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Quartz Crystal
Point Grids

The Book of Crystal Spells explored a variety of grid shapes and stone combinations, following detailed patterns, using many different stones. The grids here, while they may seem simpler, are no less powerful. These grids are patterns that use only (or mainly) clear quartz points. However, you can always substitute other crystal points as needed, depending on your goal.

Crystal points can act as tiny wands, focusing and directing our energy. Utilizing various shapes and numerological correspondences, grids can be created for just about any magical need. These grids are mainly based on numerology—they are arranged by the number of points used and the correspondences of those numbers. In addition, direction of the points can be used for drawing energy toward something or sending it out.

Planning a Grid

Using crystal points, you can create endless patterns of shapes and lines. One way to keep the flow of energy smooth is to be sure all the points are facing a uniform direction. The position of the stones depends on your intent. When creating a shape like a circle or square, face the crystal points in a clockwise direction to draw things to you; arrange them counterclockwise to dispel something. Ideally, the crystals should touch each other; however, when creating a large grid, you can leave small spaces between the stones.

When you construct a grid shape that has right angles, you can use “corner” stones to assist with the flow of energy. If you imagine energy flowing from the tip of a point, but you have a right angle, that energy could just keep going. Instead, you want something to catch it and direct it into the next stone, so the energy can “turn” the corner. Other shapes, such as straight lines, don’t need these extra stones, but you can use them to “flavor” the energy you are directing. For example, you can use amethyst or rose quartz corner stones in a clear quartz grid. They will add a more specific intent to your goal. Of course, you can just use bits of clear or milky quartz, if you wish.

Refer to chapter three for special quartz points you can also incorporate into your grids.

Basic Numerological Associations

Candle Grids

Positioning crystal points in a circle, points facing toward a candle, helps you charge a candle with energy before lighting it for use in a spell. Visualize the energy of the stones sending energy to the candle.

Another candle grid style is to arrange the crystals with points facing outward, the bases of the stones touching the candle. You can think of the grid as similar to a magic circle you cast for rituals or spellwork, but on a smaller scale. Visualize the energy of the candle being amplified by the crystals and sent out with your intent.

Grids for Balance and Relationships

A pair of stones can create a sense of balance, especially in situations concerning relationships or a union of opposites. There are several ways to arrange these points, depending on your goal. Place them parallel to each other to direct double force toward a goal. Two people working together can use this method to unite their energies.

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Grids (for balance and relationships)

To create a face-to-face exchange, sit across from someone and place two stones on the table, parallel to each other. Each of you should have a point facing you. The alternative is to use double-terminated points.

For yet another version, place a crystal or cluster in the center, or a candle, and visualize a ball of energy in the center, flowing through the stones toward each of you.

Maiden Mother Crone Grid

This grid uses three crystals to symbolize the trinity of Maiden, Mother, and Crone. If you have them, use three different crystal points—use amethyst for the Maiden, clear quartz for the Mother, and smoky quartz for the Crone. If you don’t have these types of crystals, just use all clear quartz.

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Maiden
Mother
Crone Grid

Place the amethyst point at the bottom of the triangle, point facing left. Next, add the clear quartz on the left side, pointing toward the top; finally, place the smoky point on the right, facing down toward the bottom. Use corner stones if you wish. This symbolizes a flow of energy from youth to maturity, then middle age to old age, in a cycle, flowing in a clockwise direction.

When you place the three stones, use the following words:

Maiden: As the moon controls the tides, so its rhythm rules our lives.

Mother: Through cycles changing, wax and wane, in different phases, yet the same.

Crone: We journey—Maiden, Mother, Crone, in strength together and alone.

Repeat three times to raise energy: Maiden, Mother, Crone—together and alone.

This layout can be used to celebrate a rite of passage or honor a change, life stage (puberty, pregnancy, birth, wedding, or menopause), or simply to acknowledge the cycles of life. This grid can be used in a group by designating a person to represent each stage. That person places the crystal and speaks the corresponding words, then everyone chants the final lines together.

The Pinnacle Grid

This grid uses three stones in an inverted V-shape. Think of this one as reaching a pinnacle or summit of a mountain. You can concentrate and focus energy this way by pointing two crystals upward and, where their points meet, position the third stone at the top.

You can also use this arrangement for the Maiden Mother Crone Grid, placing whichever stone you wish to focus on at the top—the other two represent support.

The Pinnacle is an excellent way to focus and direct energy—try using this with a candle. You can make a larger version by placing a Pinnacle arrangement on four sides of a candle, a Pinnacle pointing in each direction.

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Pinnacle Grids (3 vs. 5 crystals)

You can also make a Pinnacle with five crystals, placing one point at the top and two on each side below it.

