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Llewellyn Publications (2012), Edition: 2nd, 268 pages
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Practice an ancient magic that is both natural and powerful--the elemental Earth magic of crystals, stones, and metals. This comprehensive and clear guidebook by Scott Cunningham has introduced over 200,000 readers to the secrets of over 100 gems and metals. Learn how to find and cleanse stones and use them in divinations, spells, and tarot card readings. Discover how to determine the energies and stories contained within each stone, and the symbolic meanings of a stone's color and shape. Also included in this classic guide: A 16-page, full-color insert, new with this edition Birthstone and jewelry magic lore Tables listing both planetary and elementary rulers of stones, magical intentions, and magical substitutions
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LibraryThing member MoonMeadow
It's a good reference book with a nice introduction in using crystals, cleansing them etc. There is unfortunately some passages in the book that should be ignored at best because they did not stand the test of time. Like the reference to using mercury and asbestos along putting random stones in
Then there is the quotes "Who would trust a magician whose life is in disarray, who is in debt, constantly sick, or emotionally unstable?" and "Too much receptive energy creates moodiness, lethargy, depression, disinterest and a shutting-out of the physical world." These quotes are pretty dangerous and I was a bit shocked to see it in the first few pages. These quotes should definitely be left at the door.
As for what I did like the correspondences along with planets and deities was very nice along with the recommendations of going to rock shows to start building your collection. There is good information in there but I knew what to cherry pick from this book and what not to. The next person may not be so lucky.
I'd recommend taking some information and leaving the rest at the door. While it is helpful it should not be the last book you read when it comes to crystals, witchcraft, wicca or for whatever you came here for.
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your mouth without clear warnings. Stones such as malachite, opal and azurite just to name a few should absolutely not go in water let alone your mouth but from reading this book alone you'll never know that. Then there is the quotes "Who would trust a magician whose life is in disarray, who is in debt, constantly sick, or emotionally unstable?" and "Too much receptive energy creates moodiness, lethargy, depression, disinterest and a shutting-out of the physical world." These quotes are pretty dangerous and I was a bit shocked to see it in the first few pages. These quotes should definitely be left at the door.
As for what I did like the correspondences along with planets and deities was very nice along with the recommendations of going to rock shows to start building your collection. There is good information in there but I knew what to cherry pick from this book and what not to. The next person may not be so lucky.
I'd recommend taking some information and leaving the rest at the door. While it is helpful it should not be the last book you read when it comes to crystals, witchcraft, wicca or for whatever you came here for.
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LibraryThing member hearthfirecircle
Excellent book! This book is an invaluable resource for learning and referencing the magickal properties of stones, and describes in detail how to harness their energies.
LibraryThing member jayble
This book is a great read and really brings homes the various things you can do with the elements as far as spell work. Ingenious and full of great ideas for practice, this shows just how great an author and magical practitioner Cunningham was. A must have for your library if you are pagan who
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LibraryThing member CerberusBindweed
Great Reference Book of tthe Magickal and Healing Uses of Crystals, Metals and Gems.
I do have some issues with this book is that Cunningham does not really reference where he got his information from, I would be happier if this book at better references of source material.
The book also does not go
He also does not go into depth which crystals are toxic in the individual profiles. He mentions making Gem Elixirs but does not state in the profiles which crystals should be used via the direct method (within water) or indirect method (empty vessel with crystal in it, sitting in another vessel of water), which is very important due to some crystals being toxic.
He mentions methods of cleansing crystals, but does not indicate which crystals should not be cleansed using water (some crystals dissolve/are damaged with water), some crystals get bleached or can cause fires if exposed to the sun, etc....
I do have some issues with this book is that Cunningham does not really reference where he got his information from, I would be happier if this book at better references of source material.
The book also does not go
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into Moh hardness of the various crystals. This is important as the Moh Harness Scale determines how hard a crystal/gem is and depending on where a crystal falls on the scale, would determine how you would store it as different hardness can damage other crystals when stored together.He also does not go into depth which crystals are toxic in the individual profiles. He mentions making Gem Elixirs but does not state in the profiles which crystals should be used via the direct method (within water) or indirect method (empty vessel with crystal in it, sitting in another vessel of water), which is very important due to some crystals being toxic.
He mentions methods of cleansing crystals, but does not indicate which crystals should not be cleansed using water (some crystals dissolve/are damaged with water), some crystals get bleached or can cause fires if exposed to the sun, etc....
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English
Original publication date
1987
Physical description
8.9 inches
ISBN
9780875421261
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