Crystal Rx

Crystals have long held a place in human life, from being placed in graves and used to foretell the future to serving as ornaments that signaled wealth, authority, or a person's role in society. For thousands of years, people have trusted these minerals to bring balance to the body, mind, emotions, and spirit. In recent years they have also become a popular wellness fashion, showing up among famous figures, style leaders, and younger adults. This book takes on the questions a newcomer might have: what the language of crystal healing actually means, and how these stones are thought to work.

Colleen McCann, a certified Shamanic Energy Practitioner, has traveled widely to study and teach the old craft of crystal healing. Here she passes along what she has gathered, with practical guidance on working with stones. Readers will find a profile of twenty crystals worth keeping on hand, advice on cleaning and caring for them so they stay bright and energetically clear, and steps for building a personal altar devoted to love, prosperity, or career success. The book also explains the medicine bag and how to assemble one.

A later section looks at the commercial side of the practice, with insights from people in beauty, technology, fashion, food, agriculture, and music who have brought crystals into everyday business. The writing is light and approachable, and the many photographs make it a visually appealing guide. It is aimed at women who want a polished, practical handbook to accompany their own spiritual exploration.