10 Best Crystals for Self-Love and Self-Worth

A guide to the best crystals for self-love and self-acceptance

By Mary Ancillette |

Self-love means honouring your true essence through every thought, word and action. Nourishing yourself like this isn’t always easy, but it can have a profound effect on your life and relationships. This is because loving yourself starts a cascade of positive benefits. Self-love motivates you to take care of your physical and emotional needs, so … Read more

9 Healing Crystals for Astral Projection and Travel

Crystals for astral projection and travel

By Mary Ancillette |

We are all energetic beings who journey when we sleep. Unfortunately, we often don’t remember these potentially life-changing experiences upon waking. Astral projection and travel is the conscious choice to allow your astral body (soul) to leave the physical body and visit other dimensions. While the two terms are often used interchangeably, you must first … Read more

Which Are The Best Healing Stones and Crystals for the Sacral Chakra?

Crystals for the Sacral Chakra

By Mary Ancillette |

The Sacral Chakra (Second Chakra – Svadhisthana) is the centre for creative energies and emotional balance. Situated below the navel in the lower abdomen, and orange in colour, it allows a healthy flow of energy throughout the body. Playfulness, passion, pleasure and sexuality are all part of the Svadhisthana’s sweetness and purpose. It has links … Read more

How to Cleanse Healing Crystals and Gemstones

A guide to cleansing a healing crystal

By Mary Ancillette |

Adding a new crystal to your collection is always exciting. But, before you can harness the healing properties, it’s important to cleanse it to remove negative energy and toxicity. Crystals absorb energy and vibrations when being excavated, shipped and handled before you receive it. So, you’ll need to ensure your stone is free from these … Read more

9 Best Healing Crystals for Headaches and Migraines

Crystals for headaches and migraines

By Mary Ancillette |

Headaches can seriously affect your life – and medication doesn’t always help. While crystals aren’t a substitute for a doctor’s advice, they are a gentle and non-invasive remedy to complement medication and other treatments. The great thing about crystals is they can soothe headaches regardless of the underlying cause. Sleep deprivation and stress are amongst … Read more

9 Best Crystals and Stones for Boosting Confidence and Self-Worth

A guide to crystals for confidence

By Mary Ancillette |

True confidence comes from within. It’s knowing the value you bring to others, without arrogance, conceit or self-delusion. Most importantly, confidence is the magical ingredient for reaching your goals and fulfilling your truest potential. In contrast, low confidence holds you back from your potential. It stops you being assertive, makes you vulnerable, and causes self-doubt. … Read more

How to Choose a Healing Crystal That’s Right for You

How to choose a crystal for your intentions

By Mary Ancillette |

Searching for a crystal can be overwhelming – especially as a beginner. There are literally thousands of gemstones, each with a unique structure, energy, colour and uses. In this article, we’re going to talk about how to choose the right type of crystal and then select a specific stone that feels right to you. How … Read more

10 Crystals for Fertility & Pregnancy (And How to Use Them)

Crystals for fertility

By Mary Ancillette |

Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor or medical professional, and this article is not giving medical advice related to fertility or the reproductive system. Fertility problems can have a variety of causes, so you should always seek professional medical care and advice. Healing crystals should only be used as a compliment to regular medical care. Crystals … Read more

10 Best Crystals for Beginners – A Basic Guide to the Essential Healing Stones

A guide to the best crystals for beginners

By Mary Ancillette |

If you’re interested in crystal healing but not sure where to start, I don’t blame you! As a beginner to using crystals for energy healing, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by the hundreds of crystals. And that’s before we talk about crystal shapes, advanced techniques, and how each stone interacts with your seven Chakras. To … Read more

9 Crystals for Empaths: Stones That Shield Against Negativity

A guide to crystals for empaths

By Mary Ancillette |

Empaths, being highly sensitive and intuitive, absorb both positive energy and negative energy from other people and their surroundings. This can be a blessing and a curse. Empaths naturally want to love and care for people, but they can become drained emotionally as a result. Crystals, with their unique vibrations, healing properties, and characteristics, can … Read more