The Crystal Directory
100 Crystals for Positive Manifestation
by Isabella Drayson
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Pub Date 10 Mar 2020 | Archive Date 18 Mar 2020
Quarto Publishing Group - Chartwell Books | Chartwell Books
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Description
The Crystal Directory is both a practical handbook packed with advice and a fascinating source book that includes the attributes of each stone and its spiritual qualities. It includes introductory chapters on what crystals are, both from their scientific legacy and their magical one, caring for and choosing crystals, the importance of chakras and color, plus background on why these particular stones have been used for centuries to help us get what we want out of life. There is also a practical chapter about working with these stones specifically chosen for manifestation.
The alphabetical source book section that follows provides information about the uses and benefits for each crystal listed. Each profile has information of crystal appearance and color, availability, physiological correspondences, keywords, geological background and shape/structure, legendary uses, attributes and powers, and how to use the stone.
Get to know the crystal world and understand how crystals can be used for divination and healing, as well as for manifesting your dreams. Use the practical exercises and learn how to follow your own pathway to achieve your goals.
Originally published in 2017 as Crystals for Positive Manifestation..
The Spiritual Directories series offers concise handbooks on a variety of spiritual and new age subjects. Written by experts in their fields in easy-to-understand language and beautifully presented in a visually driven format, the directories are essential guides for beginners. With practical and simple step-by-step instructions, you’ll discover how to interpret the secret languages of the universe to create a happy and positive future for yourself and others.
Other titles in this series: Astrology Directory, Chakra Directory, Fortune Telling Directory, Spirit Animal Directory, Tarot Directory.
Available Editions
EDITION | Other Format |
ISBN | 9780785838289 |
PRICE | US$16.99 (USD) |
PAGES | 192 |
Featured Reviews
Very good reference book, extremely useful when researching the various benefits of crystals and deciding which ones to use at different times
As my personal interest in crystals is growing, I have found this book very resourceful and clearly written.
Having already several book before,the author is presenting the different crystals and their properties,their colours and how to clean them.
I particularly loved the parts about cleaning and the manifestation. I am not a novice,however I did found a lot of notions I was not aware of.
I could definitely use this book as a crystals’ bible!
Thanks to the publisher and to the author for this ARC in exchange of my honest opinion!
The author of this book is very knowledgeable when it comes to Crystals. I’ve been using them for decades as a Wiccan and can attest to the knowledge in these pages. It’s also very well written, geared to a novice, but not written down to anyone. Even someone who has been using them as long as I have can learn things from this book.
From choosing, to cleansing, to use, it is all laid out rather nicely and is easy to follow. The writing is a little “flowery” for me at times but doesn’t distract from the overall intent of this book.
The spells and exercises interspersed in the book are well laid out and easy to follow, no one should have any issue with the directions. I love the positive affirmations on page 54. I’ve even written some down and stuck them to my mirror to practice daily.
I love that the book also teaches focused intention and how important it is. I feel that is something neglected in most crystal books and that doesn’t help someone who is trying to use the stones in a proper manner. Focused intention is absolutely essential to the outcome. Another positive is the visualization techniques. A lot of times you read that you need to “visualize” the outcome you seek, but you’re not taught how to do that. In this book, you are. You are led by the hand with simple, but effective techniques, to help manifest your desires. Just remember that it needs to be true to who you are.
Another positive for me is that the book gives you the best times to help with your intentions. Again, this book takes you by the hand and guides you in the correct manner, not leaving you to figure it out on your own.
The best part of this book, in my opinion, is the crystal guide. It breaks down 100 stones into color, availability, correspondence (physical and mental), associated stones, and keywords. It also gives you an in-depth description of the stone (what it’s made of and how it’s made), the usage of the stone throughout history, and the attributes. There’s also a how to use the stone area as well.
This book is a wealth of knowledge about different crystals, their usage, and how they can affect your life. It would be a magnificent addition to any home library. I now need to purchase a physical copy as well.
**I received an ARC from Netgalley and this is my honest and voluntary review.
I had a hard time opening this PDF file, but once I was able to I could enjoy the resource for what it is. A good book for beginning witchcraft practitioners to learn the balance and art of crystals in magic work. I got this as a resource for a fiction book I am writing, and it helped with some of the scenes to know what crystals would help to strengthen spells the characters were using.
