Quartz (Smoky Lodolite) / Smoky Lodolite Quartz
Smoky Lodolite Quartz Deep Cleanse Affirmation: I breathe and release any tension and worry from my system. I breathe and release any frustration or anger that I may have been harboring. I breathe and release any self-hatred, judgement, or criticism. I want to be light and free, and so I embrace any bruised or wounded parts…
Ventifacto
Ventifactos are a Ventifact from Argentina (these likely come from Obsidian). They’re also sometimes known as Bell Stones due to the chiming sound some make (also sometimes referred to as “singing”), which you can hear briefly near the beginning of the meditation video below. They’re Volcanic Balsalt Stones. Ventifacto Unshakable Peace Affirmation: I am unshakable…
Garnet (Green) / Green (Grossular) Garnet
Green Garnet Regenerative Power Affirmation: I take a fortifying breath and peace watches over me. I am strong, and I am calm. As I pause, I feel my energy and emotions being refreshed. Creative ideas begin sparking, and my heart feels joyous and full. I am a magnet for success and abundance, and I am…
Labradorite
Labradorite Intuition Affirmation: I am open to the wisdom of the Universe. My senses are keen and attuned. I listen to the whispers, and heed my intuition. I trust my mind to understand that which my spirit discerns, for I have eyes to see and ears to hear and trust I am divinely led. Labradorite…
Sugilite
Sugilite HIP (Highly Sensitive Person) Support Affirmation: I am safe and all is well. I am protected and grounded, safely held in the arms of the Universe. I am at peace and my inner landscape is still. All is well and I am safe. Sugilite Inner Child Healing Affirmation: I love myself. I see myself…
Meditation: Expand in Trust
Affirmation: As I yield to the highest good, blessings and abundance overtake me. So I intentionally release any contracted/controlling energy, and instead expand to a place of full trust and perfect love, for I know I’m safe there. Aegirine with Tiger’s Eye, Apache Tear, and Black Kyanite with Copper – 4.75” wand – removes and…
Hiddenite
Note: sometimes called Green Kunzite Hiddenite Forgiveness & Heart-Healing Affirmation: I pause to see and acknowledge any areas where my heart feels bruised and wounded. Then I choose to breathe and release any energy I’m still holding over those areas. I forgive those who’ve hurt me because I believe my healing is more important than…
Nundoorite (Nunderite)
Nundoorite Relational Harmony Affirmation: I embrace harmony. I intentionally choose the highest good, and I do so that we might all “win.” We are not in competition, but rather we are here to coexist and collaborate in love. So I am patient and kind, forgiving and forthright – I choose to release any hard feelings…
Black Tourmaline vs. Smoky Quartz: An Empath’s Guide
Many of the grounding/protective stones get used interchangeably, and from one perspective it makes sense because there are overlapping properties; however the subtle differences can be very helpful when putting them to use. When I was relatively new to working with crystals, a conversation with a fellow empath gave me some clarity on when I’d…
Obsidian
Obsidian Relational-Offense Release Affirmation: I choose to release any hard feelings I may be harboring. I open myself to see clearly the motivations on all sides – but not so that I may get stuck there, but rather so I can move through into a place of love and peace. So I choose to forgive.…
