Your Most-Asked Crystal Questions
New to your spiritual self-care journey? A little bit lost on where to start? I asked my Instagram community for their questions on crystals, and here are the answers…
How do crystals work?
To keep it simple, each crystal holds its own vibration and energetic frequency based on its molecular composition. This frequency flows through our energetic pathways and will begin to heal us from the inside out. Acting a bit like a magnet, crystals work with us, and our environment, to absorb negative, heavy energy. Cleansing, protecting and uplifting us on a deep, energetic level. Throughout our lives we will be drawn different crystals at different times to support our mental, physical and spiritual health.
How do I know which crystal to choose?
My advice would be to spend a week or two journaling everything – from how you're feeling to what you're dreaming about – and then try to pin down some pain points. For example, you might be having issues with imposter syndrome at work, not feeling inspired or connected to yourself, or feeling a little low. Once you establish what you need support in, you can find a crystal that will give you just that.
You could also go to a crystal shop or online spiritual store to get a feel for which crystals you are most drawn too – it’s likely those hold the essence of something you need. If you aren't drawn to any, that's ok too. You'll find the right one when the times right.
How often should I cleanse my crystals, & how can I do it safely ?
Crystals hold the energies of all the elements of the Earth. They are infused with the energies of the Sun, the Moon, the oceans, the soil. All of it. And using the elements is a nice, natural way to cleanse your crystals.
Leave them on the window ledge to be soaked in sun or moonlight, place them overnight in the Earth. Dip them in the ocean. You can also use smoke from incense to wash over the crystal. As crystals are magnets for negative energy, I like to cleanse mine once a week to keep the good energy flowing.
I can't afford to buy a lot of crystals, is it worth it if i only buy one ?
This is a really common question and the answer is always yes. In my opinion, one ethically-sourced, high quality crystal that you really connect with is so much better than twenty random crystals that you've only bought for a certain aesthetic. It's quality over quantity, always. Take some time, using my previously mentioned practice of journaling, to understand what type of energetic support would suit you best right now. From there, spend some time selecting the right crystal for you. Ask a seller if you need any advice!
Are the stories about Moldavite true?
Depending what side of the algothrim you live on, you may or may not have seen thousands of videos telling horror stories about Moldavite. “I bought a piece my whole life came crashing down” is the general vibe to save you the scroll-time. While I believe some of the stories are exaggerated for sake of going viral, its common knowledge that Moldavite is not a crystal to be messed with. It carries a powerful energy (though it is highly grounding and protective, as well as intense).
There’s a card in Tarot called The Tower and it’s the vibe it gives in crystal form. What I often say with The Tower is that it bulldozes through anything that isn’t working for your highest and greatest good. It clears the path for better things to come into your life. However, we might not be internally ready for that path to be cleared – so proceed with caution.
Due to the viral videos, there are a lot of fake pieces going around and it’s sky-rocketed in price, so buy off a trusted seller. I wouldn’t choose this as your first crystal and would opt for something a little calmer
How quickly can I notice the benefits?
My advice would be to cleanse your crystal after purchase (though a lot of sellers, like myself, will have ensured it’s cleansed before it arrives). You’ll begin to feel the positive affects almost instantly.
It’s worth remembering that crystals are an amazing tool for our spiritual self-care, but they only work if we do. Establishing a good self-care routine will support the crystal in supporting you. Just like one reiki or therapy session won’t solve years of pain, our crystal isn’t going to change our life overnight. However it will accelerate the process as tool for deeper healing and self-care. Care for yourself and your crystal, make positive changes and you’ll see big results.
How do you choose the crystals for your Self-Love Store?
When I was curating the first crystal drop I nicknamed it, "the crystals that have got me through the worst of it", because these were the ones I used most. From overcoming grief and heartbreak to healing trauma and finding myself. And honestly, I don't think I would've overcome half of the stuff I did without them. Rose Quartz was my first ever crystal and will always be my favourite because of that. I really do vouch for it for attracting romance too – and I have the proof!
I only source ethical crystals that I love myself. The most important thing to me is the quality and process, so I like doing small-scale, limited drops of beautiful, high-quality crystals. The next drop should be coming in very soon and I can’t wait to share them with you.
You can shop my conscious crystal collection.
