Crystal Medicine

...and generally accomplishing it. This is a book that has blended eastern, western, and New World practise with crystals into a unique product. Nonetheless, the author does imply that the matter at hand is largely of native lore and with some Pagan influence. This book has altered my outlook on stones a bit, and therefore may open some other eyes as well. This is one book that may be read with a grain of salt, but it still includes some great information. In addition to the commonly addressed minerals, Elspeth goes on to include some others that are rarely discussed. More research should be undertaken by the reader before working with all of these minerals, however. Several of them (such as autunite) are potentially toxic and/or radioactive. Care should always be taken to know what you are using. Always double check metaphysical references with mineralogical or geological ones!

This book is full of useful information for both indian and wiccan uses of crystals. The encyclopedia is a must for creating indian arts and crafts.

...this book has a very Native American spirituality slant...also Paganism/Wicca oriented too, which is not necessarily a bad thing - it's just good to be aware of if you are not into that sort of thing - I am, so was pleased with this book. It has good info on more modern or newer crystals and gems than some of the other crystal books out there. It may not be the absolute best beginner's book and the writing lacked warmth (or something!) but it does has some useful and fascinating info on healing, correspondences and much from the author's personal experience as a Native American healer and (if I recall correctly) Wiccan high priestess. The crystal-and-moonlight healing water is one of the things that orignally caught my eye and the color pictures are beautiful and helpful.