Gemstones vs Crystals
Did you know that a Crystal can be a Gemstone but a Gemstone can never be a Crystal? The reason for this is a Crystal has a crystalline structure: it’s molecular structure creates geometric pattern when it is forming. A Gemstone on the other hand does not have a patterned structure when it grows. Crystals grow in faceted points, square, and triangular structures. Gemstones grow into other rocks or transform them which means they cannot grow with a shaped structure.
How do gemstones and crystals heal?
Everything around us is made from energy. This is basic physics. Energy is molecules vibrating, and depending on how fast they are vibrating, their frequency can be measured. Crystals and gemstones vibrate at different rates which coincide with how our own energy centers vibrate. This is how they work with us. If they are vibrating on a higher frequency, they help to raise us up to where they are. If they are vibrating at the same frequency, we are drawn to them. Like attracts like.
Crystals and gemstones understand trauma. They have been dug out from their warm homes in the earth. They have been carved, polished, and transformed. Their energy comes from Source and because of that they understand trauma as a neccessary experience to raise the vibrations of Conciousness.They want to help us to evolve and grow. Each stone has different properties that assist us with everything we may need.
Why I connect to these stones?
My earliest memories of crystals and gemstones were at a young age. I still have one of my first gemstones that I recently found in one of my crystal boxes: a small piece of Petrified Wood. Interestingly enough, Petrified Wood has always been one of my favorite stones to work with and I have it all over my house! I always collected strange stones just because I loved the way they looked and I would use them as worry stones. I would find one spot on them that felt amazing to run my fingers over.
As I grew into this path, gemstones started to talk to me with their subtle energies. I could feel my moods shifting, visions opening, and mind focusing. Most importantly, I found love in these stone: Unconditional, unfettering, and unstoppable Love from the universe. If I'm having a bad day I grab Rose Quartz and Unakite. Need some focus and to clear my mind? Bring on the Amethyst and Fluorite. If I need to change my perspectives and understand myself and why I did something, Garnet and Labradorite come to the Rescue. There is a gemstone/crystal for everything.
I am all about Emotional balance and healing. Being a Cancer Sun Sign, I am a bit moody, emotional, and mothering to others. My Crystal Healers bring my life into balanced focus, so that I can be of service that is grounded in Divine Love.
So, "How do I know what stones I should choose?"
This is one of the most common questions I get. The best way to choose the stones for you is to let them choose you! I know that might sound a little hard, but you will be able to tell which ones want to work with you. You have to pay attention to their subtle hints. Here are some ways to help you choose:
What are you drawn to? This is about resonance. You are drawn to stones that are similar to the frequencies you are holding right now
Which stones caught your eye? This is about attraction. This is similar to the stones you are drawn to, but also about understanding and connecting to color and its meaning.
What stones give you goosebumps when you hold them, make you feel lighter/calm, or just feel good to hold? This is a stone reacting to your energy and working to bring you into a balanced state.
What is your Soul Stone? This is a stone that is the same frequency as your Souls Essence. All of your combined lifetimes and calumniation of your souls’s experience in a stone. I offer readings through the Akashic Records. Find out more info HERE
There isn’t really a black and white way to connect to a stone. It is all about what feels right to you and/or what you want to call in
Start slow. Choose one or two stones to work with at a time. Don't do what I did and buy all of the stones, then feel overwhelmed and not know where to start. Take your time really getting to know each stone before moving on. Sleep with them, hold them during the day or evening, and talk to them. The more you connect to them, the more they will open up to you.
One last thing that I feel is the most important thing to know about crystals but is the most overlooked:
Gemstones will share their energy with you without a job, but when they know how you want to work with them, they can fully engage in working with you. Think of youself starting a new job. What if you showed up at your first day and they didn't give you anything to do, so you just try to act busy. You are not using your full potential. It's the exact same thing with crystals and gemstones. They need purpose.
Here is our favorite online resource for crystal and gemstone information - Crystal Vaults
We offer handpicked gemstones and crystals in our Etsy Shop. Click link below to call your next stone home!
And now we have to mention:
By using crystals and gemstones from The Grove Apothica you are agreeing that all products are spiritual in nature and are not using any conversations or advise from us as a substitute for medical, mental, physical, legal, or financial advice. We will not diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease. Please seek Medical Care for any health issues or problems before seeking any spiritual based help or products with The Grove Apothica.