Crystal Shapes And their Meaning
Knowledge of the properties of different shapes of crystals , such as geodes
and points , and being aware of the potential of particular facet shapes , will
help you to harness the unique power of crystals, especially the myriad forms
of quartz. Some forms occur naturally , while others have been cut to shape.
Some of theses man made shapes mimic those found naturally - many large
clear or smoky quartz crystals are cut into tall pillar crystals for use as
decorative items or healing tools. Special quartz facets that occur very rarely
in their natural states can be recreated so that they become more widely
available.
Crystals rarely occur as perfectly symmetrical balls, but for centuries Quartz,
Obsidian and Beryl crystals have been carefully shaped by hand as scrying
tools. Seers gaze into their depths to ascertain the future. Although balls have
another function; they emit energy equally in all directions into the
environment.
Quartz based crystals in particular have naturally occurring facets at their tips.
There are usually six facets, which equate to the six chakras from the base to
the third eye, with the termination point representing the crown chakra and its
link with the infinite.
How a crystal grows is significant in crystal lore.
1.Quartz crystals that are cloudy at the base and become clearer as they
reach the tip represents the potential for spiritual growth.
2.A crystal pillar or large point with flaws or occlusions can point to a
traumatic or wounding period in life that needs to be cleared away for the
consciousness to evolve.
3.Quartz crystals that are totally clear are symbols of alignment with cosmic
harmony. Keeping one of these crystals with you, will align your spiritual
energies to the spiritual realm.
While specific facet shapes are most obvious on large crystals, even the
smallest quartz point may have a window formed out of the facets.
• A left facing parallelogram window shape will take you back into the past.
• A right facing parallelogram window shape will take you into the future.
• A differently contoured window will help you to channel or to transmit
healing energy over long distances. There are record keeper crystals that
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