Crystals for Beginners: The Guide to Get Started with the Healing Power of Crystals

Nice resource and great book for beginners like me! Would purchase again!

I have taken this book out of the library so much, that I knew I had to own it. This book is just informative and straightforward. The author comes across as a warm, friendly, super knowledgeable friend sharing what she knows with you. There is no "buy this very expensive one you must!" yada yada yada. Instead, there is look around and find out. Figure out what works for you and go from there. Plus, you'll learn a lot. Do you know what entrainment is? I did not, until I read it here. (Mood contagion, basically). I was not aware that crystals could be grouped by lattice pattern. Orthorhombic is a diamond-shaped pattern, for instance. The concept of piezoelectricity is fascinating. Tetrahedron aka pyramid shape - there's one for trivia night. This book is packed with information and insight. The 'One Stone - Many Names' section will save you money, as will the sections on which crystals will dissolve in water or bleach in the sun. (I haaate going to stores and seeing amethyst and rose quartz in direct sunlight, while their price tag endures unchanged). Being a book nerd with an extensive library, I would say buy a kindle and paper copy of this book with the money that you save, but that's just me. Anyway, to sum it up, this is an ideal beginner's book. It reads very much like my favorite cookbooks where it is both a pleasure to read and a trusted resource.

I love the ease in using this book. I love the color pics of the crystals. The value is great!

Very nice!

Solid beginner crystal book. Given as a gift multiple times and the recipient is always happy. Beautiful photos and great explanations. Covers a lot of material including starting a collection, crystals for healing, and increasing their power. Individual crystal info pages cover brief descriptions and use, origin, lattice, shapes, energy, color, chakra, placement, and various usage tips. There are better books for intermediate and advanced interests, but this is a good and solid starting point.

Absolutely love this book. So informational and helpful.

A perfect addition to someone starting out.

This is exactly what I needed to know. The basics, definitions and distinctions about healing stones and those alike. It’s a new world of healing energy that I didn’t know existed. Beautiful pictures and tons of information.

Book quality is amazing, not a pirated version. The author has given clear and layman wrtting for easy understanding

I wasn't expecting much, to be honest, but this book truly surprised me. I'm usually not easily impressed, not by books or by the healing powers of crystals and such. Well. The book takes a more scientific approach in the beginning. It explains in a clear way (with beautiful images) everything a beginner needs to know about crystals, the main ones, and an overview of many others. Not only do I love the book, and it has hooked me like no other recently, but I can't wait to use my crystals in a more conscious way. Not expecting miracles, I'm still the usual skeptic after all, but with knowledge. And that is good enough for me. I'm thinking about buying a more complete book by the same author. I highly recommend it to everyone who doesn't know much about crystals.

A lovely, informative little book on excellent condition. Would highly recommend this seller.

this was a gift so I don't filly know but my friend loved it!

Very happy with this book... I am new to crystals and this book answers a lot of questions I didn't know to ask. Great visuals and good quality. Doesn't have all of the crystals /stones but it's a great start.