Beginner's Guide to Collecting and Using Crystals by Corrine Kenner 2006

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brand: Llewellyn Publications Item Height: 0.7 in Publisher: Llewellyn Publications ISBN-10: 0738707554 Item Length: 8 in Dewey Edition: 22 Illustrator: Yes Book Series: Llewellyn's for Beginners Ser. Number of Pages: 264 Pages ISBN-13: 9780738707556 Item Weight: 12 Oz Format: Perfect Topic: Divination / Tarot, Crystals Item Width: 5.2 in LC Classification Number: QE391.Q2K39 2006 gtin13: 9780738707556 Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit Synopsis: Crystals for Beginners makes it easy to learn about crystals and how to use their positive energy in a variety of practical ways. This friendly introductory guide explores crystal magic, folklore, and wisdom. It features an alphabetical guide to crystals, along with advice on collecting, cleansing, and charging them. Handy reference charts help you quickly find information on birthstones, zodiac stones, precious metals, and more. You can empower, clarify, and illuminate your life with the help of these beautiful gems. Balance body, mind, and spirit Calm and center emotions Tap into inner wisdom Amplify and focus energy Experience richer dreams Develop intuition and creativity, Crystals for Beginners explores the universal allure of crystals and demonstrates how to channel their dynamic energies. From agates to zoisite, the characteristics of specific crystals are presented, along with advice for collecting, cleansing, and charging them. Readers also learn how to apply crystal energy to meditation, healing, psychic development, magic, divination, astral projection, dream work, and much more., Revered for their beauty, unique electrical qualities, and metaphysical attributes, crystals have been precious to mankind for centuries. "Crystals for Beginners" explores the universal allure of crystals and demonstrates how to channel their dynamic energies.  Beginning with how crystals were formed in the Earth billions of years ago, this practical guide introduces the history and myth surrounding these powerful minerals. From agates to zoisite, the characteristics of specific crystals are presented, along with advice for collecting, cleansing, and charging them. Readers also learn how to apply crystal energy to meditation, healing, psychic development, magic, divination, astral projection, dream work, and much more., Crystals for Beginnersmakes it easy to learn about crystals and how to use their positive energy in a variety of practical ways. This friendly introductory guide explores crystal magic, folklore, and wisdom. It features an alphabetical guide to crystals, along with advice on collecting, cleansing, and charging them. Handy reference charts help you quickly find information on birthstones, zodiac stones, precious metals, and more. You can empower, clarify, and illuminate your life with the help of these beautiful gems. Balance body, mind, and spirit Calm and center emotions Tap into inner wisdom Amplify and focus energy Experience richer dreams Develop intuition and creativity Language: English Book Title: Crystals for Beginners : a Guide to Collecting and Using Stones and Crystals Reviews: "Corrine Kenner has a wonderful way of explaining things in a simple but thorough manner. Crystals for Beginners covers: choosing a crystal, cleasning and charging stones, how crystals work, using polished verses natural stones, using stones for meditation, and using crystals for scrying and to enhance the dream world."--New Age Retailer "Crystals for Beginnersis quite valuable, both as a primer on crystals and a quick reference guide for those with more advanced knowledge. This book is a good choice for anyone who is interested in exploring the world of crystals. You will learn that sometimes a crystal's greatest gift is not how pretty it is sitting on your shelf, but how beautifully it will complement your life."--The Beltane Papers, "Corrine Kenner has a wonderful way of explaining things in a simple but thorough manner. Crystals for Beginners covers: choosing a crystal, cleasning and charging stones, how crystals work, using polished verses natural stones, using stones for meditation, and using crystals for scrying and to enhance the dream world."--New Age Retailer "Crystals for Beginners is quite valuable, both as a primer on crystals and a quick reference guide for those with more advanced knowledge. This book is a good choice for anyone who is interested in exploring the world of crystals. You will learn that sometimes a crystal's greatest gift is not how pretty it is sitting on your shelf, but how beautifully it will complement your life."--The Beltane Papers Intended Audience: Trade Publication Year: 2006 Dewey Decimal: 549.68 Series Volume Number: 23 Table Of Content: Contents Introduction xi Lighter, Brighter, and Better: The Benefits of Working with Crystals 1 Getting Started: How to Use this Book 7 Starter Sets: The Top Twenty Crystals for the Beginning User 9 The Treasure Hunt: Collecting Crystals 21 The Inside Story: The Origins of Crystals, Rocks, and Stones 31 Crystals: The Flowers of the Mineral Kingdom 37 The Science and the Superstition: How Crystals Work 41 The Rainbow Connection: Crystals and Color 57 The Hand of God: Crystals in Their Natural Form 63 Shaping Up: arved and Polished Crystals 81 Pleased to Meet You: Getting to Know Your Crystals 87 Treat Me Right: The Care and Feeding of Crystals 93 Active and Reflective: Crystal Meditation 109 Sixth Sense: Psychic Development and Divination 119 Gaze into My Crystal Ball: Scrying, Channeling, and Crystalomancy 125 Sweet Dreams: The Twilight World of Crystals After Hours 133 Flying High: Crystals and Astral Travel 137 Practical Magic: Crystal Affirmations and Spells 141 Stars, Moons, Hearts, Clovers: Crystal Lucky Charms 145 Feeling Good: Crystals for Health and Healing 149 Mystical Crystals: An Alphabetical Guide to Crystals, Rocks, and Stones 175 Quick Reference Guides 209 Glossary 221 Bibliography 231 Index 235 LCCN: 2006-040963 Author: Corrine Kenner

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  1. This book is a fantastic introduction to crystals—easy to follow, beautifully illustrated, and packed with practical tips for beginners. Corrine Kenner explains everything in simple terms, from choosing stones to using them in daily life. Perfect for anyone starting their crystal journey!

    Gandhi Namani