Top 5 Best Crystals for Beginners: Cheat-sheet!

 

General Overview of Crystals

Crystals have been around since ancient times. They were known then as ‘sparkling rocks’ or gems. Though they are still called gems today. The belief was that each type of gemstone has its own unique properties (such as strength, clarity, hardness, etc.) and we use them to protect ourselves.

Our minds can become cloudy with stress and anxiety, which makes us forget what our true purpose is on this planet. We all want to live a happy life, but it takes work. It takes effort. And sometimes you need help from the universe to remind you why you’re here in the first place. This is where crystals come into play.

Crystals vibrate at their own natural frequency, which means that when placed near your body, they absorb negative energy and repel positive energy. If you feel like you’re being drained by negativity, you may benefit from wearing a crystal necklace.

Crystals are used in many different ways. Some people wear them as jewelry while others use them as healing tools. In fact, there are so many uses for crystals that I decided to make a list of my top five favorite ones that I feel are best for beginners.

I have included a cheat sheet below to explain the best uses, what each represents, what they are used for generally, overview of their vibrations, as well as a few ways you can use each one to put them to their best use.

The best way to get started with crystals is to buy one online from a reputable seller such as The Crystal Apothecary Co! You don’t really need much money to start either. A few dollars will do just fine!  With a few dollars you can start collecting tumbles and work your way up to palm stones, towers, clusters, spheres, and statement pieces.

I truly love statement pieces because when you have a larger stone you can really feel the energy and vibrations emanating off of it!

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I hope you enjoy the following cheat sheet and deeper dive that follows as much as I enjoyed creating it for you!

Top 5 Best Crystals for Beginners: Cheat-sheet!

 

 

1. Amethyst

Best Use: Anxiety relief & relaxation

Represents: Spirituality & royalty

Use to: De-stress, decrease anxiety

Vibrations: Amethyst generates gentle vibrations, giving a deeply calming sensation.

How to use: Put Amethyst clusters, towers, or spheres beside your bed to assist you in resting soundly and having peaceful dreams.  Alternatively, keep an Amethyst palm stone with in your purse or near your desk to assist in relaxation throughout the day and keeping anxiety at bay.

 

 

2. Selenite

Best Use: Cleansing & recharging other crystals

Represents: Moon Goddess, Selene & purity

Use to: Clear negative energy from other crystals, recharge their vibrations

Vibrations: Gentle calming vibrations

How to use: A selenite wand may be used when you are opening and closing energetic circles.  Any size selenite may be kept by a window to invite in positive white energy. An extra large tower can be used to place other crystals around it for cleansing or you can use a selenite plate to directly place your crystals upon for cleanings.  Additionally, use a selenite bowl to put your jewelry in to cleanse from any negative vibrations they may have accumulated throughout the day.

 

 

3. Clear Quartz

Best Use: Power & amplifying other crystals

Represents: Purity & power

Use to: Clear your aura & chakras

Vibrations: Extremely high vibrations, the most powerful energy healer

How to use: Clear quartz is programmable so you can program it by setting intentions and using in manifestation. Clear Quartz can also be used to cleans and amplify other crystals.

 

 

4. Rose Quartz

Best Use: Love & feminine energy

Represents: Unconditional love

Use to: Attract love (in both love and platonic relationships)

Vibrations: Rose Quartz provides gentle, feminine vibrations to its user

How to use: Rose quartz palm stones or hearts can be kept on you or in your purse to attract good energy all day and loving relationships. Raw pieces of Rose Quartz should also be kept inside the home to send loving vibrations among the closest relationships you have.

 

 

6. Black Tourmaline

Best Use: Warding off negative energy & protection

Represents: Ultimate protection stone

Use to: Rid yourself off negative energy and emotions.  Black Tourmaline acts as a shield to ward off negative vibrations or ill intent.

Vibrations: Strong energetic, yet grounding vibrations

How to use: Black Tourmaline is a great stone to carry with you at all times because it assists in keeping away negative energies and people.  This is great to bring to work if you experience bad relationships with any coworkers.

Black Tourmaline also assists in absorbing electromagnetic radiation from cell phones and computers and can assist in keeping those away from your body.

 

Top 5 Best Crystals for Beginners: Cheat-sheet!: Deeper Dive

 

 

1. Amethyst

Amethyst is a very popular choice among healers. This stone encourages balance and promotes peace within the body. It’s often used during meditation and yoga sessions. Amethyst is a wonderful crystal that can be used in many ways. It’s often used as an aid for meditation because of its gentle vibrations, but it also works well when it comes to calming down anxious feelings.

Amethyst is a beautiful purple stone that can range in color from gentle gray called galaxy amethyst to deep gemmy purple amethyst typically found in Brazil. It is one of the most powerful stones for protection and healing. Amethyst helps us find inner peace and balance. It protects us from negative energies and gives us clarity and insight into our lives.

The name “amethyst” derives from the Greek word amethys meaning “not drunken”. This refers to the fact that the stone does not absorb alcohol. In ancient times, people used to wear amethysts around the neck to prevent intoxication during religious ceremonies.

