Feeling a little burnt out [1] at work? Need a spark of passion to fire up your sex life [2]? Ready to enhance your self-care rituals [3] but don't know how to start? There's a crystal for that — all of it.
The popularity of using crystals for self care has soared over the last decade. We are seeing them pop up everywhere – from the shelves of luxury stores to celebrity platforms, and, of course, in viral TikTok trends that are selling out suppliers within hours. (Just type #moldavite and you'll see what we mean.) The demand for these little pieces of Mother Earth's magic are higher than ever. But what happens when you actually take the plunge and buy your own? How does it work, and what do you do with it to get the benefits? Keep reading for everything you need to know to get the most out of your healing crystals.
Step 1: How Do Crystals Work?
In order to choose the right crystal for you, it's important to really understand the nitty-gritty on how crystals work. Each and every crystal has its own unique benefits and holds its own energetic frequency based on its molecular structure. Crystals are mined from all over the world, and so different landscapes and climates will affect this molecular composition and the energies each crystal radiates.
To keep it simple, the energetic frequency of each crystal will connect with our own energetic pathways (also known as our aura or chakras), clear areas of stagnation, and heal us from the inside out.
At different points throughout our lives, we will connect with different crystals. Though no matter what you're going through, there's a crystal that will support you on a mental, physical, and spiritual level. The most important thing to consider when buying a crystal is that it's ethically mined and sourced. While some crystals are more expensive than others, quality over quantity is definitely a rule to stick by.
Step 2: Which Crystal Is Right For You?
The simplest way to choose your crystal would be to head to a local crystal shop or online store, take a look around, and see which crystal you are most drawn to. Touching different crystals will give you a good indication of which you instantly feel connected to.
For a deeper experience, use your journal daily to understand your pain points and desired areas of growth. Explore everything — what's going on with your career, relationships, finances, and even your dreams. Identify where you might be feeling triggered, stuck, or even anxious, from there you'll be able to assess what energetic support you need — and you can find a crystal that will give you just that.
A crystal on your desk may help you manage a stressful working environment. A crystal in your home will help to keep the energy flowing. A crystal in your pocket, bra, or bag can offer protection and support all day long.
Step 3: Programming Your Crystals
To amplify the power of your crystals, you may choose to set up some self-care rituals or programme them with the energy of your intentions. While your crystals will still work without programming, this is just a simple way to deepen your connection to your crystals and get them doing what you want them to do. If you are looking to use your crystal to manifest, then programming it will direct the energy to where you need it to be.
Programming your crystal is so much easier than it sounds. You can meditate holding your crystal to your heart, visualizing or repeating your intentions out loud. Another simple method would be to write a clear list of manifestations and placing it under your crystal. You could then leave both the list and crystal out to be charged by the sun or cleansed by the moon for an extra energy boost.
Connect with your crystal on a daily basis by telling it what you need, and soon enough, you'll begin to experience its benefits.
Step 4: Cleansing Your Crystals
While crystals radiate a healing energy, they also act as a magnet, absorbing all of our heavy, stagnant energies as they clear our pathways and environment. It's important that you regularly cleanse your crystals to keep that good energy flowing.
Try leaving them on the windowsill for a sun soak or a moon bath. Rinse them in the ocean or a body of water like a stream or lake. You can also bury them in the soil of your plants or your garden to allow the earth to renew and recharge their energy. The best time to cleanse your crystals is under the light of the full moon.