Healing with Crystals

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For thousands of years, people have used crystals. From wearing them as jewelry and decorating their homes to using their properties to aid emotional and physical ailments, these practices still continue today. In this post, I'll share some information about the physical science and the metaphysical studies to give you a basic understanding of why crystals are still a useful tool all these years later.

Through scientific study, we now understand that all physical matter, including our human bodies, is made up of vibrating particles which are arranged into different molecular structures. Just as each molecular structure differs (for example, the molecular structure of your hand differs from that of your cell phone), so does the frequency at which their particles vibrate. This is where the term "good vibrations" comes from. We are all individually vibrating while completely surrounded by the vibrations of life around us.

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When we hold a crystal a transfer of energy occurs, causing the vibrational frequencies in our bodies to change. This explains the physical and emotional sensations we can experience when interacting with different crystals. Just as each of us vibrates at a different frequency, so does each different type of crystal. This exchange of energy between a person and a crystal can be used to change and balance unhelpful physical and emotional states. For centuries, healers around the world have used this knowledge to heal ailments within their communities. This understanding has been passed through generations and combined with physical science to give us the expansive knowledge that we have today. 

Because of their ability to absorb the energy around them, crystals need to be cleansed from time to time, and there are several great ways to do this. Sunlight can benefit crystals by charging them and resetting their energy (interactions with different spaces and people can change a crystal's energetic frequency). It is recommended to research your crystal before placing it in the sun, because some stones - like amethyst and fluorite - can lose their vibrancy when exposed to too much sunlight.  Stones that are light sensitive can be cleansed under the energy of a full moon. You can also cleanse your stones by burning sage or Palo Santo above them.

With so many different types of crystals available, it may be overwhelming for beginners to know where to start. If you're just starting your journey with crystal healing, here are a few stones I find the most helpful for beginners:

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Amethyst

This stone promotes calmness and protects against negativity. Its calming properties balance the emotional highs and lows and are especially helpful during grief or loss. Amethyst can be kept on a bedside table or under a pillow to help insomnia and can also be carried to ease headaches.

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Citrine

This crystal promotes prosperity, abundance and good luck! It's a stone of happiness, and it harnesses the energy of the sun to bring you sunny and bright energy. Citrine is filled with positive energy that helps to connect you with your inner light.

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Clear Quartz

One of the world's most diverse stones, clear quartz amplifies the effects of whatever stone it is near. As a high vibrational stone, it clears the mind, body and spirit of clutter, which helps to align with your highest self.

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Fluorite

Fluorite is a colorful crystal that absorbs and neutralizes negative energy and stress. It's a great stone for students, because it increases concentration and self-confidence while helping with decision-making.

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Labradorite

This is the stone of transformation! Keep labradorite with you as you experience change to bring strength and perseverance. It's also known for relieving anxiety and stress while also balancing and protecting the aura.

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Selenite

Selenite is a translucent stone that has the ability to cleanse other crystals when placed next to them. It's a calming stone that brings deep peace and helps with judgment and insight. It clears confusion and aids in seeing the bigger picture.

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Since beginning to work with crystals, I've gained clarity and calmness that I hadn't experienced before. Because of the positive impact crystal healing has brought to my life, I'm on a mission to share that positivity with those around me by promoting crystal education and supplying affordable, meaningful crystals to those who wish to add this practice into their lives. There's never been a better time to delve into the world of crystal healing. Even if you're skeptical of their healing powers (I was at first), what do you have to lose? At worst, you'll have some beautiful stones to decorate your space with!