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LOVE IS IN THE EARTH: The Crystal & Mineral Encyclopedia--The LIITE Fantastic, The Last Testament

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This is Melody's NEW book, not to be confused with the older (and much smaller) version. This is about 8 X 14" in size and on high-quality paper. It is a 2008 publication and must weigh a good 20 lbs (not sure-just a guess), and it is 965 pages, with a few extra blank pages for notes. Melody says it is the Last Testament and Grand Finale in the "Love is in the Earth series. A culmination of 25 years of work, this book covers over 1400 minerals/crystals/rocks, with over 1400 photographs. For fans of Melody's work, this book is terrific. It is like a stone bible.

The book begins with several pages of "thank you" acknowledgements. A FOREWORD follows, then CONFIGURATION explanations (e.g. The Asterated star crystal-explanation), the ELIXERS/ENERGIZING LIQUIDS/STONE OILS (explanations), MINERALS WHICH NEVER NEED CLEANSING (list), NUMERICAL VIBRATIONS (explanation), MASTER NUMBERS (explanation), SIMULATED and SYNTHETIC MINERALS (explanation & list), CHEMICAL ELEMENTS (explanation and intro to a Table in appendix C), ASTROLOGICAL SIGNS (explanation), PREPARATORY METHODOLOGY (e.g. finding and awakening crystals), PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS (e.g. treating food and plants), ADDITIONAL DEFINITITIONS (e.g. each charka explained).

The stones begin on page 57 and continue through page 870. Again, there are over 1400 stones, crystals and minerals, each with a color photo and nicely written explanation. Melody begins with colors, chemical composition, hardness, location, metaphysical properties, and ends with the numerical vibration number. The quartz section alone goes from page 603 to page 680! She has also included little black arrows on some of the pictures to point out specific types of markings, inclusions, etc., such as on the Record Keeper Quartz. Paraiba Quartz is also included in this section, as are many other special varieties. You could sit up all night just flipping through this book. It is HUGE!

Appendix A -- begins on page 871 and is a cross reference index for numerical vibrations and mineralogical association (e.g. numbers 1 through 9 and a listing under each of the associated stones. Then the Master numbers 11, 22, 33 etc and their stones.)

Appendix B -- begins on page 883 and is a cross references index of zodiacal designations with mineralogical associations (e.g. Gemini and all the stones associated with the sign).

Appendix C -- begins on page 897 and is a table of the 112 elements that have been established to date (e.g. Potassium, abbreviation "K", comment alkali-Metal).
Appendix D - begins on page 905 and is examples of creations from the mineral kingdom (e.g. pictures and explanations of some created pieces, such as an inlay piece).

The Index begins on page 911 and ends on page 965. That alone should provide a perception of the magnitude of this book! Again, a few blank pages follow to provide the reader a place for notes.

This is the book all crystal healers have been waiting on! It combines all of Melody's books into one, giving us one quick reference. Many new stones were added to this book that were not in the originals and the descriptions, pictures and compositions are wonderful!
The book is heavy, however to try to carry around 5 books with this same information would be more cumberson then one book.This was money well spent and I definately reccomend this book over many of the other crystal books out on the market.

I Love all MELODY'S books! Her knowledge about the stones is really a necessity for now and the times coming on this Earth Plane. I feel Melody has open a whole new world for crystals and minerals. This book is all her crystal knowledge books combined into one, plus more. The only draw back to this book is that it is very heavy. Not a book easily just thrown in the back seat of car for quick info when you go to any Spiritual Expo's or Mineral Fest's, although I'm going to try it. You never know when you're going to need it. And the book is so nice, you don't want to damange it while using it in the car.

This book is a great catalog of crystals, minerals and metals. It has plenty of pictures, and is aware of most varieties known to man. But it is mostly that, a nice list in catalog form. Use it only if you want to pin-point what rock you have on your hand.

