Crystals have certain metaphysical attributes, based on their color, nature and chemical composition. Holding a crystal or working with it can activate these attributes, helping you to heal, be guided or have clarity on a situation. When the crystal and gemstones are clean, they’re frequency is stronger and they are better able to do their work.
Here are some attributes of a couple powerful crystals from the Crystal Vaults website:
Quartz
Today’s healers agree, believing crystals are living beings, incredibly old and wise, and willing to communicate when an individual is open and ready to receive. Wearing, carrying or meditating with a Clear Quartz crystal opens the mind and heart to higher guidance, allowing the realm of Spirit to be transmitted and translated into the world of physical form.
Resonating at the level of an individual’s needs, Clear Quartz also amplifies whatever energy or intent is programmed into it, and continues to broadcast that energy throughout the world and into the etheric realms. This may accelerate the fulfillment of one’s prayers, intensify healing or spiritual growth, or simply allow the crystal to hold a pattern of energy long enough and strongly enough for the manifestation of a goal to occur.
Amethyst
Amethyst is especially supportive of the emotional body, bringing those who are overworked, overstressed, or overwhelmed back to the center. It eases the mental anxieties that lead to physical tension and headaches and is a great crystal to calm those who tend to be hot-headed and easily angered. Amethyst helps in identifying the root causes behind one’s negative behaviors, habits, and emotional patterns that create imbalance and disease. It also helps one understand the reality of cause and effect in behavior and assists in better decision-making.
Because Amethyst initiates wisdom and greater understanding, it is a comforting crystal for those grieving the loss of a loved one. Its presence communicates that there is no death, only transitioning and changing forms. It encourages the release of sorrow and rejoicing in a loved one’s spirit being freed from the confinement of the physical body. Called “the soul stone,” Amethyst assists in understanding and connecting to the eternal existence of the soul and initiates one’s own deep soul experiences.
For more info on great crystals to give for the holidays, check out their article: Top 10 Crystals for the Holiday Season - Crystal Vaults
This information on clearing is from On the Rocks in Andersonville, Chicago. On The Rocks is an urban oasis for nature lovers. They offer a wide range of minerals, handmade jewelry, books, fossils, home decor, artwork and one-of-a-kind gifts.
I got this metaphysical kit there that helps you to tune into your Chakras with specific gemstones. Maintaining your crystal allies can help with clarity in receiving their messages.
Cleansing your crystals when you first receive them and regularly is important. They absorb energy and become clouded over time, use and wear. Cleansing before meditation is a good time or when you feel they need it.
How to cleanse: Smudge crystals by lighting white sage and setting the intent to cleanse. Another way is to leave crystals in the sun/moon over day/night and they will be clean and charged.
It’s also helpful to clear the energy of any gifts, especially crystals, before you give them away.
As the gifting season arrives, I’ll share with you some of my favorite places for great finds and good energy :)
Much Love,
Laurie
