Feeling a bit unbalanced, stressed, anxious, restless and so forth? Need a good night’s sleep and some calm in your day? Maybe all you need is a little crystal to help you out.
My personal experience with crystals started with my obsession for jewelry. I’m always attracted to Moon Stone, Rose and White Quartz, Green Jade and Amber.
Our house we recently sold had a very large kitchen island made of real white quartz. I always felt an ease and sense of peace in my kitchen/living area. It was my happy zone.
Crystals aren’t going to “cure” what’s ailing you but they can be a great energy shifter. We have a long-time user and PRO to spill the tea about the healing powers of crystals.
Q. How have crystals impacted your life?
A. Crystals have always been an important support tool throughout my life and has changed my life in so many ways.
I’ve used crystals for years and they’ve helped me cope with my anxiety, depression and find inner peace and balance. I suffered from severe depression back in 2014 after a traumatic experience. In a way, crystals found me at the time.
One day after an appointment, on the way back to my car I stumbled into a treasure bookstore where I found all these beautiful crystals and read each meaning.
Immediately I was drawn to certain stones and read what each one meant. I didn’t feel alone and said to myself, “I’m feeling this crystal meaning, oh yes, this one too,” and before I knew it I bought 20 crystals!
Aside from my depression, I also suffered from extreme anxiety ever since I can remember. After working with my therapist who encouraged my love of crystals, I began working with crystals more.
I slowly started to feel less anxious.
My favorite stones for anxiety are Black Tourmaline for protection, Blue Calcite for communication and tranquility, and Sodalite for calming worries, an overactive mind, and to de-stress.
Q. Many people are dealing with so much uncertainty this year. What crystals can help one feel better during this time?
A. The best crystals during these uncertain times and when one is feeling overwhelmed, worried, stressed, sad or having financial problems are:
Amethyst • Stone of Intuition and Calm
Amethyst is a stone known to have strong cleansing and healing powers. It vibrates beautiful energy and it helps to cultivate tranquility and calming vibrations. Amethyst is even known to inspire.
This stone also can calm those who get easily angry. It’s the stone of protection and purification; cleansing one’s energy field of negative influences and attachments. It helps to create a shield of positive light around the body.
Sodalite • Stone of Inner Peace, Calming, Positive Energy
Sodalite is the stone of inspiration. It enhances wisdom and truth, promotes self-awareness and blocks negative energies. This stone intensifies the need for truth. It boosts intuition and strengthens your self-esteem.
Black Tourmaline • Protection, Negativity Sheild, Grounding, Cleansing
Citrine • Abundance, Confidence, Strength, Luck
Citrine supports your intuition and helps to manifest your goals. It sharpens your imagination and emits warm energy like the sun. It helps to release negative thinking so you can embrace happiness and optimism. It’s the perfect stone to see your goals through, attract support, good luck and promotes prosperity.
Green Aventurine • Stone of Opportunity
This stone helps with personal growth and healing. It’s comforting and helps provide soothing energies. It can release negativities and energy blockages. It’s also known to increase creativity and help bring new opportunities.
Tiger Eye Blue or Gold
BLUE • Clarity, Personal Power, Good Luck, Grounding, Protection
GOLD • Stone of Strength, Good Luck
Q. Do all crystals exude the same amount of energy?
A. Each crystal radiates different energy frequencies, and some are strong and some are mild. It honestly varies for each person and how our own energy frequency responds to a specific stone’s energy.
Q. Where should you place these crystals? Or should you carry them in your pocket all day long?
A. Make sure to hold them for a few minutes each day. You can place them in your favorite spot in your home, carry them with you, meditate with them, or put crystals in your work space.
Q. What prompted you to open up your online crystal boutique?
A. I wanted to create a crystal brand to help others radiate their energy and help bring a little happiness and balance into their lives.
Crystals aren’t magic, they are tools to help radiate what is already within ourselves. They are visual inspirations from the earth to help focus on and bring more positivity into our lives.
When life feels rough, remember to focus on the positives. Use your crystals and keep them close by to support you in your times of need.
Remember to always give thanks and gratitude to your stones, and begin to radiate your beautiful energy!
* Visit Stefanie’s crystal shop Radiate Your Energy and follow on IG @radiateyourenergy.
