num_pages: 168
description: In the ancient world there were three medicine kingdoms: animal vegetable and mineral. Following her previous acclaimed volumes on animal (The Illustrated Bestiary) and vegetable (The Illustrated Herbiary) Maia Toll fulfills the call for mineral with The Illustrated Crystallary exploring the mystical qualities of 36 fascinating crystals and minerals including gold silver copper amethyst hematite mica smokey quartz emerald ruby and more. Combining bits of ancient wisdom with her own insights Toll explores the aspects and energy of each stone and through rituals and reflections the life guidance it might offer contemporary readers. Obsidians shiny surface and sharp edges reflect the shadowy corners of the self and serve as the tool for cutting them loose. The sky-like color of earthly turquoise provides balance between opposing forces. The stunning illustrations of Kate OHara magnify the symbolism of each crystal throughout the book and are also featured on 36 oracle cards included in an envelope bound in the back of the book. Also available: The Illustrated Herbiary Collectible Box Set and The Illustrated Bestiary Collectible Box Set.
language: English
title: The Illustrated Crystallary: Guidance and Rituals from 36 Magical Gems and Minerals
publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC