By Isabella Vale – Founder of Tarot Masters
I still remember the first crystal I ever held with intention. It was a piece of rose quartz, smooth and cool in my palm. I didn’t know much about it then, only that it felt comforting, like a gentle hug I didn’t know I needed. That was the beginning of a love story between me and the mineral world.
Crystals are more than just pretty stones. They are ancient allies, formed over thousands and sometimes millions of years. They hold the memory of the Earth. Their energy is subtle, but once you start to feel it, it’s impossible to forget.
I work with crystals almost every day. During meditation, alongside tarot readings, in healing rituals, or simply by placing them around my home. They have become part of my inner and outer landscape. If you’re curious about how to begin or deepen your relationship with crystals, let me share what I’ve learned.
Crystals are naturally occurring minerals with repeating geometric patterns. Each type of crystal vibrates at a specific frequency. That frequency interacts with the energy in our bodies, much like how music can shift your mood or breathwork can calm your nervous system.
Different crystals resonate with different intentions and energy centers. Some soothe the heart. Some ignite clarity. Others protect, cleanse, or ground you.
You don’t need to understand all the science to benefit from them. Crystals work through intuition, presence, and trust.
The best way to choose a crystal is to let it choose you. You might feel drawn to one without knowing why. Trust that feeling.
If you want a little guidance, here are a few classic choices
Amethyst is calming, intuitive, and connects you to spiritual wisdom
Rose Quartz is the stone of unconditional love, heart healing, and softness
Clear Quartz offers clarity, focus, and amplifies the energy of other stones
Citrine brings abundance, joy, confidence, and a sunny energy
Black Tourmaline is deeply grounding and protective
Labradorite supports transformation and intuition
Selenite is cleansing, luminous, and brings in divine light
Because crystals absorb and shift energy, they need regular cleansing and recharging
You can cleanse your crystals by placing them in moonlight overnight, especially during the full moon. You can smudge them with sage, palo santo, or incense. You can rest them on a selenite slab or bury them in the earth for a day. You can even use sound, like a singing bowl or chime, to clear stagnant energy.
I like to cleanse mine under the full moon, laying them out on a cloth under the stars, letting the moonlight kiss them clean
There’s no one right way to work with crystals. Let your intuition guide you. Here are some of the ways I bring them into my everyday life
Hold one during meditation
Place one on your pillow at night
Carry one in your pocket when you need support
Create a crystal grid with sacred geometry around an intention
Pair a stone with your tarot spread to amplify or ground the reading
Place them around your home to shift the energy of each space
Each crystal is also connected to a chakra or energy center in the body. You can use them to support alignment and inner balance
For the Root Chakra, use red or black stones like smoky quartz or black tourmaline
For the Sacral Chakra, orange stones like carnelian and sunstone
For the Solar Plexus Chakra, yellow stones like citrine or yellow jasper
For the Heart Chakra, pink or green stones like rose quartz and green aventurine
For the Throat Chakra, blue stones like blue lace agate or aquamarine
For the Third Eye Chakra, indigo stones like amethyst or labradorite
For the Crown Chakra, clear or white stones like selenite or clear quartz
Working with crystals is like making friends with the Earth’s oldest wisdom keepers. They don’t need anything from you. They simply offer support and presence. All you need to do is show up and listen.
So pick one up. Hold it in your hand. Close your eyes and breathe. Ask it what it wants to teach you. Healing doesn’t always have to be loud or dramatic. Sometimes it’s the quiet weight of a stone reminding you that you are held, you are whole, and you are part of something ancient and alive.
With love and crystal light
Isabella Vale
Founder of Tarot Masters