Elemental Energies in the Mineral Kingdom

All minerals come from the Earth. At first glance it seems obvious to us that they all contain the energy of the Earth element. But this is not necessarily so. Some stones hold very low energy frequencies, while others hold very high frequencies. Some are more suited to physical healing, while others resonate more with emotional, energetic or mental healing. Some stones carry the energy of the Earth element, others of the Fire, Water, Air or Storm elements.

The enormous range of energy held by the mineral kingdom reflects the range of energies present in the elemental forces of nature, which are the expression of all the energies contained in the living organism that is our planet Earth, called Gaia.

These elemental forces are not chemical components, but events that describe the energetic interactions that occur within Gaia. Minerals are vehicles that allow the distribution and balance of the energy of our planet, as well as our body. Within Gaia's body, minerals act as resonant "cells" that carry the different energy frequencies represented by the elemental forces.

The experience you have when holding a mineral is directly related to the electromagnetic energy resonance that occurs between the mineral and the systems of the body, mind, and spirit. These systems of the body, mind, and spirit are grouped into five categories: physical, energetic, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Each of these aspects is also governed by an elemental force:

The physical level is governed by the Earth element 🌱;
The energetic level is governed by the Fire element 🔥;
The emotional level by the Water element💧;
The mental level by the Wind element 🌬️;
And the spiritual level is governed by the Storm element⚡(which is created when all four elemental forces are empowered at once to correct imbalances).

By understanding which level is predominantly affected by the electromagnetic energy of the stone, you can determine the elemental force with which the stone resonates.

🌱Stones that vibrate in the Earth element resonate with the physical level of our experience, with the lower frequencies and magnetic energies. These stones are grounding, helping to regulate high frequency energies and to generate biochemical and energetic changes in the body, promoting a greater presence in the body and on Earth. The Earth element governs the structure of our bodies and our lives: aspects related to home, work, family and finances. Stones related to this element tend to stimulate and balance the Earth Star chakra (located approximately 15-30 cm below the soles of our feet) and the Base chakra. They are useful for working with the dense aspects of the body, such as bones and tissues, or also to support changes in the established structures in our lives, such as, for example, in the breakup of relationships, change of career, moving house, changes in the body. These stones also balance emotions related to the dense aspects of our lives, such as physical survival, connection with the body, feelings of responsibility and capability.

🔥The Fire element governs the way we experience energy and how we direct our own energy in the world. Stones that resonate with this element help to strengthen and balance the energetic systems of the body. They govern the flow of energy through the meridians, the vitality of the chakras, and also the reproductive, digestive, and endocrine systems. These stones influence physical aspects such as digestion, metabolism, hormonal balance, gland tissues, sexual desire and function, and fertility. These stones work on our second chakra (sacral) and third chakra (solar plexus) which are regulators of the Fire element in our body. On an emotional level, Fire element stones manage the way we deal with anger and fear; our creativity and sexual expression; and the way we use our will and personal power to take action and realize our dreams and desires. Fire element stones tend to highlight the issues of creation and manifestation. In order to manifest something, one needs to take action toward one's vision. If the fire element is missing, self-direction often fails and the ability to create and manifest in the world is compromised. Working with fire element stones helps us to see the blockages we may have and the misuse we may be making of our personal energy. Balancing this element in our lives allows us to feel more empowered, creative and enthusiastic about life.

💧The Water element governs the emotional body, the circulatory system, the lymphatic system and all the fluids of the body. It helps us to let go of the past and flow into the future, to communicate our feelings and truths to others, to feel love and compassion. The water element governs the fourth chakra (heart) and fifth chakra (throat). When this element is out of balance, one may have difficulty expressing thoughts, opinions and feelings. Relationships can be affected by a lack of communication. On a physical level, almost all problems with the circulatory system and heart come from an imbalance in the water element. Working with stones that resonate with this element promotes more effective communication and a true expression of self. Situations may arise in your life that will lead you to develop your ability to express yourself and set emotional boundaries. Water element stones assist in maintaining a healthy emotional balance and are useful for relieving depression, excessive fear, sleep disorders and hyperactivity. These are the stones that help us with problems in our relationships or if we wish to attract a relationship.

🌬️The Wind element governs the mental aspect and opens the door to the spiritual world. It brings messages from the spiritual realm in the form of visions, information, hunches or intuitions. This element governs the sixth chakra (third eye) and the seventh chakra (crown), these are the doors to our mental processes and our spiritual vision. On a physical level, the Air element regulates the respiratory system and the cognitive system. Stones of this element stimulate these systems and enhance brain functions and mental abilities. They are useful for facilitating meditation, mental clarity and supporting learning. These stones are excellent to use in breathing exercises, and to heal respiratory difficulties in general, and especially in relation to tobacco use. They tend to sharpen the mind, improve mental focus and cognitive abilities, as well as assist in opening psychic and intuitive abilities. Working with Air element stones helps us maintain focus to acquire new skills, to express our knowledge and to open our intuition and psychic abilities.

⚡The Storm element is the energy created by the synchronous combination of the frequencies of the four elements. This element is capable of activating any chakra and level of the body, mind and spirit, because it contains the energies of all the elemental forces. It is primarily associated with the Soul Star chakra (located 15 cm above the head and the crown chakra). Through this chakra, we can experience our highest spiritual energies. Stones that vibrate in resonance with this element are useful for purification, transformation and the dynamic balance of all the elemental energies of the body and its systems. They are generally used for short periods of time and in circumstances where one is ready for significant change. They often bring out deep patterns to be consciously understood and released. When you invoke the Storm element through working with these stones, you can expect radical changes in your external as well as internal world. Any energy that is not aligned with a state of perfect balance will be removed by the energies of the Storm element present in these crystals.

✨Some stones and crystals carry more than one element in their vibration, as their chemical compositions allow them to resonate with a wider range of frequencies. In this way, some have more than one element in resonance. In that case, it can be used for either purpose. Once you have identified the element that requires balancing, it is best to follow your intuition to choose the exact stone or combination of stones that can help you work with your needs.

Here is a table listing various crystals and the elements they resonate with, based on Robert Simmons and Naisha Ahsian's book The Book of Stones.

I share this summary I did long time ago for my own learning in this topic. Hope you find it useful!

Thank you for reading and being here 💜

With love,

Gabriela

Source: The Book of Stones by Robert Simmons & Naisha Ahsian