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Summary: Utter Nonsense
Review: I bought this book years ago on a whim. What a mistake! It is without a doubt one of the worst books on stones I have ever read. One of the more amusing things it says is that black tourmaline is useless other than perhaps for helping potted plants grow. Aquamarine is good for getting your energy up and amethyst as well. I have worked with stones in a metaphysical way for over 20 years and laughed my way through most of this book once I got over the fact that I had actually spent money on it! Said to be channelled by a group from the Pleiades, I truly think that the writer needed to change the channel.
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Summary: Okay, but context very specific
Review: This is a little gemstone dictionary that gives properties of stones based on the Michael Teaching. It is specific to the Michael Teaching, and based on that, pretty fun to use. If you aren't a "Michael Student" then many of the definitions won't make sense. It doesn't list all the available gemstones, but gets to most of them. An update would be nice.
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Summary: It was good for me, if not for you; love and peace!
Review: To assume that the same medicine will work on everything that can be labeled as 'human' is a mistake in all areas. We all have so many different energetic configurations that I feel what works for some does not for others. I had tried other rock and mineral books by Scott Cunningham and others and found that the usages offered simply did not work for me. Does this mean I should "laugh my way" through a Scott Cunningham book? Only if I'm shortsighted about the diverse energetic nuances of the human race. Cunningham's writings have sold so widely they must be useful to many, if not to me. I feel the same thing applies to Michael's Gemstone Dictionary. I have had so much intense, noteworthy energetic success using lapidary specimens according to the suggestions in this book. The book is well organized, well written, and covers most rocks I've ever wanted to investigate. An updated version including the few rocks it didn't cover would be icing on the cake. I do find that the physical descriptions offered don't always cover ALL the various forms of a specimen. Which is almost no big deal, since the book shouldn't be used to identify unknown specimens anyway. I have found that certain listings are of no use, such as: Ammonite: (Fossilized Shells). Same in effect as shell.
(so we go to "shell") Shell: Similar in effect to Bone and Ivory. See types by name such as Mother of Pearl, Cameo Shell, or Clam Shell. Although certain entries like Ammonite may as well have been left out, the book is pretty extensive and sensitive nevertheless with properties for so many rocks. Shattuckite: (Blue in color). a). Puts one in touch with the different facets of one's higher self. These facets include the ability to be in accord with nature and animals, to appreciate the finer aspects of power, prosperity, and relationships with one's fellow man, as well as the experience of higher truth, transcendent love and wisdom. b). In the Michael system, puts one in touch with different degrees of essence: from the least, to the most developed aspects of one's essence. Tourmaline, Green to Dark Green: a). Produces a greater ability to communicate in everyone. One can be quite eloquently charismatic. Emphasizes the clear communication of information, wisdom, and truth. b). In the Michael system, balances Sages. Diamond, Herkimer: For vivid dreaming and astral clarity. Use with Rhodocrosite to remember dreams better. Howlite: a). Brings new ideas into clear focus. Pulls one into artistic creation and inspiration. Helps one bring new things into one's life in a creative way. b). Balances and heals the sixth chakra. Especially good for one that has been overworked. c). In the Michael system, Balances the Higher-Intellectual Center. Artisans particularly enjoy using this stone.
The book breaks down rock usages beautifully:
1). starting with suggestions for balancing individual chakras, then 2).moving on to suggestions for various categorized wants and needs that seem to broadly cover any aspects of human existence that one can think of (both physical and subtle). Covers illness, emotions, creativity, abundance, acutely particular spiritual issues, the list is quite large. 3).The book moves on to suggestions according to Michael personality/body type specifications, and I had no trouble understanding and utilizing the information even though I'm not exactly a student of the "Michael System". Whether or not the "Michael Teaching" info in this book is easily understood simply depends on the type of comprehension a reader posesses as their own unique personal trait. Even though this section is easily understood and useful to me, this part could be completely ignored and I would never run out of desired info due to the extensive nature of the rest of the book. 4). Next part is an alphabetized listing of (probably) every rock specimen listed in the book with a description of properties. Handy, Handy quick reference. 5). Nice index in the back lists every page a rock is listed, but does not offer page information for issue subjects such as "addictions and bad habits". That type of info is available in the 8-page table of contents. Since no large body of channeled information can be broadly applied to every single person, I would recommend borrowing a copy from the library and trying it out for a bit to discern if it is a handy book for your particular energy type. Namaste.
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