MANILA, Philippines?If diamonds, rubies, carnelians, topazes, emeralds, tourmalines, aquamarines, lapis lazuli, amethysts and other gems and crystals can enhance the look and energy of a woman, they can also create a rainbow of light and high frequency vibrations in your home.

Crystals are the flowers of the mineral kingdom. If flowers can beautify a living space, so can crystals.

People naturally get attracted to these precious gems and colored rocks because of their beauty and radiance. The big raw pieces not only make good home decor but also amplifiers and transmitters of light and color.

Colors provoke feelings. We say ?sunny yellow? or ?in the pink of health? or dynamic red.?
When we see a rainbow, we smile spontaneously. Whether as jewelry or as home accents, crystals vibrate, store, conduct, amplify, focus, transform and transmit energies according to their qualities and color.

Just as we accessorize with precious stones, we can beautify and energize areas of the home with crystals. Parts of the house represent aspects of our selves. For example, the basement is usually a symbol of the subconscious, the attic of your higher consciousness.

Positioning a crystal cluster at the entrance of the home energizes the people entering your door, and also expresses harmony and togetherness in the family. Since the living room is for social interaction, double terminated clear quartz cluster and Herkimer diamonds can be spread on the center table. These crystals enhance communication and evoke happy interactions.

Amethyst in the bedroom stimulates peaceful sleep, while rose quartz nurtures the heart.
Orange carnelian stirs creativity and can be placed in the kitchen. Citrine, the prosperity crystal, is best placed on your office table to energize your business.

These are just examples of which crystals to use and where to place them to attract and transmit the energy you want in your living environment. For me, I always mix the seven colors of the rainbow to offer visitors a sense of amazement when they see these wondrous crystals.

The author pioneered Crystal Therapy in the Philippines in 1986 and has authored three books on crystal power. She facilitates workshops on crystal healing, dance-movement therapy, nature awareness, yoga and meditation here and abroad for individuals and groups. E-mail her at riza333@terraregis.net.