The Crystal Companion Book by Nicki Parkin-Jones
Price £6.49 (inc. £1.50 worldwide p&p)

ISBN - 978-0-9563000-0-3



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This pocket size book is designed to develop an interest in crystals and how they can be used in daily life. It is a great book for beginners or people, who would like some simple tips and instructions on how crystals can alleviate stress, worry and fear and also help to improve motivation, self belief and confidence. The author gives her practical knowledge and guides the reader through using crystals in everyday situations, for example..It's Monday morning and you rise out of bed possibly feeling tired and not knowing how you are going to get through your workload today let alone the whole week! Let me introduce you to carnelian, a wonderful orange crystal. The energy of carnelian is very motivating with a lovely safe holding feel to it. If you place a small tumbled polished piece in your pocket or around your neck (some ladies place it in their bra) for the week, you will achieve what you have set out to do and more! You will reach the end of the week with a real sense of achievement feeling energised and positive. Carnelian really can help and it is such a simple thing to do. Also the book describes how crystals work when worn or placed on the body, how to cleanse and charge a crystal, attune with a crystal and where to place crystals in your home and workplace (achieving a balanced and positive environment). After eight years of personal study, the author Nicki Parkin-Jones has compiled a list of first aid crystals. These crystals are like a vibrational medicine cabinet, helping not only physically but on emotional, mental and spiritual levels too. The book contains fifteen colour photographs of crystals that are easily obtainable and simple to use (some of the crystals in the book differ to the crystals on this website). Not only can these crystals support the reader in times of need, they also can help to reach a higher level of self awareness. The book is short and easy to understand so the beginner does not become bogged down and confused. A very practical book, full of tips to try out on friends and family. A lovely little book that can be worked through at the reader's individual pace, bringing about positive shifts and a more positive attitude.

Taken from the book...

AmberAmber

Amber can be placed on the chakras of the body to help move buried feelings, emotions or memories. Because of its warm flowing vibration I find it is good at shifting "stuck stuff" like emotions or feelings that have been buried deep in the subconscious because at the time we do not want to deal with them. People have experienced the "stuck" energy like a knotted ball and when Amber has been placed on the affected area, they have felt the knotted ball reach their throat area and this is where it is a good idea to release the "stuck" energy by sound. The person can scream or shout, talk or sing the feelings out. Once the stuck energy has been released the knotted ball feeling disappears. The flow of Amber helps you to be flexible, flexing in whatever direction change takes you . This for me is "going with the flow".

AmethystAmethyst

This crystal can help when a loved one has passed over and we are feeling lost and empty. When you have lost somebody close, the thought of never seeing them again is disturbing and upsetting. By wearing Amethyst for at least a month it helps us in our mind to realize that the person has not gone forever they have just moved into a different classroom. The Amethyst helps to re-align and bring back connection. Being connected is feeling in the here and now, trusting your inner judgement and being able to go with what you feel, not necessarily what you think. Overtime Amethyst helps to lessen the pain of bereavement, allowing the heart chakra to stay open so that we still continue to love and be loved without the fear that who or what we are loving will go. Amethyst is a lovely crystal to place in your bedroom and around your home. It creates a calm, centred space. Amethyst has a wonderful healing energy working on all of our subtle layers. More information on Amethyst in the book.

Charging Crystals

You can charge a crystal by the moon's energy and by the sun's energy. To charge your crystals by the moon place your crystals outside in view of the moon. You can place them on your windowsill (inside) with the moon shining through, but i personally feel they are best charged outside in the fresh air. When charging your crystals by the moon check that the moon is waxing. This is when the moon is building up to a full moon and her energy is also building. You can place your crystals on the ground, on some sage leaves(cleansing and purifying), or on a special piece of cloth (dark purple velvet would be good) overnight to charge. Moonstone, aquamarine and rose quartz are good to charge by the moon. Crystals that have a feminine energy charge by the moon and crystals that have a masculine energy charge by the sun. To charge your crystals by the sun, place them outside on the ground or maybe you have a sacred spot or special stone that you may want to place them on. Place your crystals out in the morning to make the most of the sun's energy starting to build. Normally by about 2.30pm the energy of the sun is dropping and so to optimize charging it is best to place them out early morning and bring them in later in the afternoon. When charging with the sun be careful with Amethyst. Amethyst is a purple crystal but when placed in sunlight it can start to fade. Crystals with a masculine energy love the sun's energy, Carnelian, Sunstone, Golden Calcite and Red jasper are a few that like to be charged with the sun's energy.

What people say about the book...

What can i say, i found this little book to be packed with very useful information on what your crystals do and how to use them. I have read it several times and still refer back to it. I have used lots of crystals in the book and have found all of them to have their own special energy. Carnelian i love and find it very motivating giving me a "I can do anything attitude". Mangano calcite is lovely and very soothing, i sleep with this under my pillow giving me a wonderful comfy cosy feeling. This little book is an inspiration.

N. Iley, Brittany, France.

My name is Nancy Finch and i have been a practising holistic therapist for many years now. I have recently recommended "The Crystal Companion" to my clients to aid in their well being, having had lots of positive feedback on how easy this book is to work from and understand. I plan to continue to promote this concise and incisive book to re-enforce the work i am doing. Anyone with an interest in crystals will find this book to be like a good friend, supporting you in ways to be more yourself.

Nancy Finch, Holistic Therapist, Cornwall.

A practical and accessible little book, you are left feeling confident in your own ability to use crystals in your everyday life(unlike some books which leave you feeling that this is a mystical and complicated realm). I especially like the section on attuning with your crystals and the section on cleansing offers really practical ways that anyone can use. As this is such an easy book to use i find myself dipping in and out of it quite often as the individual crystal profiles give not only the facts about them but Nicki's insight into the variety of ways they can be used. I recommend this book to everyone.

Mrs Alder, Cornwall

A great little book, opening the door to the wonderful and practical energies of crystals. The book is easy to follow and is written in Nicki's unique way. It is like she is connecting to you personally, giving advice and practical tips from her years of experience of working with crystals. A lovely little book .

Brittany, France.

Your lovely little book is so full of information on crystals, their uses, how to maintain them and the photographs are very helpful finding out who's who. You seem to have answered the questions that i have in my head and it is the sort of book that can be picked up anytime and read with understanding, so much so i would like to learn more about them. I was given the book as a gift, now having met Nicki it makes it a bit special, she is such a lovely person which comes over in the book.

Chris Smith, Cornwall UK.