Gemstones & Crystals are one of the most magical creations of nature. They have beauty, healing vibrations and an array of uses. We’re all about discovering the power, wisdom and magic of nature in a fun and exciting way!
Here’s what we’ll cover in this beginner’s guide to gemstones & crystals..
- What Are Gemstones & Crystals?
- How Do Gemstones & Crystals Work?
- How to use them & what they are used for?
- What Are Gemstones & Crystals Used For?
- What Are The Best Gemstones & Crystals To Start With?
- How To Care For Crystals & Gemstones
What Are Gemstones & Crystals?
Gemstones are minerals made of organically in the earth and only occur in certain geographical areas. They can be crystalline in nature.
Crystals are a solid made up of atoms, molecules and ions in a fixed order.
Tiger’s Eye is a gemstone whereas Amethyst can be a gemstone or a crystal and smokey quartz is a crystal.
Basically, both are beautiful, powerful and magical. Most gemstones and crystals are directly mined from nature but there are a few that are man-made such as opalite and goldstone which still have beauty and a powerful array of benefits.
Here at Essential Wellness Mind Body Spirit we believe all gemstones and crystals are divinely made if its from nature or divinely download to man/woman to create.
Each gemstone or crystals has its own unique vibration. They provide a gentle, non-invasive healing energy that works with your inner healer to bring things back into balance or homeostasis.
How Do Gemstones & Crystals Work?
Gemstones & crystals work through the transmission of energy and the adjustment of the level of energy/vibration. They can absorb, transmute, focus, amplify and/or move energy. They pull in universal energy and bring it down from a spiritual level to be used and absorbed by the human body.
To answer the how to question is almost like trying to explain how the moon connects to the ocean…they just do. There is not a full explanation or understanding. It is all done through universal energy which is not scientifically measured. However, it is well known that gemstones and crystals emit their own vibration as they are used for many things in science and electronics such as clear quartz in computers.
What Are Gemstones & Crystals Used For?
There are many ways to use gemstones and crystals it all comes down to your intentions.
These creations of nature have been used since ancient times. Several civilizations and cultures valued and used gemstones and crystals for a multitude of purposes from healing to architecture and more.
Each stone has its own properties that can be used to relieve stress, gain clarity, protect, get better sleep, dream, tap into creativity, enhance communication, heal trauma, improve self-esteem, attract abundance, trust intuition and so much more!
How to use each stone comes down to what is best for you in the moment. Here are some ways that might align with your intention…
- Hold the stone in your hand.
- Place stone in your pocket or near you.
- Combine with essential oils.
- Use chips in your roller bottles.
- Wear them.
- Meditate with them.
- Place under your pillow.
- Create crystal grids.
- Decorate your home or sacred space with them
There is no wrong way to use a gemstone or crystal. Trust in what feels best for you, your intuition is always guiding you toward what you need!
What Are The Best Gemstones & Crystals To Start With?
Well, we always say trust your intuition, what you are attracted to is what you need right now! With that in mind we have outline what we call the master healer collection. This is a set of 6 stones we believe to be amazing and powerful to kickstart your discovery of gemstones & crystals.
Black Tourmaline: Gem of Protection
Amethyst: Gem of Tranquility
Citrine: Gem of Manifestation
Clear Quartz: Master Healer Gem
Rose Quartz: Stone of Love
Smokey Quartz: Crystal of Power, Protection & Positivity
Which one is calling to you? Tag us on Facebook and let us know!
How To Care For Crystals & Gemstones
As you use gemstones and crystals you will want to take care of them. Their maintenance is pretty simple, every now and then they need to be cleansed and charged.
It’s a great practice to cleanse and charge gemstones and crystals when you first get them but also anytime you feel they need it, trust your intuition on this. If you feel its power/vibration dimming maybe its time to cleanse and charge.
8 Ways To Cleanse
- Moonlight – Great for cleansing & charging. New and full moons are a great time to cleanse and charge as the energy is amplified at that time.
- Water – Fresh water or salt water. Set an intention for the water to cleanse. (Do not use this method for any crystal ending -ite they are water soluble).
- Selenite – Wand or plate. Selenite has natural cleansing and transmuting abilities.
- Earth – Bury crystals in the earth when the moon is full and unearth them at the time of the new moon
- Sound – Sounds created by chanting, drumming, singing bowls can clear crystals
- Bowl of rice – Place in a bowl of rice. When you feel the rice has enough energy compost it and replace with new rice.
- Visualization – hold the crystal and visualize white light passing through and pushing out old energy.
- Sage/Palo Santo – Pull crystal through sage/palo santo smoke
4 Ways To Charge
- Moonlight – Provides flowing feminine energy
- Sunlight – Masculine energy. Be careful with any quartz crystals as color will fade in the sun and the quartz crystals will focus on the sun’s rays and can start a fire.
- Intentions – Set an intention for the crystal.
- Visualization – hold the crystal and visualize light filling the crystal
