A reiki practitioner’s tips for choosing crystals that vibe with you.

Crystals are an amazing tool to be used in partnership with western and eastern healing methods, enhance spiritual practices, and bring beauty to your space and body. However, there are so many different colors, shapes, meanings and sizes that you may be wondering where to begin. Take a nice deep breath in….. out…. and keep reading!

Remember when you’d go to the greeting card section of the grocery store? You might spend 20 minutes searching to find the card with the perfect message. You pick up a dozen cards but don’t bother with them because they just aren’t the vibe. But then, the perfect cat in a bikini card lands in your hand and you silently scream, “OMG! Perfect!” Feeling accomplished, you smile all the way to the register, knowing you made a great choice.

So, what the hell do greeting cards have to do with crystals? The short answer is… nothing much. BUT the process of choosing a card can be very similar to how you would a crystal. You are drawn to what you are drawn to, and you instinctively know what you are looking for even though you might not have seen it yet.

It’s a mix of your intuition and the stone’s energy.

Choosing a crystal can be as simple as that. It’s a mix of your intuition and the stone’s energy. Crystals are born from Mother Earth’s energy creating unique vibrational frequencies and patterns. In short, this affects us in different ways because, as humans, we each carry our own frequency that attracts us to certain vibrations. Starting with some introspection can also be a good way to start!

• If you’re feeling scattered or always in a day dream, Obsidian can help to ground you and protect your physical space. 

• Blue lace agate brings in serenity and calm to a space and encourages open communication through the throat chakra.

• Pink jade will help open the heart allowing for the healing and strengthening of relationships. 

As a stone's vibrations draw you to it, your compatible energies will mend the gap.

Crystal energy, similar to other healing modalities like reiki, can reach you without needing to be in the same physical space. During a global pandemic, walking into a crystal shop might not be possible so praise be for the internet and social media!

If you happen to find yourself staring at a beautiful piece of crystal jewelry or stone online, ask yourself the following:

• How does it make you feel? 

• Why do you feel that way?

• Do you know the healing properties and benefits of the crystal? If not, look them up! 

• Do you find yourself visiting the page over and over?

While signs of a shopping problem (kidding!), this is usually an indication that there might be something there. No need to rush in and buy all the pink jade on the site. Just take a moment, and reflect on why you may be feeling the way you do. If you have to have it, by all means go for it and enjoy it. It was meant to be!

Disclaimer: Please note that crystals and other forms of energy work are not meant to replace medical treatments or medication. Always consult your Health Care Professional about any physical or mental concerns. Use energy healing tools and techniques as a compliment to your overall care.