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CRYSTALS BASICS
5 Best Crystals to Have at Home
Discover 5 beginner-friendly crystals to work with - what to do with them to create more harmony in your life
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There are over 5,700 types of minerals and having a couple of crystals around your home is growing more and more popular. Yet is this a new trend or are we coming back to our roots?
In Ancient Egypt times crystals were not just popular but a non-negotiable part of one's life whether it was birth, marriage, death or a regular day. Amidst sealed tombs of pyramids alongside Nile, archeologist have found countless beads, amulets and statues made out of Amazonite, Lapis Lazuli, Citrine and even Emerald. Having decoration or accessory made out of crystals was a must that believed to protect one from evil spirits and attract prosperity.
In Ancient Egypt times crystals were not just popular but a non-negotiable part of one's life whether it was birth, marriage, death or a regular day. Amidst sealed tombs of pyramids alongside Nile, archeologist have found countless beads, amulets and statues made out of Amazonite, Lapis Lazuli, Citrine and even Emerald. Having decoration or accessory made out of crystals was a must that believed to protect one from evil spirits and attract prosperity.
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Whether crystals do work or not, you can only find out for yourself by giving it a go. For example, try caring a piece of rose quartz in your pocket and see if more people compliment you on the day. Or put a piece of rose quartz to the right side corner of your house and see if your partner grows more affectionate)
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Try, experiment and be openminded. Even if crystal magic will seem too subtle to you, at least it will make your house cozier or you prettier.
Yet there are so many different stones one can obtain... Hence, I am here to help you! Based on my personal experience of working with crystals and research, I have found 5 most beginner-friendly crystals. Not to say they are 'the best crystals' because all stones are unique and have their strong side. These are simply 5 stones that are easiest to obtain and that supports one's general well-being.
Let's dive in! Here are Top 5 Crystals to Have at Your House ⬇
#1 Amethyst - The Peace Stone
Amethyst - semiprecious purple variety of quartz. Colors of amethyst can vary from deep purple to sweet lilac hues. It is normally found in clusters, hence you will often see clusters of Amethyst being sold on the market.
Properties of Amethyst
Amethyst is known as a stone that soothes anxious and repetitive thoughts, regulates nervous system and helps with insomnia. All of its qualities relate to the Third Eye Chakra or Pineal gland in the human brain which is the center of clarity, vision and melatonin-production (compound that regulates our sleeping rhythm). Amethyst is the best stone when to work with when it comes to anxiety.
Amethyst is known as a stone that soothes anxious and repetitive thoughts, regulates nervous system and helps with insomnia. All of its qualities relate to the Third Eye Chakra or Pineal gland in the human brain which is the center of clarity, vision and melatonin-production (compound that regulates our sleeping rhythm). Amethyst is the best stone when to work with when it comes to anxiety.
Where to Place Amethyst at Home?
Being a highly soothing stone, I highly recommend keeping a piece of amethyst under your pillow or next to the bed. It is going to ensure that your mind stays calm and you can enjoy a restful night of sleep. And as a rule of thumb, good sleep quality = good life quality = better resilience = less stress = better health.
Being a highly soothing stone, I highly recommend keeping a piece of amethyst under your pillow or next to the bed. It is going to ensure that your mind stays calm and you can enjoy a restful night of sleep. And as a rule of thumb, good sleep quality = good life quality = better resilience = less stress = better health.
#2 Rose Quartz - The Love Stone
Rose Quartz - semiprecious variety of quartz ranging from barely visible pinkish hue to vibrant pink colour. It is one of the World's most abundant variety of stones, hence it is both affordable and effective.
Properties of Rose Quartz
As its colour implies, Rose Quartz is a stone of love, acceptance, relationships and empathy. Rose Quartz has been used since ancient times as a talisman that attracts love into one's life by making one feel more attractive themselves. This unique variety of quartz is connected to our Heart Chakra - the center of connection and empathy. By working with Rose Quartz one can find more love within their life, whether by improving relationships with oneself, a partner or attracting new relationships.
As its colour implies, Rose Quartz is a stone of love, acceptance, relationships and empathy. Rose Quartz has been used since ancient times as a talisman that attracts love into one's life by making one feel more attractive themselves. This unique variety of quartz is connected to our Heart Chakra - the center of connection and empathy. By working with Rose Quartz one can find more love within their life, whether by improving relationships with oneself, a partner or attracting new relationships.
Where to Place Amethyst at Home?
According to Feng Shui, the southwest corner of the house/bedroom is the relationship and love corner of the house. Hence, this will be a perfect space to keep a piece or a rod of Rose Quartz to invite more openness in your relationships with romantic partners and friendships. Being social creatures, the quality of our relationships highly influences our overall sense of being, thus we better keep them full of love.
According to Feng Shui, the southwest corner of the house/bedroom is the relationship and love corner of the house. Hence, this will be a perfect space to keep a piece or a rod of Rose Quartz to invite more openness in your relationships with romantic partners and friendships. Being social creatures, the quality of our relationships highly influences our overall sense of being, thus we better keep them full of love.
#3 Clear Quartz - The Good Vibes Stone
Clear Quartz - most common variety of stones yet the one that forms basis for many of other minerals, hence comes its power. Identifying Clear Quartz is quite simple. Do you see a transparent or clear whitish crystal? That's your Clear Quartz.
