
The Ancient Power of Crystals
History, Legends, and Healing Practices from Around the World
Philip Permutt(Author)
CICO Books (Publisher)
Published on 18. November 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-1-80065-462-4 (ISBN)
Description
The new guide from PHILIP PERMUTT, 'Britain's leading crystal expert' (Daily Mail).
Discover how CRYSTALS have helped people throughout HISTORY and learn ways to EMBRACE this age-old WISDOM in your everyday life.
The Ancient Power of Crystals offers an exciting journey through time. Find out how early humans employed crystals to form tools and start fires then travel forward to learn how crystals have shaped countless technological advances leading to the modern day - and what this might look like in the future.
Discover legends about crystals and how different cultures have applied their own beliefs to them, and learn about Lemuria and the powerful healing quartzes of this long-lost civilisation, including how to identify and harness the energies of different varieties. Work with crystals to connect with past lives and spirit guides, and to channel deep wisdom from within to help you understand your current situation and path ahead.
Finally, explore the origins of crystal healing, including traditions from Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt, and learn how to incorporate healing practices into your everyday life to deal with common conditions, such as stress. This is an essential guide for anyone who is interested in how crystals have changed the world - and how crystals can transform their own life, too.
Discover how CRYSTALS have helped people throughout HISTORY and learn ways to EMBRACE this age-old WISDOM in your everyday life.
The Ancient Power of Crystals offers an exciting journey through time. Find out how early humans employed crystals to form tools and start fires then travel forward to learn how crystals have shaped countless technological advances leading to the modern day - and what this might look like in the future.
Discover legends about crystals and how different cultures have applied their own beliefs to them, and learn about Lemuria and the powerful healing quartzes of this long-lost civilisation, including how to identify and harness the energies of different varieties. Work with crystals to connect with past lives and spirit guides, and to channel deep wisdom from within to help you understand your current situation and path ahead.
Finally, explore the origins of crystal healing, including traditions from Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt, and learn how to incorporate healing practices into your everyday life to deal with common conditions, such as stress. This is an essential guide for anyone who is interested in how crystals have changed the world - and how crystals can transform their own life, too.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd
Product notice
With flaps
Illustrations
150 col photographs and artworks
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 188 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
408 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80065-462-4 (9781800654624)
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Philip Permutt
The Ancient Power of Crystals
History, legends, and healing practices from around the world
E-Book
10/2025
CICO Books
€17.99
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Philip Permutt (www.thecrystalhealer.co.uk) is the author of several books, including Crystals for Everyday Living, Crystal Connections and bestsellers The Crystal Healer: Volumes 1 and 2, all published by CICO Books. Philip has been practising as a crystal healer and teacher for more than 33 years. He owns a business importing and selling crystals, and runs courses and workshops on working with crystals. He lives in Hertfordshire.