Ancient cultures referred to crystals as the veins of the earth, frozen liquid, and frozen light. Uma Silbey unlocks the secrets of these storehouses for earth's energy to reveal their remarkable effects on personal power, self-enhancement, and healing. In this ultimate guide, she describes how you can channel the subtle forces within a crystal to empower your meditations, direct your thoughts, energize your body, and unleash a lifelong flow of creative and physical energy. From selecting the right crystal and "programming" it for your personal use to special techniques and exercises to heighten your abilities, Silbey guides you on the path to self-mastery. She provides information on: Different colors, shapes, and properties of quartz crystals and stonesHow to wear crystals and stones to take advantage of their protective powersHow to heighten your crystal experience through visualization and meditationInsights into crystal gazing and crystal ball readingHow crystals facilitate night dreaming and astral projectionCrystal and stone techniques that can be used for healing physically, mentally, and emotionallyAnd more!"Understanding the depth of our connection, crystals and all stones can assist us to become a conscious bridge between the macro and microworlds, help us to discern the patterns that create "reality," and, in so doing, facilitate healing, balance, and self-awareness."