It can be tempting to buy whichever crystals you think are pretty or that go with your interiors at home, but this completely defeats the purpose of owning crystals. Working with crystals is an act of self-care and these little stones can help you feel supported in whatever way you need. Crystal work can be confusing and most people have no clue what the purpose of crystals is, which crystals to buy or how to use them. Express.co.uk chatted to Kirsty Gallagher, author of Crystals for Self Care and Lunar Living: Working with the Magic of the Moon Cycles (@kirsty_gallagher_ on Instagram) to find out how to find the right crystal for YOU.
Crystals, in technical terms, are an established batch of molecules and atoms that bond in a repeating pattern… but to some, they’re so much more than that.
Kirsty Gallagher says these little stones can produce energy, and different crystals are said to vibrate at a certain frequency.
She explained: “Everything is made of energy. Right now your energetic system (your aura and chakras) is receiving and responding to all of the vibrations of energy not only in but around you.
“Working with crystals allows us to match our own energies and frequency with theirs, so we can take advantage of their therapeutic properties, helping to soothe our emotions, calm our minds and bring ourselves back into balance and alignment.
“When the energies in our physical, energetic, mental, emotional or spiritual bodies become blocked, stagnant, stuck or overactive we begin to feel out of alignment and disconnected and things in our lives don’t seem to flow or work as well as they could. This is where the power of crystals comes in.”
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You can’t just pick up any old crystal and expect it to instantly change your mood as each crystal has a unique energetic blueprint that will offer support, guidance and healing in different areas of your life.
Kirsty said: “Some will work with the energy of your heart and any healing that needs to take place there; some will clear blockages you have around money and abundance; some will help you to find your voice and speak your truth, and some will soothe your anxieties and work to keep you calm in challenging situations.
“Certain crystals will bring you strength and protection, while others will help you to be more open and receiving. It’s useful to think of crystals as friends who are on your team and want to help you in the best way that they can.
“We all have our own skills and strengths and things that we are naturally good at as part of our energetic make-up and it’s the same with crystals. We choose or are drawn to the crystals we need to balance our energies.”
It will take a little bit of research to find out which crystals suit your situation, but it can be helpful to have a select set of crystals that can help you from day to day in different ways.
Kirsty has revealed the six must-have crystals for your starter pack.
Clear quartz
Clear quartz is known as the master crystal for a reason. This stunning rock is one of the most popular and versatile crystals you can own and it’s particularly loved for its high vibrations.
According to Kirsty, clear quartz helps to amplify whatever you ask it to work with – this can include thoughts, words, intentions and more.
For this reason, the crystal is amazing to use for manifesting, intention setting or whenever you want to raise your own vibration.
The expert added: “Clear quartz can balance all the chakras and bring mental, spiritual and emotional clarity, aiding you in getting clear on the direction of your life.
“Clear quartz can also be used and programmed for just about anything, so if you don’t have many crystals you can use clear quartz in the place of most other crystals and program it to do the work you want it to do.
“It’s also good for enhancing the energy of other crystals, so keep a clear quartz tumbled stone or point with any other crystals you are working with to increase their energy and power.”
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Rose quartz
Rose quartz is the crystal of universal, unconditional love, and Kirsty believes that everyone should own this crystal.
She explained: “Rose quartz will lend a helping crystal hand in all matters of the heart.
“Whether that’s finding self-love and self-worth, healing or opening your heart, embracing forgiveness, discovering a new relationship, healing from an old one or deepening the love in an existing one, rose quartz will help to invite more love into your life.”
Moonstone
Moonstone helps us to connect to the Moon and its cycles, the feminine realms of intuition and the understanding that life is all about cycles, rhythm and flow.
Kirsty added: “Moonstone can calm the emotions and is known as the crystal of new beginnings – it is powerful in any times of change.”
Some crystal gurus say that the moonstone helps us tap into our feminine energy and go as far as to claim that people who suffer from PMS and fertility issues could physically benefit from this stone.
Citrine
Citrine is the crystal of abundance, manifesting, prosperity and wealth.
Kirsty said: “Highly energising, citrine is good for confidence, inner power and self-esteem.
“It’s like the joyous friend who immediately lifts your mood and makes you smile and believe in yourself.
Amethyst
Amethyst brings peaceful and calm vibes along with a whole host of magical superpowers, according to the crystal expert.
Kirsty stressed: “Amethyst NEEDS to be on your team! “It will support you through difficult emotions, calm and bring clarity to your mind.
“This crystal can also help with sleep issues and connect you to higher guidance.”
Black tourmaline
Black tourmaline is one of the best crystals for grounding and protection.
Kirsty said: “This crystal can energetically shield and protect you, cleansing you and your environment.
“It will help to ground and connect you to the earth in any times of mental or emotional anxiety and release any heavy or unwanted energies.”
