The Buddhist principle of dependent origin (in Sanskrit pratitya-samutpada ) expresses the interdependence of all things: no being or phenomenon exists in itself, but exists or manifests itself due to its relations with other beings or phenomena, therefore nothing it can exist independently or manifest in isolation.

Even official science today states that living beings spend their existence immersed in an ocean of frequencies and vibrations of which they are a part.

If every element of the Universe is connected to all the others, then it means that it “responds” to the vibrational frequency of all the others.

A stone can function as an instrument tuner : with a delicate, slow and gradual work, it is able to tune into and interact with the subtlest layers of our energy field, “exchanging” its notes with ours and helping us to bring an inner disharmony or low frequency back into balance.

A journey between crystal therapies and stones, on the path of treatment, which must be traveled as a journey, enjoyed step by step.

Crystal therapy: how the therapeutic use of stones is born

Crystal therapy is a natural therapy used since the most ancient eastern and western civilizations: the disease is a symptom of an imbalance and as such it is possible to treat it by acting on all the physical-physical aspects of the individual.

The oldest treatise on the virtues of stones at our disposal is On the Rocks by the Greek philosopher Theophrastus (371-287 BC), to which Pliny the Elder (23 / 24-79 AD) also refers in his Naturalis Historia .

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Crystal therapy: how stones are chosen

Rely on a trusted retailer to avoid the risk of coming into contact with poor quality or artificially treated or colored stones.

Prefer raw specimens, that is, not worked or polished: some particular shapes (such as spikes, pyramids or spheres) channel energy in a precise direction, so they must be used in accordance with the purpose for which they were created.

The first choice of stones occurs by attraction . Generally we feel a particular call when we observe some stones compared to others: it is not a matter of taste, but an intuitive choice that is dictated by the tendency to support our way of being and to perceive the experience and by the natural self-healing capacity of the our body.

In other words, we are attracted to the stones with which we are in tune because they reflect our basic frequency or we “perceive” that to work on ourselves and to find or maintain harmony we need precisely the energy of that stone, because we completes or compensates us.

How to distinguish the two cases? Make the second choice with your eyes closed , holding the stones one by one for a few seconds. Since our sight is never free from the conditionings of the psyche, then by eliminating our usual tool to select information we will also eliminate its conditionings and free our instincts. Through touch we will choose the stone that best suits our psycho-physical conditions and which we need to keep our dynamic balance constant.

Then get advice from an expert in crystal therapy who, in addition to illustrating the properties and benefits of the individual stones, represents an eye and an external ear to you and therefore a precious source of listening and dialogue on your personal growth needs. To learn more, there is an extensive bibliography on crystal therapy at your disposal. You can also consult some online resources on crystal therapy in Italian or on Gemstone therapy in English or the Stones and crystals section on this site and decide which ones inspire you the most.

Once purchased and brought home, it is important to place the stones in a closed container made of natural material (for example glass, porcelain, ceramic or wood, but not metal), where they will remain when not in use. However, before storing them (and always after use) they must be washed with abundant running water or, better still, left to soak for at least twenty-four hours completely immersed in water, then carefully dried with a clean cloth.

Crystal therapy: how stones are used

There are various methods to use the stones and favor the energy balance of the individual with them:

1) Prolonged contact : the stone is always carried with you for long periods in direct contact with the skin and is worn for example as a pendant or bracelet. 

2) Temporary application : the stone is periodically placed on the part of the body to be treated.

3) Meditation : With the stone worn or in the hand, one focuses through the breath or visualization.

4) Placement in the environment : stones with a wide range of action (therefore quite large, such as druze) can be placed in the environment in which the person lives.