Properties of Clear Quartz
Clear Quartz is often referred to as the 'Master Healer', for it is a strong amplifier stone. Being clear in nature, it is a pure stone that can take on any task, there is nothing too small or too big for clear quartz. It can be used to clean space from unnecessary negative energy as well as to cleanse other stones to restore their shine. Clear Quartz is not connected to a single energy center or body part but rather to the entire human body as a complex. Hence, it is actively used by homeopaths and crystal healers to harmonize whole immune system of an individual.
Clear Quartz is often referred to as the 'Master Healer', for it is a strong amplifier stone. Being clear in nature, it is a pure stone that can take on any task, there is nothing too small or too big for clear quartz. It can be used to clean space from unnecessary negative energy as well as to cleanse other stones to restore their shine. Clear Quartz is not connected to a single energy center or body part but rather to the entire human body as a complex. Hence, it is actively used by homeopaths and crystal healers to harmonize whole immune system of an individual.
Where to Place Clear Quartz at Home?
Being an amplified of positive energy, Clear Quartz can be placed right on the entry to the house, in this way ensuring that the ones who enter don't have ulterior motives. Generally, due to the stones versatility, Clear Quartz will create a great atmosphere anywhere where it will be placed.
Being an amplified of positive energy, Clear Quartz can be placed right on the entry to the house, in this way ensuring that the ones who enter don't have ulterior motives. Generally, due to the stones versatility, Clear Quartz will create a great atmosphere anywhere where it will be placed.
#4 Citrine - The Business Stone
Now we go straight from spirituality to business.
Citrine - semiprecious orange variety of quartz. Colour palette of Citrine varies from summery lemonade colour to deep orange hues. Beware, natural Citrine always is never fully transparent, it must have small cracks on the inside which creates a sense of fogginess (else chances are you got a heat treated Amethyst sold to you).
Citrine - semiprecious orange variety of quartz. Colour palette of Citrine varies from summery lemonade colour to deep orange hues. Beware, natural Citrine always is never fully transparent, it must have small cracks on the inside which creates a sense of fogginess (else chances are you got a heat treated Amethyst sold to you).
Properties of Citrine
Citrine is known to be the stone of confidence, success and luck. It is strongly connected to the Solar Plexus Chakra, the Sun and Adrenal Gland which are centers of personal power, control and digestion. Ancient Egyptians and Romans both believed that Citrine has the power to help one manage their anger and manifest desires into reality (especially material prosperity).
Citrine is known to be the stone of confidence, success and luck. It is strongly connected to the Solar Plexus Chakra, the Sun and Adrenal Gland which are centers of personal power, control and digestion. Ancient Egyptians and Romans both believed that Citrine has the power to help one manage their anger and manifest desires into reality (especially material prosperity).
Where to Place Citrine at Home?
First way to go about it is to place a piece of Citrine right at the work desk to increase luck and confidence when it comes to business endeavors. Who knows maybe you get a promotion?) Another way is to simply keep a smaller piece of Citrine is the wallet so it amplifies the energy of money and their value, attracting even more new opportunities for prosperity.
First way to go about it is to place a piece of Citrine right at the work desk to increase luck and confidence when it comes to business endeavors. Who knows maybe you get a promotion?) Another way is to simply keep a smaller piece of Citrine is the wallet so it amplifies the energy of money and their value, attracting even more new opportunities for prosperity.
#5 Carnelian - The Drive Stone
Carnelian - semiprecious opaque red mineral made up of iron oxides. Colours of Carnelian vary from orange to deep red hues, the more the stone has been exposed to heat - the darker it becomes (hence it is recommended to keep it away from long-term sun exposure).
Properties of Carnelian
Carnelian is a warrior's stone, stone of courage, vitality and motivation. Already since Bronze Age, civilizations have been utilizing Carnelian in their talismans and art works. It is connected to the Root Chakra and Adrenal Glands - centers of our stress responses, stability, security, life energy and survival mechanisms. Wearing Carnelian is believed to boost one's physical performance, drive for life and libido.
Carnelian is a warrior's stone, stone of courage, vitality and motivation. Already since Bronze Age, civilizations have been utilizing Carnelian in their talismans and art works. It is connected to the Root Chakra and Adrenal Glands - centers of our stress responses, stability, security, life energy and survival mechanisms. Wearing Carnelian is believed to boost one's physical performance, drive for life and libido.
Where to Place Carnelian at Home?
If your goal is to keep up strong health and vitality it is best to find a place for a piece of Carnelian somewhere in the center of the house (i.e. coffee table, sofa space). In Feng Shui, it is believed that good health is basis for everything else - good relationships, prosperity, peace and so worth, hence the center of the house. On the other hand, if you goal is to spice up the relationships, a piece of Carnelian can be placed in the right bedrooms' corner.
If your goal is to keep up strong health and vitality it is best to find a place for a piece of Carnelian somewhere in the center of the house (i.e. coffee table, sofa space). In Feng Shui, it is believed that good health is basis for everything else - good relationships, prosperity, peace and so worth, hence the center of the house. On the other hand, if you goal is to spice up the relationships, a piece of Carnelian can be placed in the right bedrooms' corner.
What's now?
Congratulations! Sleep, health, wealth, love and peace are secured. Not only that but your house is bound to feel more welcoming and who doesn't love that?
Anyways, I wish you a fun crystal shopping for your home. Remember, stones are just tools to help you channel the energy in your life - not a solution to your mental, physical and relationship problems. If there is something that is truly bothering you, best practice is to always speak about this to a friend or therapist and then of course spoil yourself to some crystal decorations or jewellery (which you can shop below)💗
Thank you for your time and attention!
May this article find you at the right time❤️
Darja Sirjajeva
Jewellery Artist
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