Crystal healing is a common practice amongst spiritualists. But what is crystal healing? Is there any validity to it, and how can you get started? What is charging and how often do you need to do it? These are all normal questions when starting out with crystals, and I am here to get you some answers!
What the heck is it?
Crystal healing is the healing and balancing of one’s body, mind, and energy through the healing power of crystals. An advanced healer with decades of experience says that "crystals are different combinations of minerals that help purify, balance and realign by working with our bioenergetic systems". Put simply, crystals help restore us to center and ground us. Each specific stone has its own unique properties that can help with different aspects of your life. For example, if you are looking to clear your stagnant or negative energy, you would choose a white or clear stone to assist you. Clear quartz is a common crystal for clearing energy. It is both plentiful and affordable.
How can it help?
The benefits of crystal healing are vague but positive. Those who frequently practice with crystals report having a more balanced mood. Mental clarity and well-being are also reportedly impacted by crystal use. Some people have even suggested that crystals have helped with their chronic pain.
How much of this is true?
That’s where the gray area comes in. Millions of people believe in the healing properties of these natural gems, but how much proof is there? Not a lot. Very little, in fact. What we do have is a lot of anecdotal evidence suggesting that crystals can improve your daily life. The folks who use them regularly swear by them. Conversely, the people who do not believe in the healing powers of crystals, are quite vocal about it as well. As an avid crystal user, this writer is on team crystals. I’d ask that you try carrying around a clear quartz or an amethyst for a week and see if it doesn’t help you through those stressful work days, or calm you after homework with the kids.
How can I get started?
Here, we will go over some of the basics, so you can get started on your crystal healing journey. You don’t need to be an expert! The best way to choose your crystals is to pick them up and feel their energy. It is often said that crystal chooses the person. You may pick up a rock and get a bad feeling in your stomach, or perhaps you had a fleeting thought of something unpleasant. That crystal is not for you. When you pick up a stone that is meant for you, you will know it. Calmness, peace, and tranquility will often come over a person as they are choosing their personal crystals. “You just know”.
But if you’re new, and have no idea what that feels like, no worries! It will come with time. You can choose your crystals, without knowing a lot of information about them, by gauging their color. As a general guideline:
RED: Love, Passion, Fire, Warmth
ORANGE: Creativity, Awareness
YELLOW: Wisdom, Happiness, Joy
GREEN: New growth, Fresh beginnings
BLUE: Patience, Forgiveness, Compassion, Sincerity, Trust
INDIGO: Spiritual Guidance, Spiritual Mastery
VIOLET: Magic, Mystery, Royalty, Patience
CLEAR: Mental clarity
Each individual crystal will have its own properties but this can be used as a general guide.
If you are looking for a place to purchase crystals, your options are limitless. Online is always an easy option for those who want convenience.. This obviously limits you to stock images though, with no ability to feel your stone. Places like Amazon and Ebay will have crystals, though.
Going to a brick and mortar store is probably my preferred method of crystal shopping. I have time to leisurely browse the selection and decipher which crystals are speaking to me directly. To find a store near you, type in “metaphysical shop near me” into your preferred search bar.
Trade shows, fairs, and holistic festivals have all been known to include at least a few booths that are selling crystals as well.
Charging Your Crystals
One of the ways crystals assist in maintaining personal well-being is by absorbing negative energy. Because of this, your crystals’ healing powers may be depleted over time. They will need to be recharged. It is best to charge your crystals at least once a month. There are a multitude of ways to do this. The most popular way to recharge your crystals is to leave them under a full moon. I, for example, keep most of my crystals on my windowsill, so I don’t forget to move them for the full moon. Cleansing your crystals with moon water is another way to recharge them. Moon water is simply water that has been left to charge under a full moon.
Beyond that, each crystal resonates with a specific element, either earth, air, water, or fire. One way to cleanse and restore your crystals is to surround the stone in its element. For example, Smoky Quartz is an earth stone. To charge it, I might consider burying it underground for a period of time. Below is a list of common crystals under their corresponding element.
Earth:
Smoky Quartz Pyrite
Black Obsidian
Malachite
Jade
Tourmaline
Fluorite
Tiger’s Eye
Air:
Yellow Topaz
Yellow Jasper
Blue Apatite
Tanzanite
Barite
Water:
Amethyst
Amazonite
Calcite
Blue Lace Agate
Clear Quartz
Sodalite
Lapis Lazuli
Labradorite
Fire:
Amber
Carnelian
Opal
Sunstone
Fire Opal
Garnet
Red Jasper
Ruby
Crystal healing is a practice that millions of people participate in. It should be fun, not stressful! If you’re wanting to get started with crystal healing, listen to your intuition and don’t overthink it. Then, let the crystals do their job! When in doubt, ABC - always buy crystals!
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