As a beginner it can be really frustrating when it comes to crystal shopping as you may not know which ones help with what. No to mention crystals come in so many different forms and colours and it can be really difficult to remember and differentiate them all!

So let us go through some of the crystals you should get first…

Clear Quartz

Known as the master healer, Clear Quartz is a definite to add to your shopping list. This stone is connected to the Crown Chakra. When used alongside other crystals, it heightens their powers allowing you to feel the ultimate benefit of the other crystals. However, when you use it on it’s own, it can heal you from any negative energy that may surround you. It also offers emotional stability and can bring you clarity and bring you back to reality when you feel overwhelmed with issues you may be having. When using Quartz, you experience an awakening effect and negative energies within are dispelled. Quartz absorbs these negative vibrations so it should be cleansed often by either the sunlight or a Selenite tool.

Rose Quartz

Rose Quartz is a beautiful stone you should add to your collection. It’s connected to your Heart Chakra which is the chakra for self worth, happiness, gratitude and peace. When this Chakra is unbalanced you will feel a lot of anger, resentment, jealousy and hate toward the world and others. Rose Quartz when used will dispel all of that and promote love, compassion and emotional healing. Although Rose Quartz is the stone of love, this doesn’t always mean it’s connected to relationships, it also helps you to love yourself which will then attract love coming your way. It can also help you to forgive and let go of emotional wounds and past anger toward others and yourself, it allows you to move on with your life with nothing but love and compassion in your heart.

If you put Amethyst, Rose Quartz and Clear Quartz together, it’s called “The Golden Triangle”. This means that when used together, they create a really powerful energy flow.

Amethyst

Amethyst is a very powerful stone. It is connected to the Crown Chakra which is the spiritual focal point of our chakras, it allows you to connect to the spiritual plains and opens your mind up to your own spirituality. Amethyst is an amazing crystal to begin with as it allows you to open up more to the spiritual side of yourself, whilst also balancing out your emotions and making you feel calm and at peace with yourself. It will protect you from psychic attacks and it converts all that negative energy into love and peace. It will guard you from ill wishes from others and negativity that you put upon yourself. If you put Amethyst, Rose Quartz and Clear Quartz together, it’s called “The Golden Triangle”. This means that when used together, they create a really powerful energy flow.

Selenite

This positive stone will aid you in the pursuit of cleansing negative energy from your aura. It is used when you feel like you’ve been around people or an object with negative energy. The way it’s used is by moving it around the outline of your body (also known as your aura) to clear away that negativity. When you meditate with selenite over your Crown Chakra or your Third Eye, it will open up a whole new spiritual awareness, your intuition will improve and the light that Selenite brings will brighten up your own inner light, banishing any darkness from entering. Selenite is also used to cleanse other crystals which is why it should definitely be in your shopping bag!

Black Obsidian

If you feel as though you need to protect yourself from negative energy, whether that be from people, places or spiritual beings Obsidian will protect you. It’s connected to your Root Chakra which will promote stability, strength and to be able to withstand obstacles in your way. It is perfect for those who feel they take in others emotions too much as it protects you from their negativity, allowing you to feel balanced and happy. Black Obsidian clears out negativity from your aura and grounds you securely to provide psychic protection when needed. Obsidian also promotes creative energy and keeps them free flowing to help you focus and channel them into positive action. It helps to release tension and disharmony, allowing you to manifest your desires with no stray thoughts interrupting you.

Lapis Lazuli

Lapis Lazuli is connected to your Throat Chakra, the Chakra of self expression and being heard. This powerful stone has the ability to give you the confidence, courage, wisdom and insight you need to be able to be the person you want to be whilst being heard by others. Lapis Lazuli can heighten your knowledge of your inner self, allowing you access to your inner truth and the ability to be honest with yourself about what that may be. By enhancing you memory, It also boosts your desire for knowledge, truth and understanding, permitting you to grow spiritually and educationally. This beautiful blue stone also has the capability to improve your relationships with others and it brings you more awareness and opportunities for growth.

Citrine

Citrine is an amazing stone for bringing in that light and joy. It’s bright light invites creativity, motivation, success and all things good to your life. Connected to the Solar Plexus Chakra, Citrine will get you (metaphorically and sometimes literally) dancing again. Your Solar Plexus is all about your happiness, self-esteem and confidence. Having Citrine near will open up this chakra bringing in so much positivity and joy to your life. Citrine also has the power to turn your dreams into reality, it gives you the motivation and confidence to make them happen. It helps you release negative traits, depression and any fears you may have, leaving you feeling unstoppable and ready for all the exciting new opportunities coming your way.

...they’re all connected to a Chakra

How Do I Use Crystals?

The first thing to know about crystals is that they’re all connected to a Chakra. Chakras are various focal points within you that if untreated can cause you to feel only negative energy such as: sadness, grief, jealousy, anger etc. The use of crystals to balance your chakras has been proven to be effective as crystals hold specific energy that can clear the blockage within that Chakra.

You can either carry crystals around with you in your bag or pocket, have them in jewellery form whether that be a necklace, ring, earrings or bracelet and you can meditate with them placed on the Chakras they’re connected to. People also sleep with them under their pillow! As long as the crystals are near you then they will work, there’s no right way its whatever you feel is best for you.

How Do I Cleanse and Charge My Crystals?

There are many different ways people cleanse and charge their crystals, there’s no right way it’s just what you feel is more comfortable for you. Some of the ways to cleanse your crystals are by running them underwater (if possible) and placing them out in the sun, buy selenite and place them on the selenite or by the use of incense and sage. You can also charge the crystals by leaving them in the moonlight overnight.

We cleanse and charge crystals because their energy is like a battery, when it’s been around too much negativity it’s energy slowly fades as it’s absorbed too much of that negative energy. So when you feel like your crystals aren’t working any more, make sure you cleanse and charge them.