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Philip's Crystal Blog

Philip Permutt's musings on crystals, crystal healing, life, the universe and everything all contained in one simple blog. Although Philip writes extensively in his books on crystal healing, his Take a Break's Fate & Fortune Crystal Clinic with Philip Permutt monthly column and other magazine articles he still occasionally finds time to write things here!


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Best selling CDs

Amazing thought... as it nears Christmas our best selling CDs are my 2 new ones, Reiki Workshop and Meditation Nights - Angels of the Rainbow Waterfall, and that's amazing as we've only once had a spoken word CD in our top 10! (that was The Little Meditation Album). There's 2 days to Christmas and only 7 sales between the two. One of them will be our Number One for 2009 but which one?

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How many people do you meet?

An interesting envelope came in the post the other day... It said I was selected to take part in a survey, and you know what... it's the first time I've been selected for something and it hasn't cost me any money! So I thought I'd give it a go. It's a research project for a couple of professors from the Universities of Warwick and Liverpool entitled " Social Contact Survey".

They are trying to understand how epidemics, such as Swine Flu, spread through the population. Worrying when people dealing with Swine Flu have sent 4,000 letters out and licked the envelopes! So anyway, actually did they lick the envelopes? I'm worrying me now... As I was saying, anyway, they are asking simple questions like how many people you met, for how long, how far from home and things like that. They're only interested in people who you had contact with or spoke to. Touch means shaking hands or kissing, which if I remember rightly were viewed as the same thing by Dustin Hoffman in The Graduate!!

Well amazing as it may be, they ask you to complete this information for the next Saturday after you receive the form, which is today. Today being the first Saturday of December, traditionally one of the busiest days in any shop in the UK. So here's a brief summery of the outcome...

Today I met my wife (not surprising) and I spent more than one hour with her (also not surprising) at home (OK we're being obvious!). I also met 2 of my staff , one Tarot reader and a Reiki Master teaching a Reiki 1 course (again all unsurprisingly in my shop). Now the interesting bit... I met 106 customers of which 16 I "shook hands" with and the rest I talked to. Let's extrapolate this and if I assume my staff did the same then we served over 300 customers today in 8 hours.That's one customer every 1.6 minutes or every 96 seconds! Pretty efficient.

"What does all this mean?", I hear you ask. Well, we were very busy in the shop, but the scientists are looking at spreading infections and I reckon that if we weren't protected by all our crystals we'd be the centre of an outbreak for just about about anything going. Don't worry we're all fit and well! And the lesson is wear or carry your tourmaline crystal at all times to protect you on all levels including the physical!

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Christmas Crystals

Christmas Crystals All sorts of things happen when the festive season starts. Some wonderful, some interesting and some of them can appear absolutely disastrous!

So what is it that causes half the planet to go into a tiz? How is it that even those who plan their festivities months in advance, you know the really organised people of the world, still have a mad rush because Aunt Edith has decided to come for lunch? Why has Dear Aunt Edith chosen today to come for lunch? She hasn’t been to us for two years and she expects lunch… She’ll expect a glass of sherry too... And what about a present? And do the kids have to give her presents too? Oh I forgot to tell you, its quarter to three in the afternoon and the date is 24th December!

First thing is to calm down. In fact don’t wait till Christmas Eve, calm down now. Relax, chill, and meditate. Try a little meditation because just ten minutes a day for a couple of weeks before Christmas will help you relax, change how you feel and make it easier for you to cope with the festivities.

I was thinking… what else happens and how can crystals help to make your life better?

Well, amethyst clears the air. An Amethyst geode (also known as a cathedral or cave) placed in a living room or dining room will help to clear and energise the air. It will make your whole home feel fresher, calmer and more welcoming.

Calcite is also very calming. Red and honey calcite are good for physical relaxation. Blue calcite works on the mind to ease any worries, whilst the green variety of calcite will help soothe your emotions and feelings. For spiritual tranquillity surround yourself with golden calcite that brings a blissful feeling to both you and those around you.

