The second part of the book is filled with information on crystals as divination tools, and an explanation of how to use a crystal grid, meditation beads, candle magic, spells and crystal associations with the zodiac as well as different moon phases. The color of a crystal can also make a difference in how you use them, for various types of spells, just as you would choose the color of your candle for a specific intention. You will find information on creating talismans during certain moon phases and how the shapes of crystals can make a big difference depending on what the intention is for them.

This book is very useful for spellcrafting and meditation.

Receptive crystals have a calming effect, good for emotional issues, while projective crystals radiate positive energy for protection and healing. I found it fascinating how she describes crystals in two categories, receptive and projective. The author does a wonderful job explaining how each crystal is different and how they react differently to each individual. 'Kitchen Witchcraft: Crystal Magic', by Rachel Patterson is a wonderful book full of helpful tips on taking care of your crystals as individual energy sources. I feel as if this book was created to give you a better understanding of how to have a personal relationship with your crystals. I have regular blogs on Patheos Pagan (Beneath the Moon) and Witches & Pagans (Hedge Witch) My craft is a combination of old religion witchcraft, wicca, kitchen witchery, hedge witchery and folk magic. It is also my pleasure to contribute articles regularly to the Pagan Dawn, Magical Times and Fate & Fortune magazines. I am High Priestess of the Kitchen Witch Coven and an Elder at the online Kitchen Witch School of Natural Witchcraft. I regularly give talks to local pagan groups and co-run open rituals and workshops run by the Kitchen Witch Coven. I love to learn, I love to study and I have done so from books, online resources schools and wonderful mentors over the years and still continues to learn each and every day but I have learnt the most from actually getting outside and doing it. I am a witch.have been for a very long time, not the green skinned warty kind obviously.the real sort but I am also a working wife and mother who has also been lucky enough to write and have published a book or eighteen.

Kitchen Witchcraft by Rachel Patterson