Do crystal shapes mean anything or are they just shaped for decorative purposes?

[Crystal Dreams]

Do crystal shapes mean anything or are they just shaped for decorative purposes? A common question we get by new Crystal Dreams clients is whether the shape of the stone “changes anything”. The truth is that it all depends on what you’re using the crystal for. The stone itself has the same properties in whichever shape it’s been carved, yet the shape sometimes directs the energy in a specific direction, or all directions. Here are some common shapes and their more specific uses:

 

TUMBLED STONES

Categorized as small, polished stones, tumbled stones are perfect for someone who keeps stones in their pockets or in their bag. We recommend to keep a maximum of three stones at a time on you, the rest can be programmed and kept in your home or workplace. These stones can be cleansed and reprogrammed when you feel like switching them, making them a simple addition to any person’s collection. They emit energy within around three feet of the stone itself, and can be used for healing purposes.

 

 

ROUGH CRYSTALS

Some people say that crystals are more powerful when unpolished, but we tend to disagree. Some polished stones will work better for a person, it’s important to choose the stone based on how you feel with it in your hand or around you. Rough crystals can be found in different sizes and shapes, depending on how the mine chooses to cut it and how it forms naturally. Rough crystals can also be used for healing purposes, and are normally kept within a home (rather than in a pocket).

 

 

POINTS (UNI-TERMINATED)

Crystals that end in a single point are very powerful to focus energy. They can be used to focus it physically (towards a chakra or space) or spiritually (towards a goal). They are very helpful in eliminating blockages within chakras or energy.

 

 

 

BI-TERMINATED CRYSTALS

These are very similar to crystal points, yet they have two points rather than one. This means that they help more towards balancing energy.

 

 

PYRAMIDS

The pyramid shaped crystals are quite like crystal points, but the energy is less intense because the point is less narrow, and there are less facets forming the point. Crystal pyramids take energy in from their point and bring it through the bottom, thus grounding the energy at the base. People who are overwhelmed by the amount of energy in their space can bring in a pyramid, since it will ground those energies and make them more bearable for someone who is more sensitive to them. They can also be used for healing purposes, bringing healing through the base to certain areas or chakras.

 

 

CRYSTAL EGGS

Crystal eggs are similar to those in pyramid shape, aside from the rounded base, point, and no facets. This focused the energy less to the point and embodies the same concept as the sphere, meaning that energy comes from all sides, but mostly from the point. The egg shape itself is a symbol for our dreams and goals coming to be, and bring a comforting energy with them.

 

SPHERES

Crystal spheres, also known as crystal balls, have energy vibrating all around them, and therefore emit energy in all directions. Because of their symmetry, they bring harmonic energies into the space they are kept in. This energy is very connecting, and can even help to unite the user with the energies surrounding them.

 

CUBES

Crystals in a cube shape are very interesting, and bring about a calculated and grounding energy. It can be stabilizing and help to secure intentions.

 

HEARTS

Very similar to crystal spheres, heart shaped crystals have energy coming from all directions but add a very loving and calming energy to it. They are also more likely to be small in size, making them have a similar radius to a tumbled stone.

 

CLUSTERS

Crystal clusters are made up of many smaller points, directing energy in many directions. You can think of it as being many uni-terminated crystals being joined at the same matrix.

 

 

PALM STONES

Similar to spheres but a flatter, oval shape, crystal palm stones are meant to be held in the users hand. They are conducive to meditation, holding one in each hand can be helpful.

CRYSTAL WANDS

Crystal wands can be very different shapes, some are more rounded and others are wrapped in wire. They sometimes have only one crystal, other times there are multiple crystals on them. They help to direct energy, crystal grids, some can be used (if rounded) for massage and acupressure.