#Crystal Magick

[lunar-witchin]

crystal magic basics 💎

a quick guide for using and caring for your crystal

— cleanse l it's important to cleanse your crystal of negative energies before and after you carry it for an extended period of time or use it in your practice.

methods of crystal cleansing

— water cleansing | mix sea salt and clear water from a natural source — such as rain or a stream. submerge your crystals and let them sit overnight. (don't use this method with crystals that are water soluble)

— smoke cleansing I pass your crystal through incense or herb smoke of your choice

— fire cleansing | quickly pass your crystal through the flame of a lit candle or match (safely and carefully! not all crystals are safe to pass through fire, so please do your research)

— salt cleansing | cover your crystals completely in sea salt and allow them to sit overnight before uncovering them

— earth cleansing | like salt cleansing, bury your crystals in dirt or soil and allow them to sit overnight before uncovering them

— program I after cleansing, you can program your crystal with your desired intention so long as it aligns with the properties of the crystal itself

methods of crystal programming

— visualize | hold your crystal in the hand that feels most comfortable, and imagine a soft light filling your crystal while you focus on your intention. rest when you feel you've activated the crystal

— communicate | while holding your crystal, have a conversation with it. this can be out loud or in your head. be sure to make your intentions clear and show gratitude when you feel your crystal has been activated

— familiarize | carry your crystal with you for a few days or weeks while you focus on your intent. eventually the crystal will activate by picking up your intentions

— charge | lastly, after you've programmed your intent into the crystal, choose a suitable method of charging it with energy

methods of crystal charging

— sunlight | put your crystals outside or on your windowsill in sunlight for the day. (this may cause color fading in certain crystals)

— moonlight | put your crystals outside or on your windowsill overnight in moonlight (pretty much exactly like sunlight but without the possibility of crystal color fading)

— your energy I hold your crystal in your hand and focus your energy into it, allowing it to charge

when you’re finished using your crystals, be sure to store them in a cleansed, sacred, and safe space.

and that’s it! you now have access to magic rocks. enjoy!

[iridescent-witch-life]

BusyBeePrints

[raining-tulips]

Sometimes the urge to connect spiritually overwhelmes you. In the past week I’ve

Had extremely vivid dreams and interpreted all of them

Have begun reading two spiritual / philosophical books

Done a solstice reading

Journaled much more than I had been

Played with crystals and the idea of a spell “battery”

Bathed in the winter sun’s light (not spiritual persay, but just a must in the winter season)

Accidental crystal ball scrying

Begun meditating (or trying to) before bed

Spiritual practices come in phases. If you’ve been feeling disconnected, the urge to reconnect will come again.

[coven-of-genesis]

Crystals that are commonly used to help break bad habits:

Here is a list of 3 crystals that are used to help break bad habits

1. Amethyst: Amethyst is a purple crystal known for its calming and protective properties. It can help promote spiritual clarity and inner peace, which can be beneficial when trying to break bad habits. By enhancing your intuition and self-awareness, amethyst can aid in recognizing the patterns and triggers that contribute to the unwanted behavior. Additionally, its calming influence may reduce stress and anxiety, which can be significant factors in developing and maintaining bad habits.

2. Black Onyx: Black onyx is a powerful protective stone that can provide strength and support during times of change or personal growth. It is believed to boost willpower, self-discipline, and self-control, making it useful for overcoming addictive or harmful behaviors. Black onyx can help you stay focused on your goals and resist temptations, assisting you in breaking free from negative patterns and habits.

3. Clear Quartz: Clear quartz is often referred to as the "master healer" due to its ability to amplify energy and intentions. When working to break bad habits, clear quartz can be used to intensify your determination and commitment to positive change. By enhancing mental clarity and spiritual awareness, this crystal can help you gain a deeper understanding of your habits and their underlying causes, making it easier to address and overcome them.

