Philip's Crystal Blog

Please help us to ensure you're Christmas gifts arrive on time. We will do everything we can to make sure your orders are dispatched in time for chistmas delivery but please help us by noting the following times. When we're busy... which is now... it helps us if you order early. So please help by placing your order now.
Thank you and have a wonderful Christmas and festive season whatever you choose to celebrate
Philip Permutt, The Crystal Healer

Last Posting Dates for Christmas Delivery

UK to arrive for Christmas

Thursday 20 December

Saturday 22 December  Special Delivery™ (Select UK Express Delivery at the checkout)

Large Parcels UK

Tuesday 18 December  

Saturday 22 December  Select UK Express Delivery at the checkout

International Airmail

Last recommended posting date              Destination

Wednesday 05 December                          Asia, Far East (including Japan), Australia, New Zealand

Friday 07 December                                    South & Central America, Caribbean, Africa and Middle East

Monday 10 December                                 Eastern Europe, USA and Canada

Wednesday 12 December                           Western Europe

British Forces Post Office (BFPO)

Last recommended posting date              Destination

Friday 30 November       Airmail to Operational BFPOs

Friday 14 December        Airmail to Static BFPOs

Here's a link to all our latest New Stock with some perfect Crystal Gifts... just scroll through the pages to find that ideal gift.

What happens in a Crystal Healing Treatment?

Crystal Therapists work in different ways so this is written from my perspective. 

In a Crystal Healing Treatment I will start by asking how you feel, why you've come to see me and we'll fill in a consent form with some simple standard information. We may talk a little about life, the universe and anything you like. I'll ask you to lie on the therapy couch. It's quite comfortable and there's no need to remove any clothing. Then I'll start selecting crystals especially for you and placing them where they need to be on your body. I may work with a crystal pendulum or completely intuitively. I may also have selected some crystals for you before you arrive. Once the crystals have been placed, I will work with other crystal healing techniques to activate the crystals and enhance the treatment. Sometimes I feel the need to include other therapies such as Reiki or Traditional Taoist Healing. I may leave you for a short while in a blissful crystal energy bath. At the end of the treatment we'll have a little time to talk and I'll check you are grounded before you leave. Crystal treatments really are a treat!

Crystals can help with almost any condition whether it is physical, emotional or spiritual.

Crystal healing treatments are available with internationally acclaimed crystal expert, author, teacher and healer Philip Permutt. Treatments usually last about 50 minutes -1 hour and are £60. Please be aware that it may take a series of treatments to resolve any issue. To read more about Philip Permutt, The CrystalHealer Biography click here

Philip’s books include:

The Crystal Healer
The Complete Guide to Crystal Chakra Healing
Sacred Stones and Crystals (with Lyn Palmer)
The Crystal Tarot
The Little Book of Crystal Tips & Cures

We've had many requests about our opening hours at the Unit in St Albans. Here's a definitive list of our opening hours and we hope it helps...

Open most days... sometimes

Mon - Fri and sometimes Sat & Sun but not always any of them, we open at exactly about 10 or 11

but it could be as early as 6

or quite a bit later.

We close aroud 3 or 4

But sometimes as late as 11 or 12.

On special days we might close just before we open.

Some days or afternoons

we aren't here at all, and lately

I've been here just about All The Time

Except when I'm Somewhere Else,

But I probably should be here then too.

We Welcome Visitors to our Unit in St Albans but please make an appointment as you can see we're not always here and  won't answer the door if I'm with a healing client. Just give us a call on 07808 730750 to arrange a visit to see our extensive crystal stocks, books, CDs, incense, etc..

As you may be aware the cost of postage has increased dramatically in the UK. We have a discounted agreement with the Royal Mail through their franking system and we are passing this benefit on to our customers. Our minimum shipping costs remain the same and all our charges are based on the weight of the items you purchase.

All our deliveries in the UK and around the world are sent by a signed for service of our choice. All our international deliveries are sent by a priority service and in the UK we also offer Express delivery.