Rose quartz is the stone of love, peace and goodwill. Like a bubble bath for your emotions, its energy washes over you and gently bathes your heart in gentle pink crystal light washing away the hassles and stresses of the day. It’s a wonderful feeling on dark winter nights (or any time for that matter). Try putting some rose quartz in your bath to refresh your skin and soak any aches away and help you feel younger.

If you feel you need an energy boost, hold a garnet crystal for half an hour or carry it with you all day. It’s great for a detox and cleanses the blood so it will help rid you of all those festive toxins too!

Brightening up both your home and your energy is easy with quartz crystals. Put a cluster in any room to add sparkle, hang crystals from your tree or windows (faceted hanging crystals will generate rainbows of light when the sun hits them) and carry a small crystal with you.

Take care if you’re travelling to family or friends over the festive season. This time of year people always seem to be in a hurry or distracted by thoughts of what they’re going to buy or cook and for whom; so even if you are the most careful driver on the road others may not be as focused as they should be. Whether it’s a walk to the local corner shop or flying to see relations in Australia, carry turquoise to protect you whilst travelling and keep you safe from misfortune.

Of course not everyone enjoys the festivities and some people find this time of year emotionally difficult. Apache tears help to release deep seated emotions. If you feel uncomfortable approaching this season keep an Apache tear with you. It will help you to gently let go of the past and slowly feel better about the festive season.

Aqua aura balances your energy field and protects you too. It adds colour, lifts you up and lets you down slowly. It gives you extra strength when you need it. And if you want to get away from it all it titanium quartz is great too as it aids astral travel and access to other dimensions. Angel aura quartz helps you connect to your angels guides and relatives who have passed over.

Now if your neighbours keep having noisy parties and don't invite you try putting a piece of pyrite on each window ledge. It’s magical and in no time at all you won’t even notice them.

And after it’s all over malachite will help you have a peaceful nights sleep.

Whatever you choose to celebrate I wish you a happy and peaceful festive season.

Merry Christmas

Philip

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Rainy day meditation, crystals for a rainy day

Rain patters down on the windows, thoughts come and go floating through my mind. Meditation brings peace and allows healing energy to flow. I notice the citrine crystal in my pocket. Citrine brings light, energy, laughter and joy to any rainy day. And of course this sets my brain in motion.

So here are some crystals to pick you up on any day you feel a bit down,

"crystals for a rainy day.."
Firstly jasper helps lift your mood whist amazonite and calcite ease your fears and worries making you feel better. Quartz crystal brings light and sparkle into your life and carnelian energy. Copper, lepidolite and peridot are all "feel better" stones doing what it says on the tin! Chrysocolla can help any hormonal imbalance bringing you down and chrysoprase helps you see through any confusion in your mind.

And the thought of medmeditation_nights_2.jpgitation reminds me to mention my new CD (not that I really needed reminding!). Meditation Nights - Angels of the Rainbow Waterfall. It takes you on a magical journey into a safe space in your own home, where you can relax and refresh your soul. Perfect for a rainy day meditation.

Meditation Nights - Angels of the Rainbow Waterfall by Philip Permutt

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Can you help me get pregnant?

Surprisingly this is a question I am often asked! :-) Of course the real question is which crystals will help fertility and the answer is simple. There are 3 crystals that will definitely help: chrysocolla, moonstone and rose quartz. And the advice is always to work with all three together. They work in different ways and you never really know the reason, unless it's a serious physical one, in which case we can't really help facilitating pregnancy, but can still help you come to terms with your situation.

Chrysocolla works on both physical and emotional levels, moonstone on hormonal balance and emotions and rose quartz on mental and emotional balance. When there's no medical reason why you can't get pregnant there is always an emotional issue which may be concious or not. In fact, it's common for you to have absolutely no idea what the reason is. Trust the crystals and as I said, work with all three thither as they are all working slightly differently.

I've also seen great success with Reiki and reflexology too, especially when combined with crystals.

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Lucky red tiger's eye... latest thoughts

I've noticed my red tiger's eye under my basil plant seems to like natural rain water. Every time it rains, 2 or 3 days later, something happens. The shop gets very busy, I have a new CD recording deal, an idea that's been floating around for ages comes to the fore or fruition. Last time it rained my publisher offered me a new book deal! I'm just waiting for the contract on that one and all will soon be revealed but it's scheduled for release next autumn, 2010.

