What Magic Is This? Stones, Gems & Crystals with Nicholas Pearson
Aug 14, 2023
Nicholas Pearson, an expert in stones, gems, and crystals, joins the host to discuss the distinctions between crystals, minerals, rocks, and mineraloids. They explore the mythic underpinnings of emeralds and the personal experience and properties of rhodonite. They also review Pearson's books, discuss the pushback against rationalism, and delve into the energetic impact of touching crystals. Additionally, they address the ethical concerns surrounding crystal sourcing and the concept of stones having agency.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Introduction to Stones, Gems, and Crystals
02:31 • 20min
Influential Figures in the Perception of Stones
22:19 • 25min
Exploring the Mythic Underpinnings of Emeralds as Light Bearers
47:03 • 3min
Personal Experience and Properties of Rhodonite
50:29 • 4min
Crystals and Books: A Review of Nicholas Pearson's Work
54:00 • 13min
Exploring the Pushback Against Rationalism and the Need for Spiritual Otherness
01:07:21 • 2min
The Energetic Impact of Touching Crystals and Stones
01:09:28 • 12min
The Ethical Concerns Surrounding Crystal Sourcing
01:21:17 • 8min
The Agency of Stones
01:29:41 • 32min