For some, crystals and gems go hand in hand with New Age spirituality, and for others, it may seem like just another trend that will pass soon enough.
Crystal healing has been around for a long time. We're thrilled that more people every day seem to be open-minded towards this ancient practice.
Every sun sign has a crystal that works best for them. But don't put yourself in a box all the time because crystals don't judge, so pick up that citrine if you're not a quartz girl. No one can stop you—the universe isn't the limit!
But today, let's find out the crystals you need for sure according to your sun sign.
Aries - Carnelian
Aries people are known for their trailblazing nature and fiery, courageous personalities. If you feel impulsive or prone to negative emotions like anger, envy, or resentment, perhaps a piece of carnelian beaded bracelets can help you out!
Taurus - Rose Quartz
Taurus is ruled by Venus, though sometimes you might not care much for how others perceive you. You tend to enjoy finer things in life, especially love.
Taurus people thrive off of this energy and wear crystal bracelets, which helps to bring more romance your way by opening your heart chakra!
Gemini - Citrine
Citrine crystal is an excellent gemstone of choice for Gemini natives because it enhances communication, mental stability, and intelligence.
It's also known for its ability to help with decision-making, so if you are always torn between two paths, get yourself a piece of citrine crystal bracelets today!
Cancer - Moonstone
Every day may not be good. But there’s definitely something you can do to make your days better. For Cancerians, their sensitivity combined with anxious or paranoid feelings can result in an 'overwhelming' experience that one may need help to get out of.
Moonstone is a powerful crystal that can help calm Cancerians down and provide comfort, serenity. Its vibration may also stabilize emotional peaks to keep reality at bay while rationality prevails!
Leo - Tiger's Eye
Tigers eye is an amber stone traditionally associated with Leo. It has a beautiful, golden glow that allows you to concentrate on inner reflection and channel your creativity towards outward manifestations.
Virgo - Red Jasper
Both Virgo and Red Jasper are practical signs. Combined, they lend clarity to everything they do.
Red Jasper adds focus to hyper-organized Virgo, which allows the speed-driven Mercurial sign to solve all manner of problems swiftly and with no interruption.
Libra - Lapis Lazuli
The libra energy resonates with lapis lazuli, which brings the power of the sky and the stars into life. This blue crystal encourages people to become more aware of themselves and accept who they are, absolutely perfect for this air sign!
Scorpio - Obsidian
For a scorpion, obsidian is a powerful talisman; it provides you with protection and allows for great personal changes in a short amount of time.
Since the stone itself absorbs the negativity surrounding you, it will work perfectly if you want to become patient, and calm.
Sagittarius - Turquoise
Crystal Turquoise is good for Sagittarians because it helps ease and prioritize emotions and allows them to see things as they are. This will help you manage work stress and make sense of what's most important to you.
Capricorn- Jade
As a Capricorn, one of the most difficult things that you will face in your life is communication. You might feel a little embarrassed or have issues displaying your deepest desires for fear of being judged.
The crystal jade can help you in all instances where you'd need clarity in thought, memory, and for communicating with others.
Aquarius - Aquamarine
The Aquarius and aquamarine can be a beautiful combination, and it will speed up your thought processes, enabling you to reach the right conclusions quickly. An aquamarine crystal can be a suitable stone if you want to work on your intellect, as well as your emotion.
Pisces - Amethyst
You've probably seen amethyst crystals everywhere because it's one of the most popular stones -- they represent spiritual wisdom. Being the perfect crystal for Pisces, it aids in grounding those who have scattered energy.
It can help strengthen your intuition and ward off negative vibes.
In Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed our article on the best crystals for your sun sign. With this knowledge, we know that you can better understand your personality and your needs. So what are you waiting for? Start shopping today!
]]>The stones and crystals can support whatever mood you may be feeling on any given day, and they can help you achieve a more positive and peaceful you. This blog will discuss the different crystals and how they can help you to accord to your personality or phases on any day.
For the Naysayers
Skeptics, to top it all off, there's truly something out there for you too!
Crystalline energies are ideal when one is skeptical about things, and we know that without having a sense of direction, we can make bad choices based on fear or nervousness.
It's believed that crystals help you turn away negative energies and transform negative thoughts and actions into positive emotions.
Dark crystals like obsidian and onyx help remove any destructive energy or that keeps you out of control and remove feelings of doubt, guilt, regret, anger, and vulnerability into your life.
For The Expressive And Imaginative One
If you're an emotional person who spurs your own decisions based on passion and inspiration, there is something for you in the loving crystal work.
