Dis-ease is the body out of balance. Crystals have been used as an adjunct therapy for centuries. Physical health is a state of heightened energy and vitality; freedom from pain, disability, and disease. Here you can find indepth healing methods, listed by ailment or take a look at Andrew's quick crystal remedy reference.

Ayurveda is the principle medical system of India and is over 5,000 years old. This "Science of Life" is considered the art of living in harmony with nature. Crystals are practical tools for healing, energizing and connecting to three primordial humours, call dosha. The Chakra are the subtle energy body centers and have coordinating crystals. In practice, there are crystals use in ayurveda for cleansing and clearing energies and crystals associated with the 9 vedic planets.

Crystals are used to help balance the energy of the Chakra and can affect us on a daily basis. These crystals allow you to work through each center on a mental, spiritual, as well as a physical level and assist in ways to re-align, balance and manage your energy in a positive way! Crystals are suggested for each Chakra center here.

The color behind Earth's minerals can be felt the minute you put a crystal in your hands or near your physical body. The Mineralogical Society of America has extensively logged, categorized and classified every mineral on the planet! Andrew has organized the crystals by their primary colors of red, yellow and blue, as well as the secondary colors of orange, green and violet, including the blend of red and blue, creating indigo.

The Elements are the forces of nature that express their energies on earth and within us. They are the fundamental building blocks of many paradigms from every culture. Crystals have an affinity and association to the elements based on their structure, make-up and historical connections. Discover crystals for air, earth, fire, water, metal, wood, ether.

Although the mind/body connection has been acknowledged only relatively recently in Western medicine, the interaction of emotions with the physical body is an essential aspect of traditional Chinese medicine. Learn how crystal therapy can teach us about our seven major emotional states and how it relates to our physical health by understanding anger, joy, worry, pensiveness, grief, fear, and shock (fright). Discover more about our emotions and the mind/body connection.

Every month there is something to celebrate. Crystals can be used to create intention, encourage change or decorate for a holiday! Crystals are associated with the New Year, Valentine's day, St. Patrick's day, Easter, Mother's Day, Halloween and Christmas.

Gemstones have names. A crystalline substance is uniquely defined by the combination of its chemistry and the structural arrangement of its atoms. Crystals differ in physical properties, such as hardness, cleavage, optical properties, heat conductivity, and electrical conductivity. They can be known by their scientific name (silicon dioxide), their common name (quartz), their nickname (snow quartz) or by their metaphysical properties (magic quartz). Here you will find thousands of fact, folklore and ancedotal information on the metaphysical properties of crystals.

What crystals are right for you? Crystals and Gemstones are one of the most beautiful, mystical and profound "energy medicine" tools, which have been used for centuries throughout all cultures, religions and empires. Andrew has one of the most extensive collections of crystals and crystal information on the Internet. Take the crystal quiz. Search through our tumblestones, crystal jewelry, spheres, clusters, crystal fountains, or unique crystals and specialty gifts.

The seasons influence our energy. Whether it is a bright Summer day or a rainy afternoon in Fall, crystal can be there to boost our mood, keep us energized or calm our restless mind. Unearth the most important crystals you need for the renewal of Spring, the heat of the Summer, the transitions of Fall or the introspective Winter.

Symbols throughout the world can have a variety of different meanings. In almost every religion, culture and part of the world, shapes have significance. Regardless of their origins, certain particular shapes are Universally recognized and play a part of our subconscious mind in one way or another. When crystals grow or are faceted into these shapes, they take on the Universal energy they share. Learn more about how they influence our own energetic field.

Astrology has an amazing connection to crystals in the form of our birthstones. Other crystals can be used to complement and assist us in our path to enlightenment Discover which crystals are essential for Aries * Taurus * Gemini * Cancer * Leo * Virgo * Libra * Scorpio * Sagittarius * Capricorn * Aquarius * Pisces