Using Crystals & Stones for Fertility Treatment 2 CE Hours

Using Crystals & Stones for Fertility Treatment 2 CE Hours In this class, you will learn the advanced healing techniques designed to treat fertility issues. Topics covered will include crystal grids and layouts for enhancing fertility (including the Moonstone Layout), techniques for Karmic Release, methods for utilizing crystals for emotional release, a Rose Quartz healing visualization, a Moonstone Rebalance technique, instructions for creating a crystal fertility bath, chakra empowerment techniques, and a fertility nest building exercise for partners. Prerequisites: Basics of Crystal Healing; Advanced Crystal healing Suggested Courses: Sensing Subtle Energy with Crystals & Stones; Chakra Healing with Crystals; Basic Crystal Layouts; Working with Crystal Grids; Emotional Healing with Crystals & Stones - 1 -

Copyright 2010 Certified Crystal Healer Ashley Leavy During the past several years I have performed many crystal energy healing sessions and, frequently, one of the things I am asked to treat is infertility. This course will focus on treating the root causes (both physical and emotional) of this condition. CRYSTAL GRID FOR ENHANCING FERTILITY: It is best to attempt to enhance fertility and conception by involving both partners. The following exercise can be performed to aid each partner in creating fertility grid. To begin, you should have a large variety of stones available for use. First, the man should choose stones to use in the grid. He should explain his choices to his partner and then you (the healer) should explain any known properties of the stones (combining these meanings with his interpretations). The woman should then choose stones to use in the grid. She should then explain her choices to her partner and then you should explain any known properties of the stones (combining these meanings with her interpretations). Then, a stone should be chosen by the man and the woman together to represent them as a couple. This stone also represents the new life that is to be created by the coming together of their energies. -2-

A great stone for this is a Geode as, it can be placed in the bedroom and charged with energy to increase conception and promote fertility (from the book Cunningham s Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem, & Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham - page 117). At this time, the two partners should also create an affirmation to enhance their purpose (i.e. conception will come easily; we create a new life to nurture together; etc.). The woman should intuitively place the stones she chose in a geometric pattern until she has used all of her chosen stones. Next, the man should place the stones he chose in a geometric pattern (among the woman s stones) until he has used all of his chosen stones. Then, you (the healer) should guide each partner to place the central stone together. Ask both partners to visualize the new life they would like to create together as they are placing the stone. Once they place the stone, they should maintain physical contact with the stone and with each other (one hand should be on the stone and they should also be holding each other s hands). While they are visualizing this new life, you should hold your hands above the central stone and infuse it with Universal energy by drawing energy in through your Crown Chakra, passing it through your body, and pushing it out of your hands into the central stone. Ask the couple to recite their affirmation (either aloud or silently to themselves). The couple may then slowly move their hands away from the grid. The couple should take time each day to sit before the grid and recite their affirmation while visualizing the new life they wish to bring into the world. Alternatively, green stones can be buried in the earth a grid pattern to enhance fertility and conception. The burying of the stones in the earth represents a return to the womb and can enhance the ability to conceive. CRYSTAL LAYOUT FOR ENHANCING FERTILITY: The following exercise is from the book, Advanced Crystal Therapeutics by Rev. Ojela Frank (pages 142-145). Pre-Cleanse: Take a crystal bath Gather the following supplies: Four candles Sage, cedar, sweetgrass, and smudging supplies Eight small crystals Nine medium crystals (one should be a polished crystal) Ten to twenty large, palm-sized crystals (these will be used for the circle pattern) - 3 -