The first thing you can do is to use the amethyst crystals to help bolster your intuition so that your dreams can come true, or you can also draw upon rose quartz crystals to nourish your heart chakra so that it opens up freely.
For The Workaholic
Do you have a workaholic personality? Do you feel overworked, as if your tanks are running dry, and your tolerance has reached an all-time low? You may feel as if all you want to do is unwind while watching Netflix. Take a break, and let us assure you that everything is fine.
Only by rejuvenating yourself will you be able to grow. Crystals are amazing additions to everyday life because they can help you feel engulfed in positive energy while also aiding the environment around you.
Blue lace agate is a caring stone that can help you harmonize the space around you while also encouraging compassion - something anyone who's feeling overwhelmed could use!
But it doesn't end there - clear quartz, another beautiful crystal known for its powerful cleansing abilities, helps one let go of things that no longer serve their highest purpose. Try wearing clear quartz healing crystal rings so that they are always on you when you get overwhelmed.
For The People Pleaser
If you find it extremely difficult to say no and often end over-committing, then this personality trait needs addressing. It's a habit that probably first arose when you were just a kid, and if you haven't done anything about it by now, you must do something ASAP.
Right here and now, we encourage you to throw out any thought processes that make you feel like you can't reject certain things people ask of you because it will have a bad impact on them in the long run.
It's time to free yourself from the chains of obligation. Calling upon the power of crystals will help you reprogram your subconscious and promote spoken communication like never before!
We may often feel speechless, but crystal jewelry like lapis lazuli, turquoise, and other crystal healing stones can serve as reminders to speak out when needed most.
In Conclusion
Remember that your crystals are your friends and will stand by your side, but the work is up to you. So, whatever personality type you are, if there is anything that needs to be addressed in your life, get on that journey and bring your crystals with you.
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It is easy to forget about the bigger picture when we spend our days stuck indoors instead of taking time out to relax outside surrounded by plants, trees or simply enjoying sightseeing.
Why Do We Still Need Crystals?
Crystals allow us to connect to the vital energy of the planets. They are powerful, but they cannot work alone, so when using crystals in healing, it's important to be aware that it’s your belief that will work ultimately.
If you want to boost your success and prosperity, then think about how much time and effort you're willing to put into this goal. Crystals can be helpful assistants in this process, but ultimately they require your contribution to boost your power level!
Think of crystals like little rewards in Super Mario Bros, which can help you get through all kinds of challenges - but only if you play fair!
Here are some great crystals that you can start with:
Rose Quartz
Rose Quartz is one of the most magnificent gemstones out there. It's a beautiful pink crystal that goes by the name "Healing Stone of Unconditional Love."
Rose Quartz works on your heart chakra, encouraging you to work through your issues around giving and receiving love. Remember that you can't possibly give love to others if you don't first nurture yourself.
When using the stone therapeutically for self-love, you will not be disappointed with what this miracle stone has to offer! Purchase beautiful healing jewelry to support yourself on your quest!
Turquoise
Turquoise, which is a gemstone, is also the birthstone of December. This pale to deep blue-green crystal emits a warm glow with its shades reminiscent of the clear skies in summer.
It is said that turquoise helps one speak up for themselves if they ever have any trouble doing so. The stone also helps improve self-confidence and gives personal endurance when facing everyday challenges.
Celestite
Celestite has its origins in the ancient Romans. The word itself comes from the Latin name, Calestis, which means "heavenly", and indeed this crystal does give off a heavenly blue hue.
Placing one in your bedroom or wearing healing crystal necklaces looks lovely, and it will help you sleep better because Celestite has a calming effect that will help you sleep soundly all night.
Citrine
Citrine is a crystal for happiness, joy, and optimism. It promotes mental clarity and one's ability to focus on feelings of overall well-being. It also helps release negative or low vibrational emotions like sadness, anger, etc.
Citrine is also the birthstone for November, which is traditionally associated with the zodiac sign Sagittarius. This stone also enhances your creativity and abundance in business matters by promoting healthy business relations.
To keep it joyful, hold or meditate on it daily and visualize yourself manifesting generosity and abundance!
Summing Up
Thanks for reading! We hope you enjoyed our article on Crystals and their healing power. Use them in your day-to-day life and empower yourself.
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Written by Kat Villain (www.katvillain.com)
Routine or Ritual?
Daily rhythm is a part of being a creature and plays a large role in being a human being in the modern day world. By virtue of the rhythmic movements around us we can easily succumb to habitual routines. This is important for it gives us a sense of security and safety but it can also become detrimental for it oftentimes leads to feelings of stagnancy and a sense of monotony. This can easily happen if routine is unconsciously occurring in the day and isn’t elevated into ritual, an intentional form of presence that entangles the senses fully into the moment to savor the movements of the day.
