Are You a Crystal Empath?

Someone said you like crystals. 

For most people, crystals are merely pretty objects. Others experience a deeper connection to the sparkly collection that dots their window sills. Crystal empaths take this connection to an entirely different level. Sometimes referred to as a crystal sensitive or crystal intuitive, a crystal empath is someone who can connect with the energetic frequency of crystals. 

What is it like to be a crystal empath?

Crystal sensitives will experience the energetic frequency of crystals through their intuitive senses. As we’re using an empath’s lens this may generally fall under the umbrella of clairsentience-but isn’t limited to that. 

Here are some examples of how a crystal intuitive might experience crystal energy:

If you are a clairsentient you would likely feel an impacted mood being around crystals, particularly large groups of them. You may experience bodily tingles, shivers, energy or rushes. You may notice a temperature change or feel your heart racing. If you are gifted in psychometry (reading an object’s energy), you may receive information about the crystal, where it is from, etc. This information may come to you along various intuitive pathways.

If you are claircognizant, you would intuitively know about the crystal. You may know what it is useful for, what to do with it, what the crystal wants or needs to amplify its energy, where it comes from, or its “story.” All information received would be centered around the mind and simply knowing.

If you are clairvoyant, you might get a glimpse of the crystal’s aura, or see colors, images, or movies that teach you about that crystal. Some people believe that crystals are watched over by nature Devas, so you may get a glimpse of that particular crystal’s Deva. 

If you are clairaudient, you may hear words, phrases, or complete thoughts about the crystal. You may learn how to utilize or amplify its energy, how to clear it or care for it. You may even hear music or a musical tone associated with the crystal’s energetic frequency.

As with most intuitive gifts, you will likely experience a bit of each clair sense when working with crystals- perhaps even clairgustance or clairalience (you can learn more about these sister senses here)! Some intuitives experience a phenomenon known as synesthesia, a sensory crossover experience. For example you might see and feel sound as it happens. Your experiences with crystals may include this blending of intuitive pathways.

Signs You are a Crystal Empath

Nine signs you are a crystal empath:

1. Crystals draw you in. Their brilliance, their depth, or for some other intangible reason. It’s not that they are just pretty, it’s something else. This is likely their frequency and energy working with you. Sometimes what we are unconsciously attracted to is a sign there is more going on than meets the eye. Your guides may be pushing you to interact with specific crystals, or just to bring a little more sparkle into your life.

2. Spending time in a crystal store lifts your mood. For example: You’re having a bad day and you know that ten minutes in your favorite crystal shop will completely turn your frown upside down- even if you don’t purchase a thing. You walk in drained and grouchy, and walk out feeling calm, centered, and at peace.

3. You maximize your crystal carrying. You’ve got them on your wrists, fingers, ankles, in your earlobes, nose, and around your neck. You carry them in your pockets, and your bra. You’ve got them in your bag, and you may have made a scarf with a special pocket just for crystals. 

4. They surround you. You aren’t just wearing them, but you’ve got favorites on your desk, your nightstand, and under your pillow. They are on your dresser, your windowsills, and your altar space. They’re by your computer, and on your mantle. Some are there because they’re pretty, others may be there because they have a purpose.

5. You instinctively know which crystals are good for you or your environment. You keep them nearby. You may know which crystals would best support a friend going through a difficult breakup. You may have friends or coworkers asking you for advice on which crystal is best for them, or their son, their best friend, etc.

6. You can feel crystals’ vibrations. Perhaps it is a gentle warmth, a “fuzzy” kind of tickle, pulsing, tingles, increased heart rate, or even a bit of sickness. Some sensitives report that being around too many crystals at once can make them feel overloaded, floaty, or a little queasy.

7. You can tell when a crystal is “off.” Many things happen to crystals during their lives. We tend to enjoy the cut, smoothed, and polished crystals the most. Sometimes crystals don’t like that, and from the cutting experience, they can carry a bit of a polarized energy. It will feel a little jarring or off. (Even if you don’t feel it, you might know this to be true, or perhaps you’ve communicated directly with the stone.) Additionally, damaged crystals can absorb or carry energy that is “other.” These crystals can feel weird or “gross.” Some crystals feel negative, which could mean an earthbound spirit is attached to a prized piece of jewelry, for example. Sometimes their energy is dirty or choked. The good news is that energy can be cleared