Whilst we make every effort to get these shipping rates right, they are a calculated by a complex set of factors, and that’s especially true of the international rates. If you notice any teething troubles in our new shipping pricing please contact us and we will resolve the issue.

In the meantime, and to aid any transitional hiccups, please use this voucher code at the checkout for an additional 10% discount. That’s on top of your regular Registered Customer discounts of up to 20% (you must be signed in to receive Registered Customer discounts). So you could receive up to 30% OFF!

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This is simply MAD! As many of you will know, and if our colonial friends weren't aware you are now, that postal prices in the UK are on the rise. That's OK, these things happen and we were informed that the costs would be increasing about 2 months ago. The only problem with this is that no one will tell me what the new rates are. The headline prices have been announced but not the detail. So we know it will cost over 10 shillings to send a second class letter. Lord knows how much a first class one will be! Ten bob to send a letter. I still clearly remember my first ten shilling note. An Uncle gave it to me for my seventh birthday and I was amazed at how much money this was. I could buy over 100 bars of chocolate or 60 bags of chips! In seven days’ time I won't be able to buy a stamp.

And the crazy thing is that despite taking all this extra money that they’ll be charging me they can't even be bothered to explain the new price structure. It's not on their website. It's not in their glossy leaflets they send to all their business customers. The kind man behind the counter in our local post office doesn't even know, he hasn’t been told... he doesn't even know who he should ask! Then I thought, I know, the company who supply our franking machine must know because they'll be updating the software. So I called them... they don't know. 

Alright, so all I have to do is change the prices for the five types of delivery we offer to four world regions. Except now there are no longer 4 world regions but five. The Royal Mail has obviously increased the size of the planet so they can cope with all the paperwork from their complaints department. Once I discover the new world - that's the Royal Mail's and not the Colonies... Berkeley in the 70's was quite a discovery!! Anyway once I've worked out which bits of the world have moved… and where they’ve moved to… and how much more than ten shillings it will cost to send you a crystal or book or CD or even a packet of incense, I will let you all know.

In the meantime here’s some crystal advice…

Dim the lights, sit comfortably, play some relaxing music such as the new Angelic Reiki album and light some incense from the Nitiraj Gold Select range and a candle if you like. Hold a calcite crystal to calm down and gently allow any thoughts of the Post Office to disappear into the ether… Gently breathe and imagine your local Royal Mail sorting office surrounded by tourmaline, it’s a wonderful crystal that will both protect you from their insanity and help their own mental health and promote healing. Then make a crystal grid with 4 quartz crystals in the shape of a star and add a black crystal in the middle, obsidian is perfect for this. Ask your guides to help, and wish for whatever you would like. As your guides will have to work overtime to help anything you order arrive through the post I’d suggest that you add something energetic such as carnelian or garnet to your new crystal grid... Allow yourself to breathe again and when you feel ready run a hot bath, add rose quartz crystals or tumble polished stones to the water and your favourite bubble bath mixture too. Get in and soak up the relaxing and revitalising rose quartz crystal energy. Affirm to yourself that you will never, ever again phone the Post Office Customer Services.

Trying to match crystals to the signs of the Zodiac can be very confusing! That's because there are 12 signs of the Zodiac and around 2,000 crystals, all of which will link in some way to an aspect, a characteristic or trait of at least one and often several Star signs. History has not helped us with so many opinions influenced by tradition, superstition and simply which crystals were locally available to the Priests or Medicine People in the region. Here I'll try and shed some crystal light on the subject...

