How to Use Crystals in Daily Life

If you are new to using crystals, then you will enjoy this simple guide on using crystals in your daily life.

When you first start feeling drawn to crystals, you may have questions. Such as How do I use crystals for wellness? How do I use them around my home? How do I know which crystal is right for me?

Being a beginner with crystals is exciting. Crystals are a fun collector’s item with a magical twist. Crystals hold energy and vibration. They are powerful as well as beautiful. Every crystal is like a snowflake- sparkly and unique.

There are so many interesting uses for crystals. So let’s talk more about all the ways you can use crystals in everyday life!

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Using crystals for the first time

Here are a few quick but important things to know as a crystal beginner.

How to choose the right crystal

The best way to know which crystal is right for you is by using your intuition. Try to sense the energy of the crystal. Do you like how it looks? Feels in your hand? Reflects the light? Are you connecting with it in any way? Always follow your instincts.

Although it’s completely up to you which crystal you chose for a particular purpose, certain crystals are best for certain uses. So as far as the type of crystal you decide to acquire, you may want to consider what you intend to use your crystal for. And make your selection that way.

Cleanse your crystals

When you first get ahold of a brand new crystal, you’ll probably want to display or use it right away- but wait. You should take the time to cleanse your crystal first. This needn’t take more than a few seconds if you are in a hurry. And you don’t need any special tools unless you want to be a little extra about it. (And nothing wrong with that!)

Charge and program your crystal

To program your crystal, charge it first using your intention along with the power of nature.

Want to know more? Read in-depth about charging crystals here:

10 Ways to Charge Your Crystals Naturally

Once your crystal is charged, simply state out loud or silently what the crystal will be used for. An example of a programming statement would be:

I declare this crystal to increase my patience today at work.

Alright, let’s jump right into all the wonderful ways to use crystals in your daily life!

How to use Crystals- 11 Ways

1. Hold crystals during meditation

Crystals can enhance the benefits of your meditation or yoga practice. Hold them to destress and unwind. Or to absorb negative energy from your chakras.

2. Place crystals on your body

Whether during rest or in the bath, simply placing crystals upon your body can increase relaxation and decrease feelings of stress. Place on any area you feel tension, such as the chest or forehead.

3. Use crystals for manifesting

Use your crystal for manifesting your desires. Program it for your highest good in any situation. Then proceed with any additional ritual, prayers, or meditation that you like.

4. Carry a crystal in your pocket

Whether you need energetic protection, grounding, or any kind of metaphysical help, it’s helpful to carry a crystal in your pocket. That way you can hold it whenever you feel the need. Chose your pocket crystal depending on your intention.

5. Keep crystals at work

Two of the best reasons to bring crystals to work are to help create an energetically positive environment and to increase productivity. Display them right on your desk and enjoy the beauty and good energy they bring. Good crystals for work include citrine for success and tigers’ eye for positive interactions.

6. Keep them in your car

For good driving vibes, try keeping a few crystals in your car. It’s always good to program your crystal for safe travels and an enjoyable ride. Crystals may make you feel less stressed while driving. Some of the best crystals for your car include black tourmaline for protection, amethyst to relax, and clear quartz for alertness.

7. Create a crystal grid

Crystal grids are created based on sacred geometry and can be used for energy healing, rituals, or for directing energy for a specific purpose. You can learn more with this crystal grid book, or use your intuition to set up your crystal grid for your intended purpose.

8. Decorate with crystals

You can place crystals anywhere- on dressers, shelves, windowsills, and table tops. There are many special crystal shelves you can purchase to hold larger collections as well. Check out one of my crystal displays below. Find a similar shelf here.

*Display your crystal collection with a crystal display shelf.*

9. Sleep with crystals

For a calming night’s rest, try sleeping with crystals next to your bed or even under your pillow. Good crystals for sleep include smoky quartz, moonstone, angelite, and flourite.

10. Increase creativity

Place crystals beside you when playing music, creating art, or writing. The energy of crystals can help creativity flow. Good crystals for boosting creativity include rose quartz, citrine, and blue lace agate.

11. Enhance tools of divination

Set up crystals alongside your tarot cards, or while scrying your crystal ball. Use for automatic writing and any spiritual or psychic development practices you chose.

Crystals amplify the energy of other divination tools, from pendulums to tarot cards and more. Recommended crystals include clear quartz, lapis lazuli, and selenite.

Concluding thoughts

I hope you enjoyed this beginner’s guide to using crystals in your daily life. How will you be using your crystals? Which crystals are your favorite? Please share in the comments! And have a lovely day.

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