Social Media Kings and Queens. Social media is having a moment right now and patrons of different ages, young and old, spend most of their time either scrolling through the trending content or publishing their own content. For content creators, the challenge does not stop in having a new content every now and then. While there are different ways of coping with the various challenges, some people would face these challenges armed with spirituality and some knowledge in metaphysics. Yes, I am pertaining to crystals and gemstones.
Crystals and Gemstones. There is a lot of research done that discusses the credibility of using various types of crystals and gemstones. While some prove that these colorful minerals do more than brighten up the space, some would say otherwise. For those of us who stand by the theory that crystals and gemstones have various energies with specific uses, these crystals and gemstones could be more valuable than any shiny merchandise. This concept is widely accepted by many social media influencers and content creators. Maybe you have noticed, there is a steady rise in social media content with metaphysics, crystals, and gemstones as their niche.
If you are a content creator or a social media influencer, this article is for you. Here are six crystals and gemstones that can help out in your influencer journey:
1. Selenite
Like the other stones, selenite has many uses. However, it is popular for its cleansing properties.
The crystallized gypsum is often translucent white with marbled opacity and straight striations. Selenite is a common crystal sold in many metaphysical shops in the form of plates and wands. Only few stores sell tumbled selenite.
Selenite plates are used for cleansing other gemstones and crystals. Selenite wands, on the other hand, conduct clean energy. Using selenite in jewelry is not common, however, it is possible.
Selenite promotes purity and clarity of the mind. It is perfect for entertaining the fluidity of energy throughout the day. The crystal is also favored for cleansing auras and your workspace. Selenite can be used either by the end of the day or in the morning to dispel and heavy or negative energy.
For social media influencers or content creators, meditating with selenite before starting the day helps remove energy blocks brought about by the previous day’s activities. As the creation of any content can sometimes require a lot of work and energy, making sure to reset your day with five minutes of meditation with this stone is an important and refreshing step.
2. Opal
In semi-technical terms, opal is chemically similar to quartz, however, opal has a water content of about 3% to 21%. The anamorphic or kaleidoscopic colors, including green, orange, yellow, blue, green, red, and black, that shine through the stone surface once light hits it, give it that irresistible charm. According to the old belief, opal was created when lighting was trapped in a rock.
Opal is often sold as jewelry settings and fashion accessory settings. This includes rings, pendants, and brooches. When it comes to spirituality and metaphysics, opals are valued in tumbled and tower forms.
Opal is known as the hope stone, which is perfect for moving forward from a new beginning. Most crystal gurus believe that opals work like charms where the user always finds the right path to take, instead of straying away towards difficult paths
It also amplifies courage and confidence, making this gemstone essential for social media influencers. Including opal in daily meditation routines will help improve self-worth and self-esteem. As an example, for content creators, there is a possibility of being stuck with an old topic that has gathered a lot of views because the success hinders any detachment from the old topic. Opal towers are said to help you muster the courage to try new paths or options, instead of being stuck on a topic or task.
3. Tiger’s Eye
Tiger’s Eye gemstones have the color of a tiger’s eye, hence the name. It has brown, bright golden yellow, and dark brown bands. The metamorphic gemstone is easily identifiable by its silky layered appearance.
It is often sold in pyramid form, tumbled pebbles, or as a semi-flat worry stone. Other forms include beads, chips, spheres, towers, and wands. The pyramid form helps you keep your focus by concentrating the energy towards its tip. On the other hand, the tumbled pebbles and worry stone forms are bestsellers as you can easily pocket them and access them as the need arises. Direct skin contact with the stone yields higher energy vibrations.
Tiger’s Eye gemstones facilitate focus and deflect distractive energies away from its user. This is important for content creators and social media influencers because attention to detail is the key when your product will be viewed several times by the consumers, given the nature of social media.
It is recommended that a tiger’s eye gemstone be a mainstay in your pockets so that every time you feel distracted, all you have to do is let your skin come in contact with the stone. Of course, it is important to meditate with the stone and to set your intentions prior to using it for the day ahead.
4. Labradorite
Labradorite is one of the few stones that seem to change color. Depending on the angle at which light strikes its surface, labradorite pieces may reflect colors such as blue, green, yellow, and brown. It is an iridescent mineral famous for its many spiritual benefits. It is also known as the “Stone of Magic.” It may seem like the Northern Lights, Aurora Borealis, trapped in stone. In stories of old, this is how labradorite came to be. The colorful Northern Lights were said to have been trapped in a rock. It was then freed when an Inuit warrior struck the rock, leaving it with cracks and texture.
It is commonly sold as jewelry settings such as rings, bracelets, and pendants. Metaphysical shops that carry labradorite often have the mineral in tumbled form, towers, and wands. For jewelry, it is advised to keep the labradorite next to your pulse to receive higher energy vibration. This could be in the form of bracelets, necklaces, and earrings.
Labradorite is said to be a channel that can be used to explore different dimensions. This mineral is very useful for content creators and influencers as it enhances creativity and encourages the use of the imagination. Like other spiritual rocks, meditation on your labradorite, and setting the right intention will get your creative juices flowing in no time.
5. Blue Lace Agate
Layered bands of chalcedony and quartz mineral make up the light blue-grained gemstone. While its tumbled pebble and tower forms are most favored, its raw form is slowly winning the hearts of lapidaries. In its raw form, the layers and grains are more pronounced than when it is tumbled or sanded smooth. The eye-catching raw form is often used as interior décor accents or sidepieces to contrast woodgrains.
However, for those who use gemstones and crystals for spiritual purposes, a tumbled or sanded smooth piece is the better choice as the energy from the stone is “less chaotic” as opposed to a raw piece with a rough surface. Jewelry and accessories are the main finished products that use blue lace agate.
Blue Lace Agate is well-favored because it dispels any communication blockages that you might encounter while working. This gemstone veers you away from tension and stress, as well as communication mishaps that lead to misunderstanding.
Social media influencers and content creators should always have blue lace agate pieces ready, especially if their topics are those that spark a few fires and breaks a few eggs. This gemstone helps you prevent backlashes from disagreeing audiences. It also relieves tension and promotes calmness during stressful moments.
6. Clear Quartz
Clear quartz is made up of silica and oxygen. It has a clear crystalline appearance. Most pieces are seen with cracks; some call them crackle quartz. It is often used in the form of pendants, wands, and towers. Some metaphysical shops offer clear quartz in sphere and raw forms.
Clear quartz is known as a healing stone but it is also known to restore the balance in your energies. In addition, it can clear up the mind while aiding your concentration and memory. Many use clear quartz in amplifying their energies. This means that the energy channeled through a piece of clear quartz is multiplied exponentially.
A good tip when using your clear quartz is to put it near other gemstones to amplify their effects. More advanced gems and crystal users use a grid when working with their crystals, where crystals of different kinds are arranged to fit their intention.
Clear quartz is a must-have for any social media influencer and content creator because benefits such as enhanced concentration and memory are the key players when performing tasks. As competition is steep in this line of work, having a well-balanced energy system and having a clear mind can only lead to well-received outputs.