Seven Healing Crystal Shapes and Their Uses

The Different Crystal Shapes

Crystals can be found in a wide variety of shapes, such as clusters, geodes, points, and balls. Some shapes are naturally formed, and others, such as crystal balls, are shaped artificially by humans.

Each formation has a selection of properties and uses, which are in addition to the properties of the crystal variety. For example, a geode has a cavern-like structure that can gather and store energy that is then gradually released into the surrounding environment. Taking the different shapes and forms of crystals into consideration can help to enhance or further tailor the outcomes of your healing so that you can receive the best results possible for your situation. Examples include using wands to focus healing on a specific area of the body or using crystal clusters to cleanse a room or other crystals.

Crystal Point

Crystal points may have naturally formed or been shaped by hand after being mined. Crystals with a single point are useful in healing, especially when you want the crystal's energy to focus on a small area. Holding the point towards the body draws energy through the crystal and into the body while holding the point away from the body draws energy out of the body.

Crystal points can be used to send healing to someone over a distance or in circumstances where you cannot use the stone directly – for example, with small children or animals. You will need a clear photograph of the person, and if you wish, you can write details such as their name and location on the back. Hold the crystal in your hand and ask that it send healing to the person. Place the crystal on top of the photograph and visualise the crystal's energy flowing out of the point and to the person. A clear quartz point is ideal for this use.

Citrine is well known for its ability to attract wealth, success and prosperity. Place your business card on your desk or in other places where it will not be disturbed. Ideally, this should be in a place associated with the business, but this is not essential. Place a citrine point on top of the business card and visualise your goals for the business being achieved.

Double Terminated Crystal

This crystal formation has a clear point at each end and may be naturally or artificially formed. Double terminated crystals can release or absorb energy from both ends at once and are regarded as a stone of balance. The terminations do not have to be identical; in many cases, one end will be more pronounced than the other. You may have an instinctive feeling that one end is the top and one the bottom, but if not, this won’t affect the crystal’s abilities. Crystals that possess a point at each end are able to draw out energy while also accepting energy flowing inwards. They are a good choice for balancing the chakras or for creating a bridge between two areas, such as people, places, chakras or energy points.

A double terminated clear quartz crystal is a useful stone in working to increase psychic abilities, visualisation or lucid dreaming. To do this, hold the crystal over your third eye during meditation and focus on its energy flowing in and boosting your abilities while gently dissolving any negative energy or relevant blockages.

Crystal Clusters

A crystal cluster is made up of many crystal points embedded into a solid base. The crystals can be large, small or a mixture and may grow in several different directions. This collection of points works together to create unified energy that is excellent for a number of uses.

Clusters are very effective in cleansing rooms and other spaces of negativity while bringing their own beneficial energy in. The specific benefits will be dependent on the crystal type used, but a few examples include:

• blue kyanite crystal to promote honest and open communication
• purple fluorite for well-being and creating a calm atmosphere
• place amethyst clusters on meditation altars or hold them during meditation to create cantered and calm feelings
• clear quartz can help bring peace and harmony to wherever it is placed

Clear quartz and amethyst clusters can also be used to cleanse other crystals. To do this, simply place the crystals onto the cluster and leave for at least 24 hours. The cluster will draw out and neutralise the negative energy from the crystals and revitalise the crystal with its energy ready for use again.

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Geodes

A geode is a roughly spherical rock that contains a hollow cavity lined with crystals. They can be found in a range of sizes from tiny right up to large display pieces and are commonly found containing amethyst, clear quartz and citrine. Geodes are excellent at holding and storing energy, and smaller crystals can be placed inside them as a method of cleansing.

Inside a geode, hundreds and even thousands of crystal points are formed, all pointing and directing energy into the centre. This makes them an excellent aid in manifesting things you would like to come into your life. In order for this exercise to be most effective, you will need to be very clear about what your intention is. Take your time to think this over and consider how your wish should be worded to be most clear and specific.

Once you are ready, write your intention onto a piece of paper while visualising it coming true. Continue this visualisation and fold the paper towards you as many times as is needed to fit it inside your geode. Place the paper inside the geode and place your hands on either side of the stone (if it is a smaller geode you can also hold it in your hands if preferred). Speak your intention clearly just as it is written, and intend that the energy of the crystal be directed towards helping you achieve your goal. Close your eyes and, in as much detail as possible, visualise your journey towards achieving your goal. See the steps that you must take and their successful outcome and see and feel your happiness and sense of achievement. Repeat this exercise several times a week until your intention has been filled.

Abundance

An abundance crystal consists of one long crystal point with many smaller points clustered around its base. Just as its name suggests, this is an excellent crystal for attracting abundance into your life. It can be used alongside other crystals known to attract abundance or on its own. For example, a selection of business success and prosperity crystals could be placed in your office surrounding an abundance of stones.

This will help to attract new business, wealth and success to your place of work and is a very useful tool for small or new businesses. Abundance crystals are also highly effective when placed in the wealth corner or your home. When considering your whole house, this is the farthest back left corner from your front door. You can also place the crystal in the back left corner of a specific room for a more directed approach: for example, in your home office.

