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Introduction to Crystals

Updated: Mar 15, 2022

Crystals are amazing treasures from nature, harmonically emanating with the energy of the body's natural chakra centres. While the individual properties of each crystal, and the chakras each crystal supports, vary, it is clear, millions of people trust the value of crystals for more than their mere beauty.

Displayed below are two sets of crystal clear quartz, surrounding seven crystals, which have properties used to support the 7 chakras. The clear quartz boosts the intensity and power of the other crystals.



Selecting a Crystal


There are varying opinions on how to select your crystal. If you wish to rely on your intuition, there are a few different methods.


For all methods please remember, if you are using intuition, feelings of cold, or negative feelings does not mean you should not work with the crystal necessarily. Instead, it means you need to try a different piece of the crystal from the bin or try holding a different sample. If you continue to have the same result with more than one piece, muscle testing or use a pendulum to help determine whether or not you can work with the crystal.

  1. Selecting the crystal based on physical attraction to the colour, shape, and size of the crystal.

  2. Hold the crystal in your non-dominant hand against your heart. Ask your guides if this is in your best and highest good.

  3. Use a pendulum to select the crystal asking for confirmation from the pendulum on the choice of crystal for your purpose and/or if this crystal is in your highest good. Remember, pendulums are Yes/No questions. Please ask your pendulum one question at a time and remember to reset the pendulum between each use.

Caring for your Crystals

Once you have your crystals at home, clearing and recharging your crystals is the first step to ensuring long life and longevity.


Some crystal structures may break down when exposed to water, so please consult the crystal properties card issued by the reseller or check the internet for information before cleansing and clearing your crystals.


Crystals can be recharged by different means including sun, moon, smudging, and more. If the crystal card does not indicate a method to use, feel free to select the method that works best for you.


Choosing Crystals

How do you choose your crystals? Where do you purchase them from? These are important questions. It can be difficult to find a place to purchase crystals if you want to buy quality crystals and maintain quality and will be reputable.


Here are some factors to consider.


Brick & Mortar Locations

  • Offers specialised advice and guidance on crystals both synthetic and natural

  • Provides the ability up-close ability to see and hold crystals. This means seeing all the beautiful sparkles, glimmers, shimmers, shines, and everything else the crystal has to offer. These features cannot be captured in a flat image.

  • Better yet, you get to feel the energy of the crystals! Every crystal has a unique feel! Take it in your non-dominant hand. Hold it up to your heart and close your eyes. Ask if it is in your best and highest interest. If you feel a good feeling in your body, then the crystal is meant for you! If not, then pick another piece and try again.

Note: If you are an empath it can be difficult to block the energy of other people and even the energy of the crystals. Be prepared to block and clear the energy or take frequent breaks from the store.


Online Stores

  • Offer you the chance to shop 24 x 7.

  • Provide many options in a variety of price ranges.

  • Shop from the convenience of your own home.

  • Fast, convenient, shipping options.

Cautions:

  • Buyer beware unless you are shopping from a site associated with a Brick and mortar site (like Friends and Gems Inc. ),

  • The crystals may be synthetic, not real crystals.

  • Not all crystals come with information cards or are the size stated.

  • What you receive in your shipment for crystals, may not match the picture displayed on the site (i.e. stock photos are used on the site).

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