Mineral Medicine: Selecting Stones Intuitively
Malachite available at Gifts for the Spirit
The world of crystals is a magical one, full of color and light, of wonder and inspiration. It is a world that holds so much wisdom, always inviting us to connect with it on a deeper level.
Connecting with the mineral kingdom and its magic first begins with choosing a stone to build a relationship with. This process is easier than you may think and really begins where all choices begin, intuition. Stones and crystals are always inviting us to lean into our intuition, to listen to our inner guidance, and trust ourselves. So when choosing a stone to work with, this is the number one rule—trust. Trust that the crystal you choose is the perfect crystal for you at this time. It doesn’t need to make sense or feel good in your “logical” brain. You don’t even need to know what properties the stone has right away. Just simply go off of gut reaction. In a visceral sense, this gut reaction can show up in many ways—sometimes posing as wonder, awe, acknowledgment of beauty, or inspiration.
For example, when coming across a piece of Prehnite, you may feel a sudden urge to pick it up and hold it. And with Danburite, when looking at it you may feel a sense of peace and calm wash over you instantly, like a long exhale releasing the tension of the day.
Sometimes it shows up physically as sensations—like the warmth, “electricity” or heaviness, that can often show up with Malachite’s density and grounded energy.
There are so many ways the crystals will try to speak with us; they only require us to listen. Deeply. This is a skill that grows and develops over time, and will not only help you when choosing stones, but will also help you trust yourself, your gifts, your value, and your own unique beauty.
It’s easy and comforting knowing there is never a wrong choice. Which is truly the soul level support the stones are always aiming to provide.
Love,
Ashley
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Ashley Abbott
Our resident Crystal Shepherdess. Connect with Ashley @sacredfem for an online Crystal Reading—a deep dive into your own personal process to uncover the blind spots holding you back from your most authentic and empowered self.