Locate a private, healing space. Smudge the space with sage, cedar, and sweetgrass. Place a sheet or a blanket on the floor or ground surface. Put the crystals in the center of your healing space. Light a candle and place it in the East position of the space. Call in the Light forces of the East to protect and heal you. Feel a connection as you raise the candle out to the East and pull in those energies of Light. Repeat for the directions of the South, West, and the North. Once you have connected with all Four Directions of sacred energies you can begin to lay out the crystals. When making the circle pattern, your head will be pointing North and your feet are in the direction of the South. Lie down on the floor and see how large your circle needs to be. Place the large crystals around you. Begin in the direction of the East, then place another crystal several inches away. Each placement of the crystal is in a clockwise direction (this follows the path of the sun). Continue placing the large crystals around you until you have completed a circle. Once you have the large crystals around you in a circle pattern, you are now ready to place the medium sized crystals. Place one at your feet, one in between your ankles, your calves, knees, thighs, hips, and one polished crystal at the genital area (on the ground in between your legs). All of these crystals are between your legs with the points aimed up toward your head. The seven medium sized crystals are for channeling Light energy. Place the remaining two medium sized crystals near where your hands will rest. You will use them later. Place the eight small sized crystals on your seven chakra centers: 1) root chakra (represented on top of the genital area), 2) below the navel, 3) solar plexus, 4) heart center, 5) throat, 6) brow center, 7) top of the head (crown center), 8) above the head representing the Transpersonal Point (12 to 18 above the crown chakra). The remaining two crystals at the hands are now ready to be held. The left hand crystal is pointed up toward the shoulder. The right hand crystal is pointed down and away from the body. This coincides with the normal flow pattern of your energy: in the left and out the right side. Do a prayer of protection, calling on the Healing Love Light of the Universe to surround, fill, and protect you. State that you are open to accept Healing Light energy into your vessel, your being. Begin to visualize Healing Light energies traveling around the circle clockwise three times for a connection in the crystal energy field. After you have made the completion of the third cycle of energy, begin to direct the Healing Light to the crystals at your feet, ankles, and up your legs. Channel the Light energy to your genital area. Focus the energy here for several minutes. Be open to being a vehicle for a child of Light to enter you at this time. You are connecting consciously on a spiritual level. When you feel complete on focusing on this area, and then continue channeling the Light energy up to the other chakra centers. Do this slowly and feel the connection at each chakra center. You have connected the root chakra through the crown chakra. Now, make the connection from your crown chakra to the Transpersonal Point. You have now completed the connection of Earth to Heaven. Focus on your Heart Chakra. Place both your hands there while holding the hand crystals. See a spark of Light growing inside. Feel Love growing inside your heart. See Love expanding and pouring outward throughout your entire being. Pause for five minutes. - 4 -

Once you feel complete with this exercise, remove all of the crystals. Keep the polished crystal to use in the future. Do not cleanse the polished crystal in sea salt water. You can place it on an amethyst cluster or smudge it. You want to hold the energies that you channeled in the healing meditation for the following stages of pregnancy. You will cleanse the other crystals and use them again for other purposes. The polished crystal will never be used again for anything else, but the pregnancy. The polished crystal is next to be used for your lovemaking with your partner. The crystal contains the spiritual seed energies. You may feel guided to hold it, share it with your partner to hold, or just have it near the both of you while you are making love. After you physically conceive, you can meditate daily with the polished crystal placed at, or near your abdomen area. It can be a communication tool for talking to the soul of your developing baby. It s like a spiritual telephone. It will amplify your thoughts and energy. This crystal can also be with you during labor and delivery. This crystal can also be given to your baby after birth. It can be placed in a sewn or crocheted pouch and hung in the baby s crib. What a joyous gift, a crystal that has been exposed to the energies from spiritual conception, physical conception, pregnancy, and birth to a new life. Alternatively (or in addition to the above), each partner may choose to wear a pendant with the following stones: The crystal for the mother is Garnet for vitality and confidence. The metal for the father is Silver to establish continuity. The crystal for the baby is Clear Quartz to support positive opportunities. This is a celebration of new life and new beginnings (from Manifesting with Crystals by Marina Costelloe page 60). MOONSTONE LAYOUT: Since Moonstone is the stone best able to treat a majority of fertility issues, a Moonstone Layout can be utilized when the reason for the issues is unclear (or when there are multiple issues to be treated). You will need six tumbled moonstones for this layout. Place one stone at each hip, one over the womb area (lower abdomen), one above each breast (near the shoulders), and one above the head at the Crown Chakra. Leave the stones in place for five to ten minutes. The stones will balance all systems related to reproduction as well as help to release any emotions that may be impacting the ability to conceive. KARMIC RELEASE: The grid should be laid out upon and around the client's body (with the center of the Wheel placed at the heart), or on a picture of the person (or group of people) to be healed. The grid can be as large or small as you like and there is no particular number of crystals that needs to be used. This grid will aid in releasing any past-life or karmic issues that may be impacting the ability to conceive. - 5 -

EMOTIONAL RELEASE: This full-body crystal layout can be performed to facilitate deep emotional release (releasing any emotional blockages that may be impacting the ability to conceive). You may wish to substitute stones for those shown based on the emotional issues or infertility issues present in the client (see the list at the end of the manual for suggestions). - 6 -

