A travellers guide to crystals and gemstones

As far back as I can remember, I’ve always had a fascination with stones and crystals. When I was ten, I wanted to be a geologist. Like other kids traded marbles, I would trade crystals with friends. As I grew older and learned about how crystals formed and where they came from, I began to dismiss the New Age notions of crystal healing and energy as nonsense. I mean, everyone knows crystals are just pretty stones, right? Their healing properties are as real as the magical plants of Atlantis. Yet, as I laughed at these ideas, I secretly wished they were true. How much more fascinating would the world be if they were?

In scientific terms, a crystal is a solid substance in which atoms, molecules, or ions are arranged in an orderly, repeating pattern extending in all three spatial dimensions. The word “crystal” is borrowed from the ancient Greek word krustallos, which had a similar meaning but also encompassed metaphysical properties. All stones and crystals vibrate at different frequencies, creating unique energy fields of varying shapes, sizes, and intensities. These vibrations are at the core of our technological society, from the quartz in your watch to the silicone in the computer or cellphone you’re using right now.

The energy field of different gemstones is influenced by their geometrical form, color, and subtle vibration. Each stone is composed of minute crystals that are in constant motion, emitting an energy signature or frequency. The gemstone’s color also plays a dynamic role in its healing energy, as the play of light and color can stimulate, calm, purify, or heal.

Now, just for a moment, suspend your pre-programmed prejudices and entertain the possibility that there’s much more to crystals and gemstones than modern science acknowledges. Suppose that, when combined with an entheogen and intention, in the right set and setting, a whole new panorama of discovery unfolds—one of healing, lost knowledge, and ancient wonders.

People are often drawn to a specific crystal, guided by the energy signature of the person at a given time and the crystal chosen. You touch it and know it is yours—attuned to that crystal at that point in time as if Gaia had crafted it especially for you. And she did, millions of years ago, so you could benefit from it right here, right now. Synchronicity and crystals go hand in hand.

Here are some field notes on specific crystals commonly used in alchemical creations and spiritual journeys:

Quartz
Quartz is the most abundant mineral in the Earth’s continental crust and one that resonates most beneficially with the human body. It enhances the crystalline properties of blood, body, and mind. Quartz is a powerful transmitter, amplifying and directing thought forms, healing, and energy balance. It improves clarity and attunes one to their higher self, making it fantastic for removing and filtering negative energy. Quartz crystal will amplify thought forms and has excellent memory qualities. It is good for balancing all chakras.

EntheoWisdom: Clear and polished quartz is like a magnet for positive and clear visions. Just having one nearby can greatly increase your recognition and retention during your spiritual journey. Arranging them around herbal preparations encourages positive crystal growth and energy flow. Quartz works well with all stones and can amplify their energies. It can also be programmed better than almost any stone with your desired intention, emotion, or information. Hold it in your hand at heart level and tune into your heartbeat as you program your intention into the stone. Always clear newly acquired quartz in water with a pinch of rock salt overnight under moonlight or in direct sunlight.

Amethyst
Amethyst is a high-vibration stone that strengthens the endocrine and immune systems, cleanses and energizes the blood, improves hearing and bones, heals mental disorders, and provides inspiration and intuition. It fosters spiritual and psychic awakening, creativity, and courage. Amethyst transmutes one’s lower nature into the more refined aspects of their highest potential, raising their vibration. It encourages purification and regeneration on all levels of consciousness and enhances right-brain activity and pineal health. It attunes to the crown and third eye chakras.

EntheoWisdom: Amethyst is a stone that no ethno-alchemist should be without. Always have one on hand during extractions and growth. Around a monotub or arranged around a drying changa bowl, amethyst is a stone of healing. Full stop. It can also provide immediate energetic relief to those phantom pains that seem to come out of nowhere during spiritual travel. Amethyst is inexpensive and enjoys being around quartz and citrine. You can even keep an amethyst crystal in your drinking water to imbue it with a healing vibration.

Citrine
Citrine dissipates negative energies of all kinds and is used to clear unwanted energies from the environment. It is excellent for general psychic awareness and spiritual development, clearing the aura of negative energies and influences. Citrine is a very powerful stone of protection, removing or deflecting negative energies. Emotionally, citrine relieves depression, self-doubt, anger, and irrational mood swings. It brings happiness and cheer to those who carry or wear it and reduces self-destructive tendencies. Citrine is also excellent for dream recall and dream work.

EntheoWisdom: The energies in citrine vibrate with ancient cellular wisdom and protection. Place one on your solar plexus or sacral chakra to invoke these vibrations. When used to dispel negative forces, expect guidance from the hawk or owl in the form of the Eye of Horus. It is also very effective for energizing ceremonial holy water for purification and cleansing rituals, or just chuck it in the bath.

Amazonite
This is a stone of harmony. Meditation with amazonite elevates all aspects of the self to the conscious level, allowing one to listen to and integrate all aspects. Because it is a stone of truth, one can trust the visions, dreams, and intuitions that surface while working with amazonite. Amazonite is deeply stimulating for the heart and throat chakras and has a powerful filtering action. Physically, it blocks geopathic stress, absorbs microwaves and cell phone emanations, and protects against electromagnetic pollution.

