I love crystals! I love to look at them, touch them and feel their vibrations. Each crystal has its own unique frequency, making it as individual as you or me. Crystals are like conscious beings with distinct personalities. To me, crystals are more like friends than tools I use for healing. I even call them my “crystal buddies.” 

When I receive a new crystal, I always take some time to become familiar with its energy. How does it feel when I look at it or when I hold it? My favorite way to bond with a new crystal is to take it on a walk. Walking helps me enter into a meditative state which opens me up to receive messages from the crystal. These messages usually come as subtle suggestions about the crystal’s possible uses.  

A crystal's healing properties come from three main factors. Its color, chemical composition and crystalline structure combine to form a custom natural remedy. My passion is to learn all I can about how crystals can be used to heal the body, mind and spirit. It's a pleasure for me to pass on this crystal knowledge in my classes and workshops. 

Rod Pettit is a certified crystal healer, Reiki master and spiritual teacher. He will be teaching “An Introduction to Crystals” on November 14, 5:30–7:30 p.m., at Inquire Within Goddess Shoppe in Lakewood Ranch For more information, call 941-822-8056 or email [email protected].