Gemotherapy: A natural therapy to balance our vital energy

"Take care of the exterior as much as the interior, because everything is one."

- Gautama Buddha

We have talked a lot about the connection that human beings have with nature . Everything is part of the same system, in which energy flows and transfers us constantly. This experience of constant communication with nature is the foundation and the reason that explains the effects of many alternative therapies (particularly Functional Naturopathy) as we are interested in in this article: Gemotherapy or Crystal Therapy .

It is very common that our energy is constantly affected by our exchange with different people in different situations throughout the day. Then, this therapy helps us restore and maintain the natural energy balance of our body, using the properties of different stones and crystals. Qualities such as color, chemical composition, molecular structure and memory for energy conservation are aspects of the different gems that influence us.

Although these techniques are often related to the New Age current, since the beginning of the human being, the stones have had a lot of meaning for us.

Ancient Civilizations and Gemotherapy

The human being has used the gems since ancient times and in each of the different civilizations.

In ancient China, Jade was a very important mineral and widely used in its medicine. This and other stones were used to restore and balance the body's energy .

In African tribes like the Zulu, the Swazi, and the Ndebele, were the Sangoma, who were healers and fortune tellers who used minerals to carry out their healing tasks . This practice was ancient and was transmitted orally from generation to generation.

In ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia, minerals such as lapis lazuli and carnelian were considered sacred, and were used in talismans for protection and to guarantee procreation .

Even Greeks like Aristotle mention the use of different stones for healing in a manner similar to gemotherapy. Plato, when describing the Atlantean civilization, recounts the healing and energetic properties that they found in the gems . And one of his disciples, Theophrastus, writes the work ' Lapidaries: Treaty on the stones ', in which he tells us about the healing and mystical power of minerals .

Also in India, the Vedas and Ayurvedic Medicine uses many of the gems as remedies that are applied according to colors.

Even in the Bible there are references to the use of quartz for healing. The breastplate of the high Israelite priests presented twelve stones representing the twelve tribes, and it was believed that with those stones God's will could be determined in some particular situations.

It is without a doubt, a connection that transcends times and that comes to us today through this natural therapy.

How to work in Gemotherapy

To start the treatments it is important to check the energy status of the person through the use of pendulums and rods . Of course, it is important to hear how the person who is going to receive the treatment expresses his ailment and his symptoms, in addition to any other sensation he has had about it. It is also important to observe the chakras, their movement, direction of rotation, if they interconnect, if they are closed.

From there, conclusions will be drawn that serve to consider everything necessary when monitoring.

Then, the gems are placed in each of the chakras, even those that work normally. These stones must always be chosen to compensate for the energy imbalance according to their properties. The arrangement of the stones can vary, a gem can be placed alone or they can be arranged in the form of a mandala, connecting chakras to each other. These stones used in gem therapy will help each chakra harmonize.

After placing the stones, the therapist must activate the chakras through the imposition of hands, channeling the energy from the earth to the person being treated.

Obviously, this must be done with great respect towards the crystals and the other person, as it can also happen that they feel impediments when the session is held. In that case, it should not be continued.

After the imposition of hands, the aura of the person can be felt to the extent that the stones are allowed to accomplish their objective.

The stones usually need about thirty to forty minutes to finish their work, although we may notice that the process is over when they begin to fall.

Gems according to their morphology

The minerals that are used in gemotherapy are structured in a way that they either possess in their natural state, or it is given to comply with a certain application. In this way, the morphology of each crystal will determine the different uses that are given during the session.

Some of the shapes of the crystals can be:

Spherical shape : It is widely used to perform massages and eliminate energy that is stuck in a certain area of ​​the body. Depending on what stone is used for the massage, it will be the effect it can cause on us, and the regularity with which that stone needs to be cleaned. The spherical shape also symbolizes femininity and protection in gem therapy.

Aovada shape : Egg-shaped crystals have a utility similar to those of the sphere shape, with the proviso that these massages are given over a more specific point . They can be applied on acupressure points .

Shape with tips : Stones that have tips in their natural form are widely used to channel energy, and take it to a specific place in the body. It can be used to open chakras if they are arranged around it by pointing it with the tips. In the same way, if a person has an excess of energy, the tips can be located by pointing outwards. They are also usually placed in the hands to help balance the energies that connect with the hand chakras.

Druze stones : These look like small minerals combined to enhance their properties. That way, they work together. They have a powerful energy, but calm. In gem therapy they are used mainly to recharge the chakras energetically, as to recharge other crystals.

Properties of the crystals

Each stone has different properties, and according to them will be the uses given to them. Among them we can find:

Malachite : It helps to fall asleep, as well as balancing our thoughts and relieving pain. Cleans the organs involved in digestion and balances blood sugar. It also strengthens our eyes.

Aquamarine : It is said to attract peace and self-control. Our thinking becomes clearer, calms and balances. It is related to the throat chakra, and is special for meditation .

Amethyst : Related to the will, spirituality and faith. It helps us overcome bad habits, regain the hope and strength of our spirit . It is highly recommended in meditation.

Carnelian : Helps balance the intestines, fight sterility and impotence. It favors, in turn, the assimilation of food and increases our vital energy .

Quartz : It concentrates our thinking and is very effective in channeling energy. It is one of the most used stones in gemotherapy. It has the ability to absorb and eliminate negative energies .

Amber : It is also used to improve digestion, protect airways and skin. It helps consciousness to make decisions and reduce anxiety states, in addition to improving our memory.

Jade : This stone helps us fall asleep, overcome fear and depression . It is associated with the heart chakra, sex and harmony in the couple.

It is very important to understand that gem therapy is an alternative that can be added to an interdisciplinary treatment, it is not recommended as the only therapy. The energy of the crystals and the earth is stabilizing and harmonious, but in addition to restoring balance it is necessary to treat the root of our conflicts.

Never lose sight of that.

AUTHOR: Lucas, editor of the great family of HermandadBlanca.org

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