Must-Have Crystals

Have you ever wondered about stones, crystals and rocks? Yes they are all the pretty much the same thing but their properties and "vibes" if you will, are not. Everything including us are made up of energy, this includes crystals. We emit certain frequencies as they do and so of course those energies and frequencies can effect each other. This is where crystals are extremely useful for tons of different things! First off to start, crystals naturally have no "bad" energy, so that isn't something anyone needs to worry about. The only thing you need to worry about is making sure each one is "cleansed" or rather, vacant of leftover energy from someone else or just from the environment the crystal has been sitting in for a while. There is a bit to learn before we get on to the crystals themselves and which ones are the best to have right off the bat, so let's get started!

Cleansing crystals:

Now I myself, cleanse my crystals by running each one through Sage smoke. Remember how everything is made up of energy? Well Sage energy is very clean, pure and positive. There are different kinds of Sage, but I specifically use White Sage because its properties are actually anti-bacterial, remove negative energy and purifies. Another way to cleanse is using the Sun. I don't use this method because in order to use it you need to have an avid knowledge of which stones are safe to be in the sunlight for long periods of time without getting damaged. Same goes for when you use water to cleanse. Some crystals are water-soluble and therefore really shouldn't be washed. If either of those methods sound like something you would like to pursue, please make sure you educate yourself on the best way to go about it.

Believe it or not you can also cleanse crystals with sound! Sound breaks up any stuck or stored energy and restores balance and harmony with frequency. But luckily you don't have to purchase Tibetan singing bowls in order to use this method. Our era offers much easier and less expensive ways to go about things. Just simply download music of Tibetan singing bowls, Chakra mantras or even Beethoven's "5th Symphony" and play them while you crystals are in front of the speaker.

The last cleansing method I have for you is using Selenite. Selenite is a very powerful crystal that is made up of purifying energy and so it never needs to be cleansed, but it can cleanse other crystals. I recommend buying a Selenite charging plate so all you have to do is place your crystals on top and let them bathe for a few hours.

Cleansing your crystals every month is the best. Keep in mind that because crystals can absorb energy (much like we can with other people), they need to be cleansed in order to have the best impact on your life. Better yet, cleansing a crystal after every use will keep your crystals active and their energy high and pure!

Charging your crystals:

So imagine that you rid your phone of all the finger prints on the outside and all the junk mail and old numbers and pictures on the inside. That is cleansing. But now, your phone is dead and it needs power. This is charging. Crystals are the same basic concept. Cleansing is well and good but without charging, they work at a much lower frequency than they could. I charge all of my crystals when a full moon is shining big, bright and beautiful. Let me tell you at this point with how many crystals I have, finding the windowsill space for them all to charge is becoming a challenge. I prefer moonlight because once again, everything is made up of energy, and for some reason the Moon's energy for me is extremely soothing and powerful. I guess you could say its major Zen for me. There are however plenty of other ways to charge your stone babies. You can actually cleanse and charge at the same time with Selenite, the Sun, water, moonlight, & sound. Other ways include putting them in an organic bag, burying them in rich earth (mark the spot somehow) and digging them up again the next day. Another option is placing them inside a copper pyramid. Copper energy increases energies, heals, detoxes, disperses negative energy, and attracts change in a space.

Physical contact is an option too. Hold them while meditating on purifying them or rub them to warm them. Personally I don't recommend this method unless you have great control over your emotions because you don't want to be rubbing a crystal hoping to charge them and end up just draining them with the energy from you getting chewed out by your boss the other day. Intention matters greatly, as each emotion we emit has its own energy and frequency. Crystals that are fully cleansed and charged can help dissipate negative emotions, but we humans are pretty powerful with our vibrations. Physically charging crystals takes making sure you are in fact in an energy to charge rather than to drain. Negative equals drain, positive equals charge.

Which brings me to the last method I'm going to talk about. Reiki or other healing energy. Charging your crystals with this option requires fantastic energetic control and it really helps if you have a very visual mind. The best Reiki healers are the best because they have studied Reiki for years, but there are simpler ways for you to do it too. Before using Reiki, I recommend that you meditate for at least 15 minutes to get yourself and your energy into the right zone. It's really easy to look up small Reiki practices and you could even look up a YouTube video for an example.

