There are many types of crystals, and each one of them holds a different type of power. So when purchasing crystals for yourself, there are many things to consider. First, you need to decide whether you will be wearing it or if it will be a decoration in a room. Will this crystal be held in a sacred space? Will you be using it to manifest spiritual growth?
Here are some common gemstones and their uses:
- Clear Quartz: Promotes thought energy and scatters negativity. It is a natural batter, receiving, storing and giving off energy. Quartz can be used for higher dimensional communication and is excellent for meditation.
- Amethyst: This stone has a calming influence, is protective and inspirational. It is good for dream states and also good for connecting to higher vibrations and meditating.
- Moonstone: Promotes intuition and perception. It also balances emotions, induces confidence and is an inspirational source in love and business.
- Citrine: Promotes self-esteem, mental clarity and aligns one with their higher self. Citrine also attracts abundance.
- Rose Quartz: This is good for balancing and healing emotions. It also stimulates the heart chakra, encouraging compassion and harmony while eliminating anger and jealousy.
- Kyanite: Aligns and strengthens the astral body and stimulates the third eye chakra. Kyanite also balances yin and yang and helps to clear blockages.
How to choose:
Crystals all emit energy, so it’s important to be open and have a positive intention to draw you to the stone that suits your personal needs. For this reason it is preferable to browse a reputable crystal shop rather than using an online resource. You may find that a certain stone draws you to it. If you are purchasing your first crystal, this could be the one which starts your collection. Often, your intuition will pull you toward the gem that will benefit you the most, but reflecting on the purpose of the crystal is often vital to making a good match.
Obviously, if the stone is to be worn, you will want a size that is comfortable, but if it is intended to provide energy to a whole room or structure, you will want it to be large enough to fill that space.
When you find a stone that you feel is pulling you toward it, pick it up. The feeling it gives you is important in the selection process. Close your eyes and attempt to sense the energy that the crystal is radiating. Take a moment to meditate upon its background, age, origin, and what it went through to get to this point in your hand.
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