#crystal grimoire

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Continuing my crystal grimoire series with a manifesting luck crystal grid. You can use grids as spell work, to help set an intention, or to invite an energy into the week/ month.

This set of crystals specifically attract luck, abundance, confidence, as well as strengthening a connection to your intuition. So you have a better understanding what new opportunities align with what you actually want.

Crystals used: Jade, green fluorite, rainbow moonstone, green aventurine, amazonite, tourmalated quartz, clear quartz, & pyrite

Some substitutions: selenite, tiger eye, peridot, hematite & shungite - if you feel like you need extra protection added to the grid

Use your discernment when creating your grid- but know that there is no wrong way to do it! Have fun, experiment with patterns and placements. Enjoy meditating with your grid as you have it out. Unlike other spell work you can revisit it as often as you want & it won’t weaken the intention.

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Fluorite comes in many colors and is an abundant mineral, found across the world. The colors can correlate with different chakras, meaning, green fluorite can help with heart chakra, rainbow or purple can open crown chakra etc. 

But they all work similarly regardless of what chakra they are best for. Fluorite invites stillness and reflection. Which is why it’s a great tool for meditation, or to help get in a creative or work flow.


It’s also great for stress relief. It kind of works like a sponge taking in the things that keep you unfocused. Which is also why it should be cleansed often. I’m never a fan of cleansing in water- too many crystals can’t be submerged in water. Which is why I prefer air- literally just blowing on it, envisioning blowing away all the stress it collected works perfectly for cleansing Fluorite (and other crystals)


Chakras: Correlates with the color of fluorite you’re working with


Feels like: an easy and comfortable silence. A sponge for removing stress, overwhelm & wandering thoughts keeping you distracted.


Tarot Card: 7 of pentacles. I was surprised when I pulled this card for Fluorite- but meditating on it I can see that the kind of work Fluorite does is the energy of the 7 of pentacles. It’s steady, inviting care and patience to whatever practice you use it for.

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Optical Calcite (Icelandic Spar)

Starting off the series with one of my favorite crystals to work with.

Optical Calcite amplifies positive energy and like clear quartz it amplifies other crystals it’s around. It helps clear blockages and mental fog. It aids in meditation by connecting you to higher vibrations

Is a profoundly strong spiritual beacon, intensely high vibrational and helps with spiritual and psychic development. Can be a gentler alternative to moldavite.

As a Reiki Master, Optical Calcite’s vivd light refraction is the closest visualization I’ve found to the concept of Universal life force energy

Chakras: Activates all chakras particularly third eye, crown and soul star chakra. As well as clearing your auric field.

Feels like: Channeling reiki universal energy. Blissful and transcendent light. All the colors of light converge into pure white light.

Tarot Card: Queen of Cups. Sometimes viewed as a softer, more nurturing high priestess. She is between the conscious & unconscious world, has complete access to her intuition. She is sensitive, supportive, and has a calm & knowing energy about her.

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Jumping into a series - a crystal grimoire with the metaphysical properties for over 90 different crystals and around 40 specific grids you can use in your witchcraft practice!

I’ve been working on this for a while and intended to write a book- but the longer I held onto it the more I realized that I really just want to share it! So follow along! I will compile it all into an ebook at some point as well!

I’m sharing this on my Instagram (weslreed) too!

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Check out this beauty from Morocco. This is what Hematite looks like in its Botryoidal formation! Looks like an alien world, and the energy is SO unbelievably grounding. One of the cooler specimens like this I’ve come across!

Hematite is most commonly used for its amazing grounding and stabilizing properties. It's an incredible stone to use for work with the Root Chakra as it is very good at bringing excess energy down and out to the earth. Because of this strengthened connection with the earth, this stone gives you an overwhelming feeling of security and the feeling of being very safe.

Hematite is extremely protective! It's a great crystal to keep around during travels or times of emotional stress. Many people believe that Hematite practically banishes negativity! It dissolves the negativity carried within you and prevents you from absorbing the negativity of others. This is a great crystal for someone interested in undertaking a spiritual journey to protect the self against unwanted entities or energies. Another great property of Hematite is its ability to help boost concentration and focus of the person wearing it. It also lends confidence and a self-esteem boost to the wearer!