A ritual is that which organizes each individual into a relationship with personal or cosmic cycles. It is an act of honoring, worshipping, or revering a moment in time through the movements of time. Ancient cultures used ritual to honor the sun, the moon, and the positioning of its peoples in time and space. Similarly ritual has been (and can be) used individually, allowing a creative freedom in choosing that which to pause for. These days ritual is essential to combat the effects of modern day living. Rather than organized religion, rituals are that which is cultivated to form a personal religion, pausing through specific moments within the day to honor that which gives sustenance, life, and joy to the person participating.
Honoring the Alter
Ritual places you at the steps of your personal alter, that sacred piece of you that honors your very own existence. These pauses work as a constant reminder for you to revere that which allows you to exist: the moon, the sun, the earth and its atmosphere, simply all of it. It is the most profound way to recalibrate your perspective, so you see the world in such a way that will elevate your state of being. In ritual, no one is asking you to do it, rather it is up to you as the individual to use it to find the magic within each moment so feelings of joy become a continuous outpouring through cultivated effort. The byproduct is that those around you will be uplifted by your efforts, and you, in turn, remain open to receive the grace that is bestowed upon the willing.
Botanical Rituals to Honor Your Self
Similarly to how crystals are used for protection, self-love, or various other qualities, you can take advantage of botanical plant potions to elevate your beauty routine. This empowers you to savor self-care by engaging the senses fully through adoring yourself with nature’s organic plant magic.
A way to recalibrate your day is to utilize one, or all, of the following:
Your Scent Sphere
Scent creates memories, storing long-term feeling states within the mind each time the same aroma is inhaled. Thus the first ritual performed upon smelling a specific aroma will carry through to your mind state each time you smell it from that first whiff. That is why it is best to position yourself in the most joyful outlook when taking in a new scent, for aromamagic is one of the most subversive. Aromatherapy is truly mental and emotional therapy and not just for you but for those around you for you are emanating your very own scent-scape. If you want others to linger, smell good, if you want to hold a gaze, glow from the inside out.
Ritualistic Results
It is consistency and commitment that gifts radiant and radical results. Recalibrating the day to honor the plants that heal and those that give us the air we breathe honors the things we ought not take for granted. Each potion is an alter in and of itself, sanctifying a moment in time to recall for eternity. The end product: a more beautiful and ever evolving you. Each potion enhances health and wellbeing through preventative measures, but it is up to you to reconfigure your routine so you get the results you want. Potions are only magical if you use them, the plants will only assist you if you bring them onto your body.
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DARKNESS
The most efficient way to both cleanse and charge your crystals is to leave them alone in a dark place for a long period of time. This method has been used for hundreds of years and tends to take the longer than the other methods. If you do not have the time to cleanse or charge them in this way, you can skip to one of our other steps!
MOONLIGHT
Bathe your crystals in the light of the moon. Each phase of the moon will bring a different energy to the cleansing and charging of your crystals. During the waning phase of the moon you can expect an energy of release, as the moon is changing from its full moon phase to new moon phase. When the moon cannot be seen in its new moon phase you can expect an energy of growth. Keep the phases in mind when you are setting your intentions.
SUNLIGHT
Charging your crystals in sunlight is more intense than the gentle energy of moonlight. The energy of sunlight will strengthen your crystal, but first you will want to make sure that your crystal is not sensitive to light. We recommend filling a bowl with sea salt and water and submerging the crystal before placing it in bright sunlight. This will both cleanse and charge the stone, unlocking its full potential.
ECLIPSES
Using the energies of the sun and the moon during eclipses can dramatically change the energies in your crystals. In order to promote changes in your life, you can charge your crystals during an eclipse to initiate these shifts. Lunar eclipses tend to promote changes within yourself while solar eclipses will promote changes in the outward aspects of your life. When cleansing and charging your crystals in an eclipse it is best to choose a crystal that can be kept close to your skin as it goes through this process of change. Before the eclipse starts you will want to set up your sacred space outside. We recommend lighting a candle, placing your crystal next to it, and smudging the crystal with an herb, such as our bundles of sage, while you set the intentions of change that you wish to manifest. As the eclipse passes over the crystal you will want to hold this intention in your mind to set it into the crystal.
