Dear Bonnie: Are there any crystals that would be beneficial for empaths? I believe I am an empath and could use some help getting through my days. Thanks. — Steve
Dear Steve: I use crystals for many things myself, especially when working with the energy system called the chakras.
An empath is a person who feels the energy of those around him, many times taking this energy into his own, but it can become overwhelming and draining. Being an empath and feeling all that energy around you can be an amazing gift, as long as you have the tools and knowledge to protect and renew your own energy system.
I recently read an article on this subject by David Wolfe, and I will be happy to share his thoughts with you.
The five crystals that David Wolfe recommends are:
Rose quartz: Rose Quartz is a beautiful pink crystal that can help push away negative feelings by surrounding you with the feeling of unconditional love. It is also excellent for grounding, soothing and healing the heart chakra.
Black tourmaline: This stone is a powerful protection stone. It can push away purposeful energy being directed at a person, and negative energy from the world around him.
Amethyst: Empaths need to trust their intuition, so they will know what feelings are their own and which ones come from others. Amethyst heightens and sharpens intuition.
Lepidolite: It increases the power of other crystals and eases anxieties that commonly plague empaths.
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Malachite: This stone removes emotional blockages that occur from stressful situations, and absorbs negative feelings you may be holding inside. Crystals are a great tool to help to separate and clear emotions.
I personally love to collect stones and crystals that are helpful to me. Putting them all together in a leather pouch or any material that you love enables you to carry them with you during the day, or by placing them next to your bedside at night, the crystals become a part of you.
When you bring them home, make sure to clear the energy of your crystals or stones to eliminate any unwanted energy they might be holding on to, either from being in the store or being held by many. You can clear the energy by performing a smudging ritual, either with sage or by running them under cool water, or leaving them out the night of a full moon.
Crystals have many healing properties and many uses. To find the right crystal for you, visit a metaphysical store and see which ones call out to you. The ones that attract your attention usually are the ones for you. The name of the crystal (and sometimes even a brief description of what it can be used for) will be next to it, so you can make an informed decision.
Being an empath can be a wonderful gift. Just make sure to give back to yourself by keeping your own energy centers aligned and grounded.
Grounding your energy can be as easy as picturing a ball of white light coming down from the crown chakra (the top of your head) flowing through your neck, shoulders, arms, chest, stomach, legs, calves and through the soles of your feet, going down 12 inches into Mother Earth.
As you do this, always state your intention to “clear, clear, clear, and so it is.”
Don’t worry, Mother Earth will take that energy and transform it into wonderful cleansed energy and send it back into the world.
Psychic medium Bonnie Page is available for private sages from Heaven Healing and Learning Center, 272 Central Street, Leominster, or by calling (978) 297-9790. Email questions for the column to bonniepage@verizon.net and include a phone number (not for publication).