Word of the Week - Crystal Healing

Are you rushing every day to reach an impossible set of obligations? Because, if you are there is a big chance that you like most of us, are not making time for the most important person in your life - yourself.

Just think about it - all your repressed issues, the stress, anxiety, the pressure to achieve the impossible it all piles up leading to even bigger issues. To prevent this from happening, or heal yourself if you are already there - crystal healing can be your best option. The healing power of crystals will nourish you back to life.

What is Crystal Healing?

Crystals are mineral stones that come from the Earth. Like everything on this planet, each crystal shimmers with a different frequency. That is why when you are trying to get started with crystal healing you need to learn something more about some of the crystals that you are planning to use.

Crystal healing is a ritual in which, through meditation and placing crystals on specific parts on your body the crystals interact with your energy, chakras, and aura. Depending on the crystals, they can have different effects on you. For example - white stones like clear quartz are excellent for amplifying your life energy and cleansing you from negative energy while black healing stones like black tourmaline and hematite have strong grounding energy that also acts as a shield against negative vibes.

How to use healing crystals?

When it comes to using crystals for healing of any kind, you have to make sure that you choose the right crystals. You have to figure out first what you need help with, in your life. Ask yourself: "What could I improve about myself?" Then all you need to do is to do a little research on the internet. There is always a lot of information about specific crystals, and how they work. Now that you know which crystals you will use here is how to use healing crystals:

1. Cleanse them - Crystals can be easily affected by different energies. The best way to start your crystal healing session is with cleansed crystals. Use the light of the new moon, leave them on sunlight for a couple of hours or, you can even use sage.

2. Program your crystals - Since you already know what your intentions and goals are - try to connect with your crystals by holding them, and feeling their energy. Think of your intentions, and connect your feelings with your crystals.

3. Meditate with your crystals - Try to form a deeper connection and achieve balance in your life by meditating with your crystals. For better results, you can hold your crystals in your hand or place them near your chakras.

4. Wear crystals - If you want to feel the energy of your meditation sessions everywhere you go, you can buy crystal pendants, necklaces and rings made form your desired crystal.

What are the best crystals for healing?

There are a lot of crystals that can help you during your crystal healing sessions. We would definitely recommend:

Clear Quartz - Cleanses and amplifies life energies. It is also known as the Master Healer of the crystal world.

Aventurine - Aventurine radiates with positive and reassuring energy making you more optimistic and ready to make a change in your life. Even if you feel a little self-conscious, Aventurine will fill you with newfound confidence.

Rose Quartz - If you are looking to achieve a deep sense of personal fulfillment and contentment, then truly there is no other crystal that can do a better job.

Fluorite - If you are looking to grow in all aspects of yourself and rise above everything you ever thought you could become, then truly there is no other crystal that can do a better job.

Malachite - As a crystal for transformation, Malachite locates emotional blockage and helps you resolve these issues. By dissolving negative patterns, and bringing the much needed positive change in your life, Malachite is truly like a personal guardian angel.

Amethyst - If you need a companion for your crystal healing sessions, that will help you in decision making and boost your intuition, then Amethyst is a perfect choice. It also helps in relieving anxiety.

Citrine - There is no crystal that radiates with creative and comforting energy as Citrine. If you need a companion for your crystal healing sessions, that will strengthen your personal will and help you manifest your dreams through creativity, then Citrine is the one for you.

And, if you are feeling like pairing up crystals is a lot of work you can always buy crystal kits like our Chakra Balancing Kit.

Tune in to our blog to learn more about Crystal Healing!