I've read two soon-to-be-released books on crystals recently and this was my favorite. It's beautiful and packed with information of all kinds, from interesting science facts about crystals to how to use them for manifestation to in-depth looks at many different crystals with instructions on exactly how to use them.
I personally don't use crystals for manifestation or anything spiritual. I just collect them because they're beautiful and I use them in our homeschool science environment. Two of my kids also collect them, and we all love learning about them. Though I'm not quite the target audience, I really enjoyed the depth of information and the photos.
One of the complaints I saw on the other crystal book that I reviewed is that the author didn't give specific instructions on how to use the crystals for manifestation. If you are after that, this book does provide that. It's quite in depth. Well recommended.
I read a temporary digital ARC of this book for the purpose of review.
A handy and comprehensive reference guide for those interested in crystals. I like that it dips into the scientific theories about crystal energies and gives activities and ideas for how to use them, such as crystal grids. I can see myself going back to this to look things up from time to time, which I love!
I received this book as an ARC from netgalley. I enjoy reading up on crystals and their properties and I found this to be well written and informative. Thank you!
This isn’t just a simple book about crystals, it’s much more. It tells you about how to use them to manifest things in your life, how to use them with your chakra’s, how they come about and the history of them. It then goes on to tell you about the shapes, colours, how to care for them and what each crystal means. Very easy to read with lots of photo’s to help you identify them.
Thank you NetGalley for my complimentary copy in return for my honest review.
I really liked this book. It does exactly as it should and informed me about the different crystals and their intent, how they should be used, how to cleanse them and so much more. It did also provide some background information on the crystals and just basic information if you're just starting out or wanting to learn how to use them.
I was a little worried requesting this, as the last crystal book I reviewed was disappointing, as it completely missed the mark and had no visuals whatsoever.. But I needn't have worried! This has absolutely gorgeous pictures of crystals, among other things, all throughout the book, which is exactly what I was after! The layout of this book is fantastic, it is visually stimulating, easy to follow and pleasurable to look at. It is interesting, informative and the A-Z index is so handy. I really don't think the digital version does it justice so I look forward to purchasing a physical copy of this book.
What a beautiful reference book for all things crystals. From the history, to the proper care, to how to get the most out of each crystal this book has it all. For someone who knows a little about crystals but would love to learn more, would love to have a hands on (including pictures) resource, this book is amazing. I enjoyed the description of each crystal with a picture (which always helps as many of them can look similar), I was able to find more information about the crystals I already have, plus some others that I would like to get in the future.
This is an excellent guide on crystals. I will be referencing it often. Easy to read with lots of photos. A must have for your book shelf.
I started reading this book knowing very little about crystals but by the time I finished, I had gained a lot of knowledge about them. I barely knew how to identify them but this book was great in helping me learn so much about crystals. It's a wonderful reference book that includes identification, history and uses for the various crystals. I'm glad I got the opportunity to read this book!
"Whether in the ocean, a pebble, a gemstone, or yourself, the energy of the universe permeates all."
Brilliant guide to understanding and using crystals. Set up in three sections the crystal directory is a helpful resource that even a novice can feel comfortable navigating, Section one focuses on getting to know and understand crystals as a physical energy source. Section two explains how to use crystals with practical exercise and rituals to tap into the magic and power around you. Section three is broken down into four parts: Abundance, Success, Love and Well Being. This easy guide helps you find your intention and guide you through the process of picking a crystals to draw on its unique power.
Each of the 100 crystals listed comes with information including, appearance and color, availability and rareness, physiological correspondence, psychological correspondence, a attributes and powers.
Bonus, the photography and graphic design is gorgeous and well formatted.
This book serves as a great introduction to crystals & manifestation. I love the simple yet vibrant illustrations; they catch your eye & help provide a visual aid to better the readers understanding.
I really like how the author broke the book into parts. The first part, crystal basics, was a helpful & accurate introduction to crystals from the chemical science to the metaphysical science. The next section, manifestation basics, provided a good amount of info about manifestation along with several exercises/rituals that aren't too complex or hard to follow. The last section, the crystal sourcebook, provided a lot of useful info on a bunch of different crystals. I love that the author included the biological makeup of the stones, lore/ancient context, & then their metaphysical properties along with a picture of each stone.
This book was very well put together with a lot of useful information that can be applied to everyday life. I would recommend it to anyone interested in the metaphysics of crystals.
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