INTRODUCTION What are Crystals? The Healing Power of Stones CHAPTER ONE: LIVING WITH CRYSTALS Selecting a Crystal for You How to Use This Book Types of Stone Shapes of crystals and what that means; Differences between minerals, rocks, crystals and gemstones; Polished stones vs raw Buying and Sourcing Crystals Caring for Crystals Why you need to care for crystals? Different methods of cleaning crystals How to choose the right cleaning method for your stone Displaying Crystals Travelling with Crystals Taking crystals on trips with you Carrying crystals on the person, in a bag, pocket or wearing crystals Crystal care on the move Wearing Crystals Birthstones A simple chart displaying the different birthstones. CRYSTALS IN THE HOME Introduction to how to use crystals in your home, What you can use them for in the home (different energies, healing, clearing etc.) Why they are powerful when used in the home Bringing Crystals into the Home Space clearing Crystals for a new home Setting intentions for crystals/programming Feng Shui Entrance and Hallways; Stones for welcoming and warmth Kitchen: Stones for love and friendship Living Room: Stones for energy and vibrancy Bedroom: Stones for relaxation and serenity Children''s Rooms Bathroom Office & Study: Stones for success and inspiration CHAPTER TWO: THE CRYSTALS Profiling 60 stones including details of their province, characteristics and uses. Abundance & Joy (Including Citrine, Aquamarine, Turquoise, Retaliated Quartz and Sunstone) Success & Achievement (Including Fluorite, Amazonite, Lapis Lazuli and Sodalite) Love & Friendship (Including Rose Quartz, Rhodonite and Kunzite) Health & Wellness (Including Azurite, Angelite, Agate and Chlorite) Energy & Inspiration (Including Bloodstone, Carnelian, Jasper, Garnet and Ruby) Rest & Rejuvenation (Including Amethyst, Moonstone and Larimar) Protection & Comfort (Including Tourmaline, Obsidian, Malachite and Onyx) CHAPTER THREE: USING YOUR CRYSTALS An Introduction to Using Your Crystals Meditation Basics on meditation, how to practice and how to incorporate crystals Rituals A selection of powerful rituals to maximise the power of the crystals Chakras & Laying Stones Chakra chart explaining the locations of chakras, what they mean, how they can be used Examples of laying stones on the body for specific healing Massages & Treatments Includes massages, reflexology and acupuncture Crystals & Beauty Include bathing and use of crystals in masks, rubs, elixirs etc. Crystal Grids What is a crystal grid How it can be used Instructions for maybe two or three grids that are particularly useful/powerful CHAPTER FOUR: FIND YOUR FIX A selection of helpful indexes and at-a-glance guides to discover the crystal that answers your needs. Stones by Need A quick reference guide to the best crystals to answer particular wellness and healing needs such as public speaking, preparing for an interview, attracting wealth, fear of flying, travel sickness, fertility, hangover cure, fatigue/low energy, attracting love, and healing broken hearts. Index of Stones General Index Acknowledgments.