Everyone is drawn to different subjects within the magickal world, and it can be overwhelming at first!! For me, the first thing to catch my eye were the shiny pretty glittery CRYSTALS!! (True goblin here). I started making crystal jewelry in 2021, and after a few weeks of intentional study and time spent with them, I realized I could FEEL the energy coming off of them. I could intuit what they meant, too. Crystals reached out and started lighting me up, and they have been gentle teachers and companions ever since. I use crystal energy every day, and crystal jewelry is my FAV method. I am beyond honored to share my absolute FAVORITE form of energy healing with you all. I’ve been studying and using crystal energy for almost 5 years now, and was certified in Crystal Energy Healing in September of 2022. Crystals are magical nuggets of pure power, and I am so excited to dig into these concepts with you!!
Crystals are powerful healing tools, and active living sources of energy that have been used for centuries. They have been revered by all civilizations, with records of their healing qualities dating back beyond our written history. Judy Hall, in her book The Crystal Bible, goes into detail about the historical uses for crystals, and surprise surprise… most people used ‘em for protection!! Flint has been found in Neolithic graves. In Egypt, Lapis, Jasper, Carnelian, and Turquoise was used as protection for newborns. Several Bible verses (Ezekiel 1 & 28, Exodus 28) even reference crystals being used to show adoration and devotion to God. They were known as tools of the Christian God; not so much the reputation they have today!
How do we KNOW that crystals work? Marcel Vogel, an IBM scientist with over 100 patents to his name, led experiments in the 1970’s showing how Quartz crystals can amplify, focus, store, transfer, and transmute energy!! We now use them in all sorts of electronics, and they are widely accepted as powerful energy transformers. Energy can be AMPLIFIED, DISSOLVED, or TRANSFORMED using crystals. We’ve been using them in our electronics ever since. If we know all of this… why does society still act like using crystals for physical and spiritual healing is pseudoscience??
Quantum scientists have proven empirically that physical matter is affected by our non-physical consciousness!! I’m not smart enough to explain the entire process they used, but in short, they were able to view on an atomic level that the atoms that they were observing changed behavior based on the observer’s intentions for the result… INTENTION AND VISUALIZATION HAVE A DIRECT IMPACT ON OUR PHYSICAL REALITY!! How cool!! The experiment is called the “double-slit experiment” if you want to look into this further.
What IS a crystal? Crystals are formed from chemical compounds, minerals in the soil, and even material from other planets. These elements, in combination with movement and pressure from the earth, form what we call CRYSTALS over the course of hundreds, even thousands of years. These crystals emit a certain frequency, or energy, that correspond to different energies in our bodies. They emit a perfect example of divine energy, and when we interact with them, our own energy harmonizes with their energy, like two tuning forks. The molecular structure of a crystal differs from just a normal rock, allowing them to be the healing tools that they are. The atoms of crystals are arranged in crystalline geometric patterns and perfect structures that determine the FLOW of energy through the crystal. Different forms of crystals are arranged in different patterns. Regular old rocks are composed of different mineral compounds and elements, but their structure is not organized. It’s more organic and random, without pattern. The energy of the crystal is determined by lots of factors; the main 3 being the color of the crystal, the opacity of the crystal, and the shape.
When choosing a crystal for healing purposes, the first thing I look at is the COLOR. Each crystal color corresponds to one of the seven energy centers in our bodies, called CHAKRAS (schuck-ruhs). Each chakra is associated with a color, and the easiest way to remember the properties of the crystals is to remember what each color, or CHAKRA, governs in our physical and energetic bodies. We’ll get more into these in another post, but imagine them as wheels of energy that run up your spine from your tailbone area up to the crown of your head.