Before you begin, be sure that all crystals have been cleansed. This exercise can be done on yourself or on someone else. If you have trouble placing the crystals on your own body, you may use a picture of yourself or another representation on which to lace the stones. Begin by placing a Smoky Quartz point between your feet pointing downward this will draw any negative energy or emotional debris out of your body and send it to the earth where it can be transmuted into positive energy. Next, place a Citrine crystal over your Solar Plexus Chakra with the point facing toward your toes (this crystal may need to be adjusted so that the point faces the head, or it may even need to be removed based on your comfort). Then place a tumbled Rose Quartz crystal over your Heart Chakra followed by a tumbled Amethyst crystal over your Third Eye Chakra. Finally place a Clear Quartz point over your head (at your Crown Chakra) pointing down toward your toes. Once all the stones have been placed, take a moment to become acquainted with the energy of the crystals. Then, begin to visualize a healing white light entering your body through your Crown Chakra and moving toward the Earth. As it moves, visualize it removing any debris that has collected in your Emotional body. See your entire body becoming clear and free from negativity. See any emotional debris leaving your body through your feet and moving into the Earth where it can be transmuted into positive energy. Once you feel clear of emotional debris or residual energy from stagnant, negative emotions, you should remain within the crystal layout for an additional 10 to 20 minutes. When you feel ready, you may slowly remove the crystals in the opposite order in which they were placed. Clear the crystals immediately after using and have a glass of water and a light snack to help ground your energy. - 7 -

Copyright 2010 Certified Crystal Healer Ashley Leavy STARRY ROSE QUARTZ HEALING VISUALIZATION: The following exercise may help your client to intuitively discover any reasons they may be experiencing fertility issues. Of course it is always recommended that they seek help from a specialist, this may give more information about the core issues that need healing. Place a cleansed Starry Rose Quartz crystal at your heart chakra, covering it with your hands. Visualize the star at your heart, shining brightly. See the star move down through the earth to its core. There, visualize a giant starry rose quartz cluster. See the star surround the crystal cluster and fill it with light. See many tiny stars filling the earth s crystal cave core. When the star is shining nice and bright, see it move back up through the earth and into your heart. Visualize your ethereal Starry Rose Quartz body. Then, in that body, dive into the Sacral Chakra and move up through the chakras (visualizing each as a crystal cave: Solar Plexus: Citrine, Heart: Emerald, Throat: Blue Topaz, Third Eye: Iolite, Crown: Amethyst). Once you reach the crown chakra, visualize a starry rose quartz staircase leading to a beautiful door. Ascend the staircase and, once at the top, go through the door. There you see a beautiful starry rose quartz cave. Here, you greet your higher self, spiritual guides, or guardian angels and ask them for any information pertaining to the issue (i.e. infertility, lack of selflove, etc.). If you are ready for this information, then you may access it. After receiving the information, thank the higher self, spiritual guides, or guardian angels while sending them lots of love. Tell them that you may be back later for more information. Go back out through the door and descend the starry rose quartz staircase to the Crown Chakra s beautiful Amethyst cave. Then go back down through the crystal caves of the chakras until you reach the sacral chakra. Feel yourself slowly return to conscious awareness with the information you have received during your journey. -8-

