Are you looking to elevate the way you use and interact with healing crystals? Or maybe you’re not sure how to use your crystals correctly? You are in the right place, as we have some very special crystal energy insights for you! So, for all you gemstone healing and energy work enthusiasts, lets look at how you can elevate your healing practices and benefit from crystal energy combinations.
Today we’re going to delve into an exciting topic about unlocking the inherent power when combining crystals. Have you ever wondered if pairing different types of crystals could enhance their healing properties? Well, it’s time to shine a light on this topic and illuminate the secrets, so you can elevate your practice to an incredible new level.
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Understanding Crystal Energy – The Essence of Vibrational Frequency
Before we start investigating our central theme, combining crystals, it’s important that we understand the background and beliefs about their properties that support healing. This overview will ensure you understand how crystal energy works as well as shedding light on how gemstones interact with our physical body and energy field. So, whether you are new to the world of crystal healing, or an expert looking for a refresher, lets start by explaining how crystals heal. Its important you know!
It’s All About Matter!
So what is matter? Everything that exists is made of matter. Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space. It can exist in three states: solid, liquid, or gas. All matter, you and I, and those beautiful crystals we’re so fond of are formed of molecules. The molecules have energy and are in constant motion, meaning they vibrate. This vibration is able to be measured, we call it temperature.
In the realm of healing crystals, it is this vibration that we refer to as the crystals energy. Each type of crystal has it’s own unique vibrational frequency which is determined by the ways the molecules are arranged. This unique vibration is which gives them their respective therapeutic benefits. Their vibrational frequencies aid in balancing our personal energy field. We use them in a similar way to how we use vibrations of a tuning fork to retune a piano.
The second therapeutic benefit from crystals is due to the gaps that exist between molecules. These gaps combined with the vibration of moving molecules allow sound to be produced. Sound is not a state of matter, it is a product of the vibration of molecules within solids, liquids, and gasses. The vibration of the molecules cause waves of sound that travel through the space between molecules and permeate through the air.
The vibrational energy of sound is known as a frequency and is measured in Hertz. Sound frequencies are well within the fields of energy healing and sound therapy. They are the frequencies used as solfeggio frequencies and in binaural beats. It is the vibrational energy and sound frequency emitted by crystals that provide gemstones their healing properties.
How Do Crystals Interact with Human Energy Field?
In the same way that crystals emit vibration and Hz frequencies, the human body is also made of matter. Our molecules also vibrate and produce energetic vibrational frequencies. This is what many call the aura or subtle bodies.
You may also have heard people say things like “we are all stardust,” right? That is because everything in existence is made up of matter, which consists of molecules that vibrate and sound frequencies caused by the vibration in the space between them. This therefore leads to the acceptance that there is a natural and optimal rate of vibration for everything.
Crystals have a structure of very densely packed molecules. They are fixed states, which means their molecules maintain their natural structure and energetic harmony. The human structure is less fixed, and our vibration and harmonics can become unbalanced, or out-of-sync. Depending on the issue we can use specific types of crystals to help restore our natural and optimal equilibrium. We do this through aligning our vibration with theirs.
Each crystal is unique, the vibrations of different types suiting different parts of our physical and emotional state. We can use the crystal energy frequencies they emit to restore balance. When we use crystals for healing we are using the crystals vibrational frequency to repair the imbalance we are facing. The gemstone becomes our tuning fork and we use it to retune our own vibrational state.
Exploring Crystal Combinations
Now we know how crystal energy works we need to know how to use it. In this post we look at a simple method that, done correctly, will amplify and elevate your healing practice. You know that single crystals are powerful, but what is truly fascinating is what happens when you start combining gemstones.
When paired correctly, you’ll get a mixture of harmonious energies that enhance the healing properties of both. By pairing certain crystals together you are able to amplify their power, and combine them for a purpose. We know that different crystals each carry a unique energy, however when you combine them you are creating a whole new energy and vibration. When you take the time to harmonize this pairing, you can create a truly powerful frequency.
Choosing gemstones that have complimentary energies is simple once you know what to look for and if you have a desired outcome in mind. While we always recommend following your intuition, it helps to first understand each gemstones energy and those that are ideally suited to each other.
PinCrystal Pairings To Avoid
Now before you start randomly pairing up your gemstones, hold on! Don’t do it!
