Crystal Guide
Strength - Protection - Grounding
Smoky Quartz
What: A form of quartz which ranges in colour from light greyish-brown to nearly black. It gets its smoky colour from natural irradiation.
Why: This protective stone is believed to possess grounding properties to keep you connected to the present. Smoky Quartz is said to encourage strength to release one's unwanted energies.
Where: A powerful crystal to keep in close contact to channel your inner strength. Keep in the entrance of your home to shield against negative energy and promote a sense of safety.
Who: For those looking to release stress and elevate one's mood. This crystal is for those looking to release what no longer serves you.
How: Use during your meditation practice by pointing the crystal down towards the ground and channelling all negative energy away.
It is important to cleanse Smoky Quartz from any negative energy it absorbs. You can do this by washing it in water or burning sage.
Divinity - New Beginnings - Clarity
Rainbow Moonstone
What: A form of white Labradorite boasting flashes of rainbows and iridescence throughout.
Why: Helps to connect with the Divine Feminine within yourself to access your intuition and inner wisdom. A powerful ally in gaining mental clarity and encouraging new opportunities.
Where: Keep on your bedside table or wear in your jewellery to maximise the benefits.
Who: A great crystal for those looking to embark on new beginnings. The feminine energy also makes this crystal perfect for women who are pregnant or trying to conceive.
How: Most powerful when kept close to you or touching the skin. Leave on your windowsill on a full moon to recharge your crystal.
Abundance - Joy - Creativity
Citrine
What: A variety of Quartz ranging in colour from yellow to orange to a smoky brown.
Why: Best known for its powerful manifesting qualities, this crystal attracts abundance and success. Citrine also promotes joy, positivity and creativity.
Where: Place this crystal in your workspace to attract abundance and promote creativity or keep in areas of the home where you would like to nurture positivity.
Who: For those facing a creative block or looking to take on the next big career step. A great crystal for anyone in need of positive and vibrant energy.
How: Use Citrine in your meditation practice by holding the stone during visualisation techniques.
You can cleanse your crystal using palo santo or sage, or by leaving it in the presence of other cleansing stones such as Selenite or Clear Quartz.
Love - Compassion - Inner Healing
Rose Quartz
What: Also known as Hyaline Quartz, this translucent stone is pale pink in colour.
Why: The stone of universal love for oneself and others. The compassionate and caring properties make this a powerful crystal for inner healing.
Where: Best kept close to you, either in your bedroom or in your jewellery.
Who: The perfect crystal for those seeking more love in their lives. Its healing properties are also thought to protect mother and baby during pregnancy.
How: Due to its divine feminine energy, Rose Quartz can be used as part of your self care routine through a face roller or gua sha.
Inner Power - Hope - Tranquility
Aquamarine
What: Aptly translating from Latin as ‘the colour of the sea’, this stone ranges from pale green to blue.
Why: Its calming energy is said to reduce stress and quiet the mind. This stone aids emotional clarity and liberates one's inner power.
Where: Rub a tumbled stone in your pocket to calm nerves or worry. As the stone of the sea, carry a piece in your luggage when travelling abroad.
Who: A highly versatile stone: for those with high pressured or stressful lifestyles, frequent travellers, or nervous individuals.
How: A powerful crystal to meditate with as it connects us to our higher consciousness.
Given its connection to the ocean, cleanse your stone by soaking it in salt water.
Courage - Focus - Transformation
Labradorite
What: A form of feldspar mineral, this stone boasts a variety of colours with its iridescent sheen. It is said that Labradorite was born from the storms of the Aurora Borealis.
Why: A stone of transformation, Labradorite is a useful companion through change. It is thought to boost courage, strength and confidence.
Where: Wear it in your jewellery to optimise the powers of this stone through touch. Often associated with clarity and focus, keep in your office or workspace.
Who: A powerful crystal for those embarking on changes or looking to boost confidence.
How: Cleanse your stone by leaving it in the moonlight or using palo santo or sage.
Hold your crystal in the palm of your hand while repeating your affirmations.
Inner peace - Balance - Spirituality
Amethyst
What: A purple variety of quartz, this stone has a hexagonal crystal system with a glass lustre.
Why: Amethyst is renowned for providing clarity and restoring inner peace. It is said to balance oneself and bring you back to your centre.
Where: Keep in a corner of your home to promote calm and balance or wear this stone so it is touching your skin to maximise its healing properties.
Who: For those looking to spark their spirituality or restore peace and harmony back into their life. This stone also serves those who struggle with decision making.
How: Hold a piece of this powerful crystal during your meditation practice. Cleanse this stone by burning sage or palo santo.