 I published this in the Charmed Times Newspaper (no longer in print) over five years ago and thought it still might prvide some insight so I am posting it. My current exploration into color gem energy vibration will be with Red.
My Past curiosity: GEMS, COLOR, & ENERGY What does the color do to the energy of a crystal? How does it affect the gem's energy? Are colored gems worth working with? Should you only work with natural colors of the gems? Everyone has their personal opinion of gemstones and how best to utilize their energy and properties. If you find that one way works best for you, then I suggest you remain open to possibilities, but trust in yourself and your personal energy connection. The following is based on over 30 years of daily professional experience with gems and crystals. The acceptance and use of brightly colored enhanced gems and crystals may seem to be unnatural and a bit shocking based on their appearance, especially if you are used to working in natural colors and tones. Early on, I admit to having an aversion to them, believing they were kind of energetic mutants, I may go as far as even admitting I was a natural color snob. It was only after breaking through my restrictive perspective that I began to understand and feel how the natural energy of the gem interplayed with the color energy vibration. Then things became very interesting, and my exploration into the effects have continued to evolve. My latest love is color selenite. I freely admit I want to wear one forever, and that for me, truly, is a unique experience. I think that it is one of the best ways to feel the effect the color has, as it freely flows through the naturally clearing channeling energy of selenite. Since selenite never needs to be cleared, it is the perfect combination. If you have the opportunity, I would strongly suggest holding one and feel it, because it is not altered from gem composition variants or outer energy contaminants. What about other gems that are colored? Think of the color of a gem as an outfit. Perhaps you only wear blue and one day someone switches your wardrobe and you can only wear orange. Although you are naturally still yourself, the color around you makes you feel different. You may find yourself expressing yourself differently in some ways. Then over time, something interesting happens. The energy begins to balance and creates a new vibration. You see, energy for the most part, wants to find a balance. It is not as stable when it is in its extreme state. This is when you would begin to acclimate to the orange vibration and it would feel less uncomfortable to you. You may even find, when you reach this state, that you no longer favor blue, but perhaps are now open to giving green or yellow a try. There are some variables when working with color energy, so it is always best to hand select your gems when you can. Since it is all about the sensing of energy, you may choose to close your eyes when choosing a color gem. This will enable you to sense the energy vibration better, without the distraction of sight. This is particularly helpful when selecting gems that have varying opaqueness. Sometimes, you may only need a slight color enhancement, rather than a full on color explosion. What about natural color gems? Think of these as the "classics". They will behave (direct energy) in a format with only slight variation from the attributes given them over the centuries. They are a fine choice because you know what to expect from them. It is important to keep in mind there is no reason to choose between a natural color gem and one that is enhanced. Both have characteristics that can be beneficial depending on how you intend to use them. Red vibration gems will be in next weeks Victoria's Curiosity Corner Curiosity Corner: Why Are We Fascinated by the Unknown? Have you ever heard a strange story and immediately wanted to know more? Maybe it was a ghost story, an unexplained photograph, an ancient legend, or simply something that didn't seem to have an easy explanation. There may be more to that feeling than we realize. Curiosity is more than simply wanting information. Our brains are designed to seek information, recognize patterns, learn from surprises, and discover what happens next. And interestingly, there may be different ways we experience curiosity.
Two Kinds of Curiosity Researches often describe two forms of curiosity. Interest-type curiosity and Depreivation-Type curiosity. Interest-type curiosity is driven by the enjoyment of discovering something new. You aren't necessarily bothered by not knowing the answer—you simply enjoy exploring the question. It's the feeling of: “That's fascinating. I wonder what else I can learn about this.” You might spend an afternoon reading about mythology, exploring an old mystery, learning about crystals, or watching a documentary simply because you enjoy discovering something new. Deprivation-type curiosity is a little different. Here, not knowing creates a sense of tension or frustration, and finding the answer becomes a way to reduce that uncomfortable feeling. It's more like: “I need to know what happened!” Think about a mystery novel that ends a chapter with a major unanswered question. You might tell yourself you'll read just one more page—but suddenly it's midnight because you need to find out what happens. Curiosity and the Unknown Research has also found an interesting relationship between these two forms of curiosity and our tolerance for ambiguity—our ability to remain comfortable when something is uncertain or doesn't have a clear answer. People who score higher in interest-type curiosity tend to have a greater tolerance for ambiguity. They can enjoy the mystery itself without needing an immediate answer. Those who score higher in deprivation-type curiosity tend to have a lower tolerance for ambiguity. The unanswered question can create more tension, making the search for an answer especially compelling. Neither type is necessarily better than the other. They simply represent different ways our minds can respond to the unknown. And Then There's the Brain...One of the brain regions involved in motivation, reward, learning, and habit formation is the striatum, located deep within the brain. The striatum is part of a larger network that helps us evaluate experiences and determine what is worth pursuing or repeating. When something is novel, surprising, mysterious, or potentially rewarding, these systems can become engaged as we seek information and try to make sense of what we've encountered. In very simple terms, the brain can turn: “I wonder what that is…” into: “I want to find out.” And that may help explain our enduring fascination with ghost stories, folklore, strange phenomena, archaeological mysteries, and the unexplained. Some of us enjoy the journey of discovery, some of us desperately want the answer, and many of us are a little bit of both. Your Curiosity Companions Since curiosity can take different forms, we thought it would be fun to pair each type with a gem that reflects its energy. Deprivation-Type Curiosity Dumortierite — The Patience Stone When not knowing creates frustration or tension, Dumortierite makes a thoughtful companion. It is traditionally associated in crystal