Clear Quartz

When most people speak of crystals, they are referring to the six-sided prisms of clear quartz. Even the smallest clear quartz crystals are imbued with a supreme healing power. It resonates and amplifies whatever energy is directed at it, and as a result it is the most versatile of all the ritual gemstones.

Appearance
As the name suggests, clear quartz crystal is transparent, resembling colorless glass. In ritual use, it may be cut into six-sided points or prisms, or else tumbled into smooth stones.

History
Clear quartz has been valued as a magickal gemstone for all of human history. The ancient Romans believed it to be ice solidified into stone over a long period of time, and nearly every culture has used clear quartz as a divination aid, usually in the form of a crystal ball. Clear quartz has been valued by every civilization, as far back as Atlantis and Lemuria.

Magickal Properties
Wearing, carrying, or meditating with clear quartz opens the mind and heart to higher levels of perception, allowing one to communicate with the Spirit Realm. Clear quartz also amplifies whatever energy is projected into it, strengthening spellwork and accelerating the fulfillment of one's desires.

Healing Properties
Clear quartz is a master healer and thus may be used to treat any condition. In particular, it stimulates the circulatory and immune systems, enhances energy flow and brings the body into balance. It can be used to treat migraines, dizziness, and vertigo, and can assist with metabolism, exhaustion, and weight loss.

A crystal elixir made with clear quartz can eliminate toxins, aid in the treatment of digestive disorders, and cure diarrhea.

Clear quartz acts as a deep soul cleanser, getting rid of emotional toxins and bringing the body's chakras into balance. As an Air gemstone, it is good at encouraging clarity of thought and patience.