BURIAL
When your crystal seems to feel energetically heavy, the best thing to do would be to return it to Mother Earth for healing and rejuvenation. That is why this method is great for reprogramming stones that you purchase in a store or are given by someone else that has used it for a period of time. You can bury a stone directly in the earth, or you can bury it inside something to make it easier to retrieve, like a box or sachet. How long it needs to be buried will depend on how heavy the crystal’s energy has become. Keep in mind that, because of this, it may take days, months, years, or even decades to cleanse and charge the stone fully. It may even take longer than your lifetime and then at some later date, be found by the person who is actually supposed to work with it.
What a CRAZY year 2020 has been!!! We are all learning to deal with the “new normal” of social distancing and wearing masks when we go out and I am sure this has led so many of you to feel stressed out and anxious. Well YOU ARE NOT ALONE! Our most asked question at Pratt Daddy is “what is the best crystal for stress & anxiety?” Now, I am no expert in crystals so I had Spencer send me EVERY book on crystals that we have and spent hours researching! To make it easier for you guys, I created this handy list of the TOP 10 CRYSTALS to help calm you down and ease your woes! Click on the name of each crystal to see everything we have in stock. Take your time in selecting the best crystal for you - let your intuition guide you and, when in doubt, you can always reach out to us! #HealYourLife #PrattDaddy
When life has you feeling like Mercury’s always in retrograde, Amazonite can help you restore the harmony you so desperately need. Whether your conflict comes from within or is the result of a misunderstanding with others, this stone can help you approach problems from a different perspective.
Keep Amazonite close when you need to think outside the box or foster healthy, loving communication in times of stress and frustration.
Whether you want to manifest contentment or tap into a higher vibration, you can’t choose a stone more spiritually powerful than Amethyst. This crystal will cleanse and brighten your body and aura, quiet the turmoil you feel, and bring about a sense of tranquility as you navigate the stormy waters of life.
A powerful combination of Amethyst and Citrine, this stone promotes balance and equilibrium — allowing you to step off the constant tightrope of existence and feel the ground solid and true under your feet. Let this crystal release your stress and anxiety and give you the strength to move forward with open eyes and a clear mind.
You may not call them enemies, but some people just suck the energy out of you. Tip 1: Don’t engage; Tip 2: Carry Black Tourmaline. It will spread its protection around you, creating an energy barrier that keeps negative vibes far from your heart and relieves stress and anxiety. Stay cool, calm, and collected. Let the stone do the rest.
Feeling anxious is normal, but it’s never comfortable. Lepidolite can ease the burdens that weigh on your mind and relax the tension you feel in your body. Hold the stone in your hand or wear it close to your heart to let go of obsessive thoughts and release stress, anxiety, and behavioral patterns that no longer serve you.
Transition is hard. Lepidolite gives you the power to do it on your own terms.
Do you hang on to guilt, worry, or shame? Do you struggle with calming anxiety? If so, Pink Tourmaline is the emotional cleanser you’ve been seeking. Let this stone’s soothing properties relieve stress and anxiety as you open yourself to self-love and compassion. Learn from your past and then release yourself from its shackles.
Fall in love with yourself first. All good things will follow.
Clear Quartz is one of the most powerful tools when it comes to healing. That’s why this crystal is often referred to as the “king of healing.”
Though other crystals pinpoint specific areas of health, Crystal Quartz is a versatile energy worker that will provide benefits no matter what. Wear it when you feel like your energy is blocked or trending towards the negative. You’ll soon be feeling relaxed, stress-free, and completely rejuvenated.
For those just starting their journey in the world of crystals, Rose Quartz is an essential. This gorgeous stone promotes love, peace, and healing as it opens your heart chakra to let more of the good stuff in. Just looking at it can be enough to calm nerves and release stress and anxiety during a hard day.
Whether you’re single or currently in a relationship, Rose Quartz can help you create the conditions for the romance of your dreams. It inspires harmony, bliss, and trust in yourself and those whom you love (and love you)
Fear of failure is part of the human condition. But what you do with that fear is up to you. Do you let it control you or do you face it boldly and embrace the next step of your journey with endless good vibes?
Smoky Quartz can help you move forward by grounding and anchoring your energy into the present. It works to dissolve stress and anxiety and promotes higher tolerance of difficult situations and even your own difficult qualities — something we could all be better at. This crystal encourages you to clear your mind and always move towards what you want. One step at a time.
This stone is only for those serious about unlocking the powers of the heart. As a “super activator” of the fourth chakra, Watermelon Tourmaline will aid you in tapping into your heart energy, helping you work towards the positivity, peace, patience, love, and happiness you deserve in your life. Stress and anxiety? When you’re wearing Watermelon Tourmaline, they’re far in the past.
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