8 ways to use healing stones / crystals
There is no right or wrong way to use crystals. Still, it’s important to make crystals a part of your daily routine to reap all the benefits.
1. Program your crystal with an intention
The first things to do when you’re working with a crystal is to program it with an intention. The crystal wants to work for you, but you have to tell it what to do. It will then serve as a daily reminder of that goal.
To program it, hold the crystal in your hands, close your eyes, and take three deep breaths. Then aloud or in your head, say “I ask that the highest vibration of love and light connect with my highest self to clear all unwanted energy and any previous programming. I command this crystal to hold the intention of [insert your intention here].”
End by saying thank you three times to emphasize that what you’re asking for already exists in the universe.
2. Wear your crystals
The more you touch your precious stones, the more you can tap into their energy, so wearing them is a smart stategy. And these days, crystals are in literally everything: jewelry, beauty products, clothing—you name it. But if all else fails, tucking one into your bra will always do the trick.
3. Toss them into your purse or pocket
If wearing crystals isn’t your thing, or maybe you just want to start small on your gemstone journey, put one in your pocket or purse. Use it as a touchstone throughout the day to help ground you.
4. Meditate with them
To up your dose of spiritual energy, meditate while holding your crystals to connect with their metaphysical powers. You are not praying to the crystals. You’re holding them as a source for you to get connected within yourself.
5. Create a crystal layout
To mentally and energetically kick off your day right, create a crystal layout in the morning before you get out of bed.
Simply lay down and place a few crystals on your body (i.e., a piece of rose quartz on your heart chakra or an amethyst over your third eye) and just breathe and marinate in the high-vibe energy of the stones. After even just five minutes of laying there, you will feel a shift.
6. Put them in your bath
Make your bath time feel über fancy by throwing some gems in the water. (Not all crystals are meant to be in water though, so be sure to double check first). For example. Shungite for detoxing and rose quartz for some nurturing self-love.
7. Sprinkle them throughout your space
Cleansing the energy of your home is as easy as sprinkling a few stones throughout your space. Not only do they elevate the vibe, but they make for beautiful decor in every room, too. Place a crystal on your desk to give you good vibes while you work. Use a big geode as the centerpiece on your coffee table. Or, go all out and create an altar with all your crystals, tarot cards, and palo santo.
8. Do a ritual with them
For some deep healing, a crystal ritual might be in order. Malachite is a hot stone for transformation. So if you’re ready to heal emotional wounds, forgive yourself or others, or let go of beliefs that are no longer serving you, stock up on the gorgeous green gem, and hold it over your heart for 11 minutes and just feel.Edit