Crystals for Beginners: How to Choose and Use Your First Stones

Crystals have been used for centuries to support healing, protection, and spiritual growth. If you’re new to the world of crystals, you might feel overwhelmed by the vast selection available. The good news? Choosing and working with crystals doesn’t have to be complicated. Here’s your beginner-friendly guide to getting started.

Choosing Your First Crystals

Selecting your first crystals is a personal experience. Trust your intuition and follow these simple steps to find the right ones for you.

1. Let Yourself Be Drawn to a Crystal

When browsing crystals, see which ones catch your eye or feel good in your hand. Often, your intuition will guide you to the stone you need most.

2. Start with the Basics

If you’re unsure where to begin, here are some beginner-friendly crystals and their properties:

Clear Quartz – The “master healer,” amplifies energy and intentions.
Amethyst – Promotes relaxation, intuition, and spiritual awareness.
Rose Quartz – The stone of love, encourages self-love and emotional healing.
Citrine – Boosts confidence, creativity, and abundance.
Black Tourmaline – A powerful protection stone, shielding against negativity.

3. Consider Your Needs

Think about what energy or support you’re looking for. Need more confidence? Try Citrine. Seeking calm and clarity? Amethyst is a great choice. Needing to invite some kindness to yourself in? Rose Quartz or Aventurine is perfect and you can add Clear Quartz to amplify any crystal you are working with.

How to Use Your Crystals

Once you’ve chosen your crystals, it’s time to incorporate them into your daily life.

1. Cleansing Your Crystals

Before using your crystals, cleanse them to remove any absorbed energies. Here are a few methods:

Smoke cleansing with sage or palo santo
Placing them under moonlight (especially during a full moon)
Running them under water (avoid water-soluble stones)
Using sound vibrations like singing bowls or chimes

2. Setting an Intention

Hold your crystal in your hands, close your eyes, and set a clear intention. For example, if using rose quartz for self-love, you might say, “I open my heart to love and kindness.”

3. Carrying or Wearing Your Crystals

Keep a small crystal in your pocket, wear crystal jewellery, or place them on your desk to benefit from their energy throughout the day.

4. Meditating with Crystals

Hold a crystal in your hand or place it on your body while meditating to enhance focus, grounding, or spiritual connection.

5. Placing Crystals in Your Space

Position crystals around your home or workspace to create a positive, high-vibrational environment. For example, amethyst by your bed can support restful sleep, while black tourmaline near your front door helps with protection.

Building Your Crystal Collection

As you grow more comfortable with crystals, you can explore different varieties and experiment with crystal grids, energy healing, and deeper spiritual work. There’s no rush—let your crystal journey unfold naturally!

Crystals are powerful tools, but remember: their energy works best when paired with your intention and belief.

Which crystal will you start with first?

Kim xo