Starting your journey with crystals can be daunting due to the vast variety available—thousands of crystals in different shapes, sizes, colors, weights, and origins, each with its own meaning. Often, these meanings overlap, adding to the confusion. However, some foundational crystals have stood the test of time and remain reliable companions. I still use these today because crystals, much like a best friend, accompany you through life's journey, and you never want to part with them unless you feel you've outgrown them.
So, where do we begin?
Clear Quartz: The Master Healer
Clear Quartz is an incredibly versatile crystal, perfect for use on its own or for amplifying the properties of other crystals. It comes in many shapes and sizes and is renowned for its abilities to energize, balance, manifest, and empower. Known as the Master Healer, Clear Quartz can be programmed to perform the functions of any other crystal—simply repeat your intention three times to reprogram it.
This high-vibration stone works with all the chakras, but I especially love using it on my crown chakra or holding it in my left hand while meditating to feel its powerful vibrations. The pure white light it emanates helps cleanse your energy and invigorate your mind, body, and spirit.
Clear Quartz is particularly popular in Brazil, Madagascar, and the USA. You can explore our selection of Clear Quartz tumbles to find the perfect piece for your collection.
Rose Quartz: The Stone of Love and Compassion
Rose Quartz is one of the most beloved stones for attracting meaningful relationships, including a healthy relationship with yourself. This crystal fosters compassion, self-love, forgiveness, and surrender, encouraging you to trust that the universe has everything under control. I love placing Rose Quartz on my heart chakra, and during my weekly Reiki sessions with my mum, I always surround her with Rose Quartz hearts to amplify the healing energy.
Amethyst: My Meditation Stone
I absolutely love Amethyst; just looking at it gives me a sense of peace and tranquility. I have an Amethyst geode in my house, and it's stunning. It resides in my meditation corner, and I often use it in my monthly cleansing ritual by placing it in the shower. Sometimes, it collects dust, which is a sign it needs a recharge. I take good care of my crystals, ensuring they are cleansed and charged to fully benefit from their unique properties.
Back to Amethyst—it's an excellent crystal for meditation as it enhances intuition and provides guidance. Its calming effect is particularly helpful for managing anxiety, stress, depression, and overthinking. Amethyst helps to slow your mind and encourages new ways of thinking, making it perfect for anyone in a challenging situation or the corporate world. It brings a sense of calm and helps de-stress, and it's also great for overcoming addictions of any kind.
Citrine: Oh So Natural
I only use natural Citrine. While you can find heat-treated Citrine—Amethyst heated to a certain temperature until it turns orange—the process doesn't resonate with me. It’s a personal preference, so you will only find natural Citrine on my website.
Citrine is like carrying a bit of sunshine with you. When you need a boost of happiness and joy, this is the perfect crystal to have around. It brings confidence and optimism to any situation, even helping with tasks you’ve been putting off. If your old life is fading away and new beginnings are on the horizon, Citrine will provide clarity on the best path to take.
As I write this blog, I have Citrine with me. If I get stuck or unsure of what to do next, I take out my Citrine, close my eyes, and take a few moments to center myself. Within hours, I start to feel inspired about the next steps to take. I listen to my inner voice. Citrine is truly a crystal for life and is also fantastic for attracting abundance of any kind.