Phantom Goddess
I'm new to the study of Cyrstals and I'm not sure which book to start out with. Which are the best ones on the market? I don't want to get any horrible ones. Any help would be great. 
Crystal Books
Jewel-ry
I have several books but find - Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem, and Metal Magic to be the most useful.
~
~
rabble
I like Crystal Power, Crystal Healing. the complete handbook.
by Michael Geinger.
by Michael Geinger.
Bluemanticore
Phantom Goddess, the Scott Cunningham book Jewel-ry mentioned is a must have, IMO. It is the foundation of all my crystal work.
Ruby7
rabble said:
This is my favourite book and I would highly recommend it.
Ruby7
lunakasha
I agree with the recommendations for Cunningham's book.....
Others that I have, which include LOTS of photos for identifying crystals, include Healing Crystals and Gemstones by Peschek-Bohmer and Schreiber, and The Illustrated Guide to Crystals by Judy Hall. The Melody books, Love is in the Earth, are also highly recommended.
Luna
Others that I have, which include LOTS of photos for identifying crystals, include Healing Crystals and Gemstones by Peschek-Bohmer and Schreiber, and The Illustrated Guide to Crystals by Judy Hall. The Melody books, Love is in the Earth, are also highly recommended.
LunaMajecot
I have Cunninghams also which I find very informative. I also had The Illustrated Guide to Crystals by Judy Hall.. which I also love, and it is a full color book!
Thindelock
Just to add a vote to the stack, Cunningham's is good stuff and reasonably priced to boot.
I like Cunningham's encyclopedic books (incense, oils, and brews, the aforementioned crystal book, etc) a good deal more than his more subjective works on witchcraft and magic(k) in general, though both types are at least worth a read if you're interested in the subject matter.
I like Cunningham's encyclopedic books (incense, oils, and brews, the aforementioned crystal book, etc) a good deal more than his more subjective works on witchcraft and magic(k) in general, though both types are at least worth a read if you're interested in the subject matter.
TygrEyes
lunakasha said:Others that I have, which include LOTS of photos for identifying crystals, include Healing Crystals and Gemstones by Peschek-Bohmer and Schreiber
I found this book at Barnes & Noble (the store) for $10. I checked their website & they don't have it online, but check the discount new age table.
)Phantom Goddess
thanks for the tips I'll surely look into these books. I have a lot of Cunningham, and his Crystal book is a definite must have.
I'll surely look into these books. I have a lot of Cunningham, and his Crystal book is a definite must have. 