If you’re anything like I was a while back, you liked the idea of crystals, but didn’t know where to start. Here is list of the four crystals that I recommend for absolute beginners in the world of these precious stones.

Pointers before we get started:

I am still a beginner to crystals myself and would be happy to have expert input.

If you are spiritually sensitive and/or sensitive to energy, take it slow and steady. Work with one crystal at a time until you can handle more than one. I personally feel nauseous or sick to my stomach when I try and work with too many crystals at once because they carry so much energy.

Similarly, I feel sick when I “break in” crystals (like new shoes) that are new to my collection as I am intentional about using the stone and focusing on its healing properties. 

You need to cleanse AND charge your crystals.

Not all crystals cleanse and charge the same way. Please research what method of cleansing and charging works for the crystal you want to use before working with the crystal.

I would highly recommend starting your crystal journey with tumbled stones or smaller crystals. If you don’t end up using crystals, it wasn't a huge investment to get a tumbled stone or two.

When choosing crystals in person, I tend to shuffle through the stones and look for the crystal that I am attracted to most. Find one that you like and that suits you.

Now let’s get started!

Amethyst

Amethyst is a classic crystal that a lot of people know about. However not everyone knows just how to use it. Amethyst is known to have healing properties that balance the emotional, physical, and spiritual bodies. It brings feelings of calmness and comfort. Amethyst can be used for meditation, prayer, or just keeping it in your pocket as a reminder to stay balanced and calm. I personally keep an amethyst tumbled stone under my pillow. I’ve found that I have been sleeping much more soundly throughout the night with it there. There are different kinds of amethyst, so don’t be afraid to do some research and find the amethyst stone that you like best! I cleanse my amethyst in distilled salt water sitting in indirect sunlight for a few hours. This cleanses and charges the amethyst. The crystal will fade in direct sunlight, so keep an eye on your crystal as you cleanse and charge, keep it in indirect sunlight.

Fire Agate

Fire Agate is a kind of Agate that is known for being a grounding, calming, and protective stone. It is said to build a sort of “force field” around you that deflects negative energy. Fire Agate can be used any way you want, however I found that when I kept it in my bedroom overnight, it drastically altered my sleep schedule. For this reason, I don’t bring it into my room. (I find that grounding and protective stones mess up my sleep schedule when in my bedroom overnight. Keep in mind that this could be a possibility for anyone with any kind of stone.) I cleanse my Fire Agate the same way I cleanse my Amethyst: soak in room temperature distilled water and salt placed in indirect sunlight for a few hours.

Dalmatian Jasper

Dalmatian Jasper is a great crystal for embracing your inner child and allowing yourself to return to a playful and curious mentality. It is also believed to be a stone that brings you into balance and alignment. Dalmatian Jasper can be used any way you choose, I personally like carrying it with me when I leave the house to keep me curious, which is grounding for me. The stone did not impact my sleep schedule greatly when I kept it in my bedroom overnight, however it did not help the way the Amethyst tumbled stone does. Dalmatian Jasper can be cleansed and charged the same way that Amethyst and Fire Agate can be.

Rainbow Obsidian

The name is sort of misleading for a black and/or very dark green crystal, I know. However this stone is wonderful for any crystal novice looking for healing in big ways. Rainbow Obsidian is a great stone for protection, grounding, and healing by bringing good things into your life. Similar to Fire Agate, this crystal is believed to put you in a protective bubble that deflects negative energy. I absolutely love just sitting outside on my porch, holding my Rainbow Obsidian, and praying. It feels like a fresh start to my day no matter what time of day it is. I do not keep Rainbow Obsidian in my bedroom at night, as it makes it hard for me to wake up in the morning and messes with my sleep schedule. Rainbow Obsidian can be cleansed the same way as the other three stones mentioned in this post. 

Those are the four crystals that jump out at me from my collection that I think would be great for anyone who’s on their spiritual journey but hasn’t touched crystals yet. I really hope this helps someone out there. Lastly, don’t be afraid to try new things! If you want a crystal that I didn't mention, get it! There are no rules to your healing process.

Have a wonderful day!

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First batch of tumbled stones and crystals!  Aside from a small bag of common minerals in the mix, most of these were collected by hand and will be included as a random free stone with each order.  Lots of different Quartz, Jasper, and Agate varieties!