Amethyst is associated with the element of water. Water represents emotions, intuition and communication. Amethyst is helpful for those who are sensitive, emotional beings. It brings calmness and tranquility. It is especially useful for those who suffer from insomnia.

Amethyst is known to help heal depression, anxiety, stress and nervous disorders. It balances hormones and reduces blood pressure. It stimulates the mind and improves memory. It is good for those who want to learn how to meditate.

Amethyst is believed to bring happiness and abundance. It is considered as a stone of love, friendship and family. People often use amethyst to attract prosperity and luck.

Amethyst is a very versatile crystal. You can wear it on a necklace, carry it in your pocket, put it under your pillow, keep it next to your bedside table, or even hang it above your desk.

You can also place amethyst on your altar to attract wealth and success.

 

 

2. Selenite

Selenite is an all-natural stone that promotes peace, love and harmony. Selenite clears away Negativity and Balances the Mind. Selenite is Good for Meditation and Relaxation.

Selenite is a natural form of Lithium which is found in nature. Selenite has been used by humans since ancient times. The Greeks called selenite “the moonstone”, because of its resemblance to the Moon.

Selenite was once thought to have magical powers. Ancient Romans believed that wearing selenite would protect you from evil spirits. They wore it on their wrists to ward off bad luck.

Selenite has been used for thousands of years. It is said to promote longevity, health, mental clarity, and spiritual growth.

Selenite helps us release old patterns and beliefs. It allows us to let go of past hurts and traumas. Selenite helps us move forward in life. It helps us see things more clearly.

Selenite helps us become more open minded and accepting of others. It helps us understand other people better. Selenite helps improve relationships. It helps us connect with our higher self.

Selenite enhances creativity and imagination. It helps us express ourselves freely. It helps us communicate effectively.

Selenite calms the nerves and relaxes the brain. It helps us sleep soundly at night. Selenite helps reduce stress and tension.

 

 

3. Clear Quartz

Clear quartz is one of the most effective ways to rid yourself of unwanted energy. This crystal is known to help you release old patterns and beliefs that no longer serve you. You can use it to set intentions or cleanse and reprogram stones.  Clear quartz is a powerful crystal that can be used to clear energy blockages from the aura. It also has the ability to enhance intuition, so it’s a good option if you’re looking to connect with your higher power.

In addition to helping you rid yourself of old patterns, It helps us let go of negative thoughts and feelings. It helps us release old habits and behaviors. Clear quartz helps us find new opportunities. It helps us create new possibilities.

Clear quartz helps balance the body. It helps us feel grounded and centered. It helps us stay balanced and happy. It helps us remain positive and optimistic.

Clear quartz helps us manifest what we want. It helps us get what we desire. It helps us achieve our goals. Clear quartz helps us overcome obstacles and challenges. It helps us make progress toward our dreams.

 

 

4. Rose Quartz

Rose quartz is known as the stone associated with unconditional love. This crystal vibrates to the vibration frequency of love, helping us connect with our own femininity. In addition, rose quartz helps us release negative emotions and heal old wounds.

Rose quartz is a beautiful pinkish-white crystal that brings joy, love, and healing to those who hold it close. It’s a great way to boost your mood and bring positivity into your life. Rose quartz is a wonderful stone to wear when you need some extra loving energy.

Rose quartz helps us heal emotional wounds. It helps us forgive ourselves and others. It helps us learn how to love ourselves. Rose quartz helps us accept ourselves as we are. It helps us accept others as they are.

Rose quartz helps keep us focused and calm. It helps us maintain healthy boundaries. It helps us focus on the present moment. Rose quartz helps us live in the now. It helps us appreciate all the beauty around us.

The color of Rose Quartz is a purple to lavender gemstone – this gemstone is considered to be one of the most powerful healing stones. It is believed to help balance emotions and bring clarity to situations. It is used in many spiritual practices including yoga and shamanism.

Rose Quartz is not just used for marital partner relationships.  It is also used for friendships and other platonic relationships such as those at work or at a hobby you like to participate in.  If you have strained work relationships, you should keep some Rose Quartz in your purse or at your desk.

You can also buy small pieces such as tumbles or palm stones that you can carry with you all day to hobbies and other activities.

 

 

5. Black Tourmaline

Black tourmaline is one of the most powerful crystals you can use to protect yourself from negativity. This gemstone absorbs negative energy and protects you from electromagnetic radiation. It is an excellent stone for cleansing and purifying.

Black tourmaline helps us release anger and resentment. It helps us release fear and anxiety. It helps us release guilt and shame. It helps us release jealousy and envy. It helps us release hatred and intolerance.

Black tourmalines helps us release self-doubt and insecurity. It helps us release low self-esteem and lack of confidence. It helps us release depression and sadness. It helps us release loneliness and isolation.

Black tourmalines helps us let go of past hurts. It helps us release trauma and abuse. It helps us release grief and loss. It helps us release regret and remorse. It helps us release pain and suffering.

Summary

The previous Top 5 Best Crystals for Beginners we discussed include a cheat sheet for easy reference.  I believe these are the best crystals to start out with on your crystal healing and spiritual journey.

Please read the deeper dive as well to learn more about what each crystal is used for and some of its history.  Stay tuned for more interesting and educational content to follow.

 

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