Crystals

by Presbyterian Ladies' College Melbourne

Sachini

Many people are drawn to different types of crystals. Whether it is because of the look or the energy, there is a deeper meaning to every crystal. Different crystals harness different qualities to help you become the best version of yourself. As well as this some crystals can help with protection from negative energies. Crystals can come in all shapes and sizes, no one crystal will look like another. They can be rough, rounded, smooth, big, small or sharp. If a crystal looks too manufactured and perfect, chances are they are probably fakes. The most popular crystals you will come across are described below.

Amethyst is a violet quartz crystal that has clear quartz throughout it. It is the birthstone of

Aquarius and it’s name from Greek translates to not intoxicated

‘ ’ . This stone helps the wearer become grounded, more tranquil and overall a calmer and more thoughtful person. Clear quartz, also known as the Crystal quartz, enhances memory and concentration, your psychic abilities and stabilizes your immune system. This is one of the most popular quartz stones as it is an overall body stabilizing stone.

Rose quartz, found in the mineral class of ‘quartz’ , is a pink-to-light-rose looking gemstone belonging to the birth month of January. Rose quartz is associated with love and compassion. This stone helps to reinforce self love and harmony as well as attract blossoming relationships. Malachite is a green crystal with lighter green rings and is part of the monoclinic crystal system. This crystal is very powerful but is 100% safe to wear and carry with you, unlike some more dangerous crystals. It is the stone of balance, abundance, manifestation and pure intentions. Citrine, belonging to the mineral class of quartz, is a burnt yellow/orange crystal that targets inner self loathing. This crystal helps to enhance your self worth and self esteem. It brings positivity and can help to improve digestion and endurance. Turquoise is a part of the triclinic crystal system and is the birthstone of December. This crystal comes in a dark green-blue turquoise colour and is used for protection, spirituality and hope. It can represent wisdom and good decisions as well as bring good fortune into your life.

Crystal cleaning

Different crystals require different methods of crystal cleaning; however, it is important to do the method that works best for you. To cleanse crystals of their spiritual impurities you can put them into salt overnight; however, there are a few stones that you should not do this with; for example, Turquoise, Amber, Opal, Moonstone and Kyanite. As well as the salt method, you can also put a crystal in a cluster of clear quartz or alternatively on a cluster of other crystals. Cleansing crystals is an essential part of owning them as if not done regularly or correctly, your present emotional baggage will be kept and passed on to your future self when using this stone again.

Crystals can be worn, carried with you or put on display. Carrying crystals every day can be a great way of manifesting your dream life or keeping you a kind and caring person. However, if you wear crystals every day, your body can become co dependant on them. Remember to give your crystals a break and to live life without the help of them. :)

Crystal theory is very interesting to me and I hope that it has resonated with you guys as well!

Alexa Boubouras Yr 9