To inspire, to manifest, and to sparkle.
Dates Read: 30/04/2022 to 03/09/2022
Star rating: ⭐⭐⭐
Word to describe: Mystical
Genre: Non-Fiction
I read this with an open yet sceptical mind. Crystals, healing energy, and divine manifestation are some things I have yet to become a believer in. I find them to be a pseudo-science based entirely on belief and conspiracy based-approaches to life. For example, if you believe those crystals are going to make you more productive subconsciously that's exactly what you're going to do - you'll be more productive and believe it is the crystals that have guided you. But, since I am always open to learning more, and after buying my own pretty stones, I wanted to learn more about the reasoning behind these beliefs and why crystal lovers are so entranced by these mystical properties.
The Crystal Code was an easy-to-read and even easier-to-understand book. The author Tamara has spent many years devoting herself to channelling the positive energy from her crystals. She sleeps beside them, holds onto them, and meditates with a crystal lying on her forehead. In the introduction to this book, Tamara explains how the crystals have helped her life and how they can help the readers. There is a lot of focus on acceptance and true intentions. Tamara encourages readers to channel their own aura (or energy) and channel the energy of nature and the positive things around them. The Crystal Code has one clear message positive energy output = positive energy input.
The manifestation of a better life cannot be born out of selfishness, Tamara explains that to be blessed by the crystals the reader has to accept the positive energy they give and respect the crystals with cleansing rituals and using other items common to the witch followers such as burning sage, moonlight traditions, and in general giving love and appreciation towards nature and the moon. I really liked how (even as a non-believer) it was easy to understand the basics of these rituals. The Crystal Code shows recipes or rather instructions for how to enact these rituals. From self-care baths with crystals to water-cleansing the crystals these instructions are clear to read and Tamara gives the reasons behind why these should be enacted.
The end of the book is a basic guide to which crystals hold what properties. In a handy alphabetical order and accompanied by beautiful photos, the index is a great way to get to know the origins of certain crystals and what they look like.
I cannot say that this book convinced me to become a crystal witch. But, I can say that I have collected a small number of crystals since reading this book and I do enjoy the idea that they are giving positivity in my life. I may not be bathing in the moonlight with a large stone of Quartz but I am slowly enjoying owning a collection of pretty stones.
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