Alright, so it’s pretty much the most fitting time to do this post now that I am officially out Mercury in Retrograde.
It ended September 5th, but for me… it lingered on. I finally feel the dust settling, the vibes are good, & today we’re talking all about crystals.
I wanted an expert to come in on this post, cause although I am all about crystals, I am not schooled. Selfishly, I wanted this post for myself to really tune up my crystal knowledge.
SO… I brought in the master healers from House of Intuition.
which is pretty much the coolest crystal shop in all of Los Angeles!
It really is a sanctuary & if you’re ever in LA- you have to go. The staff of healers are so helpful, the store itself is so beautiful/black & white/modern, & they. Not to mention, it’s a celeb favorite when it comes to all things metaphysical (Lisa Vanderpump, Will Smith, & Anne Hathaway have been spotted there!).
Plus, they have a subscription moon box which is kind of major for any crystal lovers (& also a really genius idea!). Each month before the new moon you receive a specially curated box specific to what that month’s new moon represents.
It typically always comes with the most amazing candles, a bath soak, a crystal, & a whole bunch of other amazing items to help prepare you for our best new moon ritual ever!
** Luckily for you guys- House of Intuition is giving one Fashionlush reader their October moon box! Scroll down to the end of this post, after you’ve learned EVERYTHING you need to know about crystals, to see HOW TO ENTER! **
x, E
P.S. you can check out House of Intuition on Instagram here!
Fashionlush: Introduce yourself! Who you are, what you do, & how did you get into crystal healing?
HOI: My name is Ryan, a gatekeeper, reader, and teacher for the House of Intuition in Los Angeles. My primary function at the House is to help make sure things flow correctly, whether that’s as a customer service representative, as teacher to help guide customers, or a reader to help them parse out their individual situations.
From a young age, I’ve always been interested in crystals and their properties, but three years ago, I’ve luckily had the opportunity to train and study the art of crystals and their healing capabilities with the House of Intuition. After deep emotional strife, I turned to the House of Intuition to help guide me forward to heal myself and others around me, and I haven’t looked back since.
Fashionlush: Give us a little crystal 101 for those of us who love crystals/the idea behind them, but just don’t know how to use them or the details of how crystals healing works.
HOI: On a physical level, crystals are made from different minerals under differing environments in the earth over the course of millions of years. On an energetic level, I like to think of crystals as the earth’s energy given physical form.
When we use them, it’s like having a little computer with you that has the ability to do so much for us due to metaphysics, but also reliant on us to program them with our own intention.
Fashionlush: When it comes to choosing crystals, how do you know which one is the one for you? Is there a certain feeling? Any tips for finding one’s perfect crystal?
HOI: What I find that works for me is to go into a crystal shop with an open mind and look for something to catch my eye. I may have a specific intention in mind, but I let my intuition pull me to what I need. I hold onto the stone and feel it out for the right one. When holding it, I wait for a tingle or an energetic pull. If I don’t get it from one stone, I’ll try the same crystal but of a different size or shape to see which one pulls me.
Fashionlush: Do you have any tips for getting your crystals to work their magic? How would one learn to trust & accept their crystals?
HOI: The most important thing is to set the intention for your crystals. If you don’t set an intention with your crystal, you’re just carrying a rock with you. All you need to do is cleanse it (sage is my favorite and easiest method), meditate with the crystal, and tell it what to do, like writing a program for a computer.
As for trust, trust is a difficult thing to develop but all it takes is time.
Fashionlush: Talk to us about the new moon! What is the significance behind the new moon, why do people perform new moon rituals?
HOI: In a variety of traditions, the moon was seen as a consistent way of tracking the days, hence the prevalence of lunar calendars. In traditions, especially in popular traditions, it represents a beginning of new intuitions.
As the moon grows in size, so do the intentions that we set.
Fashionlush: I LOVE your moon ritual box (just got my second one) & love that one of my readers will get to win one as well! Can you tell us what is in the HOI moon ritual box/how does each item plays a part in the ritual?