MOONSTONE ENERGY RE-BALANCING TECHNIQUE: The following exercise is based on the Individual Moonstone Ceremony by Isabelle Morton of the Gemstone Therapy Institute. To begin, make yourself comfortable and ground and center yourself. Hold a moonstone crystal in each hand. Invite your inner guides, teachers, or guardian angels to join you. Become aware of the space around you, of the weight of your body, of your breath. Become aware of your aura, the space around your feet, around your legs, around your hips, your thighs, your torso, neck, and head. Move your right arm away from your torso and feel the energy around it. Now, move your other arm and feel the energy around this arm. Feel your aura grow and expand. Feel the moonstone in each hand and feel your hands become relaxed and full of moonstone energy. Place your hands against your thighs at your sides, or place them on your torso (which ever position is most comfortable). Begin to draw more moonstone energy into your hands and begin to move your hands in and out from one another, feeling the boundary of your aura between your hands. Relax your hands again. Begin to feel a sense of gratitude for the moonstone energy surrounding you. Take a deep breath and invite the moonstone energy to radiate into your physical body and expand until it fills your aura. Feel the energy pulsing throughout your auric field. Visualize a moonstone crystal in your mind s eye. Feel the nourishment from this etheric moonstone fill your aura. Take note of how you are feeling. Invite the moonstone energy into your physical body. Take a deep breath and feel the energy move gently into your lungs. Feel the energy slowly filter into your bloodstream and move throughout your physical body with each breath. Feel the moonstone energy fill your physical body on a cellular level. The energy reaches out to all of your cells and they fully and completely recognize the energy. Each cell slowly transforms into a miniature moonstone gemstone. These miniature gemstones begin to nourish your body, filling it with balancing moonstone energy. If there are any areas of your body that feel stressed, direct moonstone energy to that part of your body. Now, bring your attention to your Third Eye Chakra, bringing the moonstone energy into this area. Feel the energy massaging your Brow Chakra inside and out. Now, direct the moonstone energy to your physical eyes to raise the vibration of your physical vision so that you are better able to see higher energy vibrations. This energy relaxes your eyes so that you don t need to use your physical sight when looking through the Third Eye. Now, looking through the Third Eye, see any areas that may need healing In order to help treat infertility issues. Focusing on those areas of your physical body, breathe in moonstone energy and direct it to those areas. The moonstone energy fills the areas with light, and with each breath, the light becomes brighter. You feel at peace in the present moment. Let your focus expand to include your entire body. Feel the light energy move throughout your entire physical body until everything feels comfortable. Feel the wholeness of your body. Make note of how you feel; you are whole and healthy (physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually). Express gratitude to your moonstones, your inner guides, teachers, and guardian angels. Know that you can return to this state of wholeness at any time (especially when trying to conceive). Slowly come back to conscious awareness. - 9 -

CRYSTAL FERTILITY BATH: Green is the color of fertility and green stones can be easily utilized in a bath to treat this issue. Additionally, egg-shaped stones have been successfully used to promote fertility and conception. See the list at the end of the manual for suggested stones (please also consult the list of toxic stones to be sure you are using safe crystals). Begin by drawing yourself a nice, warm bath. Place at least one tumbled crystal into the bath water and, if you like, you may add a few drops of Essential Oil or some fresh flower petals to the water. You may also light a candle if you so choose. Ease yourself into the bath water being sure not to step on (or sit on) any of the crystals. Begin to rub the bath water over your body while visualizing yourself becoming healthy, whole, and fertile. Visualize absorbing the crystal s fertility energy from the water into each part of your body. See this energy as a green light coming from the stones, into the water, and then into your physical body. As the energy is transferred into your body, see yourself glowing with the green light of fertility and healing. You may remain in the bath for as long as you like. This exercise is best done immediately before trying to conceive. CHAKRA EMPOWERMENT: Some fertility issues may stem from weakness of the energy body or energy depletion. The following exercise can be performed to enhance the energy at each energy center and empower your client. To begin, make yourself comfortable and then ground and center yourself. Begin the circular breathing technique (breathing in through your Root Chakra and out through your Crown Chakra, cycling this breath over and over). Visualize a purple energy vortex at your Crown Chakra, followed by an indigo energy vortex at your Third Eye Chakra. See a beam of white healing light connecting these energy centers. Next, visualize a blue energy vortex at your throat chakra and see a beam of white healing light connecting this energy center with that of the Third Eye Chakra. Then, visualize a green energy vortex at your Heart Chakra and see it connected to the energy center at the Throat Chakra with a beam of white healing light. Next, visualize a yellow energy vortex at your Solar Plexus chakra and see it connect to the Heart Chakra via a beam of white healing light. Then, visualize an orange energy vortex at your Sacral Chakra connecting to the energy center at the Solar Plexus Chakra via a beam of white healing light. Finally, visualize a red energy vortex at your Root Chakra connected to the energy center at the Sacral Chakra with a beam of white healing light. - 10 -

