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Crystal Grids

There are different kinds of crystal structures that are called grids.

There are so many kinds and forms that we not going to be able to

explore very many of them at this time and will just begin with a

general introduction and few simple forms . I usually work with very

simple grids rather than the more elaborate and esoteric forms and do

not find them any less effective than more elaborate grids or those made

with a lot of formal ritual . Your experience may differ.

 

Some grids are large structures placed on the ground which connects with

the ley lines of the Earth which are the planetary equivalent of the

meridian channels and other energy channels in people . All the crystal

within the Earth can be thought of as being elements of a huge grid .

There are groups of people who go around placing crystals in the ground

to restore the Earths' crystal grid where they feel that it is broken or

disrupted and other groups who feel that this creates disharmony in the

the Earth grid. ( I don't know if they follow the first group around

taking crystals out or not.) Stone structures at centers of spiritual

energy Such as Stonehenge and medicine wheels are also sometimes called

stone grids.Some people call the layouts of crystals which are sat

within or placed around and over the body, grids.

 

There are various methods of actually creating grids but most begin

with meditation and careful respectful placement of the stones and

crystals. Often the stones are placed in clockwise order. People may

choose smudge the area and or make offerings to the stone spirits

before making the grid or after placing the stones if that is within

their traditions.

Zip file of full size grid templates

 

The star of Solomon Grid

This is made with Six crystals around a center is among the most

common forms for layouts large and small and for grids for almost every

purpose.star of solomon

 

Placements of crystals in your home such as one in each corner can also

be considered a kind of grid. Some people include crystal grids as part

of a devotional altar. This use is not limited to one religion or

spiritual path. You may also see some photo manipulated images of

crystals and/or crystal charged artwork referred to as crystal grids.

These may or may not be energy -linked with physical crystal grids we

will discuss this form in the mandala lesson. There are some examples of

these mandalamandala here.

 

 

 

The Crystal Grids we will focus on are arrangements of charged crystals

dedicated to a particular purpose such as sending healing energy or

focusing a manifestation or For Earth healing or to bring in or

broadcast specific frequencies of energy into a certain area. They are a

way of creating a continuous flow of energy for a specific purpose on a

larger scale than by just programming a single crystal. They are often

used to send remote healing to others , as part of rituals for Earth

healing or peace, for manifestation procedures and broadcasting

affirmations and personal goals.

 

They are often used to magnify, focus and or prolong a treatment using

energy work such as Reiki . The quartz and crystal healing shakti from

the crystal empowerments can also be focused using a crystal grid or

used to charge one.

Some grids are made so that you can place food or clothes inside or on

or near them to clear and charge them. You can put a grid under your bed

or massage table. You might put a small prosperity grid in your cash

drawer at work or put a grid in your flower garden.

 

Some grids are simple circles others are based on traditions of sacred

geometry and/or forms like the tree of Life , Mercaba , Aunk, infinity

sign or even the peace symbol. Some grids are simply a number of stones

placed in parallel rows.

 

Grids could sometimes be considered a kind of mandala although mandalas

can be far more complex than most grids. Mandalas are often used for

personal meditation. The placement of the stones is usually done in

focused meditation for both grids and mandala . Mandala are usually

gazed at and meditated with. Both grids and mandala are often created

with intention and then left to continue the work of transmitting energy

for a particular purpose.

 

There are many ways to create crystal grids and individuals often

have strong preferences as to specific layouts. I am not even going to

try to cover all the different ways of doing grids here.

 

Some people place grids directly on the ground or on a table, most

are placed on a plate, in an Abalone shell or gourd or on a tile or

wooden slab or possibly an altar cloth. Clay, glass, lead crystal and

stone or crystal slabs or disks are among the most favored containers or

bases for the grid. Some people place the crystals directly on the base

surface others use sand ,earth, small pebbles or peat moss in the

container . I have seen grids in which the stones were glued or

otherwise fixed to the base so that they could be hung on the wall and

and grids can even be made as jewelry or sculpture .

 

There is even a form where a real grid is made of copper wire and

crystals are placed on this , some of these are made large enough for a

person to lay comfortably inside. These are sometimes made as a floor

for a large copper pyramid.

You may also place the crystals on a paper marked with a diagram of the

layout for the grid or with a traditional sacred form such as the star

of Solomon, The Sephiroth or tree of lifetree of life Sephiroth , the

infinity symbol or on or around an image of a symbol such as the

antakarana or a Goddess or an emblem of your spiritual path.