This particular one, as well as a few Hematite necklaces are available in my Etsy shop if you’re interested in giving one a try!

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These are polished pieces of Septarian! I have a bunch currently available here!

This definitely is a unique stone, I'm forever hooked! Septarian, aka Dragonstone, looks like just that. A dragon egg! The cool thing about them though is how they were formed! All of these stones were actually formed about 50-70 million years ago in the Crustaceous Period. The sea level was much higher back then, and there were tons of volcanic eruptions. All the decomposing sediment drifted to the bottom of the ocean floor and formed nodules, or balls, of mud that rolled along the bottom with the current. As the sea receded these mud balls began to dry out and crack. Calcite and other minerals grew in the cracks forming the pretty gold, browns, and blacks in these crazy stones. NEAT! Apart from their trippy looks, Septarian stones have long been touted for their healing properties. Septarian is known as a concretion stone. This means that it is believed to possess protective and grounding properties. It's definitely a very calming stone. Something about wearing one of these just seems to settle, calm, and relax the mind and body. It also increases feelings of general well-being. When held or worn, it exudes a very loving, reassuring, and peaceful energy. It's definitely a great stone to keep around! It's also a great communication stone. Good for relationships that need more communication. Or maybe you're working on your communication level in your career or with the people you encounter. This is a great crystal to assist with that! GREAT for public speaking. It sharpens decision-making skills, boosts confidence, and enhances your ability to communicate. Possibly one of the best properties of this crystal though, is that Septarian stones have the ability to absorb your own energy over time. If you work with this crystal often, your crystal can absorb your energy for use when you really need it! Crazy!

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Newest shipment of Epidote just arrived!

One of my favorites, and SUCH a unique energy. The name comes from the Greek word for "Increase". It's a very powerful enhancer, or attractor. This means that it helps amplify the energy of anything or anyone it touches. It can be used to help enhance the properties of your other crystals in grids! There are two very major belief systems surrounding Epidote. One group sees Epidote as an amazing healer... It's said to be great for those dealing with a lot of negativity and low vibrational energy. It's also thought to help clear blockages in the energy flow throughout one's body. The other group sees Epidote as a very powerful, high vibration crystal that should be used with caution.. Because of it's ability to amplify and attract whatever you emanate, if used with the wrong intentions it can amplify negative aspects. For example, if you put forth a nice, empathetic, generous energy you will receive that back amplified. But if you are a very negative person, or selfish you will find yourself overwhelmed by negative energy. It will definitely serve as an energetic mirror so you can start adjusting your life! Both thought groups agree that Epidote is amazing for connecting with nature however! It has a very grounding vibration that helps one connect with the earth. For that reason some people living in busy city apartments prefer to work with this crystal!

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Just received a shipment of rough, natural Tiger’s Eye from South Africa! Some will be listed in my Etsy as is, some will be polished and tumbled for necklaces!

Everyone agrees that one of Tigers Eye's most impressive healing properties is that of protection. Tigers Eye makes an incredible protection amulet and has been carried in past cultures to protect against curses or other bad wishes. It's also touted for its awesome mental properties. Tigers Eye is a great stone for focus. If you're having trouble focusing on your goals or focusing during your day this would be a great healing crystal to try! Tigers Eye is also great for clearing up creativity blockages. I like to keep one on my desk in my workshop and hold it while I art journal! I feel it really helps me to let loose and flow lots of creative thoughts together. This crystal helps release tension and stabilize mood swings. It's a good grounding, balancing crystal for someone like me who's emotions are often all over the place :) It is also said to provide the wearer with increased personal power. Think confidence, willpower, etc. I constantly keep Tiger’s Eye around.. I feel I benefit from the creativity boost as well as that extra grounding/balancing for my crazy. Definitely one of my favorites! Be sure to scoop up one of these raw pieces if it calls to you!