Healing Crystals

Crystals are minerals formed underground from three-dimensional repeating patterns of atoms. A crystals appearance depends upon the natural characteristics of its type and the conditions in which it is formed. Some take on strange shapes, some are very small and others grow very large and develop over thousands of years, making each crystal completely unique. The weather conditions in which a crystal is formed also impacts its colour and appearance.

The repeating atomic structure of a crystal gives them an electrical charge which is why some people can feel the energy of a crystal when they're holding them. A crystal's structure is said to invest them with a kind of memory which means that crystals have the power to hold energies, just like most living things on the planet, such as plants or people and also possess healing properties. 

Crystals can remember/store negative and positive energy, which means they regularly need to be cleansed, to return them to their natural state. 

There are various ways to cleanse your crystals such as: holding them under running water (ensure first they are not porous stones) and focusing your energy on getting rid of any negative energy. Be careful not to get your pendants or charms wet to prevent them tarnishing.

 Another way to cleanse your crystals is by visualizing a white light surrounding your crystal and thinking about getting rid or any negative energy and setting your intentions for your crystal. 

You can also use other crystals to cleanse your crystals, such as Selenite or a Citrine Cluster as their vibration is so high that is can restore other crystals to their natural state. 

The most popular way to cleanse your crystals is to use the smoke from Palo Santo to get rid of any negative or stagnant energy. This method can also be used in your home. 

Once you have cleansed your crystals it's really important to charge your crystals with good energy and positive intentions.

You can charge your crystals by leaving them out under the full moon as the full moons energy is so powerful that it can recharge your crystals. Don't worry if you miss the night of the full moon as you can leave your crystals out 3 days before and 3 days after a full moon as the full moons energy is still present.

You can also leave your crystals out to charge under the sun but be careful as the sunlight can alter the colour of some crystals like Amethyst and Citrine.

 Another way you can charge your crystals is by getting yourself into a meditative state and imagining a white light surrounding your crystal while focusing your energy on charging up your crystal with positive energy and good intentions.

There are hundreds and hundreds of  different kinds of crystals and each crystal has different healing properties, for example: Rose Quartz helps attract love into your life while helping heal your heart chakra, Tigers eye can help us find clarity and brings good luck and Amethyst helps with moods swings and anxiety. These properties are simply interpretations of the energies which the stone carries. You can charge up your crystal with intentions to suit your needs to get the best out of your healing crystal.

You don’t need to know the exact properties of every crystal you buy, although it may help, it is advised you choose the stone you are most drawn to, weather that be because of its colour, shape or the energies you feel. If you are initially attracted to it you will benefit from its energies.

It is important to remember that crystal healing should be used to compliment other therapies and medical help, not replace it. Crystal healing is an amazing helping hand in your day to day life and but you should always talk to a professional if you need help.

I'm always happy to answer any questions you may have about Crystal healing over on my Instagram (namaste_from_neve) I have almost 10 years experience working with healing crystals, so you are in safe hands!