 

A piece of paper with the purpose and/or elements of the purpose for

which the

grid is being created and activated written on it is also common . Some

people place a small note under the central crystal. For a remote

healing grid People may place the name or photograph of a person who has

requested healing energy or prayers under a stone in the grid. They may

dedicate each of the secondary stones in the grid to a specific

individual or aspect of the intended purpose. Grids are placed carefuly

and with focused attention and intention.

 

People choose the crystals used in the grids intuitively as well as by

the traditional use of a stone.Grids are often made with clear quartz

crystals alone . Other grids use a combination of quartz and other

stones and crystals and some may not use clear quartz at all. Some use

quartz and only one other kind of stone and others may use a variety of

different stones, some will be entirely of one kind of stone and some

may use dozens of different stones. Intuition ,need and purpose as well

as what stones are available to you will determine what you use in a grid.

The most common are square or circular with a center stone. They may or

may not have linking crystals. Linking crystals are usually small clear

quartz points placed between the other stones in the grid to connect the

stones and direct the flow of energy . They may be used pointing either

inward or outward from the center and are also often placed between

stones in the outer " wheel " or or other form of the grid .

 

People may clear or smudge the area before placing the crystals and/or

make placing the grid part of a more extended ritual. This depends on

the individuals preferences and intuitions. This author tends to use

less physical ritual and more energy work and medtation than average.

Some people may prefer more ritual. Grids are made respectfully and the

selection of elements placements and activation should be done in a way

that feels comfortable to you and is in accord with your personal

spiritual path.

 

While it is traditional in many styles of crystal work to clear,

program and charge crystals before working those who work with

CrystalDeva and in shamanic forms find that this is often not needed

and may even be impolite to the crystal. Ask if the crystal wants or

needs clearing or charging and only do this when you feel intuitively

guided to do so.

Stones are always consulted intuitively to confirm their agreement

before being part of a a grid. They may be charged and dedicated as

placed and after placement if that feels right to you. Intention is

always used to set the purpose and activate the grid. After the grid is

created it is activated and the individual crystals are linked

energetically . This is often done with a crystal wand, generator point

or laser wand crystal or can be done with another kind of wand . many

people follow a carefully laid out order for activating the crystals in

a grid with a wand . You may wish to choose a specific " master crystal "

or wand for each of your grids and and keep it with the grid or you may

use the same crystal or wand to charge many grids . the wand or master

crystal is meditated with and charged before being used to activate the

grid.

 

Grid activation can also be done with intention or with shakti. Some

grid " systems " place strong emphasis on the order that you place the

stones and the order you charge them, others do not . Some people set

the intention that the energy of the grid into the center so that the

outside crystals set the purpose of the grid and the center crystal

projects the energy / program outward This form usually uses a clear

quartz center crystal usually in a generator or transmitter formation if

one is available. Links with the center will usually point inward for

this form. double terminated stones can also be used as links when you

want a two way flow of energy or an inward and outward pulse of energy flow.

 

Another way the intention can be set is that the center stone

provides either the connection to the source of power or is chosen to

set the main purpose of the grid and the energy is projected from the

center out through the outer stones. Links with the center for this form

usually are placed point outward.

 

When You point the stones inward it can also be for the purpose of

unifying the varied aspects of a complex situation. This style may use

a different stone or a cluster of crystals for the center . Most people

do seem to feel that single clear points usually create a more focused,

possibly stronger energy field when used in the grid center than a

sphere or cluster or stones other than clear quartz.

 

Grids may be left permanently or until their purpose is fulfilled and

are usually recharged and dedicated fairly often .A specific schedule

for this recharging is impossible to set as it will vary from grid to grid.

 

You will want to place your grid in a location where it is not easily

disturbed yet is accessible for recharging Your grid may hold its charge

longer without recharging if it is placed in a location where it gets

some sunlight.

 

One thing that has become apparent as I did research for this file

is that almost every one has their own way of creating and empowering

crystal grids. Some people call on angels and ascended masters to charge

them. Some people chant or recite poetry others just put the stones down

and use intention. Some people feel strongly that one form of grid is

superior to some other form.

 

Once again I cannot give you a definitive way to create crystal

grids. All the methods work and what works best for you will depend on

your individual personality and preferences. Do meditate and seek the

permission and intuitive sense of which crystals and forms are best each

time you create a grid.