Once the beam of white light has connected all of the chakras, visualize it moving down your legs, through the soles of your feet, and into the earth. This connection enables you to more easily absorb life force energy from the earth. As you feel yourself absorb this earth energy, see the beam of light connecting the chakras turn red in color, empowering the Root Chakra. Next, see the beam become orange in color, empowering the Sacral Chakra, followed by yellow (empowering the Solar Plexus Chakra), green (empowering the Heart Chakra), blue (empowering the Throat Chakra), indigo (empowering the Third Eye Chakra), and finally violet (empowering the Crown Chakra). Lastly, see the beam of violet light slowly release from the earth and move back up your legs, through your chakras, and into the Crown until it disappears. Slowly return to conscious awareness. FERTILITY NEST BUILDING EXERCISE: First, choose a stone that you intuitively feel is right for increasing female fertility. If you are unsure, the following stones are universally known for their connection with fertility and reproduction: Druzy Chrysocolla, Jade (especially in the form of a four-footed dragon either Jadeite or Nephrite can be used), Indian Moonstone, Apricot Moonstone, Rainbow Moonstone (also known as White Labradorite), Rose Quartz, Lavender Rose Quartz, Rhodochrosite, Boji Stone (use the smooth, female stone), Rhodonite, and Rutilated Quartz (especially with Red Rutile inclusions, but Silver or Gold can also be used). For this purpose, the energy of the stones would be much enhanced if in the form of an egg, but this is not necessary. Next, choose a stone that will enhance male fertility. The following stones are connected with masculine energy: Pyrite, Shiva Lingam Stones, Limonite, Boji Stone (use the rough, male stone), Blue Pietersite, Blue Tiger s Eye (also known as Hawk s Eye), or Gold. It is best if you choose your fertility stone and your partner chooses theirs, but if this is not possible, you may choose both. Next, create a nest for your fertility stones. This can be any small container of your choosing that you feel is suitable. Make this nest your own. You may choose to use a small box filled with soft fabrics, a basket, or even a real nest that you find in nature (as long as it is no longer being used by the mother bird who built it). Fill your nest with items that emit a safe, gentle, and loving energy. These may be pictures, wishes that you have written on scraps of paper, other stones, sacred herbs, or items that are special to you like pieces of jewelry, feathers, etc. Then, place the nest in a place of prominence where it will be able to inspire you daily. Again, it is best if both partners do this activity, but if this is not possible, you should create the nest with the intention of choosing materials and objects to represent both of you. Once you have created your nest, you should dedicate your fertility stones. Create an intention for your stones by first dedicating them with love and light for the highest good of all beings. Visualize the stones being filled with healing, universal white light until they are glowing brightly. If you have a difficult time envisioning the light, you may take your fertility stones outside into the sunlight or light a candle and let its flame illuminate your stones (but do not place your stones into the flame). Then, program your stones for fertility by making a clear, concise statement about your intentions. This may be as simple as, These stones increases my fertility and will help me to conceive or as specific to your fertility issue(s) as possible. Then, place the stones into the nest (it would be best if you placed your stone into the nest and your partner theirs, but if this is not possible, you may place both). - 11 -

You (and your partner if possible) should take some time each day to sit with the nest. You may choose to meditate, you may want to add things to the nest or to occasionally change things as time goes by. You may even want to perform reiki or some other energy healing technique on the nest. However, you choose to use the nest, remember what it represents and remember why you chose your specific fertility stones and nesting items. This is a healing space for you (and your partner). Maintain an open heart and an open mind and the possibilities are limitless. BEFORE CONCEPTION: Uvarovite Garnet can be worn, against the lower belly as a fertility charm (from the book Crystal Medicine by Marguerite Elsbeth page 165). Russians and Egyptians cut golden yellow and salmon-colored gypsum [Selenite] into egg-shaped ornaments, ancient symbols of fertility (from the book Crystal Medicine by Marguerite Elsbeth page 165). To improve fertility, a woman can lie on her back and place the garnet over her womb area (from the book Color and Crystals by Joy Gardner page 59). Apache Tears are, womb stones. The obsidian represents the darkness of the womb it helps women to feel good about their reproductive organs. A woman can place the obsidian over her womb when she s lying down. She can imagine white moonlight shining from the dark sky into the obsidian and radiating through her womb (from the book Color and Crystals by Joy Gardner page 60). Chrysoprase, reverses infertility caused by infection from The Crystal Bible by July Hall page 114). AFTER CONCEPTION (DURING PREGNANCY): During pregnancy, astonishing energy transformations are taking place and the energetic harmony of the mother is of paramount importance. Do not place any crystals directly on the belly of the pregnant woman, especially in the first trimester. If you wish to use the crystals, be sure that their influence is gentle, comforting and life-affirming (from Healing with Crystals by Jacquie Burgess page 86). It is recommended that pregnant women place crystals in their environment or within the outer realms of the aura rather than on the body directly. However, if it is necessary to use crystals on the body, then tumbled stones are typically recommended as they emit a soft, gentle energy. Crystals used on the mother may affect the baby who is likely to be far more sensitive than the mother. Every case has to be looked at and decided upon with consultation with the mother (from Teach Yourself Crystal Healing by Roger Croxson page 27). - 12 -