HOI: Each month is different when it comes to the Moon Box. For example, in September’s box, we included a bath, soap, crystals, and candles. In many traditions, a pre-ritual bath is encouraged as a way to do a cleanse to help set intentions for the different moon cycles. Anytime we do a energetic cleanse, it helps with being more focused and concentrated with a particular intention in mind.
Fashionlush: I asked my readers what they wanted to know about crystals & a few ladies asked about a yoni egg. I googled it & immediately saw celebs (Gwenyth Paltrow) are into it, & the internet is going crazy. Had to ask… do you know about the Yoni egg? Is this really a thing?
HOI: We’ve recently seen a rise in the interests in yoni eggs thanks to celebrities and their experiences. Essentially they are crystals shaped into eggs that are placed in the vagina. It is thought to help with toning the vaginal walls, help with gaining a closer spiritual connection with the sacred feminine energy, among other benefits like increased libido.
However, please always be safe in choosing the right crystal for your egg (so nothing water soluble!). Please also remember to sanitize it before and after and if you notice cracks or oddities, please use a protective cover like a condom!
** soooo… it’s definitely a thing! **
Fashionlush: I often talk about my struggles with anxiety on the blog & I have a handful of readers who have asked about crystal healing for anxiety- do you have any crystal and/or other types of healing suggestions?
HOI: It’s a common occurrence in our stores to provide a crystal that is great for anxiety.
A crystal we recommend is Black Tourmaline to help us in grounding ourselves and ensure us a calmness that one can expect when they are fully present for the moment.
Another one is Lepidolite which is what we call one of the anti-anxiety stones. Using this as a worry stone or a stone for balance is great considering a major component of it is lithium which is found in many psychopharmaceuticals to alleviate certain symptoms.
Let’s Talk Celebrity Crystals
THAT WAS SERIOUSLY SO MUCH GOOD INFORMATION! I don’t know about you guys, but I learned so much.
Huge thank you so to Ryan & House of Intuition for dropping ALL that crystal knowledge! To bring it all full circle & give you guys some real life examples… the last thing I asked Ryan was to match a few celebs to a crystal that would benefit them! Mookaite Jasper is def. on my crystal wishlist!
+ Justin Bieber: “Hematite is the first stone that came to mind. It helps to provide a grounded foundation and helps the carrier to look inward to their center for the answers of what the need. With proper grounding, he may be able to make the right choices moving forward. In addition, it helps one look inward to their inner self rather than what others expect of him, which may help with what he needs to do moving forward.”
+ Taylor Swift: “Rhodonite is a stone I recommend whenever there’s relationship issues, regardless of romantic or platonic. Rhodonite is a nurturing stone that helps us heal from the heart and to look at situations from both sides of the problem. In addition, it helps to provide us a sense of security, healing, understanding, and compassion when dealing with situations that may be emotionally taxing.”
+ Kris Kardashian: “Mookaite Jasper is fantastic for reminding us that youth is not so much a physical limitation so much as it is a mental barrier. It’s a stone that I love to use especially under stress and to help me to progress forward rather than falter back. Not only does it provide an open mind but it also promotes a grounded center and a balanced stability that’s flexible to their situational environment.”
Win The House of Intuition October Moon Ritual Box
House of Intuition one lucky reader their October Moon Ritual Box (as seen in this post!). It includes all the components need to set your intentions successfully with the new moon & is SERIOUSLY amazing! I just got mine, & I can’t wait to take my new moon bath!!
Here’s how to enter:
1. Comment on this post telling me what your favorite crystal is + why you want to win! Be sure to include your email address!!
2. Sign up for the Fashionlush newsletter (got some fun stuff coming soon to the newsletter!).
3. Bonus points: comment on my latest Instagram with the CRYSTAL BALL emoji & tag a friend!!
** GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED! CONGRATS TO THE WINNER, CHARLOTTE CLEMENT! **