Crystal Overdose?

[veggiechef]

OK, being somewhat of a crystal novice, I turn to my forum pals for some crystal wisdom.....all this talk of stones has got me thinking........

If each kind of stone has special properties and energies, it would be possible to have too many around you, right?

Next question....since you must cleanse, activate and charge your rocks when you get them, is it possible to "de-activate" them when they no longer serve your purpose?

Just some things to make ya go hmmmmm.....

[spirituallygiving]

hmmmm interesting questions!

I definitely agree that you can have too many stones around you. I make a little 'crystal grid' around myself with charged quartz crystals when i need a reiki treatment but am just too lazy. I do this with 12 stones, and I get a headache if I do it longer than about 30 minutes. The charge is phenomenal from them.

I actually keep all my crystals in our spare bedroom for that reason. I am too sensitive to their energy to have them with me all the time.

I'm sure you could de-activate your stones. Everything is done by intention, right? So why not?

out of interest, why would you de-activate stones? anyone?

[yogagurl]

I think you would clear them and not charge them. You can't deactivate the energy inside because it is a living thing, but a cleared stone that isn't charged would not act on a specific issue, but the energy of the stone is always there. I think the only way to deactivate a stone is to irradiate it, which can actually kill the energy inside. Super dark Smoky Quartz is irradiated, and it feels dead when I hold it in my hand.
Kristi

[Peace]

i agree with kristi. one can't deactivate them any more than someone else can deactivate you and your energy. it's there for good. it can be cleansed and should be regularly. as far as having too many around, well, i guess that would depend on the individual. i have many around, and personally feel that the more i have around me, the happier my energy is, but i tend to have certain stones with certain purposes in certain rooms, so that the energy is serving a specific purpose. other stones will interact in different ways with each other, so maybe that's the case with you, karen? just a thought. some stones need to be separated or kept in a black bag, box or covered with a dark material (ex. crystal balls) so that the energy stays separate from other stones and even from human energy that can interfere with it's vibrations. still, other stones can enhance each other's properties. it just takes some study on each stone and it's effects and other stone's effects on each other. enhancements and counteractions.

[yogagurl]

I think it also depends on the purpose of a specific stone. My scepter that I use for aura readings has a very strong energy. I keep it in a box, and only touch it when I want to do a reading, or I end up getting visions and impressions when I am not prepared for them.
Kristi

[veggiechef]

oh my!

I asked this because when I walked into the Rock Shop the other day, there was a crazy, very jangled, mixed up energy there..not in a bad way, just a busy way....does that make sense?

Thanks for the input, friends! I always learn so much here.........

[♥Starlene]

Personally with me I have to agree with what Aura & Kristi said, I dont think you could deactivate a crystal because it has an energy of its own, and,,, I have certain stones in certain places,,, and they are specifically put there to correlate to the other stones and things I have in those places. I only have a very few that I dont have out in my house, and I have a LOT of crystals, they all have their places in my home.... Some I would never put on my headboard of my bed, or some I keep out of my work area etc,,, I do have a crystal grid on my headboard and a different one in my work area too along with other stones that correlate to the purpose I want them to help me achieve and grow with.

Likewise if I wear certain stones at certain times, it can scramble my intentional energy. I cant wear fluorite to bed I get nightmares, but gimme some pink stones and I sleep like a BABY! It was really a revelation in my crystal knowledge to learn that about myself,,, and I LOVE fluorite, just now while Im asleepy!

I guess it would depend on the person really, if you feel it is too much, maybe your not ready for all that energy? I am super sensitive to energy so I am conscious about where I put them on purpose,,, if that makes sense? Maybe the crystal shop owner wasn't as sensitive as you are Joanie and when you went in there you picked up on that a lot... That makes sense...

[saffy]

This question was very interesting to me. Like Star, I have so many stones. Most of which are downstairs, but I do a lot in this room. The information that was on line suggested putting away the stones you are not using right then. Perhaps in a an old tackle box, or old knick knack shelf, or even in a plastic container (did not mention covering or not) I also have a protective grid in this room along with an angel grid. I have several snowflake obsidian around. I don't know if this makes a difference, but I have sage sticks around my room too.

I have had similar affects walking into a woo woo shop and I always take a piece of jet, black tourmaline or other grounding stone.

I'm sure this information is one persons opinion, but it also makes some sense. If you are concerned, maybe put a grounding stone on top of the box, or in the box without a cover. I still smudge them on a regular basis but only activate the ones I need or want to use. As they said, everything has energy even when they are mined.

That being said, I'm sure your intentions also have a lot to do with it. Try using a protection stone, if you feel better about it, to move or work with your crystals.

[Anamere]

I used to work in a "rock shop" and it was filled with all sorts of "stuff". Lot's and Lot's of stones and Crystals. They even had a 3 foot Amethyst cathedral near the entrance.

I started there pre attunements. After I was attuned I really began to touch and feel everything and the energy attached to it while in the store.

After a while I noticed that every time I walked in it was like a Whoosh of energy. Like, Too much and coming from all over and some what scattered.

I would go into other stores and it wouldn't feel so strong but more gentle and comforting and flowing. It also wasn't intense like that.

What I came to realize was the big difference between this store and others was they had alot of "stuff". Antiques, gifts, trinkets, candles, herbs.. you name it! It was some what organized but some corners had piles of stuff in them waiting to be stocked and well... I think the Chi just didn't "flow well" if that makes sense. I would have other sensitive people walk in and comment about it.

I just think the set up made it intense in some areas. I mean some stores just have too much everything yanno? When the Chi doesn't flow well it gets all out of sync I think more sensitive people notice it and maybe even found it somewhat uncomfortable.

This can be a useful tool if you are into Feng Shui. You can use this to "feel" with the energy is too much or not enough in an area and balance it out.

All that said, I just wondered if this could have been the case with the store you walked into. See if you notice a difference at a different store maybe?

Ok ramble girl out. Hope this helps. That's all I got LOL!

[spirituallygiving]

hmmm... see what i mean by deactivate is to tell the crystal "Ok crystal, you don't have to do ____ for me anymore, thanks!" and then it just does what it is 'not programmed' to do...

Do you guys think that isn't possible?

[♥Starlene]

I dunno, I would be inclined to say no because like I said they have an energy of their own,,, i would experiment though, like for me ask fluorite to deactivate, and wear fluorite to bed and see if I have nightmares lol....
I think the crystals can be cleared of negative energy but just to de-activate them,,, not sure if that would work since they are living things... like i cant deactivate my kids, yanno? although sometimes i wish i could deactivate some stuff they do lol,,, it aint happening...

thats just my intuition and thoughts on it tho, others may think differently.... i wonder....

[yogagurl]

I think you can use your intention to change the program in a stone. I believe you can clear a stone and not charge it for a purpose and it won't act on an old program, but he basic energy og the stone will always be there. For example, Rose Quartz is good for healing of all types. Say you were using it to help heal an emotional wound. When you decided to not use it anymore you could clear it of the intention you set to heal the emotional wound, but the stone would still have a healing action on you when you came in contact with it because Rose Quartz is a healing stone.
Kristi

[veggiechef]

Oohh....Now that I think about it, the stone shop did indeed have a lot of "clutter" around, in the form of stock that needed to be put away and other stuff. That must have contributed to that crazy mixed up feeling.

As for the clearing of the stones, that makes total sense to me now. Thanks everyone