A Beginner's Guide to Using Healing Crystals
Recently, the use of healing crystals has gained immense popularity. More than ever, we are seeing new customers coming to us eager to begin their healing journey with crystals. One of the most common things we hear from them is uncertainty about how to use their crystals effectively.
To embark on your healing crystal journey, it’s important to first connect with a crystal, cleanse it, and set an intention. Once you've done that, you can incorporate the crystal into your daily routine to harness its energy and explore the power of crystals. There are numerous ways to use healing crystals, and much like diets, exercise routines, or other healing practices, what works for one person might not work for another.
Here are some of our favorite and easiest ways to connect with your crystals. Use these techniques as a starting point for your mindfulness practice. Once you feel comfortable, you can also try working with specific crystal rituals for individual stones.
Hold Crystals During Meditation
One of the simplest ways to connect with a crystal is through meditation. Begin by holding your crystal in one or both hands, close your eyes, and focus on your breathing. You might feel your body grounding, sinking deeper into the Earth, or a sense of lightness surrounding you. Sometimes, you may not feel anything at first. Different crystals resonate differently with people—sometimes a crystal may not trigger any sensation, and other times, it can make the hairs on your skin stand up. Be patient and allow yourself to experiment with various stones.
Create a Crystal Grid
Crystal grids are powerful tools for transforming the energy in a space. Choose stones that align with your specific intention, and arrange them in a symmetrical grid pattern. The crystals in the grid work together to manifest your intention, and the sacred geometry of the grid accelerates this process. We recommend using a "Flower of Life" grid cloth—printed with a sacred geometrical design—that further enhances the energy of the crystals. You can also refer to Feng Shui principles to choose the right stones and place the grid in the most beneficial location in your home, depending on the intention you're setting.
Design a Peaceful Sacred Space
Sacred spaces have become increasingly popular, especially as essential elements in yoga and meditation spaces. Incorporating crystals into these serene displays adds a beautiful and grounding presence, as well as a piece of Earth’s energy. The crystals in your sacred space also serve as a reminder to reconnect with your intention each time you visit.
Amethyst is particularly popular for sacred spaces due to its positive energy and ability to deepen meditation. Crystal points are another helpful tool—simply place a crystal point on top of a piece of paper with your written intention, and the point will amplify your intention, sending it into the universe.
Carry Crystals With You
The more you interact with a crystal, the more you will attune yourself to its energy. You can carry a crystal in your pocket or purse and take it out whenever you need to center yourself or refocus on your intention.
Try a Body Layout
Placing crystals on your body can have a different effect than simply holding them. If you're working with a specific chakra, choose a crystal that aligns with that chakra and place it on your body. This helps stir the energy around the chakra and can bring up the emotions that need healing.
For example, you can use smoky quartz for grounding energy at your root chakra or place aventurine over your heart chakra to encourage the flow of love and compassion. Placing a clear quartz above your head can open the crown chakra for enlightenment and guidance. Keeping a crystal over your third eye during this process may help you enter a deeper state of meditation.
Use Crystals During Yoga
Keeping crystals on your yoga mat helps create a peaceful atmosphere for your practice. You can also place crystals on your body during Savasana to deepen your healing meditation.
Energize Your Home Décor
Healing crystals are making a prominent appearance in home décor magazines—and with good reason. Large crystals make striking statement pieces that work to shift the energy of a space. Amethyst, for example, dispels negative energy while radiating positive vibrations, making it a perfect addition to any room.
Treat Yourself to a Crystal Spa Day
Crystals can enhance many self-care routines with their healing properties. For a DIY crystal spa treatment, bring your healing crystals into the bath or let them soak in the water you use to wash your face. The energy of the crystals will create a calming and restorative effect during your at-home spa day.
