Quartz, Quartz, Quartz!
It all begins with an idea.
Quartz is a wonderful, amazing, high-vibration crystal. Is The Master Crystal. Many of you might think is The Crystal so "I'll get quartz and that's all I need"...
Hold on a second, let's not go so fast. Yes, as far as master crystal and powerful vibration, all the above is true but clear quartz is the enhancer and amplifier of everything... good and bad. Be mindful of your intention, emotional state and point of attraction when you are adding quartz to the works or to your space. Let's do a quick self-check before we grab that 3 lbs generator :)
As a high vibration crystal, when we try to align with, where is our vibration? What is our point of attraction for that desire or goal? Is there a gap or do we feel balanced? Is there is a gap between your vibration and the crystal, you will feel it physically and energetically. Some of the physical symptoms of the energy surge are:
Dizziness
Quick temperature fluctuations
Numbness on one side of the body or not feeling the bottom half of your body
A feel you haven't had a meal or
Not being able to eat at all
Sleeplessness
Out of body experiences
Quartz vibration is not going to come down to where you are, it is you who have to build up to align with it. To avoid or lessen the effects of the energy shock, make sure you are grounded and your intention is clear. If you feel there might be some gaps, do a chakra balancing meditation before you start working with quartz.
But honestly, who can resist the beauty and allure of quartz? So grab a piece of black tourmaline and let's look at the most popular master crystals:
Smokey quartz is the grounding crystal of this group. You can find it in all shades from dark taupe, brown, smoke, and really dark smokey brown when irradiated to enhance color. This crystal supports physical health by strengthening the immune system, supporting organs that eliminate toxins and process elimination (kidney, liver, pancreas), and by assisting the body in metabolizing radiation faster. Is a root chakra crystal so it anchors to the earth and natural elements, and brings a sense of stability.
Smokey quartz is also found in other beautiful natural combinations: smokey citrine and amethyst.
Hematoid Quartz comes from clusters that have high concentrations of hematite (my favorite sciatica pain reliever) and/or limonite. The healing properties are similar to those of smoky quartz when it comes to supporting the health of organs that support processing toxins and elimination. This variety of quartz also supports focus and concentration; reach out to it when you feel you need to get it together! Visually, this crystal makes you feel you are looking at mountains in the sunset...
Hematoid quartz
Citrine is your own personal sun shining in your center of power, the solar plexus. I will not get into too many details about this wonderful master crystal, just check the article Citrine and the Feeling of Being on Top of the World!
Rose Quartz is probably in the top 3 favorites of the quartz family together with clear quartz and amethyst. If you were to acquire a piece of quartz without knowing how this energy will affect you, definitely get rose quartz. It is considered a heart chakra crystal and the crystal of love...but what kind of love? Unconditional love, self-love, love for all things, and compassion. Is a crystal of healing and opening.
Amethyst...what a beauty! From the softness of the pale lilac to the intense purple color and the naturally occurring ametrine, it is truly irresistible. Aside from the visual appeal, this is a powerful crown chakra crystal. Use it in meditation or during sleep for lucid dreaming. As for physical health, it supports your immune system and assists in the treatment of addictions. Learn more about amethyst in the article, Oh, We all Love Amethyst!
These are not the only ones in the big family of quartz crystals. We'll also explore more varieties...keep reading!