Because it’s not about unicorn dust or wishful thinking...
Crystals are everywhere these days.. from influencer flatlays to full moon rituals on your TikTok feed. But with the rising trendiness of “crystal healing,” comes a tidal wave of misinformation, aesthetic over-function, and spiritual bypassing disguised as positivity.
If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at the idea of “charging your rose quartz under a blood moon eclipse for love,” you’re not alone. I believe crystal work can be powerful but only when it’s practical, intentional, and rooted in reality.
So let’s set the record straight.
Myth #1: Crystals Will “Heal” You Without You Doing Anything
“Just carry this and your anxiety will go away.”
Let’s be clear: Crystals aren’t magic pills. They don’t erase trauma, fix your toxic patterns, or manifest your soulmate while you keep dating red flags on repeat.
What crystals can do is help you create space (physically, mentally, emotionally) to reconnect with your intention. They’re tools for tuning in, not checking out.
Reality: If you’re not doing the inner work; therapy, nervous system regulation, shadow integration, honest self-inquiry.. no amount of amethyst under your pillow is going to “cure” anything.
Use them as anchors, not crutches.
Myth #2: You Need a Massive Collection to Be “Doing It Right”
“More is more. You need one for every chakra, intention, and zodiac sign.”
The commercial crystal world thrives on overwhelm. But let me tell you: you don’t need 50 stones to start, and you definitely don’t need to buy the most “Instagrammable” tower just to be spiritual.
Truth is: Some of the most potent practices come from working with one stone, deeply and consistently.
Instead of scattering your energy across 20 “beginner must-haves,” ask:
👉 What’s one issue I want to work on right now?
👉 What stone resonates with that?
👉 How can I build a relationship with it? Through presence, journaling, breathwork, or ritual?
Crystals respond to your clarity and consistency, not your shopping cart.
Myth #3: You Must Follow Specific Rituals or It “Won’t Work”
“You have to cleanse it under full moonlight with Himalayan saltwater or it won’t be effective.”
I’ve personally never resonated with moon rituals, they just never sat right with me.
No shade to those who do (a moon bath can still feel nice now and then), but I’ve always believed that intention + conscious presence matter more than any scripted step-by-step.
Your energy is the activator. Not the moon phase, not the Instagram spellwork, and definitely not whether your crystal sat in selenite for 12 hours.
Some of the most grounded crystal work happens in silence. In stillness. In sweat and tears. In moments where you just hold a stone and breathe.
So don’t stress if you forget to cleanse it "properly." Just come back to your why.
Final Thoughts:
Crystals aren’t here to impress. They’re here to support. But support only lands when you’re ready to take accountability for your healing.
If you’re someone who values tools that actually help you show up (not check out) then crystal work, done right, can be one of the most empowering things in your journey.
But only if you’re willing to do the work.