Crystal Grids, Doorways, And other Energetic Structures

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1 Crystal Grids, Doorways, And other Energetic Structures Workshop With Naisha Ahsian Crystalis Institute P.O. Box 827 Hardwick, VT USA Toll Free: Phone/Fax:

2 About Naisha Ahsian Naisha Ahsian is an author, healing facilitator and teacher. She is the creator of The Crystal Ally Cards and author of the upcoming Little Book of Infinite Abundance. She is co-author of The Book of Stones. Naisha has developed two important healing modalities: The Primus Activation Healing Technique and Crystal Resonance Therapy. The PAHT technique is taught through weekend certification workshops, and is based upon the emerging model of heart/brain energetics. Crystal Resonance Therapy is taught through a yearlong distance learning program. It works with the energies of crystals and minerals, the elemental forces of nature and other sources of Light energy. Naisha is also Director of Crystalis Institute; a light work Institute that offers training, services and tools to light workers worldwide. Naisha offers personal consultations, training and workshops worldwide. For additional information on Naisha s work, please visit: Personal consultations by phone Two day retreats Crystals & stones Workshops & Training Worldwide 2

3 Definitions: Crystal A crystal is a geometric mineral body with a coherent internal arrangement of atoms that creates a directional energetic flow through the stone body. Crystals have a specific set of facets, edges and corners that are consistent with the packing of the atoms within that crystal. Bravais Lattices The Bravais Lattices were theorized and outlined by M. A. Bravais in These lattices are the rules by which minerals organize and arrange their atoms to create crystalline solids. Unit Cells Unit cells are the smallest 3 dimensional organizations of crystalline structure. Using one unit cell, one can reconstruct the entire crystalline form. Crystal Grid A crystal grid is an alignment or formation of crystals (coherent minerals) or stones (non-coherent minerals) to generate an electromagnetic field with specific energetic characteristics. For the purpose of this workshop we are speaking of symmetrical grids only. Crystal Array A crystal array is a mandala like construction that does not follow the geometry of the stones, but may be based on color or intuition. Crystal arrays are effective in their own right, though their energetic fields are not as cohesive as crystal grids. Dimensions Dimensions are mathematically theorized planes of coherent vibration that can coexist in the same place by vibrating at different rates so that there is no interference between planes. There are eleven mathematically theorized dimensions. Dimensional Doorway A dimensional doorway is a crystal grid that is attuned to a specific frequency in order to provide energetic support for accessing alternate dimensions. 3

4 The Bravais Lattices & Crystal Systems The Bravais lattices are mathematical descriptions of how crystals are arranged on the atomic level. These are basic vibratory patterns in the crystal world. There are fourteen Bravais lattices. When building grids, they will tend to be more powerful if you use stones that share the same lattice structure, as this structure will give form to the energy field. On paper, most of the Bravais lattices look like cubes, so it is a good idea to also familiarize your self with crystal systems, which offer a clearer view of the symmetrical structure of stones. Crystal systems are geometric forms that describe a stone s symmetry. When stones from the same system are grouped together in a grid, the energy of that grid will be more coherent and stronger for specific purposes. There are seven crystal systems that we use: Isometric Copper Silver Gold Platinum Galena Halite Fluorite Spinel Garnet Sphalerite Sodalite Pyrite Hexagonal (Trigonal or Rhombohedral Division) Corundum Hematite Calcite Magnesite Smithsonite Tourmaline Proustite Quartz Cinnabar Dioptase Phenacite Orthorhombic Sulfur Stibnite Aragonite Cerussite Barite Celestite Anhydrite Topaz Prehnite Hemimorphite Hexagonal (Hexagonal Division) Graphite Covellite Beryl Apatite Vanadanite Zincite Quartz Tetragonal Rutile Cassiterite Zircon Apophyllite Scapolite Chalcopyrite Wulfenite Monoclinic Realgar Azurite Malachite Gypsum (selenite) Epidote Mica Natrolite 4

5 Triclinic Kyanite Rhodonite Albite Turquoise Labradorite Amazonite The Hexagonal Arrangement The hexagonal arrangement Bravais Lattice and crystal system is going to be the basis of our explorations into Crystal Grids and doorways. This is the arrangement of clear quartz, which will set the energy field for our grids. All primary grids will have a hexagonal arrangement of clear quartz around the outside to hold the field. Why a hexagonal form? Silicon, expressed as quartz, makes up over 90% of the Earth s crust. Therefore, its energy field is one of the more predominant frequencies in the Earth s electromagnetic field. By using this form we are more easily able to access the energy of the Earth. Also, in dimensional work, this form helps us to access the sixth dimension, which is that of protection, appropriate nurturance and service to others. This is an excellent energy to set up for healing and meditation! In addition, many of the stones you already work with are probably silicates, which have as their basis this arrangement of energy/atoms. This is also a grid of amplification. In grid form, the hexagonal form will look like this. You, your client or the healing table will be in the center. The Energy Sphere of a Grid The energy field (electromagnetic field) of a crystal grid (or anything else) is Taurean, or donut shaped. Part of this field will be below the surface that the grid is sitting on, and part of it will be above the surface. A Taurus is not a sphere, but is slightly flattened on the top and bottom, with a channel down through the center. The apex (top) of the energy field will be approximately ½ the distance above you as the grid is wide. For example, a 1 foot grid will produce an energy field that extends approximately six inches below the floor and six inches above the floor. The width of the field will be a total of 1.5 times the size of the grid. For instance, the 1 foot grid above will create a field that is 1.5 ft wide. 5