Not every pairing plays nicely. Sadly not all combinations work harmoniously together. So it’s essential to educate yourself about the do’s and don’ts regarding pairing these natural beauties. Some pairings amplify each other’s powers; others negate or even conflict themselves, an example of this is tiger eye stone being used alongside smoky quartz, or citrine being combined with amethyst.
Tiger Eyer and Smoky Quartz
Tiger Eye, for instance, has a vibration that tries to capture and make use of external energy, while Smoky Quartz spends its time repelling external energy. So if paired together Tigers Eye and Citrine energies essentially cancel each other out.
Citrine and Amethyst
Similarly, the vibrant energy of Citrine spends its time trying to boost our energy while the soothing energy of Amethyst is constantly trying to calm us down. Because both citrine and amethyst have naturally strong energy they compete with each other. The combination can cause restlessness and even anxiety because our energetic body is trying to figure out whether to boost our energy or calm us down.
Selenite and Malachite
Another example is selenite and malachite. Selenite is a healing, purifying and cleansing stone, and it does not harmonize well with Malachite’s radical, bold and vigorous energy. Malachite is also a stone that absorbs negative and impure energy, and selenite attracts energy from other crystals so we could inadvertently load up Selenite with impure and harmful vibrations.
PinPowerful Crystal Energy Combinations
Now that we’ve covered some cautionary tales; let’s move onto more positive pairings!
Citrine and Carnelian
If you are looking to boost your energy levels and stimulate creativity, combining Citrine and Carnelian is hugely beneficial. Citrine is known for its attracting success into our life, bringing joy, positivity, and uplifting vibrations. Carnelian is a motivational crystal that encourages us to trust our intuition and helps us make sound decisions. By combining these two crystals, we boost our energy levels, our motivation, our creativity, and approach all we do with passion and determination.
Smoky Quartz and Aquamarine
Combining Smoky Quartz and Aquamarine offers enhanced purification, transformation, and inner alchemy. The combination energy has a fantastic impact by enhancing our intuition. This combination allows you to effortlessly uncover hidden truths, see through illusion and deception. You will sense when others are trying to manipulate a situation or have dark motives. You will also discover your dormant soul talents and gifts. This combination of smoky quartz and aquamarine brings with it a soothing protective energy that enables a deep sense of inner peace.
Citrine and Turquoise
Citrine and Turquoise is a truly remarkable crystal combination for restoring your personal power, self-authority, and enabling harmonious communication. This is achieved because the Citrine amplifies the soothing, loving, and honest vibrations of Turquoise.
Turquoise energy is gentle and empathic. It enhances communication, self-expression, and transparency, where Citrine increases personal strength, wisdom, and gives us courage to shine. This combo helps us to recognize our talents, to remain upbeat and to always seek to inspire others.
The sunny nature of Citrine and the soothing nature of Turquoise is like the perfect blending of yin and yang energies, providing us balance, harmony and stability which we manifest into our relationships.
Sunstone and Sodalite
The combination of Sunstone and Sodalite is a dynamo combo, and is one of the few examples where opposites attract. Sunstone, has a bright and vibrant energy which radiates joy, warmth, and positivity. Sodalite is associated with wisdom and tranquility. It promotes calm and clear thinking.
When you place sunstone and sodalite together, rather than compete, they promote an incredible balance of energy and calm. You are able to experience joy and enthusiasm, while maintaining a grounded, cool and calm nature. This paired energy creates harmonious balance that keeps your mood bright and head calm and clear.
Green Aventurine and Moonstone
Finally we have Green Aventurine and Moonstone. This crystal combo aides emotional balance, by enhancing our feelings of stability, security and lessening vulnerability. It enhances emotional intelligence while opening your heart to new connections.
It’s an excellent combo for anyone who wants to meet new people, or who are experiencing change such as attending a new school or starting at a new workplace. Moonstone provides sensitivity coupled with wisdom while Green Aventurine increases our trust, tolerance, and desire for companionship. Harmony is available and amplified with this pairing.
PinCreating Your Customized Crystal Combos
Now that you know some examples of how different pairs work together and how some don’t you need to consider your intention before trying out crystal combos yourself. When looking to combine gems ask yourself. What do I want to achieve? Is there a specific healing goal? Or are you wanting to enhance a characteristic or trait? Or maybe you are seeking to mute and negate certain characteristics or traits.
Combinations for Intent
To create an effective combination avoid grouping energies that are total polar opposites. They either neutralize each other or compete. Be cautious also about pairing crystals that have energy that is too similar as they may amplify each other too much. This would result in over-energization and make you appear like you’ve consumed 10 coffees in the last hour. A good start is by deciding your intent.
