Not only will every exquisite image in this guide to gem therapy delight the eye, but the information it reveals may be life-changing. Beginners will become experts as they find out how to use crystals to relieve stress and tension; endow the environment with peace and tranquility; protect against negative energies; transform negative forces into positive ones; enhance meditation; increase vitality; and even attract love. There are so many ways, on every level, to rejuvenate one's whole being. Enticing pictures show the different types of common and more unusual crystals. and captions explain their configuration. The author gives valuable advice on choosing the right stone for you; instructions on caring for the crystals; a range of methods to harness their strength, from gem massage to chakra work; and a wonderfully enlightening illustrated directory of crystals.