Crystals are gifts from Mother Nature and are a spiritual tool that radiate love and light and can assist us on the path of awakening to our True Self.  They reflect back to us the love and light that we truly are.  Crystals raise our vibration and consciousness and align us to our divine essence, as we remember our Oneness with Source and all that is. 

Throughout the ages crystals have been valued as sacred gifts from nature.  The peoples of various civilizations including the Egyptians, Mayans, Natives of America and Africa, and Celts, worked extensively with crystals, with a deep understanding of all the gifts they offer.  Crystals were also very important and widely used in Atlantis and Lemuria.  There is much that we can learn from our crystal friends.  They have much to teach, guide and assist us with and we need only tune into their energies to receive their wisdom and support.  

Crystals help to bring us into deep meditative states and assist us in having a clearer connection with our inner power and higher self, guardian angels and enlightened spirit guides, and with the ascended masters and archangels.  Every person has guardian angels that provide us with unconditional love, support, and assistance.  We need only ask for their assistance and they will.  Similarly, crystals each have a nature angel with them.  All living things have life force energy/Source Energy flowing within their being.  Crystals and minerals are the cells, organs, glands, and nerves of Mother Earth.   Nature's angels are the guardian angels of the mineral kingdom, plants, and animals. 

It is a good idea to spend time with your personal crystal(s) so that you can develop a connection with it and attune to its energies.  Please make sure you safely cleanse any new crystals you have beforehand (and continue cleansing them on a regular basis to keep their energy clear and high vibrating).  Spend time with your crystal regularly.  Hold it and feel its energy.  Look at its structure and gaze within it.  What thought, images, or feelings come to mind?  Allow your senses to fully open.  Take a journey within your crystal and connect with the wisdom of the guardian angel that works through your crystal.  See below for your free guided meditation to help you to do so!  Ask your crystal to help you with whatever you would like assistance with at this time.  Perhaps you'd like help with making the most loving choices at all times, or would like to know the way to release the root cause of an illness or problem, or release any blocks to love or prosperity.  Record your observations in a journal.  As you work with your crystal in the days to come, continue writing in your journal so that you can observe how things are showing up in the outer world in the various aspects of your life and with regards to what you were asking assistance with from your crystal friend.

Crystals help us to remember the Truth of who we really are:  Beings of Love and Light that are One with Source Energy and all that exists.  They help us release any beliefs or patterns that are not in alignment to this Truth.  ​As we remove any blocks to love we sparkle radiant and bright just like a crystal.

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Everyone has their own unique way of receiving intuitive messages from their Higher Self/inner wisdom.  All of the answers you require can be found within.  Your Higher Self which is all-knowing and all-powerful and sees everything from a higher perspective, always knows exactly what is best for you in all aspects of your life including:  health, career, life purpose, abundance, relationships etc.  You just simply need to tune into your inner wisdom within.  It is very helpful to be aware of and understand your unique way that you receive intuitive guidance so that when you receive solutions and messages from your Higher Self, you will notice them as such.

One way of receiving guidance is visually with your inner vision and/or externally.  For example, images, scenes, or symbols that you see during meditation or while dreaming, or signs that you see with your physical eyes such as sparkling flashes of light or repeated number sequences (like 111, 333, and 444).  This is known as clairvoyance (clear seeing).  Clairaudience (clear hearing) is when you hear the guidance in your mind or externally with your ears.  Examples include:  over-hearing a conversation or hearing something on the radio or television that answers the question you are seeking an answer for, or hearing celestial music come from no physical source, or hearing a loving message in your mind.  Clairsentience (clear feeling) is when you receive guidance through your feelings (physical body and emotions).  Some examples are: air pressure or temperature changes coming on suddenly, sensing a spiritual presence, feeling sudden emotions like joy and excitement, feeling the emotions of others, or smelling a fragrance in the air that has no physical source.  Finally, claircognizance (clear thinking)  is when you receive guidance through your thoughts such as knowing something even though you may not know how or receiving inspired ideas or wisdom that seem to have come from someone else.  It is common for people to have a mix of all of these "clairs," with one that is more dominant.  Keep reading to find out what your dominant/primary clair is.

How Can I Tune Into My Higher Self?
Whether its during meditation time, or in a shorter moment of quiet stillness, you can simply close your eyes, and take several slow deep breaths to bring your attention inwards.  You can place your hands and attention on your heart center.  Ask your Higher Self for what you require at that moment.  If you would like answers to specific concerns, ask your Higher Self now.  Then simply relax for some time and notice if any images, thoughts or ideas come to mind or if you experience any sensations in your body.  If you are not sure if you are understanding the message you receive, simply ask for clarification.  You can also ask for repeated signs so that you are clear on the message.  Remain relaxed and do not strain yourself to receive a message.  Just BE, without any force or expectations as that can restrict the natural flow of intuitive guidance.  Sometimes the message may not come right at that moment, but often times it will show up later.  Do remember to pay attention in the days/weeks to come so that you can notice what shows up.  Taking a quiet walk in nature and being in the fresh air is very helpful for connecting with your Higher Self as well.

