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On another crystals forum I frequent, there is a very active thread entitled "What crystals are you wearing/carrying today?" Naturally, I've put my two cents in on that thread on occasion, as I'm forever wearing my quartz sphere pendant and, lately, emerald earrings.
Last night, I mentioned in the "What are you wearing" thread that I was amazed at myself for repeatedly forgetting to list the one stone that I never remove. I suppose I can be partly excused for the omission, as my engagement and wedding rings are two pieces of jewelry that, though they never leave my hand, were not obtained for metaphysical reasons. Well, as outward symbols of inner commitment, they actually DO serve a purpose beyond that of mere adornment. But unlike, say, the quartz sphere pendant which I specifically DID make for metaphysical reasons, I didn't put the diamond on my hand and think, "Now let's get some diamond into my energy field and raise my vibration level accordingly."
I realize that for the vast, vast majority of members here, we are most likely not going to run out and amass a huge diamond collection. That would be cost-prohibitive, to say the least! The cost certainly prohibits ME from running out and buying truckloads of crystallized carbon. I have many interesting qualities, but "made of money" is not one of my attributes.
However, because it's not uncommon to have *a* piece of diamond jewelry at some point in our lives -- especially since the tradition in Western culture is for women who get engaged to also receive a diamond ring as a symbol of that promise -- I feel that this stone, which is rarely discussed on any of the crystal-discussion boards I visit, is well worthy of mention.
I can't find my first two books on crystals, which I read in the 90s and are currently packed up because I've since moved. One book was by Uma Silbey, and the other was by Scott Cunningham, and I am positive that I read the following comment in one of those two books: one attribute of diamonds is that stones that are passed down through generations of a family garner special energies. This is particularly true, according to said book, of stones that are passed down through the female line, from each female owner to her daughter. My family hasn't got a lot in the way of stones that would hold that kind of provenance (it's that whole "not made of money" issue again, lol). Therefore, I can neither verify nor disprove that statement. But for those of us who do have such a piece of jewelry, perhaps it's time to take a look at it with fresh eyes, and see the energies that it has accumulated over multiple generations of being worn.
In any event, what I've discovered about the metaphysical properties of Diamonds, in the light of the research I've done in the past day or so, is that Diamonds are, in fact, a master healer stone. They resonate with all Chakras, provide protection, increase strength, help to eliminate energy blockages, magnify the properties of other stones, and also magnify our emotions and energies. This last attribute is a double-edged sword, as they will magnify both positive and negative energies/emotions. So be cognizant of your state of mind before bringing a diamond into your energy field, since you wouldn't want to see negative or hostile energies getting amplified. Instead, when holding or wearing the diamond, focus on the intent of driving out the unwanted energies by amplifying the positive and uplifting energies that are also present in you. Because remember, no matter WHAT your state of mind is at any given time, there are always going to be at least some positive, life-giving vibrations present in your mind, your heart, your energy field, and so on. By training our attention on those energies, we bring them to the forefront and raise our vibration level.
I've found some really interesting things at http://www.shimmerlings.com/gemstones/diamond.htm , including this: "The Diamond has a wide and varied magical repertoire. Worn as jewelry is is known to promote spirituality, even ecstasy, the shaman's ritual state of consciousness. It is commonly used in meditation and pursuits of spirituality." So if you are working on meditation and on strengthening your abilities to reach a higher state of consciousness, and you've got access to a diamond, try bringing it on board for your meditation sessions and evaluate the impact it has on your results.
Remember -- and this is a statement that really needs to be driven home in any Crystals 101 course -- the size of a crystal does not limit its power. Energies are energies, and they belong just as much to a small specimen as to a large one. So we need not worry that our only specimen of a given stone is not as big as a house. Large or small, it still has its own unique energies, and bringing those energies into our own energy field will still raise our vibration accordingly.
So, if you've got any crystallized carbon anywhere in your home, of any size at all, perhaps today would be a good day to train your focus on it and become better acquainted with it. Happy experimenting!
Last night, I mentioned in the "What are you wearing" thread that I was amazed at myself for repeatedly forgetting to list the one stone that I never remove. I suppose I can be partly excused for the omission, as my engagement and wedding rings are two pieces of jewelry that, though they never leave my hand, were not obtained for metaphysical reasons. Well, as outward symbols of inner commitment, they actually DO serve a purpose beyond that of mere adornment. But unlike, say, the quartz sphere pendant which I specifically DID make for metaphysical reasons, I didn't put the diamond on my hand and think, "Now let's get some diamond into my energy field and raise my vibration level accordingly."
I realize that for the vast, vast majority of members here, we are most likely not going to run out and amass a huge diamond collection. That would be cost-prohibitive, to say the least! The cost certainly prohibits ME from running out and buying truckloads of crystallized carbon. I have many interesting qualities, but "made of money" is not one of my attributes.
However, because it's not uncommon to have *a* piece of diamond jewelry at some point in our lives -- especially since the tradition in Western culture is for women who get engaged to also receive a diamond ring as a symbol of that promise -- I feel that this stone, which is rarely discussed on any of the crystal-discussion boards I visit, is well worthy of mention.
I can't find my first two books on crystals, which I read in the 90s and are currently packed up because I've since moved. One book was by Uma Silbey, and the other was by Scott Cunningham, and I am positive that I read the following comment in one of those two books: one attribute of diamonds is that stones that are passed down through generations of a family garner special energies. This is particularly true, according to said book, of stones that are passed down through the female line, from each female owner to her daughter. My family hasn't got a lot in the way of stones that would hold that kind of provenance (it's that whole "not made of money" issue again, lol). Therefore, I can neither verify nor disprove that statement. But for those of us who do have such a piece of jewelry, perhaps it's time to take a look at it with fresh eyes, and see the energies that it has accumulated over multiple generations of being worn.
In any event, what I've discovered about the metaphysical properties of Diamonds, in the light of the research I've done in the past day or so, is that Diamonds are, in fact, a master healer stone. They resonate with all Chakras, provide protection, increase strength, help to eliminate energy blockages, magnify the properties of other stones, and also magnify our emotions and energies. This last attribute is a double-edged sword, as they will magnify both positive and negative energies/emotions. So be cognizant of your state of mind before bringing a diamond into your energy field, since you wouldn't want to see negative or hostile energies getting amplified. Instead, when holding or wearing the diamond, focus on the intent of driving out the unwanted energies by amplifying the positive and uplifting energies that are also present in you. Because remember, no matter WHAT your state of mind is at any given time, there are always going to be at least some positive, life-giving vibrations present in your mind, your heart, your energy field, and so on. By training our attention on those energies, we bring them to the forefront and raise our vibration level.
I've found some really interesting things at http://www.shimmerlings.com/gemstones/diamond.htm , including this: "The Diamond has a wide and varied magical repertoire. Worn as jewelry is is known to promote spirituality, even ecstasy, the shaman's ritual state of consciousness. It is commonly used in meditation and pursuits of spirituality." So if you are working on meditation and on strengthening your abilities to reach a higher state of consciousness, and you've got access to a diamond, try bringing it on board for your meditation sessions and evaluate the impact it has on your results.
Remember -- and this is a statement that really needs to be driven home in any Crystals 101 course -- the size of a crystal does not limit its power. Energies are energies, and they belong just as much to a small specimen as to a large one. So we need not worry that our only specimen of a given stone is not as big as a house. Large or small, it still has its own unique energies, and bringing those energies into our own energy field will still raise our vibration accordingly.
So, if you've got any crystallized carbon anywhere in your home, of any size at all, perhaps today would be a good day to train your focus on it and become better acquainted with it. Happy experimenting!
