Sandstone is often called the destiny stone, due to shamanic connections. It comes in a few natural hues. Blue sandstone has a unique cosmic look that can quickly elevate a jewelry piece - or even a soul on the ascension journey. Find out health benefits and spiritual reasons to add this beautiful blue stone to your collection.

Healing Benefits Of Sandstone

Blue sandstone is said to aid in healing cuts, wounds, and even broken bones. It has also been used to prevent and heal hair loss, help grow healthy nails, and aid in water retention issues. Rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul with this deep blue gemstone.

Using Sandstone For Mental Awareness

Those who have issues concentrating or focusing may find relief by wearing sandstone gemstone jewelry. Reminiscent of a galaxy, blue sandstone can help to stimulate the mind, enhance telepathic abilities, enhance focus, and even induce or enhance creativity.

Creation At Its Finest

Since creativity can be enhanced, in part due to increased mental focus, creative minds may enjoy making blue sandstone jewelry a must in their daily attire. Sandstone formation requires all major elements - earth, air, fire, and water. This makes it an expert at creation. It also clears the mind to make room for concentration and imagination.

Heighten Your Spiritual Journey

Historically, blue sandstone has been used by those on spiritual journeys. Because it can bring enlightenment and enhance divination skills, it has been used to enhance Shamanic and other spiritual experiences. Using blue sandstone during meditation can increase relaxation and focus, leading to more awareness. The energy of the cosmos is ever present in this alluring and balancing gemstone.

Properties Of Sandstone

Blue and other hues of sandstone can contain trace amounts of many different grains of sand. Clay, calcite, lime, silica, iron, quartz, feldspar, and hematite all may be present in sandstone, among other trace elements.

Some consider blue sandstone to be a necessary part of daily life, since it can be worn for its beauty, to go on a spiritual journey, or for the healing and health properties. Whichever benefits you choose this blue stone for, be prepared for it to be a dark horse in the gemstone world. While it is common, it is an often under-noticed gemstone, especially considering the many benefits to be had.

 Healing crystals are often used with Reiki practices for healing. Reiki crystals or Reiki stones can be used in combination with any Reiki treatment for added benefits. Many healing practitioners swear by the benefits of adding this to regular therapeutic treatments. While most effective when using a licensed Reiki practitioner, these healing techniques can also be used by individuals to help heal themselves.  Here are 8 benefits of Reiki crystals for healing.

Using Reiki Crystals to De-Stress and Control Mood Swings

One major benefit many say comes from this type of healing practice is stress relief. Whether a person needs to de-stress from a long day at work or another tiring situation, Reiki crystals are said to provide relief. Mood swings are a typical occurrence that may come along with stress and this is another area where Reiki stones may come in handy. Some of the stones used for this purpose  include quartz, agate, amethyst, green calcite, magnesite, and many more. 

Reiki Stones and Systemic Health 

Whole body health is extremely important to maintain. To do this, one must focus on every part of the entire system. Systemic reiki stone treatments usually consist of a combination of stones used in conjunction with reiki motions in order to heal the body as a whole. The stones used can often depend on desired results. But some stones that are good for systemic healing include citrine, fluorite, tourmaline, sodalite, rose quartz, aventurine, amethyst, magnesite, and others. Your Reiki healer will know what to select but if you are choosing your own, be sure to select those which either have multiple healing properties or those which complement each other to create a full body experience. 

Immune Strengthening and Healthy Sleep from Reiki Stones

There are several different types of crystals and stones used to strengthen immunity. These can be even stronger when used in combination with Reiki treatments. Bloodstone, calcite, magnesite, fluorite, agate, rose quartz, and several others  are often used in detoxification and immune boosting therapies for their cleansing and balancing properties. These same stones and others can also be used in creating and maintaining a healthier sleep pattern. When there is relaxation and a stronger immune system, some may find sleep comes much easier. 

Pain Relief with the Use of Reiki Healing Crystals

Whether dealing with pain on a daily basis or temporarily, many will still need to seek relief. Reiki healing crystals are said to help provide some relief in this area as well. A Reiki healer or oneself should use the closest chakra point to the area experiencing pain. Using healing crystals chosen for the specific type of ailment can help improve results. Malachite and bloodstone are some of the most common crystals used in Reiki pain relief. Some others may include white or blue lace agate, lapis lazuli, amethyst, and rose quartz. White agate has been used during the birthing process to help alleviate pain for the mother, as well as to put protection around the baby before, during, and after birth. 

Eliminate Fear and Gain Confidence Using Reiki Stones

Holding onto fears and having a lack of self confidence can be a huge roadblock in many areas of life. To help alleviate this issue, try using Reiki healing crystals. The amethyst is one of the more common crystals used for this purpose, as it can help create self-confidence, psychic awareness, visual clarity, and more. Another may be the rose quartz crystal for its calming and protective effects. 

