42 of 42 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent & comprehensive reference book, 12 Aug 2002
This review is from: Love is in the Earth : A Kaleidoscope of Crystals (Paperback)
Melody describes a vast range of crystals and minerals in this book,she covers their structure, some geological data, history, healing properties and how to work with them. A superb reference book which is essential if your are working with crystals. The only downside (this is why I have given it 4 stars not 5) is the lack of pictorial information which may make it difficult for a beginner to identify some more obscure types of crystal. Other books by Melody do cover this but are generally more difficult to obtain
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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A to Z of Crystals, 6 Feb 2004
This review is from: Love is in the Earth : A Kaleidoscope of Crystals (Paperback)
This marvellous reference work tells you everything about the metaphysical properties and use of crystals.
The chapter Configurations describes the shapes and structures of the mineral kingdom, from the Ankh to the Window Crystal. There are chapters on Numerical Vibrations, Master Numbers and Preparatory Methodology, which serve as guides for those who wish to speed up their progress on the spiritual path. The last mentioned chapter deals with acquiring, dedicating, cleansing, awakening, charging and programming your crystals.
The chapter Practical Applications provides information on crystal meditation, protection, elixirs and how to treat food, plants, your car and your aura with crystals. The chapter Additional Definitions serves as a glossary of terms, from Akashic Records to Yin-Yang.
The main body of the book consists of an alphabetical list of crystals and their properties, from Acanthite to Zunyite. Here the appearance of the stone and its metaphysical and healing qualities are discussed. Astrological correspondences and numbers are also provided.
The book has a beautiful cover painting, Crystals Of Life, by Charley Berryhill and concludes with a thorough index. It is a very useful and extensive guide to crystals. My only complaint is the lack of photographs or illustrations that would facilitate the identification of individual stones.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent reference guide, 12 July 2005
This review is from: Love is in the Earth : A Kaleidoscope of Crystals (Paperback)
This is a great book, and along with the 2 suplements, i have yet to find a crystal not explained in them. However, I dont like the idea that it has no pictures and if you want them you have to buy a separate book which costs just as much.
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