Birthstones

Zodiac SignsDates Associated Crystal

Aries 21 March – 20 AprilBloodstone

Taurus 21 April – 21 MayJade

Gemini 22 May – 21 JuneAgate

Cancer 22 June – 23 July Moonstone

Leo24 July - 23 AugustJasper

Virgo 24 August – 23 September Carnelian

Libra24 September – 23 October Rose Quartz

Scorpio24 October – 22 NovemberUnakite

Sagittarius 23 November – 21 December Obsidian

Capricorn22 December – 20 JanuaryTigers Eye

Aquarius21 January – 19 FebruaryQuartz

Pisces20 February – 20 MarchAmethyst 

MonthGemstone

January Garnet

February Amethyst

MarchAquamarine 

AprilDiamond

MayEmerald 

JunePearl

JulyRuby 

August Peridot

September Sapphire 

October Opal

November Topaz

December Turquoise

It is believed that when you are born your body has a natural vibration linked to the Universe of which you are part. If this can be recreated around you all the time everything in your life will flow better.

It is believed that carrying or wearing you birthstone replicates the vibrations of the stars and planets at your time of birth. These will be drawn down towards you, boosting your aura (subtle energy force field around you). This is protective physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. It is also thought that such birthstones will increase your body’s own healing power. You have more energy, recover quicker form illness and injury and feel stronger emotionally and mentally to cope with life’s everyday stresses and strains. 

The idea of a link between specific gem stones and calendar dates comes from biblical times. Both St. Jerome and Josephus (a Roman historian) commented on the connection between the twelve stones in the Jewish High Priest’s Breastplate and the twelve months of the year. Historically, however, the links go back much further. The Chaldeans recorded connections between planets and gemstones. The Chaldeans lived in Mesopotamia around 4000BC. They were famous for studying the stars to foretell the future. They linked the following planets to gems:

Saturn - Sapphire

 Jupiter - Jacynth (now known as Hyacinth, a red brilliant Zircon)

 Sun - Diamond

 Mars - Ruby

 Venus -  Emerald

 Mercury -  Agate

 Moon -  Selenite

The other planets had not been discovered at this time.

The Zodiac had been observed by ancient astronomers and stargazers and it is very probable that similar connections would have been made by the Chaldeans. The Ancient Egyptians referred extensively to both their own version of the Zodiac and different gemstones although the details have been lost in time.

Hindu tradition suggests: Topaz is connected to Jupiter; Coral to Mars; Emerald to Mercury; Sapphire to Saturn; Diamond to Venus; and Ruby to the Sun. Native American Indian and Ancient Chinese cultures also have their own traditions. These do not correspond to either the Chaldeans or modern thought. However, this is in part why there is so much confusion surrounding contemporary Birthstones.

Different cultures throughout history have linked stones to planets, months, seasons and the Zodiac. The gemstones vary depending on the traditional belief surrounding the thing they are linked to, the area of the world and the availability of different natural materials in different regions of the earth. For example, in the 16th century it was fashionable in Europe to carry or wear Emerald in the Spring, Ruby in Summer, Sapphire in Autumn and Diamond in Winter.

Emerald being associated with Venus, in both the modern system and the Chaldean system, represents the goddess of love. This is highly appropriate as the saps rises and love blossoms when Spring is in the air. Green symbolises growth and sensitivity, new beginnings and new birth.

Ruby is the “King of Jewels”. It symbolises the fire of the sun and represents expression and creativity.  There is an ancient Burmese legend of a giant eagle soaring over a valley looking for food. As it glides high in the sky it notices way down below some bright red meat on the valley floor. It swoops down and tries to seize the meat, but can’t move it. The eagle swoops down again and again, but can’t even move the meat. Finally the eagle stops and settles on the valley floor and recognises that the bright red “meat” was in fact a sacred stone created from the very fire and blood of the Earth itself. As the eagle finally approached with reverence he was able to take the stone.

Sapphire is a crystal for clarity and insight. Autumn may be a sad time for some – the summer’s gone, leaves falling from trees, life generally slowing down in preparation for the dark winter months. You buy warm clothes and change your diet. Sapphire helps to protect against depression and always helps you look forward to the next spring, emerald green new beginning.

