Healing Crystals

Hi guys! I asked my sister, Alexis, to write a blog post about the power of crystals. She and I have been using crystals in our daily lives for as long as I can remember. I am really excited to share her insights with you, below:

Crystals have become the new “it” thing in décor, but they are more than just something beautiful to put on your shelf…crystals are powerful!  Just like everything on Earth, crystals have energy.  Crystals’ energy comes directly from nature, so the vibrations they emit are strong and pure.  Crystals are like little weapons of positivity, protection, and high energy surrounding you, constantly sending messages of love to mend the negativity and low energy around you. 

While all crystals have a purpose of giving healing energy, there are several that I connect with and make me smile when I see them (how can you not smile when you see something so pretty and shiny?!).  Each crystal corresponds with a chakra, or energy center of the body.  Crystals can help balance and clean these energy centers to bring peace and harmony to your mind and body.

Rose Quartz (pink)

Rose quartz is a love stone.  It brings self-love and self-esteem.  It attracts love, which is probably why I love this stone! 

 Uses for Rose Quartz

Rose quartz is associated with the heart chakra (chest area).  To keep the heart chakra open, I suggest wearing a long rose quartz necklace, lying close to the heart.  There are many jewelry designers who work with crystals in unique designs, look on etsy.com! 

Rose quartz is also known to reduce wrinkles and keep skin looking fresh.  Every night and morning I wash my face with rose quartz infused water.  It really works!  I leave one of my rose quartz stones in a bowl overnight so the crystal’s energy is part of the water (6-8 hours) and then I use it to wash my face.

Another great use for this crystal is for peaceful sleep.  Place it under your pillow and get some sleep!

 Amethyst (purple)

Amethyst is a very popular crystal.  It is used for protection, enhancing psychic abilities, strength and peace.

Uses for Amethyst

Amethyst is associated with the third eye chakra (between the eyes).  Amethyst is a great crystal to be surrounded by when you are mediating.  It helps to open up your third eye and connects you with your natural psychic abilities.  To keep the third eye open, place the stone between your eyes/on your forehead. 

Citrine (yellow-orange)

Citrine helps to attract and maintain wealth.  It also brings abundance, optimism, and mental focus. 

Uses for Citrine

Citrine is associated with the solar plexus chakra (stomach area).  To keep the solar plexus chakra open, wear citrine on a belt buckle, or keep it in your pocket.  I used to keep citrine in my bathroom, but I have since learned that it has attracted money to be “flushed” down the toilet!  Now, I keep it far from the bathroom and front door, so my wealth stays with me!

Clear Quartz (clear)

Clear quartz is a very common crystal.  This crystal helps to bring clarity to your thoughts and helps with communication. 

Uses for Clear Quartz

Clear quartz is associated with the crown chakra (top of head).  Wearing this crystal on a headband is a great way to open your chakra while keeping yourself looking fashionable.  This is another great stone to use during mediation as it helps connect you with higher vibrations.

There are many great websites and books about crystals, I recommend Crystal Therapy by Doreen Virtue and Judith Lukomski.  It offers great tips about finding the right crystals for healing, using and taking care of them.