practices with patience, calm, stress relief, and inner peace. Rather than helping you solve the mystery, think of it as a reminder to slow down and allow an answer to unfold in its own time. Try this: Hold your Dumortierite and take a few slow breaths. Instead of asking: “How can I find the answer?” ask yourself: “Can I be comfortable with the question for a little while?” Sometimes the best investigation begins when we stop rushing toward the conclusion. Interest-Type Curiosity Crazy Lace Agate — The Exploration Stone When curiosity comes from the simple enjoyment of discovering something new, Crazy Lace Agate makes an intriguing companion. Its intricate patterns offer a wonderful visual reminder that there can be more than one way to look at something. Use it as a reminder to explore, notice patterns, consider different perspectives, and remain open to what you might discover. Try this: Look closely at your Crazy Lace Agate. Follow one of its patterns and notice where it leads your eye. Then ask yourself: “What else might I discover if I look at this differently?” You may be surprised by what you notice when you stop looking for one particular answer. Curiosity Is Where Investigation Begins. At Charmed in Company, we believe curiosity is worth following—whether it leads you into history, mythology, nature, crystals, folklore, or the mysterious cases found in the Professor Nicodemus Paranormal Archive. Because every investigation begins with a question. What happened? Why did it happen? Could there be another explanation? And sometimes, the most interesting part isn't finding the answer. It's being curious enough to look. So the next time something makes you stop and think, “I wonder…”—follow the question. You never know where it might lead.  I was thinking about bugs, not bugs in general, but lightning bugs and in particular the lightning bugs that live in the Great Smoky Mountains. Although I have never been there while it happens, these special bugs light up in perfect synchronicity. It makes me wonder what is happening with the energy that would create such a shared rhythm. As far as I know, it is the only place where this happens. Then my mind drifted to how quickly time is bringing us towards the Fall and the Equinox. The play of light and dark mirroring the lightning bug and my curiosity is sparked anew. So here is the question I pose to you. Can individual energies be influenced by the environment around them strongly enough that they begin to respond in a similar way? How does it control the balance of light and dark that reside within us? Thousands of individual lightning bugs, each one separate, somehow become part of the same rhythm. If individual living things can synchronize, could people do something similar? By changing the environmental conditions can one find synchronicity in mood and action? Would you even be aware that you are in sync with a larger energy? I have spent years observing people interact with gems at Charmed in Company. A new shipment arrives and we create a place for it in a display. As people come in, some naturally gravitate towards it, others slowly find their way to balance. It is interesting to see what happens when the energy of the gem meets the person’s energy. What would happen if we combined energy? Are the fireflies responding to a deeper rhythm that is universal in all living things? Although it might be an interesting field trip to harmonize with the fireflies in TN, I think it poses some interesting reflections. What is the combination that creates the synchronized rhythm? How many aspects are needed? Or perhaps, it isn’t the quantity or even the placement, maybe it depends on the frequency or depth that is in objects to reach particular states of mind or being. Would that create more light or dark? Establish a balance within? With the fireflies it is on a mass level, so I tend to believe it is a deeper resonance they are responding to or a multi factor one. When synchronization happens are individuals connecting with like energy or staying individual and connecting in another way? Now that I have opened the door to so many interesting ideas to explore let’s try an experiment. The Lightning Bug Experiment How deep a rhythm can be created? At what level does each individual experience energy? Let’s find out how you experience energy. Choose one gem or a small combination of gems and one essential oil scent/incense that you enjoy. Then try the same setup on two different days: The Lightning Bug Experiment How deep a rhythm can be created? At what level does each individual experience energy? Let’s find out how you experience energy. Choose one gem or a small combination of gems and one essential oil scent/incense that you enjoy. Then try the same setup on two different days: ☀️ A sunny day Place your gems in the same location. Use the same incense or scent. Sit with them for a few minutes and simply notice. Then, on an ☁️ overcast day, repeat it as closely as possible. Same gems, Same scent, Same location, Same person, Same time. Ask yourself:
If the environment changes the way we experience the same objects, are we responding to the object itself — or to the combination of the object, ourselves, and everything around us? Are we always as energetically individual as we think we are, or are there circumstances where our surroundings create a kind of collective rhythm? I don't know if thousands of people can synchronize with a place like these lightning bugs. I don't know if a room can develop a rhythm of its own. But I've spent a lot of years watching people, gems, objects and spaces interact, and I've learned that sometimes the most interesting things aren't the things we can immediately explain. Sometimes it's enough to notice them. And perhaps that's what the lightning bugs are doing for me — giving me another reason to wonder. |
AuthorAbout the Author Victoria Chasmar has been learning about, working with, and exploring natural energies professionally since 1991. With more than 36 years of hands-on experience working with gemstones, crystals, energy, and the many ways people connect with them, she remains a lifelong student of energy. Over the years, Victoria's curiosity has led her to continually observe, explore, question, and reconsider what she experiences in her daily work with gemstones and energy. Her approach is personal and experiential, shaped by years of working directly with stones and paying attention to the subtle differences she encounters along the way. Victoria has also been a longtime writer and publisher. She wrote the monthly column “The Mystical Mind” for the Ocean County Journal for more than a decade and created and published The Charmed Times, a metaphysical newspaper for her community. Victoria’s Curiosity Corner brings these interests together. Here, Victoria shares observations, experiences, questions, and discoveries gathered throughout her ongoing journey with gemstones and energy. Some curiosities may lead to further exploration, while others simply leave her with another question to consider. After all these years, she still believes there is always something new to discover. The curiosity continues… ArchivesCategories |
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