- Repel Negativity: If your intent is to repel negative energy a great combo is selenite and black tourmaline.
- Build Stability: If you are looking for grounding or struggling with issues related to safety, security and stability you can’t go wrong with aventurine and citrine.
- Lower Stress: For stress relief try the grounding, protective energy of smoky quartz and the calming, loving energy of blue lace agate.
- Connect to Twin Flame: Want to find your twin flame or boost your connection? Align the crown and heart chakras by combining rose quartz and amethyst.
- Ward off nightmares: Struggling with bad dreams or nightmares? Combine the protection and shielding qualities of black tourmaline with the absorbing and transmuting energy of smoky quartz.
- Enhance Meditation: To deepen and improve your meditation practice combine lapis lazuli and clear quartz. Lapis lazuli helps connect you to higher wisdom, intuition and spiritual awareness while clear quartz amplifies this energy and helps you set intent.
PinConsider Color When Choosing Your Crystals
Every color has its own unique vibration, too. Think about combined colors. A red crystal and a blue crystal, while they will keep their individual color energy, combined they will also radiate shades of purple. A yellow and blue crystal combo will have a third energy associated with the color green.
Think about the relationship each Crystal has with the seven chakras and if the combination would positively impact both.
| Chakra | Crystals |
|---|---|
| Root | Red Jasper, Black Tourmaline, Black Obsidian, Hematite, Smoky Quartz, Onyx, Black Obsidian, Bloodstone |
| Sacral | Carnelian, Sunstone, Orange Calcite, Citrine, Moonstone, Amber |
| Solar Plexus | Tiger’s Eye, Pyrite, Citrine, Lemon Quartz, Yellow and Bumblebee Jasper, Golden and Yellow Heliodor, Pyrite, Septarian |
| Heart | Malachite, Rose Quartz, Green Aventurine, Kunzite, Rhodonite, Rhodochrosite, Emerald, Prehnite, Watermelon Tourmaline, Amazonite |
| Throat | Turquoise, Aquamarine, Lapis Lazuli, Blue Calcite, Blue Chalcedony, Blue Fluorite, Blue Lace Agate, Celestite, Blue Kyanite |
| Third Eye | Amethyst, Purple Fluorite, Sodalite, Tanzanite, Iolite, Mystic Merlinite, Labradorite, Azurite, Lepidolite, Lapis Lazuli |
| Crown | Selenite, Clear Quartz, Apophyllite, Howlite, Amethyst, Clear Calcite, Labradorite, Charoite, Moonstone, Sugilite |
Combine Using Elements
You can also pair crystals by looking at which group of the four main elements they belong to. Pairing gemstones from the same group creates powerful vibrations and energy, but be aware some people can find the energy overwhelming. It depends on your intent.
With elements the following rules can help:
- Fire and Water: Will not harmonize as the energy cancels each other. Fire will be smothered by water, and water may evaporate with fire.
- Air and Fire: Can harmonize well, but depends on the crystal. Keep in mind that the air crystal will amplify the fire crystal.
- Earth with Air: Usually work well. Air will amplify earth, but if air is too strong it may over-energize.
- Earth and Water: Water will nourish earth, like seeds in the soil. The result is a beautiful blossoming of energy.
- Fire and Earth: Hard to harmonize as fire wants to burn while earth wants to smother.
| Element | Crystal |
|---|---|
| Air | Fluorite, Selenite, Labradorite, Amethyst |
| Fire | Sunstone, Carnelian, Fire Agate, Red Jasper, Citrine |
| Earth | Black Tourmaline, Obsidian, Pyrite, Hematite |
| Water | Amethyst, Aquamarine, Selenite, Chalcedony, Celestite |
Pair with Intuition
And finally use your intuition to mix match until you find a combo that resonates strongly within yourself. You have to trust your gut as much as your mind.
So there we have it. A walk through the world of crystal combinations. Remember that the key to creating powerful crystal energy combinations lies in understanding the individual crystal energies and then exploring their synergistic potential when paired. Why not try your combination in a crystal grid.
Most importantly trust your intuition because it’s always going to be your best guide for any energy-based practice. Thank you for joining me on this vibrational journey. I hope you’ve learned something new and are excited about combining crystal energy.
The power to create impactful Crystal energy combinations lies within you tap into it. And please make sure to add your experience of amazing crystal combinations in the comments below. I would love to hear about the pairings you came up with and the impact they had.
