By Viper
Getting into crystals can be overwhelming. There are infinite types and it can be hard to recognize what they are... even sellers sometimes mess up their stock and aren't able to report their gems properly! It's definitely a time consuming task to memorize them all, however... what if we told you that you're about to learn how to use any crystal from now on in under 10 minutes? That's right! With these tips, you'll be able to use crystals to your advantage, without even needing to know their names.
Crystals of the same color can be used for the same purpose. This not only makes it easier to use them, but it also makes it very affordable, given you don't need the most luxurious stones to work with... just one that matches the corresponding color.
Here's a quick guide to crystal magick by colors:
1. Black: most used for protection and self reflection. Some examples are onyx, obsidian and black tourmaline.
- Use when: needing protection, visiting a new or scary environment, while doing shadow work. Also advised during harsh times when needing stone to absorb negativity from yourself or your space.
- Avoid when: trying to be sociable, needing to be visible and heard.
2. White: they serve as amplifiers, and are also the easiest to manipulate to serve different purposes with intent. If you're on a budget, start off with a white stone! Some examples are clear quartz and selenite.
- Use when: needing to amplify an intention or manifesations. Always as an alternative to gems you don't have but want its effects (given the right intentions).
- Avoid when: when in too negative mindsets, avoid to stop it from spreading.
3. Blue: most used to give clarity of mind and aid in communication. Best to use during evaluations and in work environments. It can also help regulate sleep. Some examples are sodalite (cheap alternative) and lapislazuli (expensive alternative). *Note: light blue serves a similar purpose, with emphasis in tender communication skills and soothing properties. An example is turquoise.
- Use when: studying, during exams, during work meetings, when feeling insomniac.
- Avoid when: feeling extra chatty and wanting to keep to yourself, drowsiness, activities that require lots of energy. Use cautiously in creative spaces (evaluate if it helps or restricts you).
4. Pink: helps with self love, finding love and generating armonious relationships in general. Advised to use when dating, when meeting new friends or to keep at home to have a peaceful environment. The most common and cost-effective stone to consider is pink quartz.
- Use when: healing your self image, looking to connect with people, looking for peaceful spaces.
- Avoid when: wanting to keep distanced from people, not feeling emotionally ready or available for love.
5. Red: best for grounding and also helps feel more confident and establish power/authority. This is also commonly used for fertility. Advised for couples trying to get pregnant and for people who need grounding (be extra careful if you'll be sexually active and do not want to have children (yet or ever)!, also be careful during arguments, as red stones can induce more impulsivity and reactivity). Some examples are garnet (cheap alternative) and ruby (expensive alternative).
- Use when: needing to establish authority, needing grounding, wanting to get pregnant, during strength building exercises, during team sports.
- Avoid when: not wanting to get pregnant, wanting to avoid conflict, when feeling impulsive, when feeling erratic and wreckless.
6. Green: best for healing. Advised for people that are coming out of a harsh situation or need to get to a better space (mentally and physically). Inspires peace. Some alternatives are aventurine (soft healing), malachite (moderate healing) and moldavite (intense healing).
- Use when: needing healing, feeling anxious, feeling depressed, wanting to escape from a current situation.
- Avoid when: not ready for change, wanting to do activities that require a lot of energy.
7. Purple: best for intuition, aiding with insomnia and emotional regulation (especially anxiety). It's advised for hyperalert people and also spiritually inclined folks. The most common and cost-effective stone to consider is amethyst.
- Use when: wanting to expand psychic ability, insomnia, feeling anxious, wanting to enhance mysticism.
- Avoid when: paranoia, drowsiness, when grounding is needed.
8. Orange: best for motivation and proactivity. Advised for days that require a lot of things to get done. Some examples are carnelian and amber.
- Use when: wanting to get plenty done, hikes, busy days, activities that require stamina.
- Avoid when: anxious, days when rest is needed.
9. Yellow: best for optimism and creativity, as well as courage and confidence. Advised in creative projects and to help bring optimism into situations. Some examples are citrine (best for optimism and creativity) and tiger's eye (best for courage and confidence).
- Use when: needing to see the glass half full, pursuing creative projects, during or before public speaking or speeches (best paired with blue stones for these last two purposes).
- Avoid when: too idealistic, needing concrete thinking skills, when grounding is needed.