How to choose crystals for beginners based on intention

Are you just beginning to learn about healing crystals meanings? When you look at your raw gemstone jewelry collection in your jewelry box, do you wonder what healing properties they have? Then keep reading because today I'm sharing how to choose crystals for beginners based on intentions. I'll show you a crystal guide for popular purposes, such as crystals for protection, crystals for luck, and other crystal magic properties, that will give you a further dive into your beginners crystal journey.

How do I choose a crystal?

There are several ways to choose a crystal. You can choose a crystal based on your intuition, your birthstone, the stone’s color, or even the shape, to name a few. A fun way to choose a crystal to work with is by its metaphysical properties. You can select a stone based on the purpose you intend to use it for.

What are some purposes I may need in my life?

There are loads of purposes you can use crystals for. Take a look at Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham for intention ideas. But for now, here are a few common ones.

• Protection - you may look for ways to feel physically safe at home, at work, or while traveling, as well as protection from negativity and ill-will.
• Luck - you may seek success, prosperity, abundance, or guidance with wisdom or money.
• Love - you may want to improve relationships with others or with yourself, enhance attraction, passion, romance, sexuality, or overall happiness.
• Sleep - you may need help with relaxation, peacefulness, falling asleep, or need protection while dreaming.
• Wealth - you may want to seek guidance with prosperity, money, success from your career, or personal growth.

• Healing - you may be interested in improving your well-being when you're feeling sick, drained, or for emotional healing.
• Manifestation - you may want to improve life goals in love, money, finding the right home, beauty or self improvement, and other life dreams.
• Confidence - you may seek help with self love, courage, good fortune, beauty, spiritual growth, or motivation.

Crystal uses

Crystals are used for holistic healing in addition to modern medicine practices. Here are a few 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

How to set a crystal intention

You can set an intention by programming or activating the crystal you are working with. It is performed to focus the energy. Simply hold the crystal in your hand as you dedicate your purpose, either out loud or in your mind, to set your intention. When working with a new crystal, remember to cleanse or charge it before you program your crystal. If you want to know more about how to do this, read my crystals guide post here.

Crystals by intentions

Protection

• Shungite absorbs anything hazardous to our health, be it pollutants, bacteria, or negative energy.
• Labradorite balances the body and spirit. It deflects unwanted energies and prevents feeling energetically drained.
• Black tourmaline protects by absorbing negativity as well as against EMF from electronics.

Luck

• Aventurine is a stone of abundance and prosperity. It promotes creativity, leadership, and helps make decisions
• Topaz brings abundance, joy, and balance. It's a stone of truth and guides us to our goals.
• Turquoise is a stone of happiness and good fortune. It brings peace and protection.

Love

• Garnet promotes loyalty and affection, and red garnet revitalizes feelings and enhances sexuality.
• Kunzite promotes loving thoughts, encourages communication, and helps us seek support from others.
• Rose quartz is a stone of unconditional love and harmony. It can teach us acceptance and forgiveness.

Sleep

• Fluorite helps in stability and strength. It relieves bad dreams and night terrors.
• Amethyst brings relaxation and spiritual awareness. It helps with mental clarity, serenity, and peace of mind.
• Howlite is a stone that opens our mind to positivity. It is calming and aids in falling asleep.

Wealth

• Citrine is a stone of prosperity and gratitude. It gives you energy to manifest your own reality.
• Bloodstone banishes negativity, promotes courage, and offers guidance in the present.
• Moss agate is a stone of new beginnings and growth. It attracts abundance by stimulating intuition and intellect.

Healing

• Quartz is a cleansing stone and an all-round healer. It is an energy amplifier and can be used for any condition.
• Agate brings stability and balance to the body emotionally, mentally, and physically.
• Jade is a stone of tranquility and purity. It is nurturing and protective, and brings harmony.

Manifestation

• Peridot promotes transformation. It cleanses and releases negative patterns, guiding us to open our mind and move forward.
• Carnelian stimulates motivation, and promotes positive life choices by helping overcome negative conditioning.
• Apatite promotes insight and sharp focus. It increases motivation and gives us new perspectives in order to manifest our goals.

Confidence

• Beryl helps with self-esteem by transmuting toxic emotions. It promotes mental clarity and spiritual growth.
• Hematite is harmonizing and balancing. It helps overcome timidity and enhances self-esteem and willpower.
• Opal brings creativity and insight. It aids in expressing your true self and enhances self-worth.

What other crystals meanings are there?

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