Cross Grid

The most balanced four-point grid is a simple cross; four is a number of stability. You can face the points outward or inward. Simply arrange them like points on a compass. These are useful for marking the quarters or representing the four elements. If you want to charge an object, place the item in the center of the cross with the crystal points facing inward.

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Cross Grids

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Star Grid

Star Grid for Health

Five is the number for health and the life force. The best way to create a grid with five crystals is to make a simple star shape. Put the largest crystal at the top, then one on each side facing outward, and the other two pointing downward. Put the base of the crystals in the center so the points radiate outward. Again, you may put a candle or other object in the center—a Golden Healer Crystal is a good choice. Use this grid to send out healing energy. Chant as you place each of the five points—lower left, lower right, upper left, upper right, top:

By the strength of five,
energy to heal—
Energy to thrive—
now hear my appeal.
Health shall be revived.

An alternative method is to have all the points facing inward to charge an object.

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Prosperity Grid

Prosperity Grid

This is a very simple, yet powerful, grid for prosperity. You will need eight clear quartz points and a piece of Tiger Eye for the center. Place the quartz points facing outward. Use your four largest points to create a cross and then fill in the spaces between them with the four smaller ones, pointing out diagonally. Move in a clockwise direction.

As you position the piece of Tiger Eye, say:

I deserve all the abundance the universe has to offer.

Visualize your needs. As you work your way around clockwise, beginning at any point on the grid, say these words as you place each crystal—you will say the entire chant twice:

I am open to receive,
I deserve and I believe.
Let abundance come to me,
for good of all so shall it be.

The Feather Grid

Using nine points—one very large and eight smaller ones—you can create a grid I like to call the “feather.” Since one of the numerological uses for the number nine is inspiration and feathers are often associated with that as well, I like to use this grid for increasing creativity.

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Feather Grid

Imagine the longest crystal is the center spine of the feather and the others radiate outward and upward alongside it, smaller ones at the top, moving to larger ones toward the bottom. This works best if your largest point is long and narrow. This design is excellent for sending energy outward—especially for creative works you plant to share with others.

Place the center crystal first, then start at the bottom right, moving back and forth until the grid is complete. Speak a line of the chant as you place each stone:

I tap into the source,
I am starting strong,
I will not give up,
I will stay on course.
I will move along
at a steady pace;
my goal is now in sight—
I will win the race.
I can now take flight.

The Sprout Grid

Use nine crystal points to visualize a project starting small and increasing. If you have some Sprouted Quartz Points, use them as part of this grid.

Start at the bottom and lay out the three center stones. Then fill in the remaining six by starting with the bottom four, then adding the upper two. When the grid is complete, visualize your goal and chant:

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Sprout Grid

What I nurture, what I tend,
let it increase and transcend—
progress now will take effect.
Rise above what I expect.

Grid for Completion

For this grid, you will create a design that looks like a figure 8. It’s a well-balanced grid, six pieces on each side.

Start in the center and work your way around, up, and over (clockwise) then down (counterclockwise) and back to the center.

The number twelve represents completeness. Use this grid if you’re feeling unsatisfied, incomplete, or unfinished—or if you have some aspect of your life that feels this way. Meditate on your situation to seek a solution.

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Completion Grid

Chant:

Something’s missing, not quite whole,

find what’s needed—search my soul.

Circles and Starbursts

Circles are one of the most natural grids to create. You can always put a large crystal in the center—a generator point would be the best choice—and build layers of outward-facing points in a circle. This is excellent for group rituals, too. You can also stagger the points for a starburst effect.

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Starburst Grid

More Grid Information

While size doesn’t matter when considering crystal “power,” size can play a role in your grids. Whenever possible, try to use stones of a uniform size. If you do have one or two that are considerably larger than the others, place those stones parallel at the top or bottom of a grid to create a balanced energy.

You can also use other types of quartz points, such as amethyst, smoky quartz, or citrine, if they correspond to your specific goal. But remember they will change the influence of your spell, adding a subtle difference to the energy. Think of it like spices in food: sometimes you want complexity, and sometimes salt is the only seasoning you need. Adding one different type of quartz point to a grid, at the top of a triangle, perhaps, can be a nice touch. Balance is the key. If you want to use two amethyst points in your grid, for example, position them parallel to each other.

Experiment by creating your own grids—try the various shapes here or create spirals and curves. Consult the numerology chart in the appendix for more ideas. You may wish to photograph them or make sketches of grids you create so you can remember your designs. Grids can be left in place for as long as you like—trust your instincts. Just remember that if you think you may need to move it, create it on a tray, platter, or piece of wood or sturdy cardboard.

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