22 Sep Crystal Shapes: Meanings, Uses, & Healing Properties
Crystals are great spiritual tools for inner healing, energy clearing, manifestation, and more. There are tonnes of different crystals which all resonate with different parts of our energy system and bring a different energy into our lives – but what about their shapes?
Everything in the universe follows specific patterns, and they all have their own vibrations, so let’s take a look at some of the different crystal shapes and what they mean, as well as how we can utilize them for crystal healing and other spiritual practices.
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Points
Crystal points have a very focused and directional energy output; flowing upward and outward, which is great for people who like to set specific intentions for their crystals, such as manifesting big desires. You can do this by holding it or keeping it close as you recite your mantras or meditate, or even by scripting your desires and placing the paper underneath the crystal.
They also amplify energy, so they’re great for increasing the energy of your other crystals, and even crystal grids. It’s a great shape for when you need to stay focused, too. So, they’re ideal crystals to keep in your home office, study desk, creative studio, or workspace to stay on track.
If you’re into Feng Sui, the crystal point is also a good shape to have around the home, and if you’re looking to develop your spirituality, putting one in each corner of your meditation room will create a vortex of energy.
Pyramids
The pyramid is an ancient shape that represents manifestation, enlightenment, revelation, and a higher perspective in sacred geometry. It is represented significantly throughout global history and it is a great shape for manifesting change, removing blockages, and bringing spiritual enlightenment.
It’s also said to properly align our inner energies from the crown to the root chakra and transmit our intentions out into the universe. The solid structure base is grounded and stabilised while the top still allows energy to focus and directly flow outwards, like the point.
Spheres
The crystal sphere radiates energy from all sides, creating a balanced and gentle flow of energy into the atmosphere around it. They are most often used for grounding, clearing, and protecting the energy of a person, other crystals, or space. If you want to use a spherical crystal energy clearing, Clear Quartz and Selenite spheres are best.
It’s also great for healing and relaxing the body, especially when used in massage, as well as the mind, and when attracting true, everlasting love. They provide us with an overall feeling of stability, harmony, and unity, attracting life force energy and wholeness.
Eggs
Crystal eggs radiate feminine energy in a similar way to spheres but in a more healing manner and with a focal point. The egg is a symbol of fertility and renewal, and so it supports healthy transformation, allowing you to become more aware and let go of energy imbalances or blocks and unlock new energy.
So, this is a great shape for you if you’re seeking to undergo a big personal transformation or start a new journey in your life, whether it be moving to a new home, starting a new job or project, breaking a bad habit, or starting good ones. It’s also a great crystal for cultivating creative energy and attracting new ideas.
Wands
Wands are predominantly used for spells and rituals as they allow energy to be directed. They can absorb and transmute negative energy into whatever energy the crystal you’re using emits.
For example, if it was Citrine, it would emit sunshine-esque positive energy, if it was Blue Lace Agate, it would emit peace and serenity, and if it was Moss Agate, it would attract wealth.
You can also get crystal wands made out of protection stones like Black Tourmaline to keep your home completely safe from negativity.
Palm stones
Palm stones transfer energy between you and the stone through your skin. They are ideal stones for holding during meditation and they are known to reduce stress and calm the nerves by providing a stable energy point that you can hold onto.
Worry stones
Worry stones are smaller in size and usually have a slight indentation on one side that you can press your thumb into, accessing a strong and relaxing acupressure point. They work by anchoring you in the present moment, helping you to be mindful and calm you down to release any tension in your body and your mind.
Hearts
The heart shaped crystal has a soft, loving energy that is great for self-healing and attracting love or nurturing your relationships with others. Unsurprisingly, they resonate most with the heart chakra, which is why you’ll often find Rose Quartz stones in a heart shape, as they too resonate strongly with this chakra. These are great to keep close in times of self-doubt, self-loathing, and during turbulent times in relationships.
Tumbled stones
Tumbled stones are the most common crystal shape because they’re incredibly convenient. You can carry them around with you in your pocket, purse or wallet, and they’re easy to store just about anywhere in the home, or even sleep with under your pillow.
Being able to keep them so close all of the time makes them a great option for people looking to do deep healing, whether it be for chakra healing, spiritual healing, physical healing, or emotional healing.
Obelisk
Ancient monolithic obelisks can be found all over the world, including in ancient Egypt. It is believed that they act as a vessel to help release and distribute built up energy from the Earth. An obelisk is a tapering four-sided shaft of stone, with a pyramidal apex which represents a captured solar ray or a cosmic mountain. It is said to symbolize the journey of the spirit from the physical world to the ethereal field.
The vertical nature of the shape is suggestive of the hierarchies between the higher and the lower, or power and powerlessness. So, if you find yourself feeling out of touch or secluded from others, the obelisk can give you the courage to be open to a different way of seeing the situation. It’s also a great shape for introspective healing, creativity, and study.
Merkaba
The Merkaba is a symbol that has roots in ancient Jewish mysticism. It is like a 3D Star of David that is generally believed to represent spiritual enlightenment, so it’s a great shape to use for spiritual healing and it’s often found in chakra crystals – but it can also symbolize protection.
Cube
Cubic crystals represent balancing and grounding. In ancient geometry, squares and cubes signified simplicity and structure; they are great shapes for physical healing and achieving emotional balance or financial stability in turbulent times.
The cube is also greatly associated with the root chakra and the physical realm; by placing cubic crystals in each of the four corners of a room, you can protect and ground the energy of it. Pyrite is a great cubic crystal for keeping out bad vibes and EMFs, as well as stopping toxic thought patterns.
Clusters
Crystal clusters are groups of crystals which are formed in an open space environment; they come in all different shapes and sizes and can have points facing in all different directions. Some are big, some are small, but each one is unique and creates a harmonious vibration. These stones are great for bringing unity to a space, so they’re well placed in communal parts in the home, such as the dining table.
Geodes
Unlike clusters, Geodes have all of their terminations located on the inside of them. They are usually rounded and you cannot actually see the crystals on the outside of them unless they are cut in half. Each little point within a geode gives off its own energy, making the inside of them very powerful and great for charging or cleansing smaller stones.
Quartz, Amethyst, and Citrine are very popular geode crystals. They’re are often used as display crystals because of their sparkling natural beauty, but they’re actually very powerful and can help you to see the things from a bigger, clearer perspective. They’re also great stones for meditation rooms and can help to improve communication between you and the people in your life, as well as with the spirit world.
Final thoughts
Those are the meanings and uses of different crystal shapes. Whichever shape crystal you end up choosing, do your research and make sure that it best suits your purpose; whether its energy cleansing, manifestation, relaxing, or crystal healing.