DISCUSSION: General Questions

[Kristi]

If you have any general questions about Meditating with Crystals, please post them here.

[Judy49]

How can Malachite be used in meditation?

[Kristi]

Hi Judy,

Malachite is a wonderful heart stone, so I would work with Malachite in meditation by holding it to the heart chakra. You could place a piece of Malachite in front of you while you sit or even make a ring of malachite and sit in the middle of the circle. Holding a Malachite mala and chanting a mantra also makes for a powerful meditation.

Let your intuition be your guide and do what feels right for you. Try a few different placements and pay attention to how you feel with each one. I would love to hear back on how it goes!!

with love and crystal blessings,
Kristi

[loml]

If you are going to set up an altar with the four directions in mind, what stones would be particularly appropriate for each of the four directions - north, south east and west, because of their own intrinsic characteristics?

[DeathButterfly]

Here's an article I found about stones and the elements~ http://crystal-cure.com/element-stones.html
This place has a small list of stones and have their associated element listed http://www.wicca-chat.com/stonesandcrystals.htm
You can also look at what astrology symbol a crystal resonates with best, because the astrology signs have elemental associations, you can use those.
My suggestions would be a back or grounding stone like hematite, back tourmaline or even a "plain" rock you find outside for earth/north. Sunstone or garnet would be good for fire/south, or a red, orange or yellow stone that brings strength and energy. I think something like lapis lazuli or amethyst for air/east, a stone that represents or increases intuition and psychic powers. And sodalite, blue lace agate, or some stone you feel emotionally connected to for west/water, since water represents emotions.

[Kristi]

If you are going to set up an altar with the four directions in mind, what stones would be particularly appropriate for each of the four directions - north, south east and west, because of their own intrinsic characteristics?

I love Cunningham's book Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic! It has a really nice list of crystals that correspond not only to the elements but to the four directions as well. I actually loaned my book out, so i do not have it handy, but if you have a copy or can check out a copy at your local library (or even research it here online), it is well worth it!!

with love and crystal blessings,
Kristi