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Crystal & Gemstone Divination

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What a wonderful book!!! Haven't we all wondered what good things the future will bring? What's next for our love life, careers, or health? Well I was, and found Crystal & Gemstone Divination an extraordinarily powerful book to teach the casting of stones and the reading of their messages for me.

I really like the style of writing which is warm and clear, with step by step instructions, beautiful photographs, quick sidebars for fast information, and a glossary. Chapters include the history of gemstone divination, how to make a gemstone bag, each stone's photo and it's properties, and the stones relationship to the Tarot cards. Also, the balancing of your chakra, dreamwork, forecasting, how to conduct readings for others, and much more.

This is such a beautiful and thorough book that I'll be able to use it over and over again as any good reference book. Worth every penny!!!

The author called various jaspers- "agates". If she does not know which stone is an agate and which is a jasper, I could not go along with her other ideas. Some of her thoughts of the stone's energy did not go with how I felt about it's energy when holding them either. A good concept, but her knowledge of the stones is lacking in my opinion. Sad, really. I returned the book. I recommend Judy Hall's "Crystal User's Handbook" and "The Crystal Bible". Both cover divination and have gorgeous photos. Judy Hall knows her stuff and well.

I purchased "Crystal & Gemstone Divination" from Amazon by Gail Butler. I love it ... super-great. The book is pack-filled with tons of information ... Crystals/gemstones woven with Tarot and other metaphysics ... meditation, chakra, dream, amulets and talismans plus energy work. Ms. Butler is continuously on point with a wealth of information ... stone interpretations, sample readings, etc. I consider this my CBB; Crystal Blessings Book.

The book arrived this week, and I'm all over the pages ... like a kid with a new toy. The photographs are phenomenal; exquisite and true to color. I own many [many] books on crystals and gemstones. This by far is one of the best books in my collection. My only shortfall is that I cannot give this book enough praise ... I keep trying to end this review, but then I'm compelled to explore more previews. This is definitely a WOW book for me!

This book has been out for nearly two years and I do not understand why it is not better known. I am so glad I came across it as it is now one of my favorite crystal books on gemstone divination. The book is lovely--from the cover through the nice quality pages that are pastel color coded to the gorgeous photos of each of the 38 different types of crystals. The divination system is based on a collection of 38 different types of crystals and gemstones, including 3 of each type, for a total of 114 stones. The stones are easy to find and Ms. Butler also lists substitute stones for more flexibility. One needs only medium [3/4"- 1 inch]tumble stones which usually cost from $1.00 - $5.00 in rock shops around the midwest area. It is fun collecting the stones that are right for your set. The divination system reminds me of my other favorite book on the subject, "Fortune-Telling by Crystals and Semi-Precious Stones" by Ursula Markham, 1987. The querent draws 9 stones and sets them on a velvet mat. The book helps you understand the stones' message and also how to consider the 9 stones in relationship to each other on the mat. There is also an opportunity to ask a Yes or No question, and a simple Health reading. Later in the book Ms. Butler also relates many of the stones to Tarot cards. My friends enjoy having readings from the gems. My other favorite crystal book is "Healing Crystal First Aid Manual" by Michael Gienger, which is about using crystals and gems for healing. Both are great guides for using crystals and gems.
Highly recommended-- a joy.

I own many Crystal & Gemstone books but I had never seen, or knew about Crystal & Gemstone Divination. I recently happened on it in a rock shop in Fallon, Nv and knew that it had to go home with me. This book is AWESOME! The explanations, order of information and presentation on crystal/gemstone divination is easy to follow and understand. I now know about this book but wish I had come across it sooner! It will remain a treasure in my Crystal & Gemstone reference library!!

Great book and lot of pics in the explanations...
It is more a book for peaple who have phychic abilities than the common curious person.