Crystals, Ayurveda and the Ether Element

In the Ayurvedic principles of healing, the Universe also has a fifth element, considered the lightest of the five elements (along with air, fire, water, earth) known as Ether or also referred to as Space. Ether is the emptiness between matter. Ether is the space in which everything happens. It is the field that is simultaneously the source of all matter and the space in which it exists. The chief characteristic of ether is sound.

Here sound represents the entire spectrum of vibration. When we pay attention to sound, we are mindful. Metaphysically, mindfulness is the awareness of the space around you. It is consciousness. This is the foundation all the other elements transition from. It is the receptivity and non-resistance to what is true.

In regards to the human body, space is considered as the vessel that receives all impressions. In the heart, it is believed that space accepts love. Even in science, Ether is considered a class of organic compounds that contain an ether group â€” an oxygen atom connected to two alkyl or aryl groups. Ethers are common in organic chemistry and pervasive in biochemistry, as they are common linkages in carbohydrates and lignin. Another words, ether is the link between molecules.

Ether is considered our transitions in life. It is the time and space between events. Our transitions in life are our greatest challenges. It is the space between the spaces. As we transition from one phase of our lives to another, there is growth. Growth is ultimately a good achievement, yet growth can be painful. Transitioning to the other side is one of the greatest rewards we are given! When looked at as a whole, Ether is reveled in color as yellow represents awareness, and the solar connection. Indigo is the color of twilight and dreams. Orange is the fire of energy and Gold is the altruistic connection to our higher Universe.

Ether is not interpreted literally, but rather as principles that allow us to perceive the nature of existence and of the Universe. It holds meaning in the context of life.

Crystals Associated with Ether

Amethyst:

The stone of spirituality and dream recall. It is a complement to Ether as it helps attain illumination, good judgment and clarity through wisdom. Used for contentment and meditation. Provides common sense and flexibility in decisions. Strengthens and enhances psychic abilities, imagery and mind quieting. Wear when sleeping or when awake to reduce anger, impatience, and nightmares. Most effective on the Brow and Crown Chakra. Amethyst contains the grounding color of red with the energy of blue, which is expanding, spacious and flow of peace. Amethyst is the color that you see in the sky as twilight transitions into night. Amethyst takes you on this transition from the magic time of dusk to a conscious shift into a different place. Crossing this threshold is the lesson of humility, which Amethyst can teach us.

Carnelian:

This stone is a complement to Ether as it dispels depression and melancholy quiets and overactive imagination. It keeps your mind focused. This stone represents confidence, boldness, initiative, dramatic abilities, assertiveness and outgoingness. Precision, analysis, stimulates appetite, encourages celebration and brings awareness of feelings. It is the stone of passion and sexuality and is associated with the Sacral/Spleen Chakra. This stone helps you feel anchored and comfortable with your surroundings. Provides a connection to the past or to historical events. Carnelian can improve motivation. Helps one achieve greater success in career or personal matters. Helps ground people who meditate. Carnelian is one of the most helpful crystals for healing trauma, stress and emotional wounds that have accumulated in the etheric body or the Aura and are now manifesting as physical symptoms.

Citrine:

This stone is complements Ether, as it helps attain illumination, good judgment and clarity through courage. An energizing and highly beneficial crystal, citrine absorbs, transmutes, grounds and dissolves negative energy, which makes it a very protective stone. Citrine crystals are invigorating and positive. Can guide you to harness and utilize your creative energy. Helps us analyze events and steer them in a positive direction. Develops inner calm and security, and makes us less sensitive and more open to constructive criticism. Can dispel negative feelings and help us to accept the flow of events. This stone is great with help in achieving goals. Because of its matrix of iron and quartz, it is most effective on the Sacral/Sexual/Navel Chakra, the Solar plexus Chakra and Crown Chakra. Citrine energizes every level of the aura, cleansing and balancing the subtle bodies as it aligns it with the physical body. Citrine is the stone of abundance.

Lapis Lazuli:

This stone complements Ether as lapis calms emotions and promotes a peaceful meditative vibration. Used for higher guidance, intuition, connection to higher self, our overview, and decisions for the good of all. Organizes and quiets the mind. Opens Throat/Thyroid Chakra for self-expression, writing, creativity, dream insight, allows total awareness. A powerful thought-amplifier and is helpful in aligning all the elements of the body and mind. Can increase psychic abilities and will open the third eye. Can guide you in the direction of mental and spiritual purity. It should be worn as close to the throat as possible or at least above the diaphragm so that the energy of the wearer is drawn upward.

Meteorite:

Literally from ether, this stone is amplifies thoughts/telepathic sending/receiving, greater awareness, some connection to extraterrestrial life. Odd/unusual energy, best used by those drawn to them. Some believe that since meteorites are in tune with the energies of the cosmos and therefore more capable of raising our energies to a universal level. Others believe that that since they have no connection to Earth, meteorites can in no way influence our lives. Perhaps a reasonable way to approach this stone is to try and tune into its energy on an intuitive level and decide whether or not it would play a good role in your life. (This is a good rule for all stones or gems of the Earth as well).

Moldavite:

Moldavite is a great stone for bringing great change in short periods of time. This stone is used for accessing the higher self-working as a catalyst for the inner evolving spirit. It is used to align yourself with the power of the divine. Its divining spiritual nature is believed to come from it extraterrestrial roots. Consider moldavite when you want to bring mental balance, introduce yourself to new experiences and opening your mind. First use this stone over the Heart Chakra, as it will facilitate the pure intentions of the heart and heart center. Bring the stone up to the Brow or Third Eye Chakra when accessing your intuition, psychic insight and stimulation of the pineal gland as it powerfully expands psychic channeling. Finally, use this stone on the Crown Chakra for facilitating altered mind states such as deepening meditation, accessing dreams and assisting in hypnosis.

Moonstone:

This stone honors the Goddess in all women. This stone helps women (and men) to be more comfortable with their gentler feminine/yin receiving side. This stone is also an excellent remedy for overly aggressive females or for men who need to connect to their more feminine/emotional side. Its connection to the moon has been documented for centuries. Because of its shimmering, glossy nature its color plays off the light as does the moon. Like the moon as it waxes and wanes, this reflective stone allows us the lesson that everything is a part of the cycle of change. Moonstone is considered the stone of new beginnings. Moonstone is most famous for balancing our emotional states. It encourages a lust for life, a youthful attitude and helps us to become comfortable with the aging process and its transitions. Use it also to encourage lucid dreaming, especially at the time of the full moon. It is the perfect stone for the Emotional Layer of the Aura. Moonstone is a great stone for meditation and helping with unconditional love. Since it heightens our understanding of nature and concerns for the environment, it is an essential stone for agriculturists and farmers alike. Moonstone encourages creativity, imagination, inspiration and awareness.

Tektite:

Tektite is a type of natural glass, chemically and structurally unique, is created from the meteoric impact with the earth. The heat is so intense that both the meteorite and the earth’s surface melt on impact. Tektite is ether solidified! As this mixture of space material and earth material cool together, this unbelievable crystal is created!

Tektite assists one in attaining knowledge, abundance, reasoning and learning lessons throughout the travels of life. Balances the feminine/masculine (Yin/Yang), provides insight, and strengthens one’s energy field. Can stimulate thought transmissions. Use this for astral travel, meditation and mental communication, especially with our higher, spiritual self. This stone promotes deep insight into ourselves and helps us to grow spiritually. Tektite is used on all the Chakra points, balancing each area in a different way and bringing about the best from each energy center! As it can strengthen a person’s bio-sheath, it makes an excellent stone for cleansing the Aura.

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