About the author
The Group of 5 is a collective credit, not a single author, attached to two reference works on crystals published by North Atlantic Books. Crystals and Stones: A Complete Guide to Their Healing Properties catalogs nearly two hundred stones and describes their claimed effects on physical, mental, and emotional states, pitched at both newcomers and experienced practitioners. The Eight Crystal Alliances: The Influence of Stones on the Personality extends this catalog approach into personality typing, grouping stones into alliances and linking them to traits and ways of thinking. Both books function as illustrated compendiums rather than narrative or instructional guides, organized for readers to look up individual stones rather than to follow a program from start to finish. They suit readers already interested in crystal work who want a broad reference to consult stone by stone.
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“While this volume provides a thorough overview of nearly 200 crystals, its broad scope may leave advanced esoteric scholars wanting deeper technical detail or rigorous historical critique. It is best suited for beginners seeking…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Crystals and Stones: A Complete Guide to Their Healing Properties The Group of 5
“This title offers a compelling, if unconventional, approach to personality analysis by linking human traits to crystalline frequencies. While it provides a structured system for those drawn to esoteric symbolism, it may not suit…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Eight Crystal Alliances: The Influence of Stones on the Personality The Group of 5
