Top 5 Crystals to help you begin your spiritual practice
Crystals are the sparkly little toy you begged for as a child. Even today they still give me that same rush of curiosity and excitement when I come across a new type or find a new unique shape. How could you not be attracted to them! They glisten in the light, they shimmer, shine, but most importantly they are just as attracted to you. Just as you walk into your favorite spiritual shop, out of the corner of your eye you spy a crystal you’ve been needing for a long time (maybe you didn’t even know it yet). As you reach out your hand to pick the perfect one, they are calling right back to you, begging you to take them home. Crystals belong in our homes. They are not just decorative, they also release POWERFUL energy to bring balance to just about any space you can think of. There are crystals for every room and a purpose for each crystal. Need some more romance or tranquility? Place amethyst in your bedroom. Need a more creative mindset? Grab carnelian for your home studio. Just need a place to relax and take a break from work? Bring sodalite in your gathering room or near your alter. I recommend Heather Askinosie’s book Crystal 365 to dive deeper into how you should use them in your home or practice. The most wonderful thing about crystals is there are so many uses for them. There are so many to find on our beautiful earth that are here to bring beautiful energy to your home or to introduce to your practice.
5 Crystals perfect for helping you start your spiritual practice
Before growing my collection I started off with this simple but EFFECTIVE list of crystals.
1) Amethyst, for cleansing a space or your own energetic field
I personally wear amethyst when I need help to tap in and keep a few pieces of this stone in my home
2) Rose Quartz, for healing and bringing pure love into your life
For all the romantics this one is for you, and I truly believe it helped me to manifest my soulmate and allow me to love myself more too
3) Citrine, for radiating positive energy and confidence
I also wear citrine on occasion to feel more self assured (great for interviews)
4) Clear Quartz, for clearing energy and intensifying it
I use this crystal in just about every practice because it is so universal
5) Selenite, for bringing peace and your Angels in
I own a selenite wand which I use for practices when I talk directly to my guides and angels
Specific crystals for uplifting and comforting your soul during Quarantine
Blue Lace Agate
Lepidolite
Celestite
Smoky Quartz
When we begin to ease out of Quarantine, I highly encourage you to go to a crystal shop and really FEEL which crystals are calling you. Shop owners typically have a tag for the crystal which also explains the type of energy they give to easily decide which is right for you in the moment. As of now, I would head to energymuse.com to online shop for authentic crystals or head to another online distributor that is also authentic and ethical. Trust me you don’t want to buy a crystal from a source with bad energy, that defeats the point! I also recommend for you to pick up some kind of crystal jewelry, if you feel inclined. Besides from keeping your crystals at home, one of the best ways to incorporate crystals in your daily life is by wearing them. I have a Ladysmith friend who works with crystals very closely forming them into beautiful rings, bracelets, and all kinds of jewelry. I asked her for thoughts about crystals, their healing powers, and the power of wearing them to which she replied,
“I think there is so much spiritual power that comes from wearing crystals. That’s why I started a jewelry business because I wanted for other people to connect to the material they felt drawn to, and turn that into wearable art. Turquoise is one of my favorite pieces to work with, I feel drawn to it and I feel more balanced when I’m wearing it and working with it. At the very least it makes me more confident and inspired. Being able to make others feel the same way is why I love working with crystals and minerals so much.”
Marisa is the owner of Etsy Shop, TheWindAndTheWaves and you can follow her shop instagram page @bythewindandthewaves, if you would like to look at her stunning work.
I hope you find your batch of crystals that speak to you and that you have a fun time collecting like I have over the years. Thank you for reading and spending time investing in yourself and your spiritual journey.