It's essential to remember that while many people find comfort and support through crystal healing practices, their effectiveness is subjective and not scientifically proven. The power of crystals lies in their ability to serve as symbolic reminders of your intentions and goals, and they can complement other therapeutic approaches, but they should not be seen as a replacement for professional help when dealing with serious habits or addictions.

When using crystals, it's crucial to cleanse and charge them regularly to ensure their energies remain clear and aligned with your intentions. You can do this by placing them under running water, using moonlight or sunlight, or using other cleansing techniques, as per your preference and the crystal's properties.

[the-clumsywitch]

[ladyiristheenchantress]

Crystals and Salt

Hello! I have recently had a lot of people ask me about salt, crystals, cleansing, and damage, so I wanted to quickly make a post about it! I felt like this information could be helpful for my crystal friends!

First: What is salt cleansing? Where does it come from?

Salt cleansing is the process of using salt too energetically remove negativity or spiritual damage from a crystal while also boosting its own natural energy. Often times this process is simple, lay your crystal in a bed of salt and let it rest and recharge for 15-30 minutes. This historically comes from Mesopotamia when people would dress food products or clean themselves they used salt because of its anti-bacterial properties and it was said to protect from negative spirits. We also know that every culture on the planet had spiritual interactions with salt, like the Kalahari salt ritual where salt is considered sacred because it dries and stores food in travel. Salt rituals can be found in native folklore as well as in new age spaces for its protective and purifying abilities. Scientifically salt has been used to cure, dry, and preserve food and items like flowers for millennia, it also has been used as a saline solution when people are injured because of its antimicrobial properties, hence its associations through time!

What crystals cant go in salt?

While yes, I could start with crystals that are salt safe HOWEVER I feel like we are oversaturated with that information as most crystals are salt safe, I wanted to really explain what crystals cant go into salt, why, and what exactly happens. This is the pressing question that inspired this post, while a lot of crystals can go in salt, there are plenty that cannot! This is because salt is not only abrasive and can damage some soft crystals, but it also can lead to chemical reactions on some of them, so below is a list of guidelines and basic crystals that do not belong in salt.

Any crystal under 7 on the Mohs Hardness scale do not belong in salt beds or salt water. This is because it not only can scratch these stones, however you have a higher chance for reactivity in some of these raw crystals.

Example stones:

Jasper (cracks and breaks)

Fluorite (scratches, cracks, and disintegrates)

Rhodonite (Scratches, chemically reacts)

Bloodstone (Disintegrates)

Malachite (Breaks apart)

Sodalite (Discolors, cracks)

Moonstone (Debatable, experts are torn, better not to risk it)

Calcite (Scratches, some possibly react)

Selenite (Scratches, Disintegrates)

Kyanite (Disintegrates)

Apatite (Disintegrates)

Celestite (Breaks, Disintegrates)

Alabaster (Disintegrates, breaks)

Amber (Deforms, breaks)

Angelite (Disintegrates)

Azurite (Disfigures, Disintegrates)

Hematite (Discolors, possible reactions)

Jet (Disintegrates)

There are many others ranging from opal to pyrite, so here are some general rules of thumb to follow

If it end in -ite chances are it is not salt safe

If its under 7 in hardness its best to triple check if its safe

if it is raw triple check it wont react with salt

If its glittery (example: amazonite) it looses luster in salt

If its reactive to water, salt attracts moisture in the air, you need to triple-check (ex: angelite)

anything reactive to basic solutions (salt water has a PH of 8.1 which is quite basic)

I hope this helps! I know this is not a perfect list, or even a perfect post, but I hope this helps some people along on their researching journey!

Resources:

https://www.rockcollage.com/single-post/crystals-that-get-damaged-by-salt https://www.allcrystal.com/articles/list-of-crystals-that-can-go-in-salt/ https://moonsoulmagic.com/crystals/are-my-crystals-safe-in-water-or-salt/ https://writeralpha.com/gemstone/salt-safe-crystals

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[coldbrewtarot]

More crystals from @bekkathyst ✨

[lunasapphire]

The start of my yoga crystals setup:)

^ Left to right: Opalite, Clear quartz, Smoky quartz, and Rose quartz

[cherry-rose-witch]

My protection crystals have been working overtime this week.

