Quartz Crystals (only?) New Age Folly

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In recent years, occult talismans of quartz crystal have become increasingly

popular

throughout the Western world. Believing that such crystals provide a panacea for

all ills, an

infinite source of cosmic energy, and absolute protection against evil spirits,

people wear

them in rings, necklaces, bracelets, pendants, and key-chains, without taking

into

consideration their intrinsic gemological quality or their astrological

side-effects.

Furthermore, they mistakenly believe that only quartz crystals (also known as

"rock

crystals") provide the desired power and protection.

 

The fact of the matter is that clear quartz crystals are only the most common

variety

among many different types of gem crystal. All precious gemstones, except for

those

composed of organic matter such as coral and pearl, belong to one of six major

categories

of natural crystal, and almost all gem crystals are far more rare than the

common clear

quartz variety. Many precious gems are actually natural quartz crystals

structurally fused

with various trace elements that add color to the stone. For example, amethyst

is actually

purple quartz, and citrine is simply yellow quartz.

 

As discussed in previous chapters, all of the ancient gemological teachings of

the East

place prime importance on the color and the quality of gem crystals. The color

determines

which of the nine planets rules the gem, and the quality determines whether a

gemstone

transmits the positive or negative energies of it's associated planet. Clear

colorless gems

such as diamond and quartz crystal, for example, transmit the energy and astral

influence

of the planet Venus, while red gem crystals such as ruby and garnet attract the

energy and

influence of the Sun. However, it is the tone of the color and the gemological

quality of the

crystal which determine how well a particular gem functions as an astral

talisman. Even

colorless quartz must be "crystal clear" and free of flaws in order to conduct

the

auspicious energy of Venus to the person who wears it.

 

The ancient Vedic texts of India ascribe the mythological origins of clear

quartz crystals to

the semen of Vala, and therefore this sort of colorless gemstone governs

sexuality and the

entire realm of sensual activity. It is interesting to note that the planet

Venus, which is

associated with colorless crystals, has always been regarded as the planet of

love and sex

in both Eastern and Western astrology.

 

The current fad for talismans of quartz rock crystal has given rise to the

popular

misconception that only colorless quartz has the capacity to transmit auspicious

cosmic

energy. Not only is this a fallacy, it can also bring great misfortune to people

by attracting

the wrong type of energy into their systems. One should only wear gems which

transmit

the planetary energies appropriate to one's individual horoscope. Diamonds, for

example,

have always been regarded as "a girl's best friend" in the Western world, but

according to

Vedic reference, diamonds bring nothing but misery to most women. The Western

view is

based entirely on commercial considerations, while the Eastern view is rooted in

ancient

esoteric teachings that have withstood the test of time, as illustrated in the

true stories

presented in the previous chapter.

 

After selecting the appropriate type of gem according to its color and planetary

association, the most important factor to consider when purchasing a gem is its

crystal

clarity. The importance of flawless clarity in gems cannot be overemphasized,

for only the

finest quality crystals transmit the positive energies of their associated

planets. Flawed

stones work in reverse, i.e., they transmit flawed energy and therefore bring

misfortune

rather than auspicious influences. Note the fate of the Indian smuggler who

sported the

flawed diamond in flagrant disregard for the advice of the ancient sages.

 

If you cannot afford the price of a flawless ruby or diamond, you may opt

instead for a

flawless but far less expensive garnet or quartz crystal. All of the

astrological planets have

several varieties of gemstone which transmit their cosmic energies. These are

all listed in

this book under each planet, beginning with the primary, most precious gems and

followed by secondary, less expensive types. It's better, for example, to wear a

flawless

garnet than a flawed ruby. People interested in enhancing their lives through

the

auspicious cosmic energies transmitted by planetary gemstones should select only

flawless specimens. It is in fact better to wear no gems at all than to wear

flawed stones.

But since every planet offers a variety of gems from "first class" to "economy

class," one

may easily pick a flawless gem which suits one's individual budget as well as

one's

horoscope.