Description. Crystal
work is the use of a supposed power inherent within crystals for
psychic healing, divination, visualization, developing psychic
abilities, channeling, and other kinds of spirit contact and occult
pursuits.
Founder. Unknown; but
similar practices have been employed for millennia, such as the use of
amulets, magical stones, and gems.
How does it claim to work?
Crystals supposedly contain the shape-induced vibrational frequencies
that mystically interconnect with the earth’s and the individual’s
"energy field." They are allegedly used to amplify, or realign, human
"psychic" or cosmic energy for various purposes. For example, when
focused and directed, these mystical energies are employed for psychic
healing, entering altered states of consciousness, or various forms of
mind training.
Scientific evaluation.
Discredited.
Examples of occult
potential. Psychic development, spiritism.
Major problem. Crystals
per se have no magical powers, and in an occult context they easily
become an implement behind which spirits can work.
Biblical/Christian
evaluation. Prohibited on the basis of its occult use.
Potential dangers. The
hazards normally associated with occult practice.
