Way back, long ago when I started my crystal journey, I read all of the books written by “experts” in the field. I used these books as reference books, books to guide me, books to teach me. As I learned and grew and immersed myself into the metaphysical crystal world I shared the information with others in the form of articles, videos and classes.
I found out soon enough that true knowledge is more than just believing a concept. It is more than sharing and parroting that concept. To truly learn, you must look to various sources, LOTS of sources in order to get factual information as well as the metaphysical information. I learned this the hard way.
I had a couple of friends who were into numerology, so the numerological vibration given to crystals fascinated me. I was never good at math in school, but using numerology, I had a way to learn more about myself, and let’s face it, who does not want to hear/learn about themselves?
I was so impressed with the information, that I made a video about it, showing people how they could figure out the numerological vibration of any crystal themselves. I used the information in Love is in the Earth by Melody as I considered her the expert of the time.
Here is the chart she shared:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
A B C D E F G H I
J K L M N O P Q R
S T U V W X Y Z
Within hours of posting my video sharing this information, I was besieged with comments telling me how very WRONG I was. Some were kind but most were quite rude and/or cruel. A popular crystal site “teacher” even got in on the action. I was petrified and very hurt, I took the video down right away and asked others I had shared it with to do the same.
And I was embarrassed. I believed in a concept a highly regarded “expert” in the field had written in her book and took it to be truth. I did what most newbies do. I believed this information to be proven fact. And it was…..sort of. But to believe anything without research or communication or clarity does not help us, it hurts us.
How many times have you been led to believe that a crystal purchase you made was a specific crystal and when you got home you found out it was not what you were told it was? How you may have kicked and reprimanded yourself by saying, “I should have asked more questions or I should have asked for a second opinion or I should have asked my crystal guide”. You feel misled and upset. Don’t beat yourself up. We have all done it. Hopefully, the next time, we will know better.
That is why, I feel it is so important to never believe blindly. Go that extra step! Ask someone you trust and respect. Read more, research more. Don’t do what I did. How silly I was!
Now, let me tell you why this “Numerical Vibration” concept is so misleading.
Let’s look at Fluorite. Yes, this is the proper spelling of the name. It has been designated the Numerical Vibration of 7 in Melody’s book.
But what about different languages? in the case of some stones, there may be several synonyms. What about trademarked names versus the actual geological name?
Fluorite in French is fluorine with a vibration of 1 and yet, it is the same crystal. In Spanish, it is fluorita with a numerological vibration of 3 and yet, again, it is the same crystal. In Swedish it is flusspat and carries the numerological vibration of 6 and yes, yet again, it is the exact same crystal.
So, as you can see, to try to blanket a single crystal with one numerical vibration is impossible and, in my mind, a bit irresponsible as well.
All beginners look up to the experts. Who else do you learn from? You learn from those who know the things you want to know. Someone who has years of experience, someone who has studied in that field before practicing in it.
I have always encouraged questions and research. It is also why I encourage you to not just “parrot” or “mimic” what you have heard from others. Do the work; make sure you feel the information to be true for you. The only way to do that is to go past the book and into further study.
And above all? Ask questions!
If you still believe that Numerical Vibrations have merit, then that is OK too! At least now, you have the full story, not just something out of a book so you can make an informed choice/decision on how to proceed.
With love and crystal blessings,
Kristi Hugs
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