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The Illustrated Crystallary: Guidance and Rituals from 36 Magical Gems and Minerals by Maia Toll
vedpears's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
1.75
Beautiful illustrations but very fanciful and usually not about the stone of subject as the focus. Many mentions of of historical use that are uncited and thus untrustworthy like "it is said that in Ancient Asia, people used this crystal by..." - it doesn't instill confidence in the little factual writing within. Most is very touchy feely and lays out anecdotal whims as universal fact. Perhaps this is better meant as strictly a companion for the oracle cards and not a stand-alone book.
emmeyer's review against another edition
1.0
I am very interested in holistic medicine and alternative healing so I am always interested to learn about something new. This book is divided into different types of crystals and what they can do for you. The author begins the introduction of the book by suggesting that there will be both medical and historical research provided for the crystals. I was very interested in this aspect of the book; however, there was not much medical or scientific context provided. The historical uses was interesting to be sure and the images in the book are beautiful. Overall this was not my thing and it did not seem to deliver the information suggested by the introduction.
rationes_seminales's review against another edition
4.0
Que bonito libro, tiene unas ilustraciones estupendas y te ayuda a saber lo básico de 36 cristales diferentes, además al final viene un link para que puedas descargar las cartas de cristales gratis, me encantó
opheliafeyre's review against another edition
5.0
Book Review: The Illustrated Crystallary: Guidance and Rituals from 36 Magical Gems and Minerals by Maia Toll. Illustrated by Kate O'Hara.
Genre: Spirituality
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Release Date: 1st September, 2020
If you are not already aware of this wonderful series by Maia Toll then you are seriously missing out. The Illustrated Crystallary is the third book in the Wild Wisdom series. First there was The Illustrated Herbiary which explored all things plants, flowers and herbs, then came the Bestiary which delved in to the animal kingdom. Now we unearth the magick of crystals, stones and minerals.
As soon as I heard about this release I had to read it.
The format of this book is the same as its predecessors. Featuring 36 crystals/stones with an enchanting write up of their physical traits and energetic properties. Toll writes as though each stone is whispering its secrets to you. Furthermore, there are rituals and reflections that compliment each of the featured crystals.
And, Oh! The Illustrations!
You can't mention this series of books and not talk about the amazingly beautiful and vibrant illustrations by Kate O'Hara. The images are what first drew me to The Illustrated Herbiary and I can't imagine these books without them. I feel drawn to the illustrations the same way I would a stone or crystal. This is what makes the book so magickal.
Not only is this an informative and useful resource but it also works as an oracle; with each of O'Hara's illustrations featured on a deck of cards included with the book.
As I already own The Illustrated Herbiary I know that this book will also be one that I love to take from my shelf and flip through. I always keep the 'Herbiary' on hand for reference when curating spells and rituals. I feel like the 'Crystallary' is going to be just as important to my practice.
I suppose what I'm saying is I love this series of books and I can't wait to add a physical copy of The Illustrated Crystallary to my bookshelf.
Thank you to NetGalley and Storey Publishing for allowing me to read and review an E-ARC of this book.
Genre: Spirituality
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Release Date: 1st September, 2020
If you are not already aware of this wonderful series by Maia Toll then you are seriously missing out. The Illustrated Crystallary is the third book in the Wild Wisdom series. First there was The Illustrated Herbiary which explored all things plants, flowers and herbs, then came the Bestiary which delved in to the animal kingdom. Now we unearth the magick of crystals, stones and minerals.
As soon as I heard about this release I had to read it.
The format of this book is the same as its predecessors. Featuring 36 crystals/stones with an enchanting write up of their physical traits and energetic properties. Toll writes as though each stone is whispering its secrets to you. Furthermore, there are rituals and reflections that compliment each of the featured crystals.
And, Oh! The Illustrations!
You can't mention this series of books and not talk about the amazingly beautiful and vibrant illustrations by Kate O'Hara. The images are what first drew me to The Illustrated Herbiary and I can't imagine these books without them. I feel drawn to the illustrations the same way I would a stone or crystal. This is what makes the book so magickal.
Not only is this an informative and useful resource but it also works as an oracle; with each of O'Hara's illustrations featured on a deck of cards included with the book.
As I already own The Illustrated Herbiary I know that this book will also be one that I love to take from my shelf and flip through. I always keep the 'Herbiary' on hand for reference when curating spells and rituals. I feel like the 'Crystallary' is going to be just as important to my practice.
I suppose what I'm saying is I love this series of books and I can't wait to add a physical copy of The Illustrated Crystallary to my bookshelf.
Thank you to NetGalley and Storey Publishing for allowing me to read and review an E-ARC of this book.
lynn_k's review against another edition
3.0
Like the other two books in this series, it is stunningly beautiful. I did like that there were a few historical references about some of the crystals, but again (I know, I know), it was all very wishy washy, touchy feely, nonsense. And it's still not in alphabetical order.
liadanblue's review against another edition
5.0
Love this crystal book. It’s going to be a new go to my metaphysical book collection.
roxana1989's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful and simple book. Love that it includes oracle cards and simple rituals and meditations.
gothicvamperstein's review against another edition
4.0
This is a comprehensive book about crystals and it has some really beautiful illustrations. It's a great resource and it's easy to find information.