I recently took a class on how to use crystals during reiki energy healing sessions. It was an exciting class and I was able to hold and feel the vibration of numerous different crystals. Everyone who attended the class was given several crystals to take home. It was a two-day class and we had a homework assignment the first night which proved to be a very cool experience. We were asked to select two of the crystals we had been given and tune in to them, asking what they did, and seeing what information we received. My first thought was that I would probably be able to receive a word or two, or sense the vibration of the crystal, but not a whole lot more; however, I was excited to try!
That evening after I returned home I sat in a quiet space and selected two of the crystals I had received that day. I was already familiar with the properties of some of the crystals I had received, while others were new to me. One of the crystals I selected was Hematite. I had never worked with Hematite before and I did not have any preconceptions of what its healing properties were that could cloud my judgment. I had written down the names of the new crystals I’d received on a sheet of paper so I wouldn’t forget which crystal was which. It turned out I had written one single word “grounding” next to Hematite. We must have reviewed a property or two of some of the crystals during our class. No! I thought, I wish I hadn’t seen that. But then I thought about it and realized I don’t know anything else about it and I’m sure there’s a lot more to learn.
So I laid down in a relaxed position and held the Hematite. As I lay there holding it, I felt a tingling sensation in the area of my fingers where I was holding onto the small crystal. I also felt a tingling in my head and forehead area in-between my third eye and crown chakra. I asked where can I put it (the hematite) and I was surprised when I immediately received the answer “head,” because from what I knew of grounding stones they usually correlate to the root/base chakra, so this information was very different. I put the Hematite in the spot I felt the energy on my head, and I instantly felt calmer after doing so. It felt like the Hematite was grounding my forehead area, like a mental grounding. I had the thought that this crystal may be regulating me. While the crystal was on my forehead I felt a correlation with my stomach (solar plexus) area. I knew something was going on there. Suddenly, my stomach began making noises! I felt a tickling joyful feeling in my body, mostly in my stomach area. I also got the word “clairvoyance,” and saw an image (symbol) that I personally associate with being in-spirit/connected to spirit.
I was surprised by the amount of information that came through, and it was a very good teaching experience because it helped me realize just how much I could connect in with crystals by simply taking the time to do so. The next day when I got to class everyone in the group of about eight of us went around in a circle sharing our observations. The funny thing was most people said the same thing as I had originally thought, that they might connect in somewhat but weren’t sure if they’d really be able to get very much information. It turned out everyone in the group was able to tune in and receive really great information from the crystals they chose!