Now that we have covered cleansing and charging, let's get to the really fun part: The Crystals!

• Amethyst—This beautiful purple crystal is the number one stone you want in any collection. Amethyst is a natural stress reliever that clears negative energy and brings peace, balance and emotional strength. Having a piece of Amethyst in every room is a very smart idea.
• Labradorite—This incredibly gorgeous stone was first thought to be the Northern Lights trapped inside rock. In each piece you can see spectacular flashes of colors ranging anywhere from blues to oranges. Labradorite helps to revive your energy and block negative energies. It protects you from unwanted negative influences and helps give you a clear view of life. Holding this stone when you are experiencing anxiety will help to reduce it while strengthening your intuition. A must have if you are an Empath!
• Rose Quartz—Low self-esteem issues? This is the stone for you! Full of unconditional love, forgiveness and compassion, Rose Quartz emits a strong vibration of emotional healing. It lowers stress and brings happiness and soothing to your energy. Another stone that would be wonderful to have in every room of your home as it will promote a loving and healing space.
• Sodalite—The stone of truth. This lovely blue and white stone balances mental blocks and helps deepen meditation. If you are prone to irritation, Sodalite helps to lessen anger, guilt, and helps to relax and provide better sleep. Truth tends to become a priority when you are holding this crystal, whether that means being honest with others or yourself. A big bonus is Sodalite energy helps you to remain true to yourself.
• Citrine—Happiness is not far when you have this crystal. Citrine's energy is so full of joy and happiness you'll feel it in no time. It promotes self-respect, confidence, courage, stimulates self-realization, and attracts prosperity, success, wealth and abundance. This is the must-have happy stone for any collection. Citrine is orange and yellowish in color and is pretty much super-heated Amethyst. You can find Citrine/heat-treated amethyst practically anywhere, but in my experience the energy is much purer with natural Citrine rather than lab-heat-treated Amethyst/Citrine.
• Amber—If Advil came in a crystal, Amber would be it. This wonderful stone is the result of fossilized tree sap and thus contains a natural pain relieving and healing energy. It purifies and draws disease from the body. If you have ever suffered from depression, I highly recommend that you carry this crystal with you at all times. Its ability to absorb negative energy and transform it into positive energy is truly a life saver.
• Himalayan Rock Salt—Salt lamps! Who doesn't have one nowadays honestly? Having one of these lamps in every room of your home is sure to be a big help. HRS absorbs and neutralizes all the negative energy, toxins, allergens and irritants in your environment. Cleansing a room is easy with this stone as its energy is super pure. Using HRS in a bath is a huge boost on your energy and body!
• And last but certainly not least: Selenite—Self charging and cleansing, this is a stone of light. You remember the shield on the Death Star? Well consider this stone your own personal force field. Placing a piece of Selenite on each of the four corners of your home will establish an uplifting and peaceful space. Make sure you keep this stone dry as it will dissipate in water! If you are always feeling tired, Selenite energy helps to give you the energy that you need. It is also a very spiritual stone as when you use it during meditation it opens up your spirit. Hanging onto this crystal when you are anxious will help to instill deep peace and serenity.

These are the best crystals to start out with in my opinion, but if you ever go crystal shopping and are drawn towards one, it means your energy is lacking something that that stone can give you and help you with, which means you really should get it. Slowly but surely you'll start to remember what each stone is for and before you know it you'll be a pro. Science has proven time and time again that using crystals actually does work and has for a very very long time. New age? nope. Very very old age stuff here.

I encourage each and every one of you to explore the crystal world and get a feel for at least one stone, because you really never know how much it could help. Besides, in a world where being anxious and depressed seems to be the epidemic, wouldn't we want to heal and feel better? Not to mention, crystals are the BEST fidget tools. Find yourself a really good worry stone and I'll bet you would find yourself touching it all the time.

I sincerely hope you loved this information and that you learned something from it. I also hope it inspired you to look into crystals and healing further. As someone who has dealt with depression and managed to not touch any medications, I can honestly say that crystals are one of the big things that has helped me and continues to help me every day.

Blessed be, and thank you.