When you actually read the specifics, it fails to be precise. Some examples:

- A lot of the book is copy pasted information between entries. Silver and gold entries are good examples, compare them.
- She fails to explain that Tiger Eye, for example, heats up and gets warm very fast when there is danger around you. She actually knows very little about each rock. It takes several life times just to understand a few.
- The way she says "This rock vibrates to the number 7" is completely baseless, a great insult to crystals. Using her ill applied Pythagorean method (though Pythagoras was a genius, his knowledge is misunderstood by her). If you use that same Pythagorean numerological method, you get a different number with every language there is. "Quartz" in english gets a different number from "Cuarzo" in spanish. These rocks exist since before english was invented, and since Pythagoras was born. You have to look at the crystal, not at its name, to know their numbers.
- There is a much better, geometric way of getting their number. For example, quartz crystal is naturally a hexagon, implying 6, actually 7 if you know any geometry (the center is the seventh).

She says love a lot, and yes, love is the most important thing in the universe. Still, saying love all the time does not mean you know crystals. I later bought the "American Indian: Secrets of Crystal Healing". That one has not one picture, but its full of true information. The author, Luc Bourgault, has much more respect for mother Earth and the crystals than this "Melody", who hides her name under her marketing stunt.

This book is great. It combines all of her other books to include pictures where there were none before. It is a great crystal ref. book.

Oh wow. Received this book as a gift after sending some hints and links to the book someone's way. :-)

This book is all I had hoped it would be and more.

I have a metaphysical crystal/mineral business so work with them more than the average person. In the past I used to have to search between several of my books or do searches on the internet to find information I needed. If the information didn't come from a trusted source such as Melody I had to go with instinct/gut feel to determine if the info I found sounded accurate or not. Now, I have yet to come across a crystal or mineral that isn't in this new book. Quite the book at 9.5 pounds, but when you have this one handy what else do you need?

I highly recommend to anyone interested in crystals and minerals for metaphysical purposes. Have some fun and pick a random page to open up then read about the minerals described there. You might be surprised to find it's one that could work well for you at this time in your life.

This is a very large and very heavy edition to Melody's plethora of metaphysical insights on crystals. It is hard cover and worth every cent for those who are truly devotees of wonders of the mineral kingdom.
I have all of Melody's Love Is In The Earth range of books including the mineralogical pictorial book, however, this book brings the best of both worlds together. Both Melody's extensive insight into the mineral kingdom including the chemical composition,Numerical vibrations,simulated and synthetic minerals,and of course cleansing of crystals, programming, treating the aura and all the fasets we have come to understand as Melody are included.As well as the beautiful photography of the crystal specimens themselves bring this edition to life. ( The only draw back as I see it, is when you see the Angel-Wing Agate on page 60 it is the most unflattering picture of a crystal I have ever seen. It resembles insects you would find in the garbage... if that were the only picture that could highlight such a mineral I would have left it out!!). You will find old favourites readily recognisable from Melody's previous editions and many new examples.
True to form with the flick of each segment is an inspirational affirmation to help you on your spiritual journey.
A great "Last Testament" to what is really a magical journey shared with us by the minaralogical marvel who brings the minerals to life....Melody.

I love this book, and I have been having a fine time going through it bit by bit. I'm starting to use it a lot as a reference, just like I did my old Melody books, of course. I've always liked Melody's books best, but she and Julianne have outdone themselves on this one. I love having the photos, Moh's hardness, chemical formulas, and locations along with the metaphysical characteristics. It's the best!! I have always used Melody's books because there aren't too many crystals you can't find in her books. I have great respect for Melody's knowledge--both scientific and metaphysical. Thank you so much for this wonderful gift, Melody and Julianne. ([...])

I have had Melody's original book for years. This is far and away superior, with the extensive photos and larger format. Well worth the purchase price for anyone interested in rocks and minerals, from the mundane, scientific information to the esoteric influences the various stones exert. Terrific.

This book is a good introduction to crystals. It relates crystals to numbers and astrology. Therefore it is very personal. It can be applied to oneself.
On this level it is really down to the individual to find out if the information given corresponds. I have bought some new crystals according to the new knowledge gained from the book. Obviously it had an influence on me.
It is not a complete encyclopedia because I looked for 'Samsonite' and it is not listed at all. People who look for complete Encyclopedias should look out again unless you wish to value the esoteric information higher than the completeness of the encyclopedia. No doubt it is written from the heart and it will give a good introduction to crystals.