6 Many people create small grids under their tables and expect these to affect the energy on the table itself. Many times, however, the area of the grid is too small to create an energy field large enough to encompass the table. In order for the grid field to extend high and wide enough to include the healing table, its width must be such that, if turned on its side, the grid would extend high enough to encompass the table. For this reason, it is usually advisable to grid the room, and ad a sub-grid beneath the table. This will allow a large, overall field to encompass the room and support any smaller, localized grids. This image shows a room with a hexagonal primary grid, and a secondary hexagonal grid under the healing table. The primary grid creates a large, coherent field that will also carry the energy of the smaller, secondary grid no matter how large or small it may be. You can also use other lattice forms for your secondary grid, especially if you are crystals other than clear quartz. 6

7 Directionality of Stones Crystals have a directional flow of energy, meaning that the energy flows from one end to another, or in and out both ends in the case of a natural double terminated stones. When building a crystal grid, it is a good idea to consider the direction in which you will set the stones to create flow through the electromagnetic field created by the grid. This is generally only a consideration with clear quartz crystals and other naturally wand-shaped minerals. Minerals that are not naturally wand-shaped have more complex energetic flows that won t affect the overall flow of the energy field. Primary Grids When setting a primary grid, crystals should stand upright. These don t have to be large stones, but by standing them upright you are ensuring that the energy of the flow will draw energy in the bottom and send it out the top of the field, where it will circulate back through the bottom of the stones. This creates a cleansing cycle for the energy that will help protect the space within the grid. Upright stones are always used to create dimensional doorway grids. Connecting stones are unnecessary in primary grids. Secondary Grids In secondary grids, you can set the lattice form to match the stones you are using and the energy you are intending to create. Connecting stones of clear quartz are often used in these grids to help make the energy of the stones coherent to the overall hexagonal quartz primary grid. When placing quartz in a secondary grid, they are generally pointing in the direction you wish the energy to flow. Pointing into the center of the grid will pull energy into the grid (generally used in healing work or meditation). Pointing out of the grid will disperse the energy into the larger field of the room (generally used to clear spaces, for prayer grids or manifestation work). If working with circular forms, clockwise pointing terminations create an electrical vortex and counterclockwise creates a magnetic vortex. Dimensional Doorways Dimensional doorways are crystal grids that are created for the specific purpose of creating a field that vibrates in alignment with one of the 11 mathematically theorized dimensions. We inhabit the fourth dimension at this time. The first and second dimensions are not available to us vibrationally because of our current energetic forms. The third dimension is simply a description of space and is present all around us. So, dimensional doorways are generally created to resonate with the fifth through eleventh dimensions. When we access dimensions, we can use those frequencies to gain information, insight and spiritual experience to overcome issues that we are experiencing here in the 4 th dimension. These do not describe the experience of the being in these dimensions, but our experience in accessing these vibrations. 7

8 Fifth: Freedom from limitations, overcoming obstacles, expansion of spiritual awareness and the development of vision. Sixth: Protection, development of community, service to others, enlightened nurturance and selfresponsibility. Seventh: Spiritual learning, information and knowledge. Soul learning, guidance. Eighth: Manifestation, ideas into reality, abundance in all forms Ninth: Creative inspiration and visionary communication, Oneness, completing karmic obligations. Tenth: The bodhisattva, enlightened completion of the Earth walk, Soul evolution to a new phase of reality. Eleventh: Completion of involvement with matter. The Buddha, Christ, etc. Dimensional Doorways Below are some examples of dimensional doorways for accessing various dimensional energies. 5 th Dimension 6 th Dimension Clear Quartz & Wulfenite Clear Quartz, beryl 7 th Dimension 8 th Dimension Clear Quartz, Covellite Clear Quartz, Fluorite, Pyrite 9 th Dimension Clear quartz, Kyanite, Albite, Turquoise 8

9 Grids for Healing Work These are subgrids that can be used for particular healing applications. Please note that all of these grids should be enclosed in a room grid of clear quartz. Purification Grid: Clear Quartz & Black Tourmaline (hexagonal/6 th dimension) To purify the energy field, balance the aura and remove entities and psychic debris. Supplies a full spectrum of electromagnetic energy. Other hexagonal system stones that may be added in groups of three or six: Dioptase emotional purification and the release of grudges, resentment or past relationships. Pink or Green Tourmaline for releasing stress, panic, anger or fear. Zincite purification of sex-related programs such as abuse, addiction to sex or pornography, or purifying the endocrine system. Ruby purification of abundance related programs, self-hatred, or degenerative disease. Physical Support Grid: Garnet, Pyrite, Fluorite Magnetite (Isometric/3 rd dimension) To support physical healing after illness, to stimulate one s connection with the physical body, understand the basis behind one s physical problems and to help one connect joyfully to the physical/material plane. White circles are Pyrite Grey Circles are Fluorite White squares are Garnet Grey Squares are Magnetite Other Isometric system stones that may be added in groups of four: Platinum for healing brain-related imbalances Halite for water retention or diabetic issues Sphalerite for blood disorders Cuprite for female reproductive disorders. Mental Clarity Grid: Kyanite, Albite, Astrophyllite (triclinic/9 th dimension) This is an excellent grid for those needing to make decisions, commit to a direction or clear, center or focus the mind. It can be used for meditation as well as healing work. White squares are Kyanite Light grey squares are Albite Dark grey squares are Astrophyllite Other triclinic system stones you can use (add in groups of three): Turquoise to help one see the whole pattern of one s life and to help heal fragmentation. Amazonite To assist one in clearing self-deception or the need to deceive others. Assists one in speaking one s truth more fearlessly. Can also help one to communicate one s knowledge to others. Labradorite Assists one in surrendering the mind to higher consciousness instead of analysis and obsessive thought. 9

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