“Healing stones have a natural and everlasting power!”

Interview with the healing stone expert and guide author Herbert Bloos

"Minerals are formed in the womb of the earth over thousands and millions of years; they contain ancient power. The vibrations and colors of healing stones stimulate our nervous system, harmonize the flow of energy and dissolve blockages that cause discomfort or illness. Often it is enough to consciously focus on a stone, hold it in your hand or place it on diseased areas."

The mineral dealer Herbert Bloos, author of the compact guide “ Healing Stones ”, has turned his passion for crystals and minerals into his profession and shares his decades of experience with his customers and readers.

You have been involved in the fascinating world of crystals and minerals for over 30 years. What sparked this lifelong passion?

Bloos : Even as a child, I was fascinated by the colors and shapes of the minerals that nature created millions of years ago and that are hidden in the womb of the earth. It is a piece of nature that is not so fleeting and endures the test of time.

Your work in your own mineral shop and your encounters with customers have shaped and enriched your knowledge of the significance of healing stones. Is there something in common among people who are enthusiastic about stones?

Bloos : Yes, one thing they have in common is that most of these people admire and respect nature. They have taken the initiative to help themselves through the power of nature and to live a more health-conscious life.

With this compact guide, you are passing on your wealth of experience in book form for the first time. What sets your book apart from other guides or reference works in this field?

Bloos: Through the feedback from my customers about which minerals helped them, I gained an overview over time of which healing stones work in which areas. Even though the powers of healing stones have long been known, the causes of illness are changing in our day and age - stress and overwork are partly responsible for many illnesses. In addition, there are always new experiences and findings about healing stones; I have also included these in my book.

The healing effect of stones on the body and soul cannot be scientifically proven. What can motivate doubters to consider it anyway?

Bloos: I too initially doubted the healing power of stones. It is actually hard to understand at first what power the stones have. Since there are many things on offer on the esoteric market that do not always seem credible and therefore unsettle many people, some people are also very skeptical about healing stones. But I have had positive experiences with healing stones myself, which have dispelled any doubts about their healing power. I can only advise you to hold a stone in your hand and gain your own experience with it.

Where do healing stones actually come from? Do we only find them in nature or can they also be made artificially or by human hands?

Bloos: Healing stones, or rather minerals, are found everywhere on our earth. They were formed millions of years ago, when the earth's crust was still unstable and many tectonic movements were taking place. But even today, minerals are formed by volcanic eruptions or weathering. We humans tend to want to develop and manufacture everything ourselves. That's why there are synthetic minerals that were first developed for technology and electronics, but later also came onto the market as synthetic gemstones; bismuth, silicon, goldstone and bluestone are also available almost everywhere as synthetic minerals.

Do fake and synthetic stones also have an effect?

Bloos: Colored or treated stones still have an effect as long as their crystalline structure has not been changed. Synthetic stones, on the other hand, hardly have sufficient energy. Only goldstone and bluestone are popular because they bring some joy with their glitter.

Minerals can have a soothing effect on ailments and resolve mental and physical imbalances. How does this effect come about and how can you best use it for yourself?

Bloos: The effect of healing stones is caused by their vibrations; these stimulate the nervous system and the flow of energy, which is blocked in many people by illness or stress. We react in the same way to natural colors, which all minerals have.

The best use of healing stones is achieved by placing the stone on the problem area, even if this is only done for 20 minutes a day. For emotional problems, it does not matter where the stone is worn on the body, but you should work consciously with the stone and hold it in your hand from time to time.

What should a beginner or layperson pay particular attention to if they are interested in crystals or minerals? How can you recognize real healing stones?

Bloos: First of all, you should rely on your gut feeling, i.e. your intuition, to choose a stone. Neither the beauty nor the value of a healing stone is important. Unfortunately, there are more and more colored and fake stones that are difficult for the layperson to distinguish from the real ones. You should be able to rely on the dealer here - just ask whether it is really a real, natural stone.

With the boom in esotericism and alternative healing methods, interest in healing stones is also increasing. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this development in your opinion?

Bloos: Many medications have strong side effects and do not always improve the quality of life. That is why many people turn to alternative healing methods such as healing stones, and they often have great success.

A disadvantage is that many people rely only on the healing stones and neglect the necessary medical treatment, which is very important.

The advantage of healing stones, however, is that you can't go wrong with them. You should just be careful, in your own interest, that you are not sold a very expensive stone, even though there are cheaper, suitable healing stones.

Book tip:
Herbert Bloos: Healing stones. Compact guide. Well-founded stone know-how in a nutshell. Healing stones encyclopedia from A to Z. Important complaints and their treatment. Mankau Verlag, 1st edition August 2016, paperback, full color, 11.5 x 16.5 cm, 159 pages, 8.99 euros (D) / 9.20 euros (A), ISBN 978-3-86374-311-6

Link recommendations:
More information about the compact guide "Healing Stones"
To the reading sample in PDF format
More about the author Herbert Bloos
To the publisher's Internet forum