EntheoWisdom: Amazonite is excellent for holding and protecting energy fields. It creates a one-meter egg-shaped field that blocks all man-made EMFs and creates a harmonious and peaceful vibration within that space. This stone is excellent for making plants native to the Amazon feel more at home. Keep a small stone with stored bark, vine, and powders, and place one on the lid of extraction vessels. You can also tape one to your cellphone to block and filter harmful microwaves.

Seraphinite
Seraphinite encourages contact with the highest order of angels during meditation. It is most suited to the heart chakra and brings the body into alignment with very high-vibration light energies. It is one of the most powerful stones for bringing into alignment the I AM column of the spinal cord. Seraphinite is both centering and energizing at the same time, with beautiful green shades that show how well it is suited to this purpose.

EntheoWisdom: Seraphinite will create and hold a very high vibrational field. Keep it with your celestial spice when infusing changa. Travelling with this stone will connect you directly to the angelic realms. Pay close attention to the names and images that come up. Archangels like Jophiel, Zedkiel, and Uriel are attracted to journeyers who use this stone with the proper intention. By listening carefully and interacting with reverence, there is much healing, power, and wisdom to be gained. (Warning: If you hold a strong Christian belief structure or are very anti-Christian, this stone is best left alone.)

Kyanite
Kyanite is a powerful stone of manifestation that aligns all chakras automatically and immediately. If you have difficulty sitting still or are easily distracted while meditating, kyanite’s ability to calm and quiet the mind is unequaled. It reduces confusion, stimulates the higher mind, and enhances psychic abilities and telepathic communication by energizing the throat chakra.

EntheoWisdom: Kyanite is one of the best stones for enhancing communication with etheric entities and facilitates clearer hyperspace decision-making. When traveling, keep one in your hand or by your neck if lying down. It energizes the throat and third eye chakras, has a soothing effect within your soul space, and allows you to articulate and formulate the right question at the right time. It also helps other stones keep their intentions and vibrations attuned to your specific energy.

Starseed Quartz
Starseed quartz is a special variety of terminated quartz that carries the record of the Lemurian or Atlantean grid, held in frequency, and accessible through the crystal in deep meditation or altered states of consciousness. If you’ve had a past life or karma associated with these ancient civilizations, your energy matrix and that of the crystal will align, causing an instant download of past memories. It can also help you remember your mission and service for this lifetime. These crystals create a clockwise energy field when placed around an evaporation bowl or dish and work well with translucent citrine and amethyst if placed in a triangle.

Blue Lace Agate
Blue lace agate is a gentle, calming stone that engenders tranquility. It lessens anger, even deep-seated anger issues, and calms nervousness. As with all agates, blue lace agate is a protective stone. Its protective energies are more gentle and subtle than some stones but very effective. There is much wisdom in its ‘gentle yet strong’ energy; it activates the throat chakra and enhances public speaking, encouraging tactfulness in speech and written communications.

EntheoWisdom: Including blue lace agate in a grid around herbal preparations instills its calm and peaceful energy, promoting harmonious combinations when making changa. It can even offer inspiration on more effective mixtures, much like someone calm and wise offering advice during a conversation. It will also help to activate more positive experiences and calm the waves when you or your client is under a heavy load. I find blue lace agate comforting to hold, especially in a fresh cup of tea. It is also very beneficial when programming another stone with a specific intention.

Serpentine
Serpentine can be used to clear clouded areas of the chakras and stimulate the crown chakra, promoting spiritual understanding and psychic abilities. It is excellent for meditation and attracts Kundalini energy. Serpentine is a good stone for enhancing cellular memory and providing energy to help heal the mind and body. It has a strong detoxifying action on the body’s tissues and fluids. The selenite form of serpentine can help clear away the outdated and negative conditioning that may be holding you back.

EntheoWisdom: Serpentine activates and balances all chakras, but it has a special affinity for the heart and sacral chakras. When held at the heart chakra, serpentine can activate a warm and expansive feeling of joy and love, allowing old wounds and traumas to be released. This is especially useful when using heart-opening plant medicines like cacao. When placed at the sacral chakra, it can stimulate creativity and passion, making it a valuable tool for creative projects or during sacred sexual practices. Serpentine can also be placed on the third eye to activate psychic abilities and enhance the recall of dreams and past-life memories.

Final Thoughts
Crystals and gemstones are not just tools for meditation or healing—they are ancient and powerful allies on our journey toward spiritual awakening and self-discovery. Whether you’re drawn to their beauty, fascinated by their history, or intrigued by their metaphysical properties, these stones have much to offer. By working with them consciously and with intention, we can access their wisdom and harness their energy to create positive change in our lives. Whether you’re new to crystal work or a seasoned practitioner, remember that these stones are not just passive objects—they are dynamic and living entities that respond to your energy and intention. Approach them with respect, and they will reveal their secrets to you.

Trust your intuition and develop this channel of communication. You will build a bridge of trust between you, your higher self & your guides and soon the information will flow like a crystal clear fountain.

Prof. K