Crystals for Everyday Living: Bring happiness to your home, achieve your goals, and enhance every element of your well-being, by Philip Permutt
CICO Books, 9781800653757, 144 pages, October 2024
In his introduction, Philip Permutt explains that the idea behind Crystals for Everyday Living was a simple one. By reading this book, he writes:
“You will see how consciously welcoming crystals and their helpful, healing energies into your life will bring happiness to your home, enable you to achieve your goals, and enhance every element of your energy and well-being, easily and effectively.”1
Permutt is based in England and has been described by the Daily Mail as “Britain’s leading crystal expert.” He has been studying and working with crystals for more than 30 years. He discovered crystals and their healing properties after a severe illness and several surgeries put him in the hospital. When he started using crystals for healing, his condition improved and soon he was walking after his doctor told him he might never walk again. Permutt is a bestselling author, crystal teacher, and lecturer and runs a successful wholesale and retail crystal business.
Crystals for Everyday Living is meticulously organized, guiding the reader through various aspects of crystal usage. Permutt provides a thorough introduction to crystals, their history, and their energetic properties, setting a solid foundation for readers to build upon.
The book is divided into five chapters, each focusing on different applications of crystals in daily life. Permutt shares how to utilize the magic properties of crystals in your world, at home, and at work. He goes further to feature what he calls “lifestyle crystals” and then includes his directory of over 101 crystals.
Permutt’s emphasis on practical applications sets this book apart from others. He provides step-by-step instructions on how to use crystals for various purposes, including meditation, energy healing, and enhancing one’s living space. He even includes two pages on how to use a crystal pendulum for dowsing. Each section is accompanied by beautiful, four-color photographs, ensuring that readers can easily follow along and implement the techniques in their own lives.
A significant portion of the book is dedicated to the use of crystals for health and well-being. Permutt explains how specific crystals can be used to enhance our lives, support emotional healing, and promote overall wellness. He also addresses the importance of cleansing and charging crystals, offering practical tips to ensure their optimal effectiveness.
Another noteworthy aspect of the book is its focus on integrating crystals into one’s living environment. Permutt explores how crystals can be strategically placed in different areas of the home to create a harmonious and energetically balanced space. Whether it’s enhancing the energy of a bedroom for better sleep or creating a calming atmosphere in a living room, Permutt’s guidance is both practical and insightful.
One of the standout features of the book is its detailed descriptions of a wide range of crystals. Permutt divides the gemstones by color and then delves into the unique properties of each crystal, offering insights into their healing potential and practical applications. He color-codes the pages, to make it an easy reference tool. From the calming effects of amethyst to the protective qualities of black tourmaline, the book covers an extensive array of crystals, making it a valuable reference for anyone interested in crystals for your daily life.
Permutt focuses on the “lifestyle qualities” of each crystal in the directory. If you are interested in more details about crystal healing, you may want to pick up one of his other books, such as The Crystal Healer.
The book is a soft-bound book, with a cardstock cover that folds on each end to use as a type of bookmark. The paper stock is a nice weight and has a matte finish, which allows the colored photos of gemstones and crystals to leap off the page. Permutt features a wide array of photos, including people interacting with crystals and representations of daily life. He accents the copy with colored sections to highlight important ideas.
One of my favorite topics was the discussion of Feng Shui and how to use crystals in each of the nine areas of the Bagua Map. For example, you can place a piece of rose quartz in the love and marriage area of your home or a piece of jet in the career and life path area. Permutt goes on to share how to overlay the Bagua Map on your floor plan to diagram your home and add crystals for better balance and flowing energy. It is a wonderful introduction to Feng Shui!
I also enjoyed the section on utilizing crystals for the workplace. Did you know that you can hold or focus on a piece of fluorite to bring your mind back to the task at hand? Or that carrying turquoise or aquamarine can protect you when traveling to and from work? These are just two of the helpful tips Permutt includes in the section on work.
In the chapter on lifestyle crystals, Permutt includes references to crystals for many subjects, such as relationships, children, dreams and stress. One of my favorite areas included crystals for grief. He discusses different crystals for heartache, loss and moving. For example, bowenite supports you as you move from one house to another, while “petrified wood can help you leave the past behind, making it easier for you to start your new life.”2
As support material, the author includes books for further reading, a list of resources and a glossary. He also includes an index of crystals and a more general index. I appreciate how easy it is to find material later in this book!
Overall, Crystals for Everyday Living by Philip Permutt is a comprehensive and engaging guide that demystifies the world of crystal healing. Permutt’s expertise, combined with his approachable writing style, makes this book an invaluable resource for anyone interested in incorporating crystals into their daily life.
Whether you are a novice seeking to learn the basics or an experienced practitioner looking to deepen your knowledge, this book offers something for everyone. This remarkable guide provides an accessible yet profound exploration into crystals and gemstones. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to explore the magical world of crystals and their myriad benefits.
PJ Spur is an author, intuitive, spiritual mentor, astrologer, and hypnotist. She does tarot & oracle card readings, natal chart readings, grief coaching, and relationship healing. She also has hosted a weekly “Coffee & Cards” event with her Soul Compass Community for the past four years. Her book Navigating Grief with Grace is available on Amazon. Learn more at www.dearpj.com