Exploring the rich, ever expanding world within and outside of yourself is incredibly rewarding. Even if you do not believe in the transformational powers of crystals, thinking about their supposed metaphysical properties in relation to your life or applying your own associations can aid you in meditation, journalling, or moments of introspection. Overall, finding and appreciating beauty in the small things can make you a more joyous, grateful, and curious person!
Rutilated Quartz, also called Venus’ hair stone, can be found all over the world. It is formed through a hydrothermal process which results in highly refractive, thin shots of the golden mineral called rutile trapped inside quartz. Metaphysically, it is said to amplify and encourage inner strength, originality, and forgiveness. It is a gentle but powerful stone that can be used to help clear negative energy related to feelings of loneliness, fear, anxiety, or poor self esteem. Though Rutilated quartz can effectively cleanse and energize all chakras, it is specifically adept at connecting with the solar plexus (the upper stomach, beneath the sternum) to enhance confidence in the self and one’s decisions. Some prompts for working with this stone include…
What pressures and stresses have I experienced in the past that made me more special?
What are some things I appreciate about myself?
When was the last time I trusted my gut feeling and it led me in the right direction?
What am I doing when I am alone but not lonely?
What can I do to enjoy my own company more?
Amethyst is formed inside of geodes, they are the product of igneous volcanic rocks found all around the world. They are most frequently mined in Brazil and Central America. Amethyst has been revered for its supposed metaphysical properties for centuries. Because of a Greek Myth in which Dionysus was given an amethyst to help protect his mental clarity, ancient Romans believed the stone could ward off drunkenness . Spiritual communities today still use amethyst to keep a clear and pacified mind by helping open the third eye. It is said to help relieve anger, addictive tendencies, selfishness, and irritability while enhancing focus, dream recall, and intuition. Some prompts for working with this stone include…
Feeling where you hold your anger, anxiety, or cravings. Take note of the feeling without judging it. Note how the feeling blooms or hides inside you, try to notice if it diminishes once you give in undivided, nonjudgmental attention.
“What thoughts or desires overwhelm my thinking? Can I think of a reason why?”
“When was the last time helping someone else made me feel better?”
Serpentine gets its name from the metamorphic process from which it is formed: serpentinization. The collision of oceanic plates with mantle provide ideal conditions for the formation of snake scale looking, fibrous patterns. Serpentine can be found deep underground along major mountain ranges, most notably in the Ural Mountains of Russia. Though it was most commonly used to make jewelry, Ancient Egyptians also wore serpentine to protect against snake bites, poison, and evil energies. The protective spirit of this stone is recognized in other spiritual communities, it is said to help draw out poisonous, non productive thinking patterns and assist in visualizing positive solutions. Serpentine works at foundational levels, helping one retrieve memories, recall past lives, uncover wisdom, and balance emotions. The stone stimulates the crown chakra (at the top of the head) to help promote mental clarity and control. Some prompts for working with this stone include…
- “Have I validated pain from my childhood?”
- “Do I allow my emotions to completely control my actions and reactions?”
- “Should I give myself some time to feel and process these emotions before reacting?”
Tektite forms as a result of meteorites impacting sandy earth; the earthen material is shot into the atmosphere, melted, and then falls to Earth where it cools into glassy, dimpled stones. Tektite is found sporadically across the world in expansive strewn fields, many of which are in Thailand, the Philippines, the Caribbean, and the Ivory Coast. Over a thousand years ago, Chinese dubbed the stone “thundergod,” and its semi-earthen, nearly extraterrestrial formation process and appearance align with its alleged metaphysical properties. Tektite is believed to promote intense transformation and spiritual growth. It is an energizing stone that awakens the third eye chakra (center of the forehead) to aid in communication and consciousness. By purging that which no longer serves one, tektite creates space for the new. Some prompts for working with this stone include…
- Take note of what thoughts/actions you have and do out of habit rather than desire or necessity.
“What do I wish I had more time for? What do I wish I spent less time on?”
“When do I feel most energized?”
“When do I feel uncomfortable, as if I have outgrown the space or situation I am in? Can I change this?”
“What is one area of my life in which I should challenge myself?
Rose Quartz is formed through magma crystallization and is a rather common stone. It is often found in Brazil, Sweden, the west coast of the United States, Maine, and Namibia. Rose Quartz has been associated with beauty, love, and youth since its popularization in early Egyptian, Roman, and Grecian civilizations. It has been used across cultures and borders for centuries in the form of protective talismans, healing potions, and anti-aging face masks. The heart chakra (center of the chest) is most affected by rose quartz and working with this stone can help promote feelings of unconditional love, self assurance, joy, content, and emotional balance.Some prompts for working with this stone include…
“Who is someone that makes me feel loved? What about them makes me feel loved?”
“How do I best express my appreciation for other people? Do I express my gratitude often enough?”
“How can I give myself love the same way I give it to those around me?”
“How can I be more still in and appreciative during moments of contentment rather than continuing to seek greater excitement or joy?”
Goldstone is a man-made, glittery glass that is currently produced mainly in China. In the 1600s, a Venetian family claimed to be the first manufacturers of goldstone but historical findings suggest that the stone was developed far earlier, perhaps in Persia. This example shows the coppery coloring associated with ambition, determination, and revitalization while deep blue versions of the stone additionally promote peace, creativity, and relaxation during tumultuous times. Goldstone connects with the root chakra (near the pelvis) to help one recognize and care for their needs with deliberate but gentle attention. Some prompts for working with this stone include…
“What skills have I worked hard to develop and appreciate about myself, even if they do not come naturally?”
“In what areas of my life have I failed to maintain determination or focus? Is there a chance I have ‘failed’ because it is not truly important to me?”
“What activities/people drain my energy and why? Can I change or avoid this?”
“What is one non essential or professional way that I can express my creativity?”
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