Crystal-Infused
Aroma-Energetic Mist
Like everything in our world, gemstones, minerals, and crystals have a vibrational signature that can assist us in rebalancing and realigning energetically and physically. A wonderful way to work with your crystals and receive the benefit of their support is to create gemstone essences—water infused with the vibrational energy of crystals, minerals, and stones. You can also add your gemstones directly to an aroma-energetic blend, which can also include other vibrational tools such as essential oils, flower essences, sacred site essences, and holy water, and then pair it with your intentions. Gemstones amplify the vibration of the emotional and mental attributes of an aroma-energetic spray, increasing the potential for healing, focus, and balance. Through inhalation and the vibrational signature of the spray in your aura, you will be able to experience a notable positive shift in yourself. So not only does the mist smell fabulous, it also feels fabulous!
Vibrations and Energetic Intentions
Regardless of the tools you use, creating change and bringing about healing still comes down to intention. To use any vibrational tool most effectively, it is best to associate an intention with it. Perhaps you are drawn to heal, not only yourself, but also to aid in the process of healing with and for others. In my case, I have formed and maintained the intention that my own line of sprays be a contribution to Healing the Planet One Spritz at a Time.
The use of crystals or gems as vibrational essences is similar to the use of flower essences in Bach Flower Remedies. Flower remedies as essences are attributed to Edward Bach (more about that on page 56–page 57) and other flower essence aficionados. These remedies are based on the vibrations emanating from different types of flowers. Gemstone essences work the same way, which we will learn next.
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To make a gemstone essence, decide on the purpose of the essence. To help determine your gemstone essence formula, begin with questions such as, “What are my goals?” and “How do I want the essence to help me?” Once you have identified your intention, choose the gemstone or gemstones that you feel best match your intention. Use your intuition and this book as a guide. The various combinations of gemstones are virtually unlimited. Once you have gathered your chosen stones (perhaps three to five different types of stones or one or more of the same type), you will also need the following supplies:
• Clear focus and intention
• Glass jar with a lid
• 151-proof grain alcohol or your choice of high-proof liquor
• Distilled water
• Label
Gently place the stone(s) into the jar, focusing on the reason you are creating this gemstone essence. Cover the stone(s) with distilled water, about three-quarters of the way. Add approximately 1 to 2 ounces of grain alcohol to stabilize the energies, or vibrational essence. Screw the lid on the jar tightly. Wipe the jar with a towel to dry off any moisture. Then create a label, listing not only the contents (that is, the stones and liquids), but also (and most important) your intention for the gemstone essence. Adhere the label to the jar and allow the gemstone essence to sit undisturbed for about twenty-four hours. It’s also acceptable to leave the crystals in the jar indefinitely.
Now that you have the energetic vibration of the gemstones infused into the water, you can pour out approximately a tablespoon to add to two ounces of water in a spray bottle. Use the vibrationally charged water by spraying it in your space or around you. Add it to an aromatherapy blend to add another layer to your established intention.
How to Make a
Crystal-Infused Aroma-Energetic Mist
Now that you’ve made your gemstone essence, you can take this process a step further by using a mix of vibrational tools to create an aroma-energetic spray. Water, crystals, essential oils, flower essences, holy water—all of these tools, blended together, can help you focus on making your desires a reality.
First, be sure to establish a crystal-clear intention for the blend (that’s always first and foremost). My best blends were created or inspired out of necessity. For example, perhaps you know someone who is working a little too hard and needs to be more mindful of self-care. You can make a blend for that! Or maybe you know someone who needs to improve their self-esteem or increase the joy in their life. You can make a blend for that too! You can make blends for others as well as for yourself.
On page 57 to 65, you’ll find a number of aroma-energetic formulas. You can adjust them as needed or use the formulas as described. I encourage you to allow these recipes to inspire you to create your own special blends.
Choosing Crystals for Your Mist
You will have to decide which stones in your gemstone collection you are willing to “give up” for the sake of your gemstone-infused water or blend. When a treated gemstone soaks in water and/or essential oils, the polish or finish may change or color may seep out of them. Natural gems, too, may also leach out color, soil, or minerals. After they are placed into a blend, chances are the stones will never look the same. Therefore, it’s a good idea to set aside certain crystals with the intention of making gemstone essences and leave them in the jar for future use. Remember, never ingest water that has had a stone soaking in it or essential oils added to it.
