What is Quartz?
Quartz is the second most common mineral found on earth.It’s color can vary widely from clear, to purple (Amethyst) to yellow (Citrine) to pink (Rose Quartz) and more. Quartz can be found in all types of rock - metamorphic, sedimentary and igneous. 

Quartz Correspondences

Energy: Projective/Receptive
Chakra: Crown

Elements: Fire, Water
Deities: Allat, Gaia, Gendenwitha, Ixcuiname, Latona

Historical Uses of Quartz
The name Quartz is taken from the Greek word krustallos which means ‘ice’. Ancient Greeks believed that the stone was actually eternal ice made by the gods.

In Australian Aboriginal Mythology quartz was known as a mystical substance called maban, the material that the magical powers of the elders and shamans are taken from. 

Tools made of quartz from prehistoric tribes have been found in Ireland and other countries.

As with any stone, use your intuition. We believe that a stone will work if you believe it will work. If you’ve been told that a stone works for one thing and you believe it, don't stress if you find out you were told wrong. Your belief is what gives the stones and your magical workings power. 

Quartz’s Healing & Metaphysical Properties
Clear Quartz is thought to be a master healer and is an excellent choice for almost any healing situation. It is used to supercharge energies and effects of other crystals.

Divination
Quartz is often used as gazing balls or scrying surfaces although historically they have been made of other minerals. Try putting your Quartz scrying stone under your pillow to form a strong connection with it.

Quartz stones also make great pendulums.

Emotional Healing
Use a Quartz stone to ward off bad energy and replace it with positive. This stone can help bring your emotions into balance and harmony.

Lactation
Quartz is said to improve a nursing mothers lactation when worn by the mother or babe (we don’t recommend putting jewelry on infants or toddlers for safety reasons). 

Spirituality
Since Quartz is a master of energy, it is the perfect stone to help amplify magical workings. Add them to crystal grids or keep them on your altar while you work. 

It is also a wonderful stone to use during mediation. Use Quartz to connect to your higher psychic abilities.

Quartz does not need to be perfectly clear or free of inclusions in order to work.

Cleansing & Charging Quartz

There are many methods for cleansing crystals. Quartz is water safe.

Water
Water is a neutralizing force and can be used to rid crystals of negative energies (be sure your crystals are water safe before cleansing with water). Try using running tap water, salt water or moon water to cleanse your Quartz stones.

Selenite
Place your smaller Quartz stones atop a larger piece of Selenite to clear unwanted energies.

Sound
Use sound to clear your Quartz. Sound can be used to turn negative or unbalanced energy into balanced, positive energy. This is also a great way to cleanse many stones at once!
Try using: singing bowls, tuning forks or chanting.

Incense
Burn a cleansing herb such as sage, lavender, cedar or rosemary on a charcoal disc and waft the smoke over your Quartz to rid it of negative energies. You could also use incense sticks if they are more readily available - but we recommend choosing one in a scent that you associated with cleansing.

Moonlight
Moonlight is a great way to charge and cleanse your Quartz. Place your Quartz outside (weather permitting) or in a windowsill with the blinds pulled up enough to expose the stones to the moonlight. Allow the stone to sit, undisturbed throughout the night. If you are using a light sensitive stone, be sure to collect them before the sun rises to avoid discoloration.

Blessed Be the Witches

Information here is not intended to treat, cure or diagnose any conditions. They are for reference only. If you have a health condition, speak to your healthcare provider about treatments.