With an abundance of crystals available, it can be a little overwhelming to know where to start your crystal collection. Most of us know the style and colours we like but what about the healing properties and how do you use them? Here are our top 10 must have crystals.
Apart from its alluring purple tones, Amethyst has some amazing healing properties. This is a great crystal to start your collection with as it has a gentle yet potent energy to it and is suitable for most people. Some use it to cleans other crystals and they come in many shapes and sizes. You could have a beautiful cluster as a centre piece or a feature on the bedside table or wands for healings or grids and tumble stones to easily carry.
Citrine is the crystal of abundance. It can help to attract to us the things we desire and need. Perfect to put in the ‘wealth’ section of the home as a cluster or polished point. Gridding with citrine and clear quartz is an effective way to use it. You could also wear it as a nice necklace or pendant to have the energy of abundance on you all day.
Rose Quartz attracts love and also teaches us self love. A beautiful polished sphere would look great in the bedroom or on an alter. A large natural piece by the front draw on the right hand side can draw in loving energy into the home.
For grounding and protection, Black Tourmaline is a popular choice. Pop a natural piece near the front door to the left hand side with the natural Rose Quartz to create a protective shield for your home. Black tourmaline is great worn as a pendant or bracelet especially when you are around negative people, energy or situations as it has protective qualities.
Apophyllite has a calming and soothing energy and comes in many unique combinations in clusters.
Mookaite is an Australian Jasper with vibrant reds, yellows and pinks. It is said to be the fountain of youth crystal so it a great one to carry around during the day or have next to the bed while sleeping.
If you want to build your confidence and courage, Tiger Eye is an excellent choice. The most popular colour is brown/gold but it also comes in reds and blues.
This crystal has the wow factor and often contains flashes of electric blue, greens, pinks and yellows. But even without the flashes it is still emits its protective qualities and is highly mystical.
Bloodstone is green in colour with red markings. This attractive crystal also is said to have healing properties relating to the blood and enhances physical and mental vitality.
Clear quartz is the master healer and also amplifies the energy of other crystals it is combined with. It comes in natural clusters, natural or polished points, polished and carved pieces just to name a few.
New crystals are being discovered all over the world, but these top 10 crystals are a great place to start. For more information on crystals and their properties, an excellent resource is The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall. We sell this book along with all of the crystals listed at our Varsity Lakes warehouse.
