The Magic of Crystals
With all the spiritual healing hype lately, it may be a little hard to navigate. Here is a little quiz to cut through the noise and get you going if you are a beginner! So, what are crystals, and how do they do anything?
In essence, crystals work to balance our vibrations(Astrid Carvel). Everything is made up of atoms, the frequency of the vibration defines the state they are in and the way that they appear to us. For example, solids, liquids and gasses (Vex King, 2018). The closer you are to matching something vibrationally the more likely you are to it being brought into your perception. To understand the energy further, you must look at colour. For example, Prisons in Switzerland were painted pink as the studies suggest that pink is “psychologically soothing” (Alex Wynick, 2013) Crystals are a way of using non-invasive vibration therapy and Chromotherapy (which is basically using colours for therapeutic purposes) in order to improve your day to day life.
Why are people turning to crystals, then? The pandemic, a lack of faith in organized religion—the answers are different for everyone. Crystals can be used for many different things, too! Some people use them for meditation and manifestation, others for the energy they vibrate. People even go as far as to use them to “cast spells.”
Applications like TikTok have really opened up this whole world of spiritual belief and healing. Witchtok is a key thread in this new spiritual awakening, It also helps that the cost of joining in can be mostly free. You don’t need to buy anything if you don’t want to, and crystals can be a cheap-ish step into the magical world of Spirituality. FYI, If you only want to dip your toe, Clear quartz can be used in place of any crystal, but you may need to concentrate your intentions more than you would with a specific crystal.
Spirituals use crystals in different ways, but the key factor is the vibration and properties attached to them. One way to use them is as part of your self-care ritual with a crystal face roller or by placing a crystal(s) in or near the bath. Usually, this could be Rose quartz or Amethyst.
Rose quartz for its effect on the heart chakra. It can be used to boost self-love and promote emotional balance, friendship and romance. Amethyst is one of the most recognised and used for the third eye chakra. A protective stone, purifying the mind and promoting calm. Some people wear them or keep them on their person for protection or for easing anxieties. These crystals could be Black Tourmaline (protection, self-confidence) or Amethyst (protection, calm). Crystals can also be used for manifestation and meditation, using the crystal’s properties to focus the intention. Or simply for decoration around your house. Keeping certain crystals in different rooms for their benefit. For example, Amethyst in the bedroom to aid sleep and calm and Citrine in the office to boost creativity.
As a starter pack, Clear quartz, Amethyst, and Rose quartz are the three most frequently bought to get going. Do your research on crystals for your needs! One of the most appealing things about spirituality is that it can be moulded to suit you and your life. If you want to work your self-care to run with the phases of the moon, maybe buy yourself a moon stone. Are you struggling to move forward? Maybe Aventurine is a crystal for you. But with everything in spirituality your best tool is your intuition. Which crystal are you drawn to? Maybe that is what you need in your life right now.
