The Book of Crystals: A Practical Guide to the Beauty and Healing Infuence of Crystals and Gemstones - Hardcover

Toy, Fiona

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1863027203 ISBN 13: 9781863027205

Publisher: Lansdowne Pub Pty, Ltd, 2014

Synopsis

Crystals have fascinated humankind from the earliest times. Tales of Atlantis and Lemuria indicate that these fabled civilizations had harnessed the power of gem stones for both practical and esoteric. Crystals have been found in the tombs and temples of the ancient Egyptians. References to the magical properties of stones can be found throughout Greek mythology, and the Ancient Romans were known to meticulously record the healing properties of crystals. In short, crystals have been used and treasured throughout the ages.

The uses of crystals are as varied as they are beautiful. Crystals can be used to help focus meditation, for prediction, as stepping-stones to expanded awareness, for emotional well-being and physical healing, or simply as objects of beauty.

The concise and practical guide will serves as an essential introduction to the fascinating world of crystals. Included are detail descriptions and color photographs of 24 of the most popular and powerful crystals and healing stones, from Blue Agate to Rose Quartz to Tiger's Eye. Topics covered are:

• How to choose a crystal
• Caring for your crystals
• Birthstones
• Zodiac affinities
• Crystals around the home and in the office
• Healing with Crystals
• Crystals and Chakras
• How to use crystals for meditation or for prediction

About this title

About the Author

Fiona Toy is the former publisher of Health Directions (Australia) and author of Auras and Chakras: Harnessing the Energy Within.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lansdowne Pub Pty, Ltd
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1863027203
• ISBN 13: 9781863027205
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 79