with psionics is there is a lot of different opinions and a lot of false information out there. So it's very hard to research it online. From what I have been told by certain, more trust worthy people crystals seems to have energy, what type is debated, can store energy, you can draw energy from the crystal and seem to possibly have healing powers. What else they can do, seems to have no constant. Some sites claim that crsytals can increase your abilities. Some say that there is a crystal for all abilities.

Right now there is too much fiction and advertising of false information, so basically I really can't answer your question.

[applestar]

Fair enough.

I know that I have felt energies with/from particular crystals at times - not all the time. Sometimes it has been a very strong energy, other times more soothing.

I've done a lot of practical research into crystals (although I am *not* an expert), and I believe that there is something to them, but I don't know if they are conductors/amplifiers of my energy, or holding energy of their own.

If they are psi, they might help me get tuned in more easily to the other aspects that I want to explore (empathy, telepathy, etc).

I'd be interested in hearing more views/opinions/experiences with regards to this.

[JediKaren]

and I would love to hear your own personal expriences with them.

[aerokinesis]

sorry to sound noobish but....what do you mean when you say crystals?

[applestar]

Crystals - very very large subject. I don't have time now to give a full reply (I'll try to get back tomorrow), but think ametheyst, hematite, quartz, etc.

I'll also post a couple of experiences, but I'm by no means an advanced worker with them.

I use a mala I made from crystal beads to help myself meditate, and wear crystals every day to help protect myself at school (it can be hard work being a teacher!).

More soon.

[JediKaren]

Here's what a friend of mine had to say about them:

"Crystals in general generate a bit of their own energy, but they serve more to enhance and focus one's personal energy, and the energy around them (IE. psi)

Quartz is a good "beginner" crystal because it is also a good focal point for meditation, especially if you get one that's a bit cloudy. the inclusions give you something to focus on, and sometimes images present themselves inside the crystal."

[aerokinesis]

so I should use crystals to absorb energy from and gain some? or just to meditate on?

[JediKaren]

you can both.

[aerokinesis]

ok thanks and how much energy would you get from them?a lot or little?

[applestar]

Right: crystals!

This is an *extremely* large topic, so you are going to get a couple of stories about my personal experiences with them, so that you can then go and find out more if it interests you.

I first became interested in crystals just over two years ago. Previously I thought that crystal energies were a load of rubbish. Then one day I went into my local crystal shop, and for some reason bought a carnelian point pendant.

I immediately had a lot of energy, which took me a little while to connect to my new piece of jewellry which I was wearing all the time. However, I began to get headaches and feel very spaced out. I realised that I needed to ground, so I tried a couple of other crystals to bring me back. I tried hematite, but that didn't work brilliantly, although it helped, then I used smokey quartz, and that diffused it all and I felt OK.

After that, I began to look into crystals (and buy a lot!) with more attention. I found that I was sensitive to their energies. One day I went into the shop and became mesmerized by a chalcedony pendant. When I picked it up I felt a rush of energy through my torso and out the top of my head. It took a healer about half an hour plus a few other crystals before I was grounded again, and it left me feeling very shaky. *Nothing* like that had ever happened to me before. I was totally freaked out by the experience!

Another time I handed a piece of black tourmaline to a friend of mine who was in full flow of conversation (and never shuts up!). She immediately went very very quiet, and couldn't let go of the crystal. I ended up giving it to her - I figured that she obviously needed it!

I have other crystal stories, but those illustrate the kinds of things that crystals can do.

There are enough web sites out there that will tell you more. One reasonable site is www.rainbowcrystal.com/crystal/crystal.html
which has lots of articles about them.

If you are interested in buying crystals, don't just buy them: pick up a few and see which ones you feel some kind of connection to. Then find out about their properties.

I hope this helps!

I now use crystals when I feel ungrounded, and I wear my carnelian pendant with caution.

Earlier today I was playing with a quartz point, stroking the energy field just above my palm, making my palm twitch! So I think that for me crystals may help me access psi energy.

[Shadow]

could i use a focusing crystal like a prism to hep me in my energy gathering training? also, from your experiences, what kind of crystal would you reccomend that i use?

[somerandomkid]

So, where do you buy crystals at, just like at a jewelers or something? I'm really interested right about now. Right now, I have a cross from confirmation ( yay for Catholics ) and I've heard rumors and stories that you can fuse energy into like jewelry,weapons,and other stuff to increase the amount of power and opening yourself farther to your psi, chakra, magicka, force whatever you wanna call it. Is this true?

[applestar]

OK - I'm finding that holding my clear quartz point helps me feel the energies easier. But I'm not good at psi-work so I'm not totally sure if I'm feeling crystal energies or my energies (or if there is any difference!).

Theoretically you can put energy into something, and have it a bit like a battery, taking it out when you need it. Beyond me though. I have no personal experience of being able to do so. That doesn't mean it's not possible however. Just that I'm a beginner!

Hope that helps.

[thoth]

I have a massive book on crystals(1000 pages +) that I havn't read entierly yet...
Bur from what I gather is that crystals are like energy batteries. You first need to be sure the crystal is purified, and then you energise it.
I havn't worked with crystals a whole lot, but from what I have done with them I would not reccomend a beginner using them.