Five Crystals
You’ve seen them in your favorite woo-woo store: beautiful rocks glowing with a sometimes subtle shimmer and other times a blinding ball of energy. Sometimes they whisper as you walk past them, but you don’t hear them clearly or think you are imagining things (you’re not). Then there is the one that seemingly leaps out at you, falling from the shelf to the ground in front of your feet. If you trust, you pick it up and it becomes a constant companion; if you don’t, it keeps popping up in your dreams, wanting you to come get it and take it home.
I have picked up rocks since I was a little kid, wading in rivers and lakes and streams, looking for the bright shiny one glimmering underwater. Now that I am connected to my inner knowing around healing they are my companions and coworkers. Every gemstone, precious or semi-precious, has a vibration collected from the earth. Vibrations that boost or lower our vibrations depending on what we need; waves of healing or filtering; energy to clear our space or cleanse our organs. These vibrations have been scientifically confirmed, using an oscilloscope to record the sound waves. Google it. Of course, there are non-believers and that is their loss. Honestly, even if there wasn’t proof of these vibrations, I would still want them around just for their beauty, their texture, their clarity.
Below is a short list of “must have” crystals that is entirely my own suggestion. These are the ones I turn to the most and are overall healers - physical, mental, emotional & spiritual. An excellent place to start your crystal healing journey or must-add to an existing collection.
Black Tourmaline - this is the best of the best in clearing and protecting you, your home/garden, vehicle, etc from negative energies of all types. It helps stabilize mental and emotional swings. It also blocks EMF waves from power lines, computers, cell phones/tablets & other electronic equipment. This is one stone that MUST be in its natural state, not tumbled. The striations of crystals are what boost its energies.
Bloodstone - Calms & focuses the mind, keeps you on task. Bolsters courage and helps you stand by your beliefs in the face of criticism. Heightens creativity and intuition.
Blue Calcite - Soothes your nerves, lifts anxiety, releases negative emotions. Can help you speak your truth when faced with dissent or arguments. Cleanses and amplifies the energies around you.
Citrine - Energizes every level of life; absorbs, transmutes, dissipates or grounds negative energies and doesn’t need to be cleansed and recharged like other crystals. It is a stone of abundance, generosity and sharing. Raises self-esteem, boosts joy in life. If you get no other crystal, get a citrine. It’s sunshine in a rock. Be sure you are getting true citrine and not a super-heated amethyst. A reputable crystal shop will know the difference.
Clear Quartz - this is the master healer of master healers. The clear crystalline structure actually embodies all the colors of the prism and purifies energies on every level. Each stone will tune its vibrational energies to match yours, to help you realign with your ideal energetic balance. Focuses on the physical body. This is another stone that is more powerful in its natural state, especially in points, wands or clusters.
If you’ve got these and need a few more suggestions (or the crystal bug got ya and now you want all of them) try these:
Amethyst - another master healer stone, this one covers the mental/emotional/spiritual areas. Calming the mind, helping you to meditate deeper. Stimulating spiritual connections; helping you to see your emotional blocks and gently, lovingly release them.
Carnelian - power of the earth. Grounding, stabilizing swirling, chaotic energies. Increases zest for life, spontaneity, sharing your journey with others, attracting like-minded souls.
Rose Quartz - the heart stone. Love for yourself, for those around you, and those in your community. Peace, tranquility, joy, softness of the heart but strong enough to let it flow from you without fear of being hurt or used.