Throughout centuries, crystals have been used to provide healing, protection and transmute energy. It is believed that crystal energy offers many benefits such as creating harmony, improving sleep quality, encouraging prosperity, and offering protection against negative feelings.
Placing crystals in your home can make your space safe and promote positive vibrations as you interact with those you love. However, it could be challenging for starters, choosing the right crystals and using them properly to have the best outcomes in your home. Therefore, this post discusses crystals, what they are, and how you can make them a part of your daily life by using them in your home.
What Are Crystals?
The formation of crystals occurs when minerals form bonds in particular patterns. They are these patterns that determine the shape and types of crystals formed. Crystals are mainly formed from underground pressure and heat on liquid minerals over millions of years. As a result, crystals are made up of the geological evolution's chemical imprints forming their structure. This makes people believe that crystals are the earth's DNA and are considered the brain cells of Mother Earth in various native cultures.
For starters, it is wise to know that each crystal is made up of a unique vibration for energy absorption and transformation. You can place different crystals in specific locations of your house or home to cater to the various needs of that space. To get you started in this venture, the following are the four most versatile types of crystals you can use in your home.
Black Tourmaline
Black Tourmaline is a grounding crystal that can protect you against geopathic stress, negative energy, and EMFs. You can guard your home by placing pieces of these crystals in the corners of your building or property, one piece in each corner.
For extra protection in specific spaces, place one piece of the crystal in each corner of the room you are concerned with, forming a grid. During creating this grid, connect the crystals with the same intent as you activate them. If you intend to protect your home and loved ones within, state your intention in words.
Citrine
Citrine is a yellowish quartz crystal meant to help you attract or manifest prosperity and abundance in your life. Place the crystal in the southeast corner, which is the corner associated with wealth, in your office or home. The crystal is also known as the merchant's stone because of its historical use to manifest workplace success. Citrine gives off energy that affects everyone involved.
Rose Quartz
Rose Quartz crystals are placed in the bedroom in strategic positions to create a safe, nurturing atmosphere that enhances gentle kindness. The crystal activates the heat center and keeps it balanced, representing a calm and soothing vibration of love in your space. Rose Quartz can work in the room where your kids sleep because it promotes sweet dreams and rest.
Shungite
Electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) are a common phenomenon in many modern homes. These frequencies, which are loaded with harmful energy, are emitted by smartphones and computers. Shungite crystals can neutralize these harmful energies and purify the EMFs. This can be achieved by placing pieces of Shungite crystals in strategic positions, such as your desk where you work from.
The crystal will transform all the electromagnetic frequencies around your workspace, keeping the space clear and safe. Moreover, place some crystals near outlets whenever your electronics are charging.
How to Choose the Right Crystal
On many occasions, your instincts will draw you to certain crystals. In this case, go ahead and pick the crystal and see if it feels right by connecting to its vibration. If you feel drawn to the crystal, purchase it and conduct your research on its benefits at home.
It is recommended to pick several crystals, find out how each feels, and connect with you before selecting the best.
Crystal Cleansing and Activation
After purchasing a crystal and receiving it or taking it home, you should first cleanse it by dipping it in salty water. This cleansing process applies to that can be cleansed with water. If the crystal cannot be cleansed by water, expose it to the light from a full moon, and bring them back in after sunrise. The cleansing should be done once every month to eliminate any soaked-up negative energy or simply follow your intuition for when you feel that cleansing is necessary.
After the cleansing process, activate your crystals by infusing your intention into them. Take the crystal in your hand, slow down your breathing, and focus your intention while meditating. Use specific words when infusing your intention into your crystal, such as protection against negative energy or manifesting success and prosperity. Repeat the intent words aloud several times before closing the activation with a long exhalation and gratitude. You have to reactivate your crystal after every cleansing process, which is once every month.
Conclusion
Crystals have been used since antiquity to create harmony, improve sleep quality, encourage prosperity, and offer protection against negative feelings. Today, crystals are bought to provide healing, protection, and transmute energy. You can choose the best crystal from stones such as Amethyst, Black Tourmaline, Rose Quartz, Citrine, and Shungite and activate it according to your needs.
Remember to cleanse your crystals and activate them after the cleansing process. Crystals can be good for you and your loved ones and can be placed in children's rooms to improve their sleep quality and rest.