The same thing does not happen when it's watered with tap water. so there's something in the natural energy of the rain that helps magic happen. Or perhaps there's something in the tap water that stops magic from happening?

Thinking of moving to Wales... or Scotland... or Manchester... why does it always rain in Manchester? I must have been there 30 times in my life and it has rained every single time. Anyway that's another thought...

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Reiki Workshop

It's always great when a project comes to fulfilment and this month I'm having my fill of it! My latest CD is released today :-) Reiki Workshop, designed for anyone attuned to Reiki who would like to know a little more.

Here's the blurb
For both beginners and experienced Reiki healers, this innovative workshop by Philip Permutt not only encourages recently attuned healers to develop and practice their Reiki through exercises and guided meditation, but essentially offers advanced healers a useful set of meditations to prepare for treatments and attunements.

"Work on your heart and do things from the quiet space inside of you"

Reiki Workshop by Philip Permutt Home workshops for yourself or with friends. Introductory guide to Reiki with exercises and meditations.

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Reiki Workshop CD by Philip Permutt

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Chronicles of Magick

This is my latest project in my Executive Producer role (that's a very grand title!). At last, after the best part of a year the full series is out. The 7 CD series includes CANDLE MAGICK, DEFENSIVE MAGICK, HEALING MAGICK, LOVE MAGICK, MOON MAGICK, PROSPERITY MAGICK AND WORKPLACE MAGICK. They're £11.99 each or available as a special offer box set (without the box) for the discount price of £49.99 saving £33.94! CofMagSeries-alpha_copy_web.jpg

Also registered customers automatically save up to 20% depending on how much you spend. So always remember to log in.

What's so special? Well it's the first ever recorded magick course that will guide you through all you need to know to enrich your life with magick, reverse bad fortune and shape your own destiny in the way you want. Cassandra Eason, one of the worlds most experienced white witches, will guide you step by step in the safe, positive but powerful old ways of magical wisdom and share her secrets with you. Open your own innate magical abilities as people have done for thousands of years and enter a world where almost anything is possible.

It's on sale now in the UK and it will be available worldwide as stocks arrive in your country over the next few weeks. And remember The Crystal Healer ships worldwide too!

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Communication crystals

I recently posted a comment on facebook about the worst political speeches of all time, and unsurprisingly the winner was Mr Bush, 2nd came Arnold Schwarzenegger. Obviously what they were missing in their toolbox were crystals for communication.

Communication is vital for us all as it affects so many things. It's not just speech and talking, but also writing, art or any type of creativity or creative pursuit, body language and even the pheromones we give off.

Blue lace agate is the easiest crystal to start with. Just carry it with you and place it on your throat for 20 - 30 minutes each day. You can also try aqua aura, blue topaz, indicolite (blue tourmaline), tanzanite and turquoise.

Mookaite improves communication skills. Erythrite aids conversation. Blue quartz helps you express what's on your mind. Barite assists with the explanation of ideas. For public speaking try working with amethyst, septarian and turquoise. Your body language can be improved with smokey quartz.

Perhaps send one of these to your local MP!!

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Looking at labradorite

Looking at the display of labradorite on the shelf opposite my counter, I can't help but notice the way the light catches the individual pieces. The iridescent shining blues, greens and golds which appear to flash across the shelf in a magical way as a customer walks past.

And labradorite is indeed truly a magical crystal; it allows magic to happen around you and facilitates your openness to it. It stabilises the aura and enhances the flow of energy between the chakras. This means that energy (and therefore magick) flows through you and around you easier. You notice magical things and pass this on to everyone around you too. It can also help with insecurity, anxiety and stress.

On a physical level labradorite's good for digestion, eyes and warts.

It also sharpens the mind and brightens the intellect leading to inspiration, intuition and originality whilst letting you see many possibilities at once. Labradorite can also help scientific analysis or solving any problem.

And now I'm going from the counter to play with the labradorite display opposite.

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