Crystals I’d recommend for beginners:
The main question I'm asked about at events is where to start. I think getting into crystals can seem so overwhelming initially, and people feel like they need to know SO much before they can start. That couldn’t be further from the truth.
Crystals are so easy to start with, and my main tip is to work with your intuition. Is there a crystal or colour that jumps out to you? I always encourage people to pick up crystals at my stall. Hold them, try on the bracelets, and see how they feel. If nothing feels like it’s jumping out to you, just go for whatever you like the most; that’s another way your intuition can talk to you.
The way I now shop for crystals is to buy whatever jumps out or feels right to me and then look at the properties after. Usually, it resonates with whatever I need in the moment.
It’s also a great idea to start with some basics and grow your intuition and confidence working with crystals from there. Here's where I’d suggest starting:
Amethyst:
You’ve almost definitely heard of it; it’s a great ‘cure-all’ crystal. You can’t really go wrong with it. Amethyst is linked to the crown chakra, so it works well on anythinghead-related. Think sleep, anxiety, meditation, and headaches. It’s also a good protection stone from negative energies as well as chronic pain. I’d recommend carrying a small piece of amethyst with you, or keeping some on your bedside to help with sleep.
Rose quartz:
This is a great stone to start with for its properties surrounding heart healing and self-esteem. It’s a good stone for healing any insecurities and confidence, while also working on any heartbreak or grief. I’d recommend keeping rose quartz on you; jewellery is a great way to do this.
Selenite:
You’ve probably seen a lot of conflicting information about cleansing your crystals; using moonlight, sunlight, water, moon water, and incense. Some crystals can’t go in the sun, others can’t go in water, moon water can’t go in the sun, and I’ve forgotten when the full moon is. It all gets very confusing. My solution for this is selenite. Selenite is an amazing crystal for cleansing and recharging its environment. You can put a stick of it in with your crystals, or put your crystals/jewellery on a plate of selenite, and it cleanses their energies and recharges them without you having to worry about anything! I also recommend putting a stick of selenite on the doorframe above your bedroom or your living room (or any room you want energetically cleansed), so that anyone walking in or out of your space gets cleansed!
I hope this was helpful! Always feel free to send me a message asking any questions. I’m always happy to chat and help you find the best crystals for you!
Lauren xox