Take Away Sadness Through Healing Crystals

One of the best ways to take away sadness is to create happiness. Golden-colored crystals are usually a great choice when it comes to Reiki healing crystals for relieving sadness. Some of these include gold itself, golden beryl, and citrine. All of these are good stones to choose for overall contentment, relief of sadness, happiness, and well-being of the mind. 

Open Up Your Mind Through Reiki Stones

Open-mindedness is important when navigating the obstacles of life. It is often tough for some to achieve this around certain topics or events. For help opening the mind try to choose crystals that offer insight, clarity, and openness. A good combination of Reiki stones might be citrine, turquoise, and amethyst used together. 

Use Reiki Crystals for a Purification Ceremony or Auric Sweep

Reiki crystals and stones are often given a purification ceremony before use. This is when the Reiki Practitioner will cleanse and purify the stones for a specific use. The benefit of purifying the stones beforehand is to create further efficacy. During an auric sweep, your Reiki master will take the crystals (usually after they’ve been purified) and do a sweeping hand gesture to sweep your auras of all negative energies. Both of these are great practices alone or in combination with any other uses of Reiki healing stones.

by Lyn Lomasi; Owner of Intent-sive Nature & Brand Shamans Content Community

When choosing and wearing your protection jewelry, it should be done with specific intentions in mind. There are certain procedures you may wish to follow and actions to take before wearing protection jewelry. Here are some of my best tips on cleansing protective crystal and gemstone jewelry.

Why Cleanse and Infuse Your Crystals and Gemstones Before Use

Before ever using or wearing your crystals and gemstones, it is important to cleanse them. This will take away any negative or unwanted energies that have touched the crystals or gemstones at any point. This also goes for your entire piece of jewelry. Objects can all take on energies from everyplace they’ve been. So, it’s a must that you cleanse your crystal and gemstone jewelry as soon as you receive it, as well as periodically to keep them at their best. Cleansing can also strengthen your crystals and gemstones and help them ward off more negative energy as you wear them. There are many methods for cleansing these pieces. Here are some of the simplest and most common methods I’ve used or seen in practice.

Cleanse Protection Jewelry with Sage Smudging

For this method, simply light the tip of one bunch of sage leaves inside a ceramic bowl and allow the smoke to surround your crystals and gemstones. This is called smudging. Try finding a place to do this where it’s well-ventilated and where the crystals or gemstones can be suspended above the dish enough to not be touched by the fire. This will remove all prior energies and refresh them for use. Some like to also include a meditation, prayer, chant, intent, or spell recited while the sage is burning to infuse the crystals and gemstones with a specific intent or usage.

Using Water to Cleanse Your Gemstone and Crystal Protection Jewelry

There are many methods for cleansing crystals using water. However, this can destroy certain crystals and gemstones. So, I generally don’t recommend this unless you know that the crystal you’re using can withstand it. Water is a natural cleanser, so if you use this method, simply place the crystals in water and gently rub them. Again, only do this with those you know are safe to place in water.

White Light Cleansing for Crystals and Gemstones in Protection Jewelry

If you are able to create white light, this is one of the best methods to cleanse crystals. It is also my personal favorite. It is very similar to prayer. To create white light, simply close your eyes and request of the universe (or whom you believe to be the creator) to create white light. Then, envision this light filling your entire body. Keep this energy with you and open your eyes, sweeping your hands in the proper direction to guide the white light toward the object that needs cleansing - in this case, your gemstone and crystal jewelry. As you do this, ask the universe (or your creator) to transform any negative energies within the gemstone and crystal jewelry into positive energy.  

Moonlight Cleansing for Protection Crystals and Gemstones

Using the energies from the full moon is my other favorite method for cleansing crystals and gemstones. All of mine get cleansed under a full moon before ever using them to create protection jewelry for myself or for the Intent-sive Nature shop. To do this, simply place the crystals, gemstones, or wearables on a flat container, such as a ceramic altar (which can also be charged and cleansed by the moon). Put them outside where the moonlight will shine directly on them. Leave them under the moonlight as long as possible. This can be done under any moon cycle, but the full moon is the strongest. Moonlight can both charge and cleanse the crystals and gemstones at the same time. This means it helps make them stronger, restores their original powers, as well as strips them of negative energies.

by Lyn Lomasi; Owner of Intent-sive Nature & Brand Shamans Content Community

Choosing and wearing rose quartz crystal jewelry for color meanings relies on intent. Every color has traditional meanings, but also may hold special meanings to the wearer. Below are traditional meanings and reasons some may choose to wear rose quartz crystals for healing, protection, and other purposes.

Crystal color meanings are derived from a variety of cultures and religions, including Christian, Pagan, Native American tribes, various cultures from India, and many other cultures and religions from all over the word, including non-religious people.

