One of the things I wish I had known before I started collecting crystals was how quickly I would forget their names and what they were supposed to do. Every crystal I touched spoke to me, begged to engage with some aspect of myself that I had long forgotten, or promised healing for wounds I had neglected for too long. With each tumble stone costing just $3 or $4, I could easily walk away with 5, 6, or even 10 without breaking the bank. As you can imagine, it didn't take long for dozens of crystals to be scattered across my desk, each wanting to play, while I, clueless, dug through a mess of crystal cards and receipts trying to identify the red one with speckles.
I'm notorious for losing receipts, and despite considering myself a crystal expert, there are still a few that I proudly call "I-don't-know-a-zites." I rely on intuition when one of these unidentified stones wants to join me in my pocket or in my latest crystal grid.
I want to save you from this fate, although I suspect many of you reading this blog are already in pretty deep. So here’s what I tell people when they come into my shop:
- Take a Picture: Lay your new crystals on a piece of paper and write their names next to them. Take a picture with your phone.
- Create an Album: If you want to get fancy, create an album specifically for your crystals. This way, you’ll have an organized reference at your fingertips.
This simple method has worked wonders for me, and many of my clients have come back to say it has helped them tremendously.
And for those of you who still find yourselves with "I-don't-know-a-zites," don't worry! At Midheaven, we have a rather large chocolate collection because my customers know they can always bring in their unidentified crystals in exchange for a chocolate donation and Liz will help them identify them (Leah is pretty awesome at it too!). It’s a sweet deal for everyone involved!
By documenting your crystals this way, you’ll always know which stone is which, allowing you to fully enjoy their unique energies without the frustration of trying to remember their names and properties. Happy collecting!
<3 Liz