Many look at crystals as mere trinkets or gadgets for magic. In part, the latter is true. But the purpose of crystals is much broader. After all, each stone has its own meaning and scope.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1. How to chose crystal for yourself?
2. Your guide to crystal shapes
3. Crystals cleansing 
4. Recharging 
5. Short Crystal guide by their meanings

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Now crystals have begun to gain unprecedented popularity. So let’s take a closer look at their purpose.

Each crystal has its own color, level of vibration, softness, harshness of influence, as well as its own special energy that unintelligibly attracts a person.

How to choose a crystal for yourself?

You’ve probably heard that crystals can be selected by zodiac sign or year of birth, but I would advise you not to rely only on this. when you choose a crystal for yourself – rely on your senses, trust your body

What you like the most by sensations. Your eyes can help with that, if you see likable color or shape of crystal it is pleasant for you to hold it in your hands. And in case you do not want to let go, then this is your crystal. 

Listen to your inner voice. Which crystal did you pay attention to in the first place – take it in your hand and hold it for a while, listen to your feelings: are you comfortable with it. What you feel? 

Also each crystal is used for different purposes. For example, rose quartz is love, men are attracted by rose quartz. It suppresses outbursts of anger and sets you up for good, promotes the development of sensuality and self-love. 

you will find more details about the purpose of each crystal in this article.

Your guide to crystal shapes

When choosing a carved crystal shape, you should consider what it will be used for. Always remember that all crystals have their own natural properties, which are always present no matter what form they are in.

1. Look for the energetic properties of your crystal in crystal encyclopedia. 
2. Think about the properties of one form or another and choose according to the purpose for your specific need
3. Consider whether the shape of the crystal suits your chosen way of working with the stone.  Are you carrying it?  Is it for your altar, chakra healing or crystal grid?

Tumble Stone

This is the most common cut and polished shape of crystal available.

This form is all-purpose and radiates energy gently in lots of directions. They can be used for carrying on you, placed in bags, in bowls around the home, placed directly on the body or chakras and are ideal for all types of crystal grids. They are more affordable than other forms and a good place to start with a new type of crystal.

Crystal Heart

Crystal Hearts represent love, our heart and connect with the energy of our Heart Chakra. These stones can be placed over this chakra in healing work. 

Such hearts can be placed around the home. They can help to attract love or a new relationship.

Standing Crystal Point

These are sometimes called a Crystal Tower. 

They can be used to raise the vibration of location. Place them on your altar or within any sacred space. Standing Crystal Points are good for gridding the corners of a room or your home. 

Crystal Wand

They are used to direct the energies of the crystal into the aura or chakras.

They can also channel other energies such as Reiki through them by an Energy Healer. The rounded end or fattest end of a Crystal Wand is sometimes used to draw off negative energies. Although they are mostly used for healing work you can hold them in meditation.

Crystal Sphere

They are also known as a Crystal Ball. Spheres radiate energy smoothly and evenly in all directions. They can also slow down and neutralise harmful or unbalanced energies. They are connected to the Earth, other Planets or the Moon. Sphere’s help open the Third Eye Chakra.

Sphere’s bring a peaceful and grounded energy to the home. Place them in the centre of crystal grids for earth healing, harmony, protection or psychic development.

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Crystals cleansing

WHY? Crystals absorb negative energy so you need to clean them as often as you want. Depends on how often you use it and for what.

HOW? Each crystal needs to be cleaned in its own way, which is suitable for one may not be suitable for another. Options: salt, water, earth, other crystal, smudging and visualization 

AFTER. After cleansing you need to recharge your crystal with positive energy. Details below

Amethyst or Quartz

Placing a crystal into an Amethyst or Quartz geode / cluster for 24 to 48 hours is another simple way to cleanse a crystal. Although simple, this method is extremely effective as Amethyst and Quartz will also recharge your crystal for you.

Smudging

Smudging can be done with incense or smudge sticks composed of a combination of sage and either sweetgrass, sandalwood, or cedar wood. Simply ensure the crystals are exposed to the smoke for 20-30 seconds and you have successfully cleansed your crystals.

Visualization

Visualization requires no outside materials and can be useful if you want to program a crystal as well. To use the visualization method:

• Simply hold the crystal and clear your mind
• Imagine a bright white light surrounding the crystal and passing through it completely
• Keep the light there until you feel the crystal is sufficiently cleansed

Recharging

You can recharge the crystal by leaving it in direct moonlight for one to two nights for a gentler energy or sunlight for a stronger energy. However, be warned that the strong sunlight can change the colors of crystals, so use sunlight near sunrise or sundown to reduce damage.

You can also recharge a crystal through positive physical contact. Think positive thoughts while you handle the crystal and allow your energy to flow into the crystal for a few minutes.

Short Crystal Guide by their meanings

6 must have crystals for beginners 

Clear quartz

Quartz helps with improving your focus, stimulating your brain function. It is used to provide general positive energy, helping you feel body and making your more conscious during work or study

Amethyst

Helps with the luck of energy. You can use amethyst when you want to connect better to your spirituality 

Rose quartz

Rose quartz is great for self-love and also romantic love. Additionally, it can help you have smoother, easier platonic relationships as well.

If you want to manifest a boyfriend or enhance the romance in your current relationship, rose quartz is the way to go!

Citrine

Cleansing your aura of negative energy. It will provide happiness and joy, bringing out your inner light, and providing you with positive energy 

Labradorite

The stone of transformation. It is the useful companion through change, imparting strength and perseverance. Exelent for strengthening intuition.

It can help with your level of conciseness, protect your aura.

Red Jade

Red Jade- will get rid of anything that’s holding you back and keeping you from achieving your desire. The stone of physical vitality, passion, and strength. Also Luck, Love, power and clearing negative energy 

the description of the rest of the crystals you can find here