Crystals have been used for centuries to manifest powerful intentions and create positive change in our lives. Whether you’re seeking to attract abundance, heal a broken heart, or cultivate inner peace, crystals can be an effective ally in helping you reach your goals, as their unique properties are believed to possess special energy that can be used for healing, protection, and manifestation. By tapping into the power of crystals, we can transform your life in ways you may never have imagined. With just 4 simple steps, you can learn how to use crystals to manifest your most powerful intentions and create the life you desire in 2023.
From amethyst to quartz and everything in between, there are so many crystals to choose from! But which crystal should you choose? In this step, we’ll explore some properties of crystals and help you figure out which one is right for you. When buying your crystal, choose a format that attracts you, doesn’t matter if it is a raw stone, a polished piece, or a pretty necklace. (Have you looked at our crystal collection lately?)
- Do you feel anxious and rounded by negative energies?: Black tourmaline is one of the most powerful crystals for protection, healing, and cleansing, and it is known as a protector against negative influences. It can also help to restore balance and protect from electromagnetic radiation. The healing properties of black tourmaline are numerous and it has been used by many cultures throughout history to bring physical and emotional protection.
- Are you searching for emotional stability and focus? Clear quartz is known as the “master healer” due to its ability to heal the physical, mental, and spiritual body. It is associated with clarity, focus, and positivity, making it ideal for crystal healing. Clear quartz is also renowned for its ability to amplify thoughts, intentions and energy, being incorporated into many forms of spiritual practice, from yoga to meditation, from energy healing to Feng Shui.
- Do you need more positivity and optimism in your life? The citrine crystal is known for its vibrant yellow hues that range from pale yellow to deep orange, and it is found all around the world. It carries a unique energy that can help activate positive energies in your life such as abundance, clarity, strength, and joy.
- Do you want to attract abundance and prosperity? Pyrite, known as Fool’s Gold for its golden color, carries strong energy and powerful metaphysical properties that have been recognized for centuries. This crystal is believed to be a strong protector and luck charm, helping to bring abundance and wealth into one’s life. Its metaphysical properties offer spiritual growth, emotional stability and physical protection.
- Do you want to boost self-confidence and attract love into your life? Rose quartz is a popular and powerful crystal that has been used for centuries as a healing agent, spiritual balancer, and source of beauty. It is a type of quartz with a pale pink coloration and its unique vibrations have captivated many. Whether you’re seeking protection, alignment with your true self, or simply a reminder of love and compassion, rose quartz is said to hold the answers – and its mystery only grows as we learn more about this incredible crystal.
- Are you searching for peace and better sleep? Amethyst is known as the “stone of spirituality” and has long been associated with healing and spiritual properties. For centuries, people have believed that the amethyst crystal can help to protect against negative energy and bad vibes, while promoting peace and clarity. As a result, it has become one of the most popular stones used in crystal healing.
- Do you want to feel inspired and confident to start new projects? Moonstone is said to be an excellent stone for physical and emotional healing, intuition, spirituality and fertility. It can help you unlock your inner power, tap into intuition and release any negative emotions that may be blocking your path to success.
Your mineral could have traveled a whole lot of miles before reaching you and may have picked up vibes along its path…
In order to gain the full benefit of a crystal’s power, you must first embark on the process of cleansing and recharging it. Cleansing is an essential part of crystal care if you want to ensure that your stone is properly charged with positive energy. Here’s how to do it:
- Under running water: When using running water as a cleansing technique, it’s best practice to hold the crystal in your hand while allowing it to run over the entire surface of the stone, creating a protective shell around it. It’s important to note that this cleansing process should only ever be done with cold or lukewarm water; hot or boiling water can cause damage to some crystals, so make sure you know what type of crystal you have before selecting a temperature. Also, make sure your crystal can be washed!
- In a bowl of sea salt: All you need is coarse sea salt or Himalayan pink salt, as well as a bowl large enough to fit your crystal in comfortably. Place your crystal into the bowl, ensuring that it’s entirely covered with the salt before leaving it overnight. By morning all negative energy will have been removed from your crystal and it will be ready for you to use again!
- With ocean water: Once you have collected clean ocean water, submerge your crystal into it overnight. The moonlight will help to further purify the crystal and energize it with positive vibes; so if possible leave them outside during a full moon night for best results!
- Smoke cleansing: It involves passing the smoke of burning sage, sweetgrass, cedar, or other herbs over the crystal in order to clear away any lingering negative energy from its surface. To get started with this simple yet effective method of cleansing your crystals, you will need one of these herbs and a ceramic dish or abalone shell for burning it in. Place the herb into the dish and light it with a match before carefully fanning out the smoke with your hand so that it passes over the crystal from all angles.
- Place on Selenite: Selenite has powerful cleansing properties that can help clear away any lower vibrations surrounding your crystals. You’ll need a piece of raw selenite or large chunk of polished selenite wand. Place it near your crystals from 5 minutes to an hour to allow them to cleanse energetically.
- Burry in soil or potted plant: Bury your crystal in soil and the earth’s natural energy helps purify and recharge the stone’s energy. The minerals in the soil also help cleanse any negative energies that may have been absorbed over its lifetime.
- Sound healing: The crystal should first be placed in water or sea salt before undergoing the sound healing process. During this process the frequency of the sound can help break down stagnant energy within the crystal while it also allows positive energy flow into it.
- In a bowl of brown rice or flower petals: Place your crystal in a bowl of brown rice or flower petals, allowing it to absorb natural energies from its environment.
Crystals are believed to hold so much power that when held up against any intention or affirmation, their vibrations can help activate these ideas into reality. There are few ways you can activate your crystal:
- Harmonizing: hold it with both hands and focus on it for several minutes while repeating words that describe the desired outcome or feelings you would like to experience when utilizing the stone’s energy.
- Directed thoughts: focus your energies on visualizing and sending positive intentions into your crystal. Hold the stone in both hands while concentrating on its energy and purpose.
- Saying your intention loudly: begin by holding the crystal in your hand or placing it on top of a flat surface, such as a table or an altar. Visualize yourself connecting with the crystal’s energy and take some deep breaths to prepare for stating your intention aloud.
After activating your crystal, you should wear it next to your skin for 7 days. It will connect the crystal energy with yours and it will help you to attain your goals as you enter 2023. After a week, keep your crystal handy, in the location that you prefer.
By regularly holding and carrying an activated crystal with you, it is possible to develop a deeper personal connection with the stone while allowing its healing vibrations to work their magic from within.
