The Subtle Energy of Crystals and Stones

by John and Micki Baumann

Subtle Energy given off by Stones

Each type of stone gives off its own unique form of subtle energy. The particular energy given off by a stone is determined by its internal crystalline structure, and by the atomic vibrations that are specific to that structure. Certain stones, including most of the stones normally thought of as healing stones, vibrate in a way that resonates with and strengthens particular energies inside each person. These are the energies of the inner self, the energies that make up the attitudes and human qualities of a person. This resonance can occur because the inner self operates by using a type of subtle energy that is similar to the subtle energy of crystals and stones. The reason this type of energy is called "subtle energy" is because, although it is physical, it is less physical in nature than normal types of energy such as heat, electricity or mechanical energy.

Subtle energy is what puts the "meta" in metaphysical. It is subtle because it is hard to measure. Science hasn't figured out how to measure it yet, and what science can't measure, it doesn't believe in. In spite of its many great achievements, science would not even know where to begin to measure your personal energy in order to find out how much subtle energy you are putting out in the form of human qualities such as patience or acceptance at any given time.

Because of its somewhat less physical nature, subtle energy reveals itself in a quieter, often slower and more gentle way than the more physical types of energy. For example, if you put a stone or quartz crystal in your pocket and carry it around with you, it may take some time, perhaps a day, before you notice the effect from it.

The Difference between Crystals and Stones

Both quartz crystals and certain types of stones strengthen the energies of the inner self, but each does it in a slightly different way. A stone gives off a very specific narrow (in bandwidth) type of subtle energy vibration because of its crystalline structure and chemical makeup, and it is the stone itself that is the source of this vibration.

In contrast, quartz crystals are called the "master stone" because they operate in a much broader way that amplifies all the subtle energy frequencies. This happens because quartz crystals, unlike stones, are not the actual source of the subtle energy vibration, but instead they amplify and then reflect back those subtle energy vibrations that exist in their immediate environment. For this reason, a quartz crystal is able to strengthen all the energies of the inner self at once. For example, if you feel loving toward someone, and you are carrying a quartz crystal in your pocket at the time, that crystal will amplify and intensify the love energy you put out by resonating with it and making it stronger.

Although stones and quartz crystals operate somewhat differently, each has its purpose. Because of its narrow focus, a stone is somewhat stronger than a quartz crystal, but it only works in its own specific area, that is, each stone only strengthens the particular energy or human quality it resonates with. This makes stones ideal for concentrating on your growth by working on one energy at a time, or working on several energies at once by using several stones. Because of its broad and more general way of operating, a quartz crystal works to strengthen all areas of the inner self at the same time.

Because a quartz crystal strengthens everything at once, it doesn't usually change the balance of the energies. And balance in the energies is extremely important, sometimes even more important than growth itself. This is why stones are so important. They can not only strengthen the energies, but, if chosen properly, they can bring the weaker energies up closer in strength to the stronger energies, and produce an internal balance that gives you a serenity and peacefulness that comes from being of one mind (not of divided opinion) in all areas of your life.