Peridot is a vibrant green gemstone. It is one of only two crystals (the other being diamond) that is formed in molten rock instead of the Earth's crust. It is also known as the stone of compassion.
Peridot has its own healing properties, associations, and chakra alignments that lends itself to a unique healing experience.
This blog post is designed to give you all the information you need about your new Peridot crystal element. If you would like a more general guide about crystal healing, check out this blog post!
Heal Your Mind and Body
Peridot is revered for its ability to heal the mind and body. Healing with peridot dates back to Ancient Egypt—the Ancient Egyptians used peridot to ward off nightmares and evil spirits.
In present times, peridot is still associated with restful sleep. It is believed that you can use the stone to sleep more soundly if you've been struggling with fitful nights. The stone has also been used to promote good health.
Many believed that this crystal can also be used to balance your emotions, restoring peace to the mind. While healing your mind, peridot takes things a step further and helps you be mindfully present. If you are someone that struggles with being somewhere else mentally when you are out with friends, peridot might be a powerful tool for you.
Peridot is associated with:
- Positivity
- Emotional Balance
- Health
- Joy
- Creativity
When practicing crystal healing, mindful intentions are vital. Many people use what a crystal is associated to build their intentions. If any of the above associations resonate with you, it could be a sign that you should incorporate peridot into your healing practice. This crystal would be perfect for a new parent that feels they're constantly getting sick from their child and struggle to be fully in the present when they take some time for themselves.
Peridot is primarily aligned with the heart and solar plexus chakras. When each is out of alignment, you might be feeling aching loneliness and low self-esteem. It is believed that peridot can be used to help realign the heart and solar plexus chakras, allowing you to let love in and believe in yourself.
Prime Your Peridot
Cleansing is an integral part of any crystal healing practices. Crystals are extremely susceptible to energies. This means that they respond positively or negatively to the energies they encounter from people and their surrounding environments.
It isn't guaranteed that your crystal won't come into contact with negative energy in its journey from our facility to your doorstep. There's no need to worry! There are a few cleansing techniques you can use on your peridot crystal element to prep it for your healing practice.
The first cleansing technique you can try is putting your element under running water. If you have access to a stream of natural, fresh water that would be preferred. However, we understand geographically that's not possible for a lot of people. You can use running tap water instead! Leave your crystal element under the stream of water you have access to for a few minutes. Once you're finished, make sure your peridot is completely dry before you begin using it. You can either dry it with a soft, clean cloth or let it air dry.
The second technique you can use for cleansing is harnessing the power of the sun or the moon. Both celestial bodies have a lot of powerful, positive energy that can combat negative energy. If you choose to leave your crystal out in sunlight it isn't recommended you leave it out for more than an hour. Exposure to direct sunlight for extended periods of time can alter the crystal's color. If you use the moonlight, leave it out overnight and use a full moon, if possible.
The final technique we recommend for cleansing your peridot is putting it on the smoke of incense. If you are someone that burns a lot of incense, this might be the best method for you. You can use whatever your favorite dried herbs are!
Every month or so, you'll want to use one of the above methods to cleanse your crystal. Wearing your crystal element regularly means it will likely come into contact with negative energy again. To ensure you're getting the best possible experience, you'll want to regularly cleanse your element to rid it of negative energy.
Begin Your Practice
The next step after cleansing your crystal is to begin your practice. As we mentioned earlier, one of the most important parts of crystal healing is setting intentions. Before you set your intention, you'll want to do some introspective work and see if you have any doubts about crystal healing. Being skeptical of the possibilities of your practice and hinder your healing journey.
Once you've worked through your hesitancies, it's time to set your intention. Intentions are essentially what you hope the outcome of your practice will be. You'll want them to be relatively specific and related to what the crystal is associated with. Return back to the description of peridot to begin crafting your intention.
For example, you might set an intention to protect your mind at night to promote a more restful sleep. If you want to focus your healing during the daytime, you might consider setting an intention to only think about work when you're on the clock to be more present in the other aspects of your life.
Once you've decided on what your intention will be, write it down. Writing it down helps you commit it to memory and will be easy to return to once time has passed. Next, you'll want to take your peridot element in your hands and speak your intention into it. Do this a few times so it's clear what you hope to gain from your practice. Finally, think about your intention everyday—make decisions that align with your intention.
After a while, you might decide you've accomplished what you wanted to or that your intention is no longer relevant. That is to be expected. To set a new intention, use one of the cleansing methods to wipe your crystal clean and repeat this process with a new goal in mind.
Reach Emotional Balance With Peridot
Now you have the tools you need to begin your healing journey! We hope that you accomplish what you intend to with your crystal.
If you'd like to explore our other crystals for additional healing opportunities, check out our full crystal offerings here! We wish you the best of luck with your practice.
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