Gemstones and you.
Gemstones always makes us curious as they are so mysterious, colorful, vibrant. Some of them can be pricey, and can sometimes make people question if they really work; and if yes, then how? Let’s dig into it more. Gemstones have an ancient existence, and throughout the history, they have been used prominently as jewelry to decorate crowns, clothes and body.
Wearing crystals and gemstones is actually one of the most effective ways to use them for healing; while placing healing crystals around your home and office are wonderful ways of cleansing energy and creating a calm and healing environment. Choosing the right crystal or gemstone can be a little daunting, as there are so many beautiful healing crystals to choose from. The good news is that you can’t go wrong if you go with what “feels” right!
Choose a Crystal Simply Because You’re Drawn To It
You’ll find that the right crystal will call out to you based on what you need at the moment, and that is often the best way to choose a crystal.
Many people believe that crystals find us. That’s because it is very common for someone to choose a crystal based on the way it looks, only to discover that the healing properties of that stone are dead on when it comes to what is needed in that person’s life at the time.
Ask yourself, which one are you drawn to because of its beauty? Which one tugs you energetically as you pass your eyes over all the different stones? Which one just feels like it’s calling out to you? Which ones are calling out to you to touch and hold?
How to Cleanse & Charge Your Gem-Stone
To cleanse a stone is to remove the energy that a stone has absorbed and return it to a clean, pure energy. To charge a stone is to replenish its energy after it has been depleted. Though some use these words interchangeably, a stone must often be cleansed before it can be charged. The first (and some say easiest) way to cleanse a stone is to smudge it with sage. Start by lighting a stick of sage and blow it out so that it continues to smolder, producing a steady stream of smoke (think incense). Hold your crystal directly in the plume of smoke and let the smoke rise around all sides of the crystal. Continue to do this until you feel like it has been cleansed enough. Did you know that it’s important to set intentions with your crystals?
Did you know that it’s important to set intentions with your crystals?
While all crystals have certain properties that they naturally possess and things they can support you in, it’s important to let your crystals know exactly what you would like them to help you with. And these intentions may change over time. Setting intentions with your crystals is a powerful exercise that can help you to bring more happiness, positive energy, healing, abundance and balance into your life. Whatever your goals are, they all begin with an intention, and your crystals are a useful tool to help set you on the right path to manifesting your personal dreams and goals.
Crystals have immense healing power, and they also have the power to bring thoughts to fruition. Similar to writing a list or sketching an image, crystals serve as a visual reminder of the goals that we set ourselves, and can be used as a physical tool for manifestation in our intention setting routines.
Intention Setting