Gather your crystals and gemstones based on the intention you have established for the blend. Again, use your intuition and this book as a guide. If you would like to incorporate the vibration of certain colors, here’s a quick rundown:
• Black, brown, and metallic stones will add the energy of protection and grounding.
• Red and orange stones can help increase motivation, action, and abundance.
• Yellow gems are beneficial to improve self-confidence and joy.
• Green and pink rocks add more love to the mix.
• Blue stones of all shades are calming, reduce agitation, and improve communication skills.
• Purple crystals aid in transforming and transmuting challenging or negative situations.
• Clear and white stones bring clarity and the ability to see life from a greater perspective.
Choosing Essential Oils for Your Mist
Essential oils have potent attributes on a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual level. Through personal experience with the therapeutic use of essential oils (aromatherapy), I have found relief from mental, emotional, and spiritual challenges, and I have witnessed similar results in my clients.
Aromatic plants have played an important role in health, beauty, food preservation, and healing on all levels for millennia, with written records dating back to around 3500 BC. The antiseptic, antibacterial, and antiviral properties of essential oils have been used to ward off diseases for centuries. A considerable amount of current scientific research supports the ability of essential oils to deter a wide range of microorganisms that cause bacterial, fungal, and viral diseases. While this is not a book on aromatherapy, essential oils are a perfect complement to your work with crystals. They work on an energetic level to rebalance us spiritually, mentally, and emotionally. They can raise our spirits when we are feeling down, and clear out negative thoughtforms and psychic debris.
In the formulas starting on page 57, I offer some suggestions for the essential oils to include in your mist. But perhaps you are already an aromatherapy aficionado. If so, experiment with the scents you like. If you would like more information on essential oils, be sure to check out my book The Essential Guide to Aromatherapy and Vibrational Healing.
Even though the idea is to use your aroma-energetic blend to mist the air rather than yourself, when working with essential oils, be sure to take note of any contraindications of a given essential oil. There are many types of oils to choose from, so there is no need to use one that might not be appropriate for you.
Choosing Flower Essences for Your Mist
Unlike essential oils, flower essences do not contain the chemical components extracted from the plant, bark, root, and so on. Instead, flower essences are derived from the energetic vibrations of the plant, tree, or flower. The healing provided comes through the use of intention to realign the emotional and mental bodies. The use of Bach Flower Remedies, a popular line of flower essences, requires no training; all that is required is the ability to understand oneself or another on a mental and emotional level. I recommend that people discover for themselves which essence is best for them, rather than go to someone else to tell them what they need. Pamphlets, brochures, and other guides help you determine which essence or series of essences are best for you in this moment. There are thirty-eight Bach Flower Remedies, each of which is associated with various feelings and emotions. You can use Bach Flower Remedies in your mist formulas, or you can use some other type of flower essence product if you would like. Simply determine your need and find the remedy that best addresses that need. For some help, check out the literature associated with the flower essences or refer to the Bach Flower Essence selection guide in The Essential Guide to Aromatherapy and Vibrational Healing for a full listing. I’ve made some suggestions for you in the next section.
Aroma-Energetic Blend Mist Formulas
The following formulas include a combination of gemstones, essential oils, and Bach Flower Remedies. You can also use holy water, Florida water, sacred site essences, gemstone essences that you’ve created, and so on to further boost the energetic qualities of your mist.
These recipes are suggested to create a master blend. From this master blend, add a total of three milliliters to two ounces of water in a spray bottle. Sixty drops of essential oil is approximately three milliliters, or about two-thirds of a teaspoon. The number of drops suggested for these recipes are guidelines to provide you with an idea of proportions. You can decrease or increase the total amounts proportionately and still obtain the recommended formula.
Here are a few other things to keep in mind:
• You only need one crystal for the gemstone essence, and only one drop of each Bach Flower Remedy.
• Feel free to adjust the recipes according to your intention, the complementary gemstones, flower essences, and chosen oils. There is no right or wrong number of essential oils, gemstones, or Bach Flower Remedies to use per recipe.
• Take notice that there are varying numbers of each type of ingredient. These are intentional, and varying the amounts disproportionately can have a negative effect on your blend.
• Stay focused on the crystal intention as you create your own formulas.
• Do some research and then allow your crystal-clear creativity to blossom!
