Beginner Crystal Guide and How To Use Them

Have you ever put on your raw gemstone jewelry and wondered about its healing crystal meaning? Then keep reading because today I'm sharing a crystal guide on how to use crystals for beginners. I'll show you crystal 101 basics such as what are crystals used for and the best crystals to start with, that will help you align your wellness goals with any stone you choose.

What are crystals used for?

One of the beauties of crystals is that there are many different kinds we can use for many different purposes. For example, rose quartz has a metaphysical property attributed to love, so it is often used for promoting love. General ways we can use crystals include:

• healing
• manifesting
• while meditating
• boosting qualities
• attracting attributes
• cleansing
• protecting
• enhancing surroundings
• so much more!

Overall, we use crystals today for holistic healing in addition to modern medicine practices.

Where do crystal properties come from?

Healing crystal experts, such as Judy Hall and Nicholas Pearson, base their meanings off of historical texts, cultural lore, color psychology, composition, shared common experiences, and more. Crystals can frequently create the same kinds of responses from many different people. Books, videos, and guides are great resources to jumpstart your crystal journey. I have a free crystal guide that covers many popular crystals meanings and how to use them in your everyday life. Click here to get yours.

As you develop your crystal work, your experience with a particular crystal may be different from anything you will ever read in a book. Your personal experience is just as important when discovering crystal properties.

How do they work with us?

Crystals have vibrational energetic frequencies. We can sync our energy with crystals' energy to help make decisions. We do this by setting intentions with the crystals we keep. The crystals' vibrational frequencies raise our consciousness to help us achieve our goals.

Here are a few simple ways to use crystals:

• Keep them in rooms of your home
• Wear as jewelry
• Carry them in your bag
• Place on your body for chakra healing
• Meditate with them
• Place them in your plants or garden
• Keep them in your work desk

Choosing a crystal 

Choose a crystal by using your intuition and senses to feel which ones you are drawn to. Then research the crystals you are interested in learning about and the best uses for them. You can source them from a local store, online, or use one from your gemstone jewelry collection!

Cleansing and charging

Crystals absorb and transmit energy. They need to be cleansed or charged before you begin working with it. Cleansing removes any unwanted energy buildup (for example, from before you had received it), and charging re-energizes stagnant energy (for example, from before working with it).

Some ways to cleanse or charge your crystal:

• run water over it
• place it in a bowl of salt
• place it in the sunlight or moonlight
• use a smoke cleanser
• pass it through the flame of a candle
• simply visualize the crystal surrounded by light
• use other crystals

It is important to note that almost any of these methods can damage crystals depending on what kind of stone it is, so remember to do your research prior. I find the easiest way to cleanse and charge is placing it on top of or near quartz overnight (quartz is an all-round healing stone!). Whatever method you choose, hold an intention that the negativity will be washed away as you cleanse and charge. Next you will be ready to program your crystal.

Programming

Programming or activating a crystal means to set an intention with the crystal you are working with. It is performed to focus the energy. So how do we do this? Hold the crystal in your hand as you dedicate your purpose and set your intention. Then keep it with you or where you will see it frequently. Super easy!

Crystal Care

As you see fit, you can recharge your crystal from time to time if you need to reconnect. Alternatively, if you want to use the same crystal for a different purpose, you can recharge your crystal and program another intention.

4 Beginner Crystals

When you're just beginning, choose one stone to start out with. Here are a few simple crystals for beginners.

Quartz

• Quartz is a cleansing stone and an all-round healer. Use it to cleanse your personal space or wear it to boost any intention.

Amethyst

• Amethyst is great for relaxation and mental clarity. Place it somewhere close to you in your bedroom or hold it while meditating.

Black Tourmaline

• Black tourmaline protects by absorbing negativity as well as against electromagnetic smog from electronics. Wear it to reduce effects from EMFs you are near or place it in your work space and wi-fi area.

Rose Quartz

• Rose quartz is a stone of unconditional love and harmony. Place it in an area of your house you want harmony, or wear it to promote self love.

Want to learn more?

This free crystal guide includes popular crystals and gemstones meanings, affirmations, how to use them in your everyday life, and printable cards. Click here to get yours!