In today’s modern world, we carry so much excess energy with us. The unseen frequencies of all the technology we use; cell phones, television, internet, satellite, GPS, Bluetooth, etc. can create a sense of overwhelm in even the most well-adjusted person. But we have allies that can help us to balance and harmonize all those unseen frequencies, as well as the energy of our human emotions and intentions!
Using crystals can help you to rejuvenate your energy, as well as the energy in your home, car, workplace to help you feel balanced, aligned, and revived.
All the crystals on the following list are easy to find and relatively affordable. I am also providing you with some basic energetic uses for these crystals so you can understand what they can aid you with. You can purchase simple tumbled stones, no need to buy big statement pieces, unless that is what you prefer!
TOP 10 CRYSTALS FOR EVERYDAY USE:
Amethyst: This crystal is known as the great healer. It helps us to relate to our mindset, assess our emotions, and eliminate negative self-talk.
Black Tourmaline: This crystal keeps us grounded and present in each moment.
Citrine: This crystal is formed by heat treating amethyst. Sometimes this is done inside the earth, sometimes in a laboratory. Citrine helps eliminate nightmares, attracts abundance, and improves our ability to focus.
Hematite: A natural magnet, this stone helps us to manifest. It also helps improve our circulation and movement. This is a great crystal to help us feel motivated.
Rose Quartz: A beautiful and gentle crystal to promote compassion, friendship, and love. This crystal reminds us to love ourselves as well as each other.
Clear Quartz: The activator and master. This crystal will help the other crystals remain energized with your intention.
Red Jasper: The “I’m rubber, you’re glue” crystal. Red Jasper will send any negativity back to its origin. This is also a great crystal to help relieve aches and pains throughout the body from inflammation.
Rhodonite: This crystal helps to organize the frequencies of energy around you. A great crystal to clear your EMF and to help prevent being overwhelmed by all the daily frequencies we can’t avoid.
Fluorite: This is the crystal that is worth carrying with you everywhere. This crystal helps to prevent or eliminate anxiety and promotes a balanced emotional self.
Memory Stones**: These are the stones that you select when you are hiking, beach combing, walking the dog, etc. These are the stones that we collect from all the natural places we visit. They contain not only the memories of the moment we picked them up, but they also contain the memory of the environment that they came from; river stones contain the memory of the river flow, beach stones contain the memory of the tides, garden stones contain the memory of the seasons, etc. These stones are great to help us feel grounded and to remember those special and important moments in our lives.
Now, let’s look at some unique ways to use these crystals!
1. THE AMBIENT ACCENT BOWL
Get a nice bowl that you can place your crystals into. I love a good wooden bowl for this, but you can also use a clear glass bowl, ceramic bowl, or any other type of bowl that suits your fancy.
Place 2-3 of each crystal from the above list into the bowl and place the bowl out on a table. The bowl should be accessible to all. Placing it on a coffee table, accent table, or even the kitchen table works well. Place the bowl anywhere that people tend to gather. Even include your memory stones! Perhaps 2 or 3 from your favorite location!
The bowl acts as a compact crystal grid promoting positive energy. But there is a twist to this bowl! Encourage people to handle the crystals in the bowl. As they comb their hands through the bowl, the crystals will clear away any anxiety, negativity, or discomfort and promote feelings of well-being to anyone touching them!
You can refer to the first list above for reference and can use this bowl for a little divination! Some people will feel drawn to a particular crystal and will pull that one out and spend some time just handling it. You can tell what the person needs in their life by watching which crystal they are the most drawn to.
Create a game by making flash cards and encouraging your friends and family to use the cards to learn more about the crystals, as well as more about themselves and what they may be lacking or trying to manifest in their life!
2. CRYSTAL WATER LIQUID SMUDGE
On a new moon, in a clear bowl with a cover, place 2 amethyst, 2 citrine, 2 red jasper, 2 rose quartz and 1 clear quartz crystal. Add 2 cups of distilled water. Place the cover on the bowl and place in a window that will receive the western light (sunset). Let it sit undisturbed until the full moon.
On the full moon, take a wooden spoon and stir the crystals in the bowl 9 times clockwise.
Strain the water into a dark colored bottle with a spray top. In the sprayer add 1 pinch of table salt, 1 tablespoon of witch hazel, and if you would like a scent, add some essential oils. My personal favorite is 3 drops of frankincense, 3 drops of lavender, 3 drops of ylang ylang. (This creates a lovely scent and is great for the skin). Place small chips of clear quartz, amethyst, and citrine into the sprayer.
Place the crystals to dry on a soft towel under the full moon light. You can use these crystals over and over to make your water.
Your water is ready to use! You can shake up the sprayer before using it, and spray this liquid smudge on your linens, clothes, or on yourself!
3. THE REVIVE YOUR VIBE CRYSTAL GRID
To promote positive energy around you, or someone else, place a happy picture of the intended person centered in a small shadow box frame. Around the picture, place the following crystals – starting above the head – one citrine. At the base of the image place one black tourmaline. Between these two points place alternating hematite and fluorite on each side of the image until you have a complete circle of crystals around the image. On the center of the image place a rose quartz with a clear quartz on each side. Then place a rhodonite and red jasper in each corner of the shadow box frame. Close the frame and leave it laying flat in a place that will remain undisturbed. You will find that the person in the image will feel more energized and focused with a happier outlook.
Love these ideas, Sha. Thank you. The ambient accent bowl really calls to me.