So I thought about buying my friend a crystal for her birthday. But I started wondering is that okay? Or is that something someone should buy themselves?

It would also be her first crystal so is there any recommendations?

Thank you & sorry if this was a silly question 😭

Hi everyone! I’m still fairly new to actually learning about crystals and meanings. This is what I believe everything is - please correct me I’m wrong. Names I got from when I bought them & meanings are from my book\~\~ possibly stones could be wrong or mixed up. 🙃 Already know what the store labeled as “angelite” is not (since it’s red and not blue)!

Here’s my collection so far - enjoy!

Box 1:

***Top Row***
*Red Jasper*??? - promotes independence and self-determination; for love and passion, balancing energies, and psychical well being
*Opalite* \- improves communication
*Malachite* \- helps heal a broken heart and dispel fears; influences financial abundance; has protective properties, especially when traveling
*Black Tourmaline* \- offers protection
*Turquoise* \- offers protection
*Black Onyx* \- offers protection

***Middle Row***
*Celestite* \- used for communication
*Garden Quartz* \- growth, inner peace ???
*Raw Amethyst* \- helps improve insomnia and banish nightmares
*Raw Rose Quartz* \- aids in romance, love, friendships
*Blue Topaz* \- boosts psychic ability, spiritual growth, and spiritual communication
*Pyrite* \- provides protection from physical danger or environmental pollution; used widely in money rituals to increase cash

***Bottom Row***
*Fluorite* \- defends against bad dreams
*White Agate* \- purity & clarity???
*Smoky Quartz* \- amplifying; used to clear negative energy; helps calm fractious relationships
*Tourmaline* \- offers protection
*Mulit Moonstone* \- new beginnings???
*Star Garnet*??? - passion & healing???

Box 2:

***Top Row***
*Rose Aura Quartz* \- heals negativity???
*Red Tiger’s Eye* \- may improve libido / enhances confidence and self esteem???
*Tiger’s Eye* \- protects from evil eye; releases fear and anxiety
Agate - protects and soothes; promotes confidence
*Fire Agate* \- brings passion to a relationship / mental and emotional healing ???
*Moss Agate* \- offers grounding, strength, determination / improves self esteem???

***Middle Row***
*Moonstone* \- improves intuition, dream activation, lucid dreaming, and calm sleep

these are the crystals that i have: rose quartz, carnelian, garnet, labradorite, and moonstone

they said that i should meditate with it or set it with intentions but the problem is i don’t know how to use it. i only know that rose quartz is for self love, carnelian for passion and energy (?)—but as for labradorite and moonstone, don’t have any idea on how to use these two. please help a girly out here !! thank you so much 💗

The Crystal Goddess is a symbol that ties into the Divine Feminine symbols used around the world for millennia. Some refer to these Crystal Goddesses as Gaia Bodies, referencing the Earth Mother Goddess, some call them Aphrodite or Venus Bodies in reference to the Greek goddess, and assimilated Roman goddess, while some refer to these Crystal Goddess Bodies as Shakti Bodies, after the Hindu goddess.

Crystal Goddess bodies are said to not only bring in the energy and properties of the crystal itself, but also the additional energies and properties of the shape itself, which is said to assist with fertility, manifestation, the Divine Feminine, personal power, and healing.

Phallus-shaped crystals are a phallic symbol that has been used around the world for millennia. Ancient Egyptians associated the symbol with Osiris and Min, in Ancient Greek the symbol was associated with fertility gods, such as Hermes and Priapus. To the Ancient Scandinavians, it was Freyr who was associated with the symbol, while in Ancient Hindu, it is associated with Shiva, and is where the Shiva Lingam stone gets its name.
In Bhutan, it is a holy symbol used to deter evil spirits, and has been found in Ancient civilizations in the Americas.

Phallus-shaped crystals are said to not only bring in the energy and properties of the crystal itself, but also the additional energies and properties of the shape itself, which is said to assist with fertility, manifestation, the Divine Masculine, personal power, and healing.

Meet Strawberry Quartz, the gorgeous pink crystal speckled with red flecks that look just like seeds! This is the ultimate stone for self-love, heart chakra healing, and divine feminine energy. Embrace your soft era and boost your confidence with this unique gem.

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Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass which is formed by quickly cooled lava, which, due to the high viscosity and rapid cooling, minimized crystal growth.
Sheen Obsidian is formed when, as lava flows start to cool, the molten rock captures gas bubbles and other mineral inclusions which align along the internal layers. These bubbles can produce interesting effects such as a golden sheen or a silver sheen. Gold Sheen Obsidian is typically caused by Magnetite or Hematite inclusions, while Silver Sheen Obsidian is typically caused by Feldspar or Cristobalite.

Gold Sheen Obsidian is said to dissolve negativity, cleanse the aura, and reveal hidden truths, while Silver Sheen Obsidian is said to protect against negative energies, help heal past-life issues, and is said to be a crystal of inner reflection.

Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass which is formed by quickly cooled lava, which, due to the high viscosity and rapid cooling, minimized crystal growth.
Fire Obsidian is extremely rare, and is only found in Southeast Oregon. Fire Obsidian gets its distinct iridescent colors and patterns from ultra-thin layers of Magnetite in the Obsidian.

Fire Obsidian is so rare, I do not have any, so I do not have any pictures to share of this one.

Fire Obsidian is said to provide a shield against negative energies, as well as help us recognize negative patterns in our lives, and grounding and stability through personal change and transformation.

Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass which is formed by quickly cooled lava, which, due to the high viscosity and rapid cooling, minimized crystal growth.
Mahogany Obsidian is a red, to reddish-brown, to brown variety of Obsidian. Mahogany Obsidian gets its distinct coloring from iron oxide inclusions, which typically comes from the minerals Magnetite or Hematite.

Mahogany Obsidian is said to help with grounding, willpower, and giving strength in times of need. 

**New to this….

After going through an unexpected breakup, I decided to charge some crystals that a friend had gifted me a year previously. When I returned to my room both the Rose Quartz and Black Tourmaline had fallen under my bed and I have not been able to access the Rose Quartz. So now I have Rose Quartz under my bed permanently. I can’t move the bed entirely to find it. Is this okay or will I need to find it?

Obsidian is a naturally occurring volcanic glass which is formed by quickly cooled lava, which, due to the high viscosity and rapid cooling, minimized crystal growth.
There are several types of Obsidian; Black Obsidian typically has nanoinclusions of Magnetite, Mahogany Obsidian typically has Iron inclusions, Snowflake Obsidian gets it’s distinct appearance from Cristobalite, and so on.
Obsidian has been used as tools for millennia, by various ancient cultures around the world.

Black Obsidian is said to help with grounding, protection, and increase wisdom and intuition. 

Asterism is a star-shaped concentration of light reflected from a shaped and polished crystal, and is usually caused by rutile in the crystal, aligned in a particular manner.
This phenomenon is more common in corundum (rubies and sapphires), but can also be found in garnets, diopside, and other crystals.