With Love & Lex

Crystals are a God-given tool to allow us to connect with the universe, our higher-selves, our ancestors and spirit guides, align our chakras, manifest our desires… the lists is truly endless.

How to pick them out:

It is so important to feel the energy while deciding which crystals to bring home. If you feel drawn to a specific crystal while you are looking around, it is likely that that specific crystal is “calling out” to you. It could be the energy of the crystal speaking to you, it could be your intuition telling you what you need, and it could even be a higher source drawing you in. Most shops will have little “about me” signs for each crystal so that you are able to read a little bit about each one and decide what exactly you want to bring into your life.

For beginners: Crystals to start off with

If you are new to buying and using crystals I have two suggestions that I think everyone can use in their life no matter who you are.

Firstly, Rose Quartz. Rose Quartz is an extremely powerful and is known as the loveeeee crystal. Whether you need guidance in areas of self-love, friendships, partnerships, or just the love in your heart that you give out to the world- rose quartz is a lifesaver in so many ways. Just having this crystal around you can be so beneficial. But, if you want to use it for specific manifestations, it’s a great piece to meditate with. When I am feeling low, or need guidance or extra love in a specific area, I will dim the lights, lay down with my Rose Quartz and I will place it on my chest, close my eyes, and imagine a light pink glow radiating from my heart chakra. I will think of the scenario in my head and of the outcomes that I hope for, as well as feeling the emotions I will feel when that outcome occurs. I will pray for guidance or reassurance of the situation and meditate on the thoughts and feelings that arise.

Another one of my favorite things to do with this crystal is to bring it into my bath or shower. The crystal of love makes for a very soothing, self-loving experience. It creates a soft energy of love and happiness.

The next crystal that I love the most and suggest to everyone is Amethyst. Amethyst is a crystal of so many benefits. Known for its calming, protective, and positive healing powers, Amethyst can be used in so many ways. I used to have extreme nightmares and sleepless nights, I started sleeping with my Amethyst crystal and my nights became calm and peaceful immediately after adding it to my night-time ritual. My amethyst crystal is rather large so I have since gave it a home next to my bed, rather than in it, to create an atmosphere of calm, protective energies and sweet dreams.

Getting into crystals and their healing powers is such an individual experience, you can read about it from many experts and amateur users, but you will never know the true power until you are able to explore them yourself!