Crystal skulls have become increasingly popular in recent years. There are many stories about ancient crystal skulls, and many attitudes, beliefs and opinions concerning modern carvings. Lots of people ask, ‘What are they for?’

For many people, there is an initial discomfort – even revulsion. In our culture we often associate skulls with death, and since we have a strange relationship with death, they can be objects of fear. The skull, as a symbol, is used to warn us of poison!

Because of the nature of crystals, when we project such feelings onto crystal skulls, this energy is then amplified, focussed and reflected back.

The skull, as part of the skeleton, does speak to us of the ephemeral nature of life. While we can choose to focus on fear, and how short is our time on Earth, that is not the only choice we can make. We also have the opportunity to focus on the magic of life, on appreciating the wonderful gift of life and expressing gratitude for each treasured moment.

The skull is uniquely human and can remind us of the true nature and purpose of human life – to be an integral part of the whole, in right relationship with Mother Earth and all who live on her. They can remind us of our sacred blueprint and the potential for us to embody a high consciousness. They also remind us of our commonality – that whatever our perceived difference, we are all of the tribe of Human.

While the human skull will become dust and return to Earth, reminding us of our physicality, a crystal skull will last for millenia - thus reminding us of the timeless nature of our soul and spirit.

Because crystal skulls ‘look like us’, once we have overcome the fear of death/poison/pirates, it is easy to relate to them and we can work with the crystal energy for personal healing on physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels: for family, lineage, ancestral, karmic healing; to raise consciousness on many levels; to connect with other forms of consciousness; to work for planetary and cosmic healing.

If you feel drawn to work with one, receive it with gratitude into your life. Spend time together. Don’t rush. Take your time. Ask for help and guidance. Ask for teachings. Listen and observe.

I love Ocean Jasper!

Ocean Jasper or Orbicular Jasper is a rhyolite rock from Madagascar in which quartz and feldspar crystals form orbicular, or spherical, structures.
It is very beautiful, and is often used for decorative purposes. It comes in many colours, including ivory white, pale to dark green, pink, red, brown.

In common with many Jaspers, it is supportive and protective. It is also calming and brings a sense of well-being. I feel that it works especially with the Heart and Earth Star chakras. From this calm, supported, protected space, we are more able to accept who we are, and express who we truly are more confidently, and without self-judgement, out into the world.

I have found that it has been very helpful for people who have angina. Please be aware that I am not suggesting that this stone is a cure for angina, but from the first time a student noticed and reported a real improvement, I have experimented with it many times.