Diamond is appropriate for winter being the hardest, coldest, brightest gem. It often reminds us of ice. The word crystal comes from the Greek word Krystallo, derived from Kryos meaning icy cold. Crystals were believed to be ice from the gods, frozen so hard it would never thaw.

In 18th century Poland it became popular to carry your birthstone and this tradition rapidly spread throughout Europe and the rest of the Western World. Prior to this gemstones and crystals were usually worn or carried for their healing benefits.

There are gemstones and crystals that tie in with day and night, times of the day, days of the week and of course wedding anniversaries. All of these are good valid reasons for selecting a crystal. However, these shouldn’t restrict you in your choice of crystals. If you feel drawn to a specific crystal (this can be by being attracted in any way), you need this crystal. It will benefit you even if you don’t know how or why you have been drawn to it and regardless of whether it is your birthstone or not.

Your Zodiac (Sun) sign is determined by the position of the sun in relation to the earth at your time of birth. Dates change slightly because our calendar doesn’t exactly match the earth’s orbit round the sun. If you are born in the cusp you are in this variable time. However exact times and dates are published in an ephermeris for each year. If you require accuracy in this matter you should commission a professional birth chart prepared by an astrologer.

Garnet

Brings courage to those in need

Birthstone Capricorn

Planet Saturn

Element fire

Chakra heart

Wearing garnet will boost your vitality making you more attractive to the opposite sex

Put a garnet crystal in your purse or wallet to attract abundance

Place garnet at the head of your bed to ease depression

Carry garnet to reduce chaos in your life

Wear a garnet bracelet on your left wrist to draw spiritual ideas to you. Wear it on your right wrist to magically create change in your life

Click here to see all the varieties of garnet available 

From The Little Book of Crystal Tips & Cures

Does it seem odd writing about depression now? The sun shining and the warmth of spring easing out the aches of a cold and damp winter. But what we often ignore is that some people just don't like the sun. It gets them down in just the same way as Christmas or the dark winter nights might affect others. 

I was reminded of this by this email from a client in my inbox today and thought I'd share the answer with all. I hope it helps someone.

"You helped me before Phil which I appreciated very much. Can you tell me which crystals are good for depression as I feel so low- I just can't be bothered doing anything and feel life is passing me buy. I hate feeling like this Thankyou" 

There are quite a few crystals that can help you.

Garnet can help give you a boost of positive energy. 

Malachite and mookaite can even you out if your emotions are swinging up and down.

Malachite and zircon can help depression especially if it’s linked to insomnia and keeping you up at night.

Aqua aura and gold will help if you feel weighed down with burdens.

Tiger’s eye is a “feel better” stone and will lift you out of the doldrums. Quartz crystal and citrine may also help this.

Bowenite can help you put the adventure back into life.

Chrysoprase calms the mind and will help you see through the fog of confusion.

Sapphire and idocrase will help depression liked to a feeling of being spiritually lost.

Peridot will help cleanse your system leaving you feeling lighter and brighter.

Pink banded agate will ease depression brought on by matters of love or caused by a broken heart.

Kunzite, lepidolite and staurolite will help you change behaviours and climb out of depression.

Try Lapis Lazuli if your creativity has taken a knock.

Coral and jet can help if you’re depressed because you are tied up with other peoples issues.

Rutilated quartz and tourmalinated quartz can aid when the depression gets really bad and helps relieve despair. 

Smokey quartz if the depression is linked to personal issues of body, looks, injury etc.

And finally black opal can give you a “kick up the bum” when it’s time for you to move on out of depression.

With all these crystals keep them near you, carry them or wear them in jewellery and hold or play with them as often as you like.

Please feel free to email or phone if you have a specific personal question or if it's more general just comment on here and I'll reply soon.

Wishing you all a blooming spring :-)

Love and crystal light

Philip

Sunshine joy can last forever... just take an imperial (golden) topaz crystal and hold it in the sunlight, willing it to store some of the sun's radiant energy for you when you need it. Sharing love and crystal light xx