You can spray your aroma-energetic blends around you and your space anytime you are inspired to shift the energy. Using your special mist is a nice way to start and end your day. Use it in your car, your office, your bedroom, or anywhere you are. Spray it two to five times around you—or more if you feel you need it. The energy of the mist will last much longer than the aroma. You can’t spray it too often! Use it, enjoy it, and watch how you transform your life in a positive way.
Concocting formulas when we are working with oils and essences is always my workshop participants’ favorite part of class. Yes, it is so much fun to create, but it is also important to establish the purpose of the blend with intention. Establish your goals on each level—spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical.
Be sure you have the essential oils you’ll need (true medical-grade oils). Have the crystals and flower essences on hand too, as well as any additional ingredients you may want to include. Use a high-quality glass spray mister to hold your blend. The opening should be large enough to accommodate your crystal. Keep a pad handy to jot down every ingredient you use and the amount used of each. When your blend is complete, screw the spray mister on and label your bottle.
Health and Well-Being
Gemstones (use 1 or more)
• Peridot to guide you to facilitate the healing process. Crystal intention: I send out positive vibes and look forward to meeting up with them in the future.
• Isis quartz crystal to align your body, mind, and spirit with holistic health. Crystal intention: I am aligned on all levels and know I am well.
• Selenite rose to carry the energy of universal love, and to balance your chakras so that you can align all aspects of yourself. Crystal intention: I spread love and well-being to all life. I am balanced, aligned, healthy, and strong.
Essential Oils (use 1 or more)
• Bergamot to maintain mental clarity and good focus (8 drops)
• Frankincense to align with the spiritual nature of the person being cared for (30 drops)
• Orange for joy and encouragement (34 drops)
• Vetiver to encourage focus and to stabilize the aroma (2 drops)
Bach Flower Remedies (use 1 or more, 1 drop of each)
• Olive for mental stress and exhaustion
• Sweet Chestnut to improve endurance and strength
• Clematis for staying present and connected
• Gentian to feel confident and embrace enthusiasm
• Hornbeam to reduce feelings of being overwhelmed and exhausted
Focus, Safety, and Protection
Gemstones (use 1 or more)
• Clear quartz to encourage a clear mind. Crystal intention: I am grateful for clarity and the ability to see life from a greater perspective.
• Black tourmaline to feel grounded, centered, and safe. Crystal intention: I am always divinely protected. I am grounded and focused on all that is good.
• Selenite to improve the connection with the Divine. Crystal intention: I am blessed with a strong spiritual connection to higher wisdom.
• Sodalite to calm and reduce incessant mind chatter. Crystal intention: I have a quiet mind. I am at peace.
Essential Oils (use 1 or more)
• Cedarwood to clear negative thoughts and deepen spiritual practice (12 drops)
• Chamomile to establish a sense of connection with guides and angels (2 drops)
• Eucalyptus to encourage the use of the breath and to clear energetic space (3 drops)
• Frankincense (ultimate oil for meditation) to bring about mystical experiences (21 drops)
• Geranium to induce a sense of peace (2 drops)
• Lavender to experience tranquility and inner peace (60 drops)
• Patchouli to improve self-worth and strengthen the emotional body (3 drops)
• Sage to release negativity and external negative influences (12 drops)
Bach Flower Remedies (use 1 or more, 1 drop of each)
• Aspen to reassure and relieve anxiousness
• Cherry Plum to help you feel calm and collected
• Chestnut Bud to let go of thoughts about mistakes or failures
• Mimulus to reduce fears both big and small
• Impatiens to let go of feeling rushed and anxious.
Happiness and Self-Confidence
Gemstones (use 1 or more)
• Jet to remember that divine protection is always surrounding you. Crystal intention: I am surrounded by protective forces wherever I am and wherever I go.
• Lodestone for grounding, protection, and to magnetize goodness. Crystal intention: I am focused on all that is good in my life and I am grateful.
• Prasiolite for protection and to strengthen your auric field. Crystal intention: The force field around me is filled with protection and blessings today and always.
• Rutilated quartz to ward off negativity and increase light and joy. Crystal intention: I am happy and recognize all the blessings in my life.
• Smokey quartz for emotional balance and clear focus. Crystal intention: My emotions are balanced and I maintain focus on knowing that all is well.