Crystal Wands

Wands are a traditional healing tool and have the ability to greatly focus their energy through their fine point. This shape of crystal can be found in a wide range of shapes and sizes and in many varieties of crystal. Some are naturally formed, while others have been shaped artificially. Wands may be long or short, have a rounded or flat end or be tapered: all are highly beneficial healing stones. The elongated shape of a wand allows it to direct its energy in a focused straight line and means that they are great for getting a concentration on energy into a specific point on the body, such as a chakra. Wands can also be used in conjunction with the body’s pressure points as used in reflexology and acupuncture.

To heal a specific area or condition using a wand, you will first need to draw out the negative or harmful energy present. To do this, hold the wand over the area with the point facing away from the body; the crystal does not need to touch the body unless you’re comfortable doing so. If you are carrying out healing on another person, the point of the crystal should not be pointing directly at you, as this can cause the energy that is being drawn out to flow into your own aura.

In your mind, picture the unwanted energy being drawn out of the body, up through the crystal and out of the tip. Once you feel that any negativity has been removed, you can replace it will healing energy. To do this, turn the crystal wand around so that the point is touching or directed at the problem area. Visualise the powerful energy of the crystal flowing into the area and providing the needed healing. There is no set time that this should be carried out as each case is different; just go with whatever feels right at the time.

Crystal Pryamids

Crystal pyramids are stones that have been shaped to a point and have four equal faceted sides and a flat base. They are useful for manifestation and affirmation work, removing negative energy and healing the chakras. Pyramid-shaped crystals can also be used in protection by imagining yourself (or another person) being surrounded by pyramid-shaped energy flowing from within the crystal. Another protection technique is to visualise yourself safe and well within the crystal itself.

To use crystal pyramids in chakra healing, you will need a pyramid in the same colour as the affected chakra. It is possible to buy sets of these, one for each of the seven main chakras or individually. Lie in a quiet room and place the pyramid on top of the chakra you wish to heal. Close your eyes and visualise the energy of the crystal flowing into your chakra and swirling through it, pushing any blockages and negative energy out to dissipate. Continue this exercise until you feel the energy has been refreshed and any blockage has cleared.

Now see the energy withdrawn back into the crystal and take a few slow deep breaths in and out before opening your eyes and returning to the room. If you wish to balance or cleanse all seven chakras, this can be done in one exercise. Place a pyramid on each chakra and, starting at your rootwork through each chakra, cleansing and unblocking the energy present.

This content is accurate and true to the best of the author’s knowledge and does not substitute for diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, prescription, and/or dietary advice from a licensed health professional. Drugs, supplements, and natural remedies may have dangerous side effects. If pregnant or nursing, consult with a qualified provider on an individual basis. Seek immediate help if you are experiencing a medical emergency.

Questions & Answers

Question: In regards to healing crystals, Is it more important to have the Shape of the stone or better to have the kind of stone such as amethyst and black tourmaline?

Answer: I would say it's more important to have the correct stone for your needs than a particular shape. Each shape has individual properties that can help but the main benefits come from the specific energy and properties of the crystals variety. The different formations are certainly useful but I feel that is secondary, almost like a boost.

© 2018 Claire

Comments

Claire (author) from Lincolnshire, UK on April 25, 2019:

Glad that you find them helpful. Good luck on your crystal journey :D

Beloved Young on April 19, 2019:

I am very pleased to find your informative articles. I love rocks and crystals, and want to learn all I can about these beauties!

Claire (author) from Lincolnshire, UK on September 26, 2018:

Spheres (or balls) are also great and commonly used in scrying. Happy to help and I hope you enjoy your reading and working with crystals.

Peony on September 26, 2018:

You forgot spheres! I enjoyed this article and just started researching about crystals myself. Looking to acquire a couple. I'll be reading more of your articles, thanks for writing them!

Kristen Howe from Northeast Ohio on April 06, 2018:

I agree. It does bring about a lot of memories of my youth.

Claire (author) from Lincolnshire, UK on April 06, 2018:

I used to live a few miles from the beach and would like to again in future. Stones are great no matter where from :D

Kristen Howe from Northeast Ohio on April 05, 2018:

That sounds lovely and cool. There's no beach where I now live. I believe most of these stones were purchased at local museum years ago.--still in the same boxes too.

Claire (author) from Lincolnshire, UK on April 05, 2018:

I love going to the sea and looking for interesting stones and shells. There is a beach about two hours from us where we always find holey stones. I have a really small one that I wear round my neck.

Kristen Howe from Northeast Ohio on April 03, 2018:

I agree Claire. It's probably collecting a lo of dust in my bedroom closet. I remember collecting shiny rocks and shells at the New Jersey shore.

Claire (author) from Lincolnshire, UK on April 03, 2018:

I have a lot of my crystals away in boxes too. A lot of people might say I have too many but I think you can never have too many :D No such thing as too many crystals or books.

Kristen Howe from Northeast Ohio on March 30, 2018:

Welcome Claire. It's okay. Yeah it is. The rest is in boxes in my closet for storage. Aww, I don't blame him one bit.

Claire (author) from Lincolnshire, UK on March 30, 2018:

Thank you. Sorry to hear about your mum but it is great that you have been able to keep her collection. My son really likes geodes too and has a few small ones. He loves rocks, everytime we go to the beach he wants to bring some home.

Kristen Howe from Northeast Ohio on March 29, 2018:

Claire, this was a great and intuitive article about the many different healing properties from stones and other crystals. My late mother collected geodes and other precious rocks before she died four years ago--I have kept them and displayed some of them in the living room too. I believe I've seen something mentioned about them in feng sui too.