Ultimate guide to crystals and stones - Uma Silbey 2016
Kundalini Energy
Subtle Energy Bodies and Subtle Planes of Reality
Kundalini energy has been explained as the life force or creative force of the universe, as Shakti or the creative, feminine force, and as the supreme potential of human beings. This subtle energy lies dormant near the base of our spine, and when stimulated it spirals upward to pierce through and energize each chakra, and then burst through our crown chakras. When this happens, we feel as if we are blissfully merged in an ocean of pure, golden consciousness that is more real than real, though impossible to express in words. We feel infinitely peaceful and fulfilled, totally illuminated and one with divinity. As the kundalini rises through each chakra, they become activated, their unique attributes or energies increasing our awareness, bringing us ever-expanding consciousness.
The process of kundalini rising is experienced in many ways. Though there are certain generalities, each person’s experience is unique. The length of time that this energy takes to rise is different from one person to another. It may not rise at all, or only rise partially. Others of us may think we aren’t having any kundalini effects at all, yet just aren’t noticing them because they are so gradual as to be unnoticeable. The more energetically balanced and free of blockages we are, however, the easier time we are likely to have if the kundalini energy does rise.
The kundalini energy may be felt in many ways as it rises. We may feel it as heat or liquid fire, especially along our spines or over the top of our heads. It may be felt as pressure or tightness, especially near the various chakra areas. We may feel dizziness, or our bodies may shake. Our hands may want to be held in certain mudras, or positions, and we may naturally find ourselves engaging in various yoga poses. We may become very fatigued in the process, so need to take care of ourselves. Along with these symptoms, we usually become highly intuitive or psychic, we may feel “in love with the universe,” or experience other states of higher consciousness that may intertwine with our normal awareness. It isn’t unusual for some of us to feel like we’re going crazy, especially if we have no guidance or have no frame of reference for this experience.
As our kundalini rises and the higher energy chakras are activated, it isn’t unusual to have various abilities open up for us, like clairvoyance, clairaudience, psychic knowing, energetic healing abilities, astral awareness and projection, lucid dreaming, freedom from disease, the ability to discern and speak truth, the ability to send kundalini energy to others, and other seemingly miraculous abilities. With this awakening, more often than not, we also experience a compelling or overpowering urge to help others. As the kundalini awakens in us we will find the abilities to do this and see clearly how it is we are to help.
Even though we may experience some of the powers associated with the kundalini awakening, as useful as they may be for our crystal and stone work, or any energy work, the gathering of powers is not the point. The purpose of the kundalini awakening is so that we can dwell in a state of the highest consciousness. If powers come to us, they are merely to serve as signposts of our awakening. Focusing on them alone rather than the highest development of our awareness is a mistake, leading us astray and eventually back to a lower form of consciousness. The powers and metaphysical abilities are not the path itself, only signs along the way.
A Natural Occurrence When Doing Crystal and Stone Work
It is best for us not to worry about whether or how much the kundalini energy has arisen in us. (Actually, the fact that we are interested in crystal and stone healing as well as other energy work shows that our higher energy chakras are open to at least some degree.) Nor is it particularly good to try to force it to rise, since our physical or subtle bodies may not be prepared. In any event, it isn’t a competition, and it doesn’t have anything to do with how good a stone worker we are; there are many other factors involved in being a good crystal and stone worker. This discussion merely helps provide a framework for this experience if we have it. The kundalini energy will arise within us at the proper time according to our own evolution and life purpose.
Our quartz crystal and stone work, however, will tend to encourage the kundalini awakening. It will also help prepare us for this event. Because we aren’t focusing specifically on the arousal of the kundalini, but instead on the work we are doing, any arousal will likely be natural and gentle. Even more importantly, whether we are aware of any effects of the kundalini awakening within us or not, the natural attunement that we develop as a result of our crystal work will, nonetheless, become a source of growth and expansion in many other ways. Above all, it should help lead to our happiness and the happiness of others around us.