Everyone is attracted to crystals. Their beautiful formations, incredible range of colours and shapes and the mind blowing fact that they are naturally created. As much as we love them for their gorgeous exteriors, there is so much more to them than that. Each stone holds its own healing vibration that can benefit us inside and out and the more we understand about them, the more effective they are. This is such a deep and wonderful thing to learn all about and I will try to cover as much as I possibly can, but for now, lets start small.
With so many different stones for us to choose from its hard to know where to start. So I want to share a few tips with the beginner crystal collector that will help you decide what stone feels right for you.
If you want a crystal for a specific purpose then its worth doing a bit of research beforehand. A quick google before your crystal hunt will help or even referring to the Index in Judy Halls ‘The Crystal Bible.’ This book has filled me with endless amounts of knowledge when it comes to crystals, she covers everything you need to know. If you’re still not sure what stone you’re after then its worth starting with your star sign. ‘The Crystal Bible’ covers the multiple stones that have been assigned to each of the signs.
Intuition is always my favourite way to choose a stone. Pick something that you’re attracted to. Whether it be the funky shape or the beautiful rainbows you find hiding inside, picking a stone that catches your eye is always a good place to start. Trust your Intuition. I’ve heard it said many times before, “You don’t pick the stone, the stone picks you.” You’ll always find that the stone you chose will be exactly what you need.
Ive always felt that its good to start with one or two stones. Keep them with you for a while and when you can, take the time to sit with them and see what you feel. Whether its relaxing, energising or helps to calm you down when you’re stressed or anxious. Think of what you’d like the stone to share with you. Can you feel anything? Has it affected your mood at all? Then when you feel its right, try out another stone and again see what energy it has to share with you.
Once you feel like you’ve got the right stone, I recommend you give it a ‘cleanse.’ Your stone has had quite a journey before it made it to your hands, meaning its collected many different energies along the way. A simple cleanse can help your stone work its absolute best for you. There are many different ways you can do this; sound, smoke, the sun and moon, and many more. It all comes down to personal preference. I will dive into these in greater detail in my next blog post.
I can’t wait to share more with you about the wonderful world of crystals. For now, if you have any questions about getting started then please feel free to leave a comment on our facebook page. I am also always up for a cuppa and a chat in shop.
Peace, Love and Happy Shopping xxx
A copy of Judy Halls ‘The Crystal Bible’ is available in store and also online here; http://bohemianbazaar.net.au/product/the-crystal-bible/