A Healing Crystals Guide:  How to Choose, Care for, and Use Crystals

This healing crystals guide is filled with helpful crystal basics… tips for choosing and buying crystals, how to care for your crystals, crystal storage and organization, and fun, creative, beneficial ways to use healing crystals.

Maybe… you have a few crystals, but you’re not exactly sure what to do with them. Or… you love all the different ways you’ve been using your crystals but are wondering if you’ve been caring for them properly.

Perhaps your crystal stash has outgrown its current storage space and you’d love some inspiration for handy (and attractive) ways to organize and store crystals. Or maybe you’re new to healing crystals and are feeling overwhelmed about where to even get them – or knowing which ones to pick.

Whether you’re just starting your crystal journey or crystals have been part of your life for a while now, you’ll find plenty of tips and ideas for these and other crystal questions in our healing crystals guide.

Choosing and Buying Crystals

Adding crystals to your collection can be incredibly fun and satisfying. But... where do you find beautiful, quality crystals to work with, wear, or display in your home or workspace? And how do you know which crystals to choose?

There are many ways to choose crystals. Whichever method (or methods) you use, just remember that you want crystals with the best vibration for you, so be sure to choose crystals that you’re drawn to.

When selecting crystals, you can…

• Choose colors, shapes, or types that you’re especially interested in or fascinated by.
• Select crystals for certain benefits or uses, such as crystals for self-care, creativity, energy protection, or HSPs (highly sensitive people).
• Let your intuition guide you. 
• Pick up and hold a crystal to help you decide (very effective if you tend to gather information through touch).
• Use a pendulum or finger dowsing (a simple type of muscle testing).
• Mindfully select only a few key crystals (this is a great method if you’re a crystal beginner, have X dollars for buying crystals, or are aiming for simplicity in your life).

Where to get crystals? As with most things nowadays, it’s best to purchase healing crystals from a trusted seller offering real, natural crystals that have been sourced ethically and responsibly. It can be helpful to connect with other crystal lovers and ask them about their favorite online and brick-and-mortar crystal shops.

Beware:  Unfortunately, there are sellers who offer “fake” crystals but try to pass them off as genuine. If you’re feeling unsure, why not take some time to learn how to distinguish between real crystals and crystal imposters?

Cleansing and Activating Crystals

Crystals absorb energy from their environment and from the people around them. That’s why cleansing crystals regularly is so important, because cleansing releases any unneeded or unwanted energy from the crystals so they’re ready to use and work with again.

It’s a good idea to cleanse any new crystals. And, if you feel like your crystals haven’t been as effective lately or are looking dull or lusterless, it may be time to cleanse them.

You’ll adore all the different ways crystals can be cleansed… using sound, moonlight, incense, other crystals, and more. You may know right away which method is for you, or you may enjoy experimenting with different cleansing methods until you find your favorite(s).

If you’re wanting to work with or connect with your crystals in certain ways, activating them can enhance their effects. Activating or programming a crystal is simply deciding what you would like the crystal to help you with and then setting that positive intention on the crystal. Spending time with and activating a crystal can help you connect with it on a deeper level.

Storing and Organizing Crystals

An essential part of caring for your crystals is storing them properly. Whether you love keeping your crystals out where you can see and enjoy them or prefer them tucked away to be pulled out as needed, here are some crystal storage and organization tips to keep in mind.

• Store crystals gently, especially those that tend to be more fragile. Tossing them all together in a bowl or box may damage some crystals. To keep crystals from harm, why not store them in some pretty bags, pouches, or a box or container with lined compartments? For larger crystals, safeguard them on a separate table or shelf.
• Be mindful of sunlight. Some crystals (especially clear or translucent stones) can lose color if they’re in direct sunlight for too long.
• Store and organize your crystals in ways that are pleasurable and convenient for you. If it’s a chore to get to your crystals or you can never find the ones you’re looking for, you won’t feel delighted or motivated to use them. With lovely, easy-to-use storage and organization that makes sense for you and your crystals, you’ll be inspired to spend time with them.

Using and Enjoying Crystals

Maybe you adore having a few crystals nearby on a shelf or desk, carrying them in a pocket or purse, or adorning yourself with a healing crystal bracelet or necklace. These are beautiful ways to use and enjoy crystals.

If you’re looking for even more ways to enhance your life with these beneficial treasures, here is some inspiration…

• Create a beautiful crystal grid.
• Use crystals to help balance your chakras.
• Feeling artistic? Enjoy some crystal crafts.
• Meditate or pray with crystals.
• Plan a crystal self-care day.
• Decorate and enrich your space with crystals. Consider a crystal’s properties and where it may benefit you and others… like crystals for creativity in your office or crafting space, crystals for relaxation and romance in the bedroom, stones for joy and communication in family spaces…
• Integrate or feature crystals in special days and celebrations.
  

Knowing how to choose, care for, and use healing crystals will make your crystal time even more pleasurable and fulfilling. Come back and visit our Healing Crystals Guide whenever you’re wondering about these crystal basics.

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