One thing that stands out in research over the years is that healing crystal color meanings tend to be the same or similar, regardless of country, culture, or religion. This makes sense since these crystals are a naturally occurring substance and therefore derive their energies and properties from nature.

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Why Wear White or Clear Rose Quartz Crystal Healing Jewelry?

White or clear crystals are often worn in healing necklaces and other jewelry for protection from evil or bad fortune. These rose quartz crystals can also symbolize purity, freedom, and innocence. These are great crystals to include in your daily wear fashion accessories. Learn more about these crystals in "White Crystal Meanings and Why to Wear White Crystals". 

Using Pink Rose Quartz Crystals in Everyday Wear

Many choose to wear  pink rose quartz  crystal jewelry for a calming effect. Pink crystals are also associated with peace and tranquility. It is also said that wearing pink rose quartz crystals can aid in the protection of children. Many pregnant women swear by wearing one constantly during pregnancy to protect the unborn.

Wearing Red Rose Quartz Crystals

Many cultures consider red a color of passion. Red rose quartz crystals are often used in healing jewelry when a person is seeking romance, dedication, devotion, and courage. Other reasons a person may choose to wear red crystal jewelry include resolving differences or conflicts, to gain independence, as well as to increase fertility.

Yellow Rose Quartz Crystals in Healing Jewelry

Many wear yellow healing crystals for the positive energy contained within. These crystals are said to help with being optimistic and alert, being a crystal that helps with brain power and positive energy. These crystals are often used when a person needs more energy and power to complete tasks.

How to Use Green Rose Quartz Crystals

Many associate the color green or dark green with money, wealth, and good luck. This is no different when it comes to wearing healing crystals. Green rose quartz crystal jewelry is also worn for renewal. This is a good crystal to choose for a good cleanse and refreshing of life or circumstances. These crystals can also be used in wearable money or abundance satchels and spells. Light green crystals hold the same meanings as the traditional or darker green colors. However, the lighter greens are also commonly used to aid in productivity, leading to success. These lighter green crystal shades are also used to help in healing from sicknesses.

Purple Rose Quartz Crystals for Healing Purposes

Choosing and wearing purple healing crystals is often associated with royalty. Purple rose quartz healing crystals are also used magic, psychic energy, and being intuitive. Many wear them when they need insight into a specific situation, in which they cannot find the answer themselves. They are also used to strengthen other crystals because of the magic energy. These can also help to soothe nightmares.

Indigo and Other Blue Rose Quartz Healing Crystals

Indigo crystal color meanings generally revolve around protection, while other blue tones can symbolize calmness. Indigo crystals are good to wear for both physical and spiritual wealth. Lighter blues, as well as traditional blue are often used to create a soothing environment and help avoid stress.

Silver Rose Quartz Crystal Meanings

Silver rose quartz crystals are often worn in healing jewelry when  person is seeking inner purpose. These have also been used when looking for truth, as well as in night magic. Silver crystals can be worn at all times. However, silver quartz is a good crystal to wear during night time activities, since it is even stronger during this time.

Orange Aura Rose Quartz Crystal Usage in Jewelry

Wear orange aura rose quartz crystals when seeking something from within. These crystals are most often used for renewal, inner energy, whole body psychic cleansing, insight, meditation, psychic guidance, spiritual guidance and awakening, as well as intuition. This is a good crystal to wear in daily jewelry when seeking solutions and answers.

Using Rainbow Rose Quartz Crystals for Wearable Healing

Oftentimes, those who have lost hope or just need more faith toward a specific outcome will choose rainbow quartz crystal jewelry. The rainbow rose quartz can not only aid in that area but is also good for balance as well as emotional and psychic healing. Wear rainbow quartz to keep faith and hope in mind all the time.

(*Crystal and magic interpretations are for informational purposes only. Please do your own research. Individual results, beliefs, and spell usage may vary. We are not responsible for your use, misuse, or interpretations of any magic-related info or products. Be safe and be wise.

by Lyn Lomasi; Co-owner of Brand Shamans &  Write W.A.V.E. Media network

The card for this Shamanic Medicine Oracle card and healing crystal reading is "Great Mystery", which symbolizes trust. Learn what the Great Mystery Card means in a Shamanic Medicine oracle card deck reading and which crystals and gemstones to use with it.

The Great Mystery card is a gentle reminder that things will be okay. Great Mystery represents the oneness of us all. We all are connected. Some also refer to this as the Creator. When this card is present in a reading, it indicates a need to build trust within yourself and the universe and the need to know that everything will work out as it should. The universe knows your needs and will provide accordingly.

But to accept your blessings, you must have trust. A powerful way to build this trust is by harnessing the power of the selected crystals, the universe, and self knowledge through meditation or prayer.

To strengthen the trust needed for this mysterious journey, we've included blue lace agate, as well as blue-toned quartz crystals with the card. You can choose your own crystals and gemstones based on what you have that will help strengthen your trust.

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