Healing Crystals for Pets and Animals

September 1, 2006

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Healing Crystals for Pets and AnimalsBy Karen RyanA Crystals article inSTAR SIGNS Astrology Zine ©1999http://www.astrologyzine.com/crystal-9.shtmlThere are some very simple crystal healing techniques that can be used toHelp your pet or animal friend to be more comfortable during times of stressOr illness. Healing animals requires a very strong and centered mind. AnAnimal's' mind is not like a human's. Humans relate to pain. Animals react toPain. Any fear you carry inside you can also be sensed by an animal andAmplified by the crystals. It is important to be balanced, centered,Grounded, and have good intentions before you attempt these crystal healingTechniques. Crystals tend to amplify the effects, and you will need to beCautious until you determine how your pet will react.When you work on your pet, know when enough is enough. Watch for "tell-tail"Signs: tail swishing, foot stamping, ears back, teeth-baring, hair-raising,Attempts to flee, and other warning signals. Be prepared to slow down or toStop the healing altogether. Crystal healing can sometimes be too fast forThe animal to integrate, or be too intense and may cause pain and otherDiscomfort. As crystal energy promotes rapid healing, easing off may helpAlleviate the stress caused by a healing crisis. When the healing is good,The animal will show signs of comfort and affection, such as eye-lidsDrooping, teeth gnashing, drooling, general softening of muscle tissues, andSighing.The following are some suggestions for using crystals for healing pets andAnimals. It is not intended that this information replace the advice of aProfessionally qualified veterinary. As always, seek the best availableCompetent medical advice for your pet or animal.The next crystals article will be on "Answers to Your Questions", so pleaseWrite in with your specific questions and the answers will be edited andPublished (anonymously) in December 1999. There will be a section aboutDealing with a dying pet. Please refer to my other articles for details onUsing crystals for Stress, Romance, and healing Men's, Women's andChildren's issues.Crystal Healing Techniques for Pets and AnimalsPlace Amethyst, or Rose Quartz or other crystals, underneath yourPet-friend's bed or pillow for up to two weeks. Be cautious of sharp edgesAnd position the stones to be comfortable and safe for your pet. If theCrystal energy is too intense, your pet will be agitated and may not want toRest in their bed. If your pet likes the crystals, you will see anImprovement in their health within a few days.Hold the crystal in your hand, and starting a few inches away from theAffected part or injured area, rotate the crystal clock-wise. Take yourTime, go slow, breath gently and evenly. Animals express their emotions withMovement, so watch if your pet wants more or tries to move away.Get a small pouch that can attach to a collar and place up to three crystalsInside. If you put too many crystals in, your pet may feel disoriented. BeCareful that the pouch does not interfere with movement or cause it to beCaught on anything.Warm up crystals in the sun before your healing session. The sun givesMasculine, active yang energy to the crystals. Apply the warm crystals toInjured areas. If you are using an ice bag to reduce swellings, try a fewTumbled Smokey Quartz with the ice to help unblock over-active or inflamedAreas.Add a Rose Quartz or Amethyst to your pet-friend's water bowl or bucket. TheCrystal will leave its energy signature in the water and, when ingested, theEnergy will go where it is most needed.The following is a selection of generally available crystals and gemstonesAnd their associated physical healing focus. Contact me if you haveDifficulty getting them and would like to mail-order them from me.Fifteen Healing Crystals for Pets and Animals a.. AMETHYST - Master Healer - Used for Everything. Pain, Disorientation,Head area b.. BLACK ONYX - Bowels, Parasites, Protection c.. CALCITE - Skeletal d.. CARNELIAN - Skin e.. CLEAR QUARTZ - Master Healer - Effective for All Conditions f.. CORAL - Kidneys, Bladder g.. FLUORITE - (blue) Bones, (blue/green or clear) Respiration, (green)Blood Purification or Lymphs, (green/yellow) Digestion h.. GARNET - Reproductive System i.. HEMATITE - Muscular System j.. KYANITE - Alignment of all Chakras, Tendons, or Bones k.. MALACHITE (**DO NOT PERMIT YOUR PET OR ANIMAL TO EAT THIS STONE!!Malachite has very high levels of copper and can lead to serious or fatalBlood poisoning even if small amounts are swallowed. FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY.)- Used for Heart Problems, Liver Detoxification. l.. ROSE QUARTZ - Injuries, Wounds, Reduces Stress m.. SMOKEY QUARTZ - Nervous System, Swellings n.. SODALITE - Calming, Nervousness, Good for Settling Down During Travel o.. SUGILITE - Death and Dying (see my next article for dealing with adying pet) p.. TURQUOISE - Master Healer - Used for Everything. ProtectionContact me if you feel you would benefit from a personal consultation or forfurther information about certified Crystal Healing Workshops in the TorontoArea.Also see Three Steps to Crystal Healing which will tell you more about whatto expect from healing with crystals. Your commitment to the crystal is partof the healing process. Let the crystal do the work for you. Select yourcrystal with an honest outlook on the problem.