Essential Oils (use 1 or more)
• Cedarwood to send off prayers for well-being and grounding (10 drops)
• Frankincense to clear negativity and invoke spiritual protection (9 drops)
• Lavender to invite blessings and fill the space with well-being (60 drops)
• Sage to clear negative energy (30 drops)
• Sweet marjoram to clear negative energy and increase protection (60 drops)
• Vetiver to maintain focus and situational awareness (30 drops)
Bach Flower Remedies (use 1 or more, 1 drop of each)
• Chicory to be confident that you and your family and friends are safe and sound
• Mimulus for alignment with divine protection and confidence
• White Chestnut for emotional balance
Money, Creativity, and Motivation
Gemstones (use 1 or more)
• Amethyst to transform negative beliefs about financial worthiness and success. Crystal intention: It’s easy for me to transform and transmute outdated beliefs regarding money. I have excellent business skills.
• Emerald to attract extraordinary wealth. Crystal intention: I earn unlimited income doing what I love.
• Green aventurine for good luck and to magnetize plenty of money. Crystal intention: I am fortunate. I am so incredibly lucky! There are plenty of people with plenty of money who want the goods and services I offer.
• Green tourmaline for business success and alignment with your soul’s purpose. Crystal intention: I easily manifest my ideas into reality and attract wealth, luck, and success. Abundance and prosperity are constantly flowing in my life. I am grateful.
• Jade to stay focused on gratitude, good luck, and beneficial results. Crystal intention: I am grateful for all of the gifts that come into my life.
Essential Oils (use 1 or more)
• Basil to attract loyal and honest business associates (50 drops)
• Bergamot to instill confidence and clarity of purpose (40 drops)
• Cinnamon to increase motivation and belief in financial success (5 drops)
• Lemon to maintain a clear mind regarding income and expenses (60 drops)
• Patchouli to magnetize money and great wealth (5 drops)
Bach Flower Remedies (use 1 or more, 1 drop of each)
• Gentian to reach goals with a positive attitude
• Larch for self-confidence
• Wild Oat to help you remember your right livelihood or soul path
Love, Friendship, and Romance
Gemstones (use 1 or more)
• Blue lace agate to help you to peacefully speak your truth with ease. Crystal intention: It is easy for me to express myself. I am understood. I truly hear what others are communicating.
• Citrine to amplify self-confidence and self-worth. Crystal intention: I am confident and courageous. I shine my light brightly. I honor and respect myself. I allow others to see my magnificence.
• Dalmatian jasper to know you are worthy of authentic and loving relationships. Crystal intention: I attract loyal people into my life. I cultivate and maintain meaningful relationships.
• Rose quartz to activate comfort, caring, and loving kindness for yourself and others. Crystal intention: I am compassionate and kind. I give love to others and readily accept theirs in return.
• Ruby in zoisite/ruby in fuchsite to open yourself to allow friendships and/or romance into your life. Crystal intention: I enjoy fulfilling interactions with others. I allow my romantic relationship to blossom and thrive.
• Unakite to encourage balanced emotions and heart-centered focus. Crystal intention: I observe and embrace my emotions. Love allows me to awaken my consciousness.
Essential Oils (use 1 or more)
• Bergamot to raise self-confidence to attract loving relationships (25 drops)
• Lemon to strengthen your sense of self (25 drops)
• Rose water to remember the love that you are and to allow love to thrive (100 drops)
• Rosewood to help you focus on all your good attributes and radiate your magnificence (25 drops)
Bach Flower Remedies (use 1 or more, 1 drop of each)
• Chestnut Bud to find value in past relationship experiences and learn from them
• Heather to listen well
• Honeysuckle to open your mind and emotions to enjoy a life filled with happiness
• Water Violet to overcome loneliness and increase trust in others
When you combine your gemstone essence with essential oils and other components to create an aroma-energetic blend that amplifies and accents your intention, the sky is the limit. This is such a wonderful and creative way to refocus your mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional bodies back into an aligned state of being. Pair your energetic spray with an affirmation that is aligned with your intention and watch your reality transform!
Energy is something you can’t see, and the vibration of crystals isn’t necessary an overtly obvious thing. It is beneficial to add the aromatic aspect to your intention because it makes your intention more palpable. Use your spray with your gemstone amulets or charm bags to add another layer of intention.
In the next chapter, you’ll find other fun ways to maintain your focus with creative combinations of stones.