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Crystal Power, Crystal Healing: The Complete Handbook

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Michael tells first off that this book is based on personal experience; he is not simply compiling information from other written sources. His reverence and study of where the crystals come from is profound. He dispels the "magic" of crystal effect by helping a reader to understand what a crystal is/what its nature is/what its relation the the whole of earth is so that respectful use of its healing properties can be used conscientiously, specifically, and subtly. He encourages empowering healing responsibility of the reader by asking them to listen primarily to what they hear from the stones; not just to take what he says about them. And best of all he honors the power of all stones be they chips, polished, faceted, untouched crystals, small, large or mountains; he does not require fussy rituals or very specific forms of crystals for them to be effective though he does acknowledge how these may enhance a desired effect - again do what's right for you. I find most of these aspects to learning how to use crystals frustratingly absent in all of the many other books on the subject that I have come across. His explanation of what is actually taking place in our material existence is eloquent and empassioned and reveals the true mindblowing magic of crstals.

This book is very complete, written in an intelligent and graceful style, and logically indexed for ease of use. Mr. Gienger presents a well balanced mix of minerology, mythology and spiritual/healing properties for more than 90 crystals and gemstones, ranging from the formation of crystals to suggestions for various healing uses. The outstanding crystal photographs are themselves worth the price of the book. It's not only a wonderful reference book, it's a great read. The section on "Discovering the connection between crystalline structures and lifestyles" is fascinating and unique. Without question, this is the one book on crystals that I will use most often.

After working with crystals and stones for nearly a decade and either owning or reading newly every crystal book around, I nearly fell out of my seat when I read this brilliant work. Finally, someone has come up with original information that is both pragmatic and accurate. It is not yet another warmed over text with the same information on the same topics, over and over and over again. This book explains the energies of the various scientific elements - something I have *never* seem before, as well as detailing the energies of the different crystalline structures and their chemical classifications. Aside from that, he provides wonderful information on the way each stone forms which can give us even deeper insights into the stones. I consider myself extremely knowledgable on the subject, but this work is a brilliant addition to the body of knowledge we have on stones. I give the greatest thanks to this author for such a powerful and useful contribution! May you always find the light within you so you may see the light around you.

This is a very comprehensive and complete guide to gemstone and crystal healing properties. Michael Gienger gives a good overview of the creation and formation of gemstones and crystals. He has taken the scientific information available and applied it to the overall function and properties given to particular colors and types of stone. His principles and theories of the effects of minerals on humans and animals is persuasive and is very interesting reading for those in the spiritual community. He has absolutely stunning color photographs and easy to understand physical,spiritual,emotional and mental applications and descriptions. This is a good book for those that are into the details and are serious about crystal and gemstone therapy and mysticism.

This is the first book that I obtained regarding crystals and their properties. It is one that I would rate at the top of the chart for info. I find comfort in it's pages for the basic needs regarding this vast topic. It goes deep enough for the beginning practitioner. The awesome colour pictures are very beneficial for identifing stones received as gifts.

This is an excellent reference for crystal collectors, particularly those who are interested in the metaphysical properties of minerals and gemstones.

What makes this book unique is that it incorporates several elements into one volume. Many books that I have encountered describe crystals with the assumption that you know what they look like or they have pictures and geological data but do not describe the use of crystals. This book does all of these things.

There are colored photos and, when possible, more than one version of a crystal is depicted so that you can see what the different forms look like. If you are new to the study of crystals, this is an invaluable resource because it helps you to identify crystals through pictures and through its mineral properties, so if you are a "rock hound" you can still get a lot of benefit from this book.

The only detriment to this book is that it doesn't include more crystals! It covers many of the popular gemstones like amethyst, quartz, hematite, and agate, so you will still get great use out of this book. I only wish it was twice as long so that more minerals could be represented.

I also am also glad that this book is readily available on the internet as it took me a long time to find this book in the bookstore. Though it is spectacular, I haven't seen it in many mainstream bookstores, so when you see it, get it, in case you don't see it again!

I agree with all other reviewers that this is an incredible guide to crystals. This is my first book so I don't have anything to compare it to, but I'm so happy with it, I wouldn't want any other.

I love the way the author classifies crystals into eight categories according to their structure. My favorite part of the book, surprisingly, is "Discovering the connections between crystalline structures and lifestyles." I have an interest in psychology and classifying people into personality types. I never read a more accurate description of my personality with a lot of relavent advice.

If you've ever wonder why crystals and rocks effect you the way they do or if you are confused by all of the books out there that don't tell you how they arrived at what sometimes seems like arbitrary attributes...buy this book. This is a must have for any crystal healing reference library. Not your usual fare. "Crystal Power, Crystal Healing" supplies the missing pieces for working with rocks and crystals effectively. It explores why crystals have the effect they do..from their mineral classification and crystal structure to the actual chemical make-up....and how that effects their spiritual and healing properties.

I can't express enough how happy I am to have found this excellent source of insight and knowledge about crystals and their healing properties. I also went from being a nature enthusiast as a child to a student of science, to a practitioner of spiritual and natural healing. This book has done an outstanding job of relating the physical properties of the minerals to their mental, emotional, and spiritual actions. His explanation of the scientific principles behind mineralogy are clear, well-written, and easy to understand. His extrapolation of healing principles from the physical properties of the minerals is inspired and intelligent. This is a tremendous resource, my only regret is that he has no other books in English on this subject, he teases us with a reference to a second book in which he further discusses the use of minerals in chakra healing but as far as I can tell this isn't out in English (if anyone knows to the contrary please say so!). I recommend this book as an essential resource to anyone interested in deepening their relationship to crystals. This book is brilliant, well done!

I bought a lot of books about crystals and minerals and all of them seemed copy-cat to each other, and a bit out of touch or sometimes too far from where we stand in THIS WORLD. Many of them sound like as if they were "guru" or masters of some kind without case study or their own experience. It is very frustrating the way many authors use certain words such as "psychic" and spiritualism in every page! Michel Gienger's crystal power, healing book is so different from all other authors. His approach to crystal healing is logically explained, easy to understand chemical components of minerals and how and why it works, practical and down to earth, even spiritual part is more based on how the change of our minds can change our lives by the aid of crystals, and not that crystals change our lives automatically. And photos are so beautiful that because of his book and its photos I bought so many crystals and minerals. Thank you Michael!!! I recommend his book to everybody who is interested in crystal power!