Having optimal health has always been important to me since I was a youth.  Some years ago, I wanted to find a solution to increase my iron levels.  I have always had a very healthy diet, eating lots of fresh, organic fruits and vegetables high in iron.  My iron levels at that time were normal, but in the low end of the normal range, which I wanted to improve.  It didn’t make sense to me why I didn’t have the optimal level with such a healthy diet and taking iron supplements.  The MD said that it could be normal for my body and that it was perfectly fine, but I still wanted to improve it to be at the optimal level.  So I went within for the answers, listening to my body.  Over the next while I kept getting messages about gluten.  I had already had the routine test that physicians give to check for celiac (gluten intolerance) which I didn’t have.  And at that time, the information about being gluten-sensitive, but not celiac, wasn’t as well-known as it is now.  I kept getting the thought though to “go off the gluten.”  I kept getting various intuitive messages on this topic which included books about switching to a gluten-free diet showing up.  One time my husband and I spent a few days out of the city in the countryside on a nature getaway and we decided to go into the very small library before returning.  As soon as I walked in, I noticed right in front of me, a book about going gluten-free.  So with the repeated messages I was receiving, I listened to the guidance and went off gluten completely right away.  More people nowadays are finding out that they are gluten-sensitive, and though they may not experience the same reactions to gluten that those with celiac do, having gluten (wheat and other gluten grains) in the system can affect the absorption of iron in the body and some may also experience other symptoms.

I decided to have my iron levels checked after three months being on a gluten-free diet.  When I had my levels tested they had doubled!  I had never before had such levels since I had been doing the iron tests.  What a great confirmation to myself that I was on the right track.  My MD thought that there must have been an error in the test since the results were not consistent with the results I had in the past, even though I had mentioned to her that I had switched to a gluten-free diet and that would medically explain the positive increase.  I knew that there was no error.  I repeated the test again about three months after that and had another a few months again after that while keeping the gluten-free diet.  My iron was continuing to maintain the improved higher levels since switching to gluten-free.  Even if my iron levels hadn’t improved, I would have stayed gluten-free anyway as my body felt happier and that gluten-free food tasted better too.  As another benefit, my hair grew thicker and fuller too, since hair health is affected by iron absorption.  So my point with this little example is that the answers are within you.  Whether you need guidance about your health, career, life purpose, or anything else, you hold the answers within.  Go within and ask for what you desire and the answers will always be revealed.  Relying on others to always tell you what to do in your life is disempowering as your own soul knows what is best for you.  You know yourself best.  Of course with certain things like health concerns, you should also consult a health professional.

You are always “connected” to your intuition.  It’s simply a matter of recognizing it and then following its guidance.  Have you ever done something or perhaps not followed through on an idea and then regretted it after thinking, “Oh!  If only I had listened to my gut!” or thought something similar.  Intuition is like a muscle.  The more you exercise it, the stronger it becomes.  And as it grows stronger, it becomes much easier for guidance and solutions to flow through you.  
So take a moment right now, take a deep breath, place your hands and attention on your heart center (chakra) and ask your Higher Self, “What do I need to know right now?”

Crystals are part of the mineral kingdom and are composed of silicon and oxygen. The human body is largely composed of these components as well.  At a cellular level, silica assists in maintaining our balance and has the same chemical composition as natural quartz crystal.  That is why crystals have such a powerful effect on us at all levels (body, mind, and spirit).  They naturally resonate with us because they are so similar to us at a cellular level.  Our bodies are like liquid crystal.
Crystals have the ability to transmit and intensify energies.  They help to balance everything they come in contact with.  They are able to clear blocked energies in the body and assist in restoring balance.  They respond to our emotions and thoughts, help bring us into deep meditative states and assist us in having a clearer connection with our higher self, angels and spirit guides. 

When you open yourself to the gifts that crystals have to offer, many transformations can occur.  The most important relationship is the relationship with self, and when that is in balance, then relationships with others are also balanced.  You are also much more easily able to create the reality you truly desire.  You hold the whole universe within and the reality that you experience externally is a result of the beliefs that you hold within.  By working with crystals your relationship with yourself is illuminated along with any old beliefs, barriers, or behaviors that are not in alignment with the Truth of who you are, which is a magnificent and all-powerful being that is One with Source Energy.  Once these things are illuminated and brought to the surface, you can then choose to release them permanently.  As you let go of that which is not for your highest good, your vibrational frequency rises.

Every mineral and element in the earth is also found within the human body.  They can be thought of as the cells, organs, and nerves of Mother Earth.  The different types have their own unique healing properties and they also resonate with various organs/glands within our bodies.  Therefore, they are very useful in helping to clear imbalances on all levels (physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually) and they strengthen specific parts of the physical body.
 
Various types of crystals can especially be helpful with releasing beliefs, barriers, and behaviors that are not for your highest good so that you may enjoy a healthier and more harmonious relationship with yourself.  For example, black tourmaline is helpful in releasing lower vibrational thought patterns and beliefs and promotes positive thinking.  Smoky quartz helps to let go of the past, while blue lace agate assists with releasing the fear of being judged or expressing your inner truth.  Rose quartz soothes and calms the emotions and promotes deeper self-love, aventurine helps with forgiveness, chrysocolla with inner child healing, and selenite brings calm and clarity to the mind, raises your vibrational frequency and assists with connecting more deeply with your higher self and the angelic realms.  These are only a few examples.  Allow your intuition to guide you to which crystal would like to work with you.  Your higher self has all the answers.

Deep relaxation, healing and profound positive and healthy changes can occur when you work with the crystal kingdom, and help you to be the true and happier you.  You shine more brightly and stronger just like a crystal!  They help you to raise your vibrational frequency to a much higher level.  Crystals can help you to remember your true self so that you may live consciously aligned to your true divine essence.