Crystals have captured the human imagination for thousands of years.
Crystals have captured contemporary imagination as well (rememberThe Dark Crystal?
So why do we love crystals so much?
Well, first off, they just plain beautiful.
Touching a crystal feels like a gift, partly due to their visual power.
And the energy of a crystal is thought to be a separate gift all its own.
How to find the right healing crystal for you.
The first time I went to a crystal shop, I was a bit overwhelmed.
After looking at and touching many, many stones, I ended up with a bloodstone.
It fit, like a new friend who you feel like you’ve known for your entire life.
Plus, bloodstone happens to be a great stone for Aries (my sign!)
due to its ability to temper worries, lend emotional strength and support the physical body.
This more intuitive method has since become my favorite way to choose a crystal.
Call upon the crystal that’s right for you.
Ask the Universefor the crystal that will work for your highest good.
See if you have a physical reaction to any stones.
You may end up with three or four (I know I do!).
If this is the case, move on to the next step.
Experiment with stones that have different “properties”.
Another popular way to choose a crystal is to look up a crystal forwhatyou want to heal.
(For example, a second chakra stone placed on the low belly is total bliss).
The meaning behind a few popular healing crystals.
While crystals won’t magically bring anything into being (what would be the fun in that?
If you’re new to spiritual exploration, it’s a great crystal to get started with.
It can be used to help you cut through negativity and soothe stress and anxiety.
This crystal is the ideal ally for anyone trying to get a better perspective and richer understanding.
Jade:
Jade is a green stone thought to help amplify the abundance in your life.
It has a wonderful purifying quality about it and dons the nickname “Stone of Heaven”.
Obsidian:
Black obsidian is considered a very protective stone.
“Its soothing and calming effects will bring forth peace and tranquility.
Place Rose Quartz in your home or workplace to keep the atmosphere harmonious and peaceful.”
How to use healing crystals.
One popular method is holding crystals in meditation to ground yourself and direct your attention.