[theparrotwizard]

Came home from my trip to see that my sister got me an advent calendar as a Christmas present. As a kid the only advent calendar I ever got was one with a small piece of candy for every day, which me and my sister would take turns every other day. I saw the chocolate-brown box and thought "oh she got me chocolate for Christmas" but OH MY GOD ITS A CRYSTAL ADVENT CALENDAR AND IM SO HYPED

This is a pic I took on December 5th when I returned home, and I know what all of them are except the peach-pink one (which I suspect is watermelon quartz or something). Yesterday the 6th I got a beautiful cluster necklace of what I think is white quartz, and today I got a rust-brown stone that I haven't yet identified. I'm very excited about this!!!

(I'm too lazy to get out of bed right now and go take a pic of the 6th and 7th but trust me bro THAT NECKLACE IS AWESOME)

[lets-get-lit]

[iridescent-witch-life]

📷 Recirclehome

Which would you choose?

[raining-tulips]

The longest time ago my best friends sister told me she took a rock from every place she visited, and used them as decor in her potted plants. I started picking them up, my inner child who collected piles and piles of rocks intrigued. But I sort of love this collection box scrapbook method instead. I spent the morning creating labels, writing memories on the back, of my recent travels this July. I love seeing how different all the landscapes are, and how that translates into their rocks.

[coven-of-genesis]

Crystal combinations

Choosing crystal combinations is a highly personal and intuitive process, as different crystals resonate with individuals in unique ways.

However, here are some popular crystal combinations that are often used together for their complementary energies:

Clear Quartz and Amethyst: Clear Quartz is known as the "master healer" and amplifies the energies of other crystals. When combined with Amethyst, a crystal associated with spiritual growth and intuition, it can enhance clarity, spiritual awareness, and overall energetic balance.

Rose Quartz and Green Aventurine: Rose Quartz is the stone of love and compassion, while Green Aventurine is associated with abundance and good fortune. Together, they can promote emotional healing, attract love, and support the heart chakra.

Citrine and Pyrite: Citrine is a crystal of abundance, manifestation, and personal power. Pyrite, also known as "Fool's Gold," is associated with wealth, prosperity, and protection. This combination can help boost confidence, attract abundance, and support manifestation efforts.

Selenite and Black Tourmaline: Selenite is a purifying crystal that cleanses and protects the energy field. Black Tourmaline is a powerful grounding and protective stone. When used together, they create a harmonious balance of clearing negative energies and shielding against negativity.

Labradorite and Moonstone: Both Labradorite and Moonstone are associated with intuition, psychic abilities, and spiritual connection. This combination can enhance intuition, deepen spiritual experiences, and assist in accessing higher states of consciousness.

Carnelian and Hematite: Carnelian is a crystal of vitality, creativity, and motivation. Hematite is a grounding stone that helps stabilize and balance energy. Together, they can provide a boost of energy, enhance motivation, and support grounding and focus.

Remember, these are just a few examples, and there are numerous other crystal combinations that can be explored based on your specific intentions and needs.

Trust your intuition and experiment with different crystals to discover the combinations that resonate most with you.

[the-clumsywitch]

Crystal Magick Tip: Skin Tools

If you are a skincare person or if you just like to use crystal skin tools, be intentional with the one you use. For instance if your looking for clarity or peace of mind you can use amethyst, for love or beauty use rose quartz, or to protect yourself from negative energy use black obsidian. Just don't forget to program your crystal before using it.

These tools come a in a wide array of crystals, so you can surely find something for just about everythings!

And before anyone says anything, I know I didn't list all of the properties for each crystal I named, this was just a tip, not an indepth post.

- Erika, The Clumsy Witch

[midnightmoonflowr]

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