 

Some common grid layouts

 

The squarefourside or pyramid or pyramid grid A flat representation

of a pyramid and uses five main stones one in each corner and one in the

center It may be aligned with the four directions and linked on the

outer wall with a crystal between each of the corner crystals these have

been placed and charged counterclockwise in the diagrams I have seen,

although I learned to use a clockwise placement . You can also place

either double terminated crystals or two single terminated crystals one

pointing in and one pointing out between the center stone and the outer

corner stones.

I have had a household harmony and protection grid in this form in

which a stone representing each element ( fire red jasper, water-

turquoise, air- white quartz and earth- iron) is also placed in the

spaces between the links to the center (spirit). The four sided crystal

grid pattern creates a field of energy which projects a lovely field

over a wide area Anything placed within this field will absorb and store

or use this energy so you can make a large grid or put the grid on a box

in which you keep things you want kept clear and charged. This is a very

stable grid and enhances programs or intentions that concern long term

plans, healing, relationships, Earth healing and environmental work

among other uses . There are five stones in the basic grid and I found

six different descriptions of the " only correct " way to place and

activate the grid, use your intuition which is what I do and the way I

make the

grid does change .

When you use a wand or activation crystal you will normally start at the

center stone and move out to the stone you consider the number one stone

and back to the center looping around the stone clockwise and then from

the center to the stone you consider the second stone and back until

done you will also probably circle the outer perimeter of your grid with

the activation wand as well. Many people prefer to activate opposite

pairs of stones top and bottom, North and South and so on.

I often just cup my hands over the grid and activate it with channeled

energy and intention.

 

six sided grid or Star of Solomon gridstar of solomon

This is among the most popular grids. A grid with a center stone and six

outer crystals or stones in a circle around it can be used with or

without linking crystals. The links from or to the center creates a Star

of Solomon, Star of David pattern within the outer circle of stones.

This is the form often used for Reiki grids and in world peace healing

grids as well as for many other programs this is possibly the most

common basic all purpose grid . It is used to create and hold programs

,affirmations, the thought forms for manifestation procedures, to

enhance communion with spiritual teachers, Divine will or love and for

more mundane intentions as well . It is used for absent healing. It is

another stable grid field and connects you to the natural forces of

Earth and source .

 

You can use all quartz or one quartz and another stone for the outer

wheel you can use a different stone at each point in the outer circle if

you wish to have each represent a different aspect or quality or person

involved in the purpose of the grid .

If you were creating a grid to help you find a new job for example one

stone might represent the job itself, another the location, another the

money ,one for the coworkers and so on.

When using a wand or master crystal These are usually activated from

center to the stone at one o'clock and back and then to the next one in

clock order.

 

Seven sided grids are also popular. These are often used for chakra

grids and as part of magical work. The photo is of a tiny wholeness or

chakra grid made with Herimer diamond quartz and semiprecious stones.

Stones are Garnet, Carnelian, Oregon Sun stone, Dioptaise, Turquoise,

Lapis Lazuli and Amethyst.

 

 

I like eight spoke grids that are linked these are just like the six

sided grids except they have eight sides

These are among the first I used ,I was taught eight sided grids by a

Buddhist monk who used them as healing grids , meditation grids and for

most other grid work. These are also symbolic of the Seasonal Wheel of

the year and might be used for grids related to long term projects.

Some people use 12 sided grids for purposes where either a year or where

zodiac elements will be of significant help.

 

 

relationship grid

A grid pattern used to help resolve relationship issues can be made of two

groups of three stones set in triangles with the points toward the

center, a center stone may be placed between the two triangles to act as

an energy transmitter or to represent a particular issue or aspect of

the situation being worked on. Or one stone may be used as the center

for both triangles. You can add more stones to fill in the outline if

you have them and feel guided to do so.

Many people like to make love and relationship grids in an infinity(

figure eight ) formation. Some people use puffy carved stone hearts in

this kind of grid. Rose quartz is a popular choice for these grids.

Remember that you cannot and should never attempt to force someone to

love you.

 

While grid forms based on theories of sacred geometry are the most common

it is also possible to create a grid using a less structured pattern for

the crystal elements placing the crystals in any relationship to each

other that seems intuitively right and doing the charging and activation

in the usual way.

 

Usually You will leave a grid in the form you have arranged until it has

completed its work but with healing grids for requests which may be

changed daily you can create a grid in which the center stone remains

constant but other stones can be added and removed as needed using

mental intention to release and add stones as need arises.

 

This is by no means a comprehensive introduction to crystal grids I hope

it is not too confusing and contains enough to help you get started

exploring grids I tried to keep this as simple as I could.

 

Peggy Jentoft 2001

 

I am working on a page about stones for grids for specific purposes