What Are Crystals, Really?

Crystals are naturally occurring geometric formations of minerals — meaning they’re stable, ordered, and repeat on a molecular level. Their structure makes them ideal for holding, moving, and amplifying energy.

This isn’t just spiritual fluff. Quartz, for example, is used in:

• Computers

• Watches

• Radios

  Because it holds and emits a stable frequency. The energy world just applies that same principle to the biofield — aka your body’s electromagnetic structure.

Why People Use Crystals (and What They Actually Do)

Crystals can influence energetic fields because of their piezoelectric and resonant properties. That’s just a fancy way of saying:

• They can create electrical charge under pressure

• They vibrate at consistent, measurable frequencies

So depending on the crystal, it might:

• Clear and cleanse your energy field (e.g., selenite, quartz)

• Stabilize and ground you (e.g., black tourmaline, hematite)

• Enhance emotional healing (e.g., rose quartz, amazonite)

• Strengthen focus or willpower (e.g., tiger’s eye, citrine)

• Amplify spiritual communication (e.g., amethyst, labradorite)

They don’t “do” the work for you — they support what you’re already aligned to. Think of them like energetic supplements, not miracle workers.

Are Crystals Necessary for Healing?

Nope. You don’t need them. They’re tools — not requirements. If your energy is strong, stable, and coherent, you’ll do fine without them. But they can make things easier, like training wheels while you’re strengthening your own field.

Some people use them for:

• Gridwork

• Meditation focal points

• Manifestation aids

• Chakra alignment

• Clearing a room’s energy

Others just keep them around to look pretty. No shame either way.

Do You Have to “Charge” or “Cleanse” Them?

Depends on the crystal. Some (like quartz) can absorb and hold energy over time. Others (like kyanite or selenite) are considered self-clearing. If you’re using them for energetic work, it’s a good idea to reset them now and then:

• Rinse under water (if they’re water safe)

• Leave in sunlight or moonlight (sun may fade certain stones)

• Bury them in salt or dirt overnight

• Use sound, like tuning forks or singing bowls

But if you’re not neurotic about it, they’re still gonna do their job.

What Are Reiki-Charged Crystals?

Reiki-charged crystals are stones that have been intentionally infused with Reiki energy by a practitioner. Basically: the crystal already has its own natural vibration, but Reiki gives it a direct upgrade — like downloading fresh software into a device that’s already functional.

What that means energetically:

• The crystal becomes attuned to higher, more organized frequencies

• It’s programmed with an intention (e.g., healing, calming, clarity)

• It can transmit Reiki energy into your field when carried, held, or placed in a space

This doesn’t overwrite the crystal’s native frequency — it just adds a guided charge.

Why Use Reiki-Charged Crystals?

They work faster and tend to feel “warmer” or more alive to sensitive people. They can:

• Continue supporting your healing between sessions

• Be used as a focal point during meditation or intention-setting

• Gently attune your energy field over time

If you’re someone who forgets to ground or center daily, carrying a Reiki-charged crystal can act like a tiny portable healing stream throughout the day.