As a child s chakras are forming and the meridians are in a very delicate stage of being created, the adjustment to another is not there until shortly before birth, so interference in the growth pattern of the child could take place. In general, we feel that crystal healing is not really suitable for pregnant mothers. Having said this, on one or two occasions it can be beneficial, but you need to know the mother well and know that they are sensible in their approach to healing and use cleansed crystals already as a part of their self-healing routine. So generally it is much better to say that once somebody knows they are pregnant, do not do crystal healing on them. Do spiritual healing. They shouldn t be denied healing, of course not, but spiritual healing is really the only for of treatment that is totally safe (from the book Joseph of Arimathea and the Prophet Elijah speak on the Way of Crystals by Zanne Findlay page 79). Malachite was worn on the body for safeguarding pregnancy (Healing with Crystals and Gemstones by Daya Sarai Chocron page 69). Women hung a bloodstone on the arm to prevent miscarriage (from the book Cunningham s Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem, & Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham- page 92). Bowenite (also known as Golden Labradorite) or pale green Soapstone (also known as Steatite) are, good for women when pregnant: keeps mother and fetus in alignment. Keeps everything related to the pregnancy functioning normally and in good health. Reduces risk of birth defects, and protects the growth of the fetus, particularly if it is female (from the book Michael s Gemstone Dictionary by Judithann H. David & JP Van Hulle page 120-121). Braunite, keeps eggs healthy, especially after fertilization (from the book Michael s Gemstone Dictionary by Judithann H. David & JP Van Hulle page 120). Chabazite, balances pregnant women (from the book Michael s Gemstone Dictionary by Judithann H. David & JP Van Hulle page 120). Use Conichalcite or Mixite, to put mother and fetus in balance with each other (from the book Michael s Gemstone Dictionary by Judithann H. David & JP Van Hulle page 120-121). Zinnwaldite, encourages the manifestation of the dominant genes in ones children. [It is also] useful for those who have a recessive, gene-linked hereditary problem in the family (from the book Michael s Gemstone Dictionary by Judithann H. David & JP Van Hulle page 121). Rhodochrosite is, believed to be good for IVF and artificial insemination (from the book The DURING CHILDBIRTH: Women hung a bloodstone on the thigh to ease childbirth (from the book Cunningham s Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem, & Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham- page 92). Bloodstone, helps women to keep up their strength in labor (from the book The Illustrated Directory of Healing Crystals by Cassandra Eason page 134). - 13 -

Bloodstone is, believed to be good after Caesarian and any surgical intervention (from the book The Complete Crystal Handbook by Cassandra Eason page 396). A piece of Jasper held in the hand during childbirth guards the mother and her child. It is also worn to relieve pain during childbirth (from the book Cunningham s Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem, & Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham- page 123). At one time, pumice was pressed into the hands of women during childbirth, or worn, to ease the passage of the new life into the outside world (from the book Cunningham s Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem, & Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham- page 150). At one time [Carnelian] was given to women in labor to facilitate trouble-free childbirth (from the book Cunningham s Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem, & Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham- page 159). A coral necklace with a Lodestone suspended from it was once worn to facilitate easy childbirth (from the book Cunningham s Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem, & Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham- page 196). Ammonites, were traditionally used tin labor to relieve pain and to ease the birth (from the book The Illustrated Directory of Healing Crystals by Cassandra Eason page 142). Malachite is, believed to ease birth and strengthen mother in a long labor (from the book The Complete Crystal Handbook by Cassandra Eason page 396). Malachite, stimulates contractions from the book The Healing Crystal First Aid Manual by Michael Gienger page 72). Shiva Lingham, may ease birth (from the book The Complete Crystal Handbook by Cassandra Eason page 396). Clear Fluorite is, believed to be good after Caesarians (from the book The Complete Crystal Handbook by Cassandra Eason page 396). Some women take along Herkimer Diamond quartz crystals for labor. It has helped some women with their contraction pains. They squeeze the crystal during contractions (from the book Advanced Crystal Therapeutics by Rev. Ojela Frank page 145). Chrysocolla, has a relaxing effect [and] helps dilation (from the book The Healing Crystal First Aid Manual by Michael Gienger page 72). A birthing crystal, Moss Agate assists midwives in their work, lessening pain and ensuring a good delivery (from The Crystal Bible by July Hall page 47). Peridot, aids giving birth by strengthening the muscle contractions but lessening pain from The Crystal Bible by July Hall page 213). - 14 -