- RED and black: ROOT CHAKRA – grounding, safety, connection to Mother Earth, balance
- CRYSTALS: red jasper, onyx, garnet, ruby, black tourmaline, bloodstone, obsidian
- ORANGE and brown: SACRAL CHAKRA – creativity, joy, sexuality, playfulness, fun, passion
- CRYSTALS: carnelian, orange calcite, dalmatian jasper, red aventurine, sunstone
- YELLOW: SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA – personal power center, self-confidence, courage, setting boundaries, manifestation, connection to inner self
- CRYSTALS: tigers eye, yellow calcite, pyrite, citrine, bumblebee jasper
- GREEN and pink: HEART CHAKRA – love, acceptance, forgiveness, connection to others
- CRYSTALS: green aventurine, rose quartz, moss agate, malachite, unakite, ruby zoisite, emerald
- BLUE: THROAT CHAKRA – speaking truth, authenticity, integrity, speaking up for yourself
- CRYSTALS: blue aventurine, amazonite, aquamarine, lapis lazuli, sodalite, larimar, angelite, kyanite
- PURPLE: THIRD EYE CHAKRA – intuition, clear thinking, trusting yourself, psychic abilities, expanding awareness
- CRYSTALS: amethyst, lepidolite, labradorite, iolite, kunzite, fluorite, charoite, tanzanite
- WHITE: CROWN CHAKRA – spiritual connection, peace, true oneness, clarity, our connection to the universe
- CRYSTALS: howlite, clear quartz, selenite, moonstone, diamond, snow quartz, white agate, magnesite
In addition to color, it’s important to note the OPACITY of the crystal as well. The opacity determines whether energy is going to be amplified or reduced. To amplify, open, expand, and stimulate energy, use translucent / transparent / see-through crystals (Citrine, Fluorite, Clear Quartz). Picture them like a magnifying glass and the sun. To absorb, close, calm, and reduce energy, use opaque / solid / not see-through crystals (Hematite, Jasper, Black Tourmaline)
The SHAPE of the crystal can be used to add another layer of intention to your crystal workings, but I find that the color and opacity make a bigger difference to me as far as energy. Different shapes of crystals can be used for different tasks, depending on how in-depth you want to get with your practice. The shape of the crystal is not as important for determining energy as the color and opacity. The shape affects how the energy will flow through the crystal.
- TOWER: concentrates & directs energy upwards (as above, so below)
- DOUBLE TERMINATED: receives energy on one end, emits energy from the other, transmuting it in the middle
- SPHERES: balanced, harmonious energy radiating in every direction
- TUMBLES: similar to spheres, they emit a balanced calm flow of energy from all directions (very versatile) but being pocket-sized means they’re easy to use throughout the day
- RAW: energy is more closely connected to Earth, so has more “raw” Earth power (although I always find myself drawn to polished for healing, so this may just be personal preference)
- CLUSTERS: draws energy from surroundings, amplifies and directs it all over
- ANIMALS: adds the energy of the animal to the crystal (ex. Green Aventurine in the shape of a Fox could be used for good luck AND craftiness/ingenuity, they go hand in hand)
So… now you know that each crystal has a specific energy based on its color, opacity, and shape. Amethyst is a translucent purple stone, and just from that little bit of information, you know it’s going to be useful for amplifying third-eye energy(which is purple), like your intuition! When you choose stones with intention, you develop a relationship with them, because you are applying and amplifying your own energy with them. Just like the double-slit experiment proved, non-physical consciousness was able to change physical matter… meaning your intention has the power to change your life, and crystals can help you amplify that!
Crystals have changed my life, and many others, for the better. They have been around for thousands of years and will be around for thousands more. Our society has told us that crystals and other similar healing modalities are “pseudoscience” and not worth the time and investment. That’s only because they treat the root causes of our issues, and actually help us on our healing journey instead of just slapping an (expensive) pharmaceutical bandaid on our issues and filling the pockets of the rich and powerful. Crystals have been sacred tools for thousands of years, so approach your crystals with intention and respect for best results! It is important to note that crystals are not a substitute for medical attention, but are more like a supplement or a vitamin: good as an extra boost of healing but not the sole answer; severe illness or mental health problems should still be handled by a professional medical doctor. Since crystals are best used with intention, they can truly be enjoyed by all. If you don’t believe that crystals do anything besides look pretty, then they will just be pretty shiny rocks to you… and that’s ok! Crystals are for everyone, no matter your background or belief system. Crystals are our gift of healing from Mother Earth, and I’m honored that you let me share them with you!!
SOURCES:
Marcel Vogel Crystal Research https://marcelvogel.org/#marcel
Judy Hall, The Crystal Bible vol. 2 (pub. 2009) pg 14-19
Quantum nature of consciousness – Double slit diffraction experiment in medicine https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0306987719307352#:~:text=Conclusion,like%20behavior%20of%20electromagnetic%20waves.
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