AFTER GIVING BIRTH: The energy system of a newborn infant is extremely delicate and it takes years to become fully adapted to the rough and ready mix of energies that surround us all the time. So gentle protection of the young aura is helpful, but interference with a naturally developing awareness and immunity is not. All developing life needs unconditional love and respect. When in doubt, don t interfere (from Healing with Crystals by Jacquie Burgess page 86). Snow Quartz, improves lactation and helps a baby feed, whether or not the mother is breastfeeding [Additionally} it soothes colicky, fretful, or teething babies (from the book The Illustrated Directory of Healing Crystals by Cassandra Eason page 29). Pink Chalcedony is, seen as good for first time mothers, those who have had surgical intervention, and post-natal problems (from the book The Complete Crystal Handbook by Cassandra Eason page 396). Kunzite, may help post-natal depression (from the book The Complete Crystal Handbook by Cassandra Eason page 396). Pink Calcite is, thought to help mother to bond with babies and for post-natal depression from the book The Complete Crystal Handbook by Cassandra Eason page396). Pink and Blue Opals are, useful in the early days after birth and to assist bonding of mother and child (from the book The Complete Crystal Handbook by Cassandra Eason page 396). Agate, helps the uterus return to normal size and condition from the book The Healing Crystal First Aid Manual by Michael Gienger page 73). Smithsonite is auspicious in midwifery and for nurturing babies from The Crystal Bible by July Hall page 270). HELPFUL STONES: The more certain you can be about the cause of reduced fertility, the more purposefully and effectively these crystals can be applied. But, as ever, the cause should always first be clarified by a specialist or doctor wherever practical from the book The Healing Crystal First Aid Manual by Michael Gienger page 105). Breastfeeding: Blue Chalcedony, Clear Fluorite, Moonstone, Pink Chalcedony, Snow Quartz, White Chalcedony Caesarian: Bloodstone, Clear Fluorite, Pink Chalcedony Childbirth: Amazonite, Ammonite, Biotite Mica, Bloodstone, Carnelian, Chrysocolla, Coral, Fossils, Geodes, Hematite, Jasper, Jet, Lepidolite, Lodestone, Magnesite, Malachite, Moonstone, Moss Agate, Opal, Pumice, Rose Quartz, Shiva Lingham - 15 -

Conception: Egg-Shaped Crystals, Rhodochrosite, Serape Jasper, Willow Creek Jasper Fertility: Amber, Anyolite, Carnelian, Chabazite, Chrysoprase, Cinnabar, Copper, Coral, Cornetite, Diabase, Egg-Shaped Crystals, Emerald, Garnet, Geodes, Hiddenite, Imperial Topaz, Kunzite, Moldavite, Moonstone, Pearl, Peridot, Red Jasper, Rhodochrosite, Rhodonite, Rose Quartz, Scepter Quartz, Shiva Lingham, Selenite, Smithsonite, Staurolite, Thulite, Turquoise, Unakite, Uvarovite Garnet, Yellow Fluorite, Yellow Tourmaline, Zincite Impotency/Frigidity: Amber, Carnelian, Hessonite Garnet, Morganite, Obsidian, Rutilated Quartz, Thulite Miscarriage (Prevention): Bloodstone, Chrysocolla, Geodes Post-Natal: Agate, Bloodstone, Blue Opal, Blue Tourmaline, Epidote, Imperial Topaz, Kunzite, Moonstone, Pink Calcite, Pink Chalcedony, Pink Opal, Snow Quartz Pre-Natal: Agate, Carnelian Pregnancy: Agate Reproduction: Anyolite, Atlantisite, Botswana Agate, Braunite, Brown Aragonite, Epidote, Garnet, Lapis lazuli, Moonstone, Nephrite Jade, Opal Aura Quartz, Orange Calcite, Osumilite, Petalite, Red Calcite, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Thulite, Xanthiosite Sperm Production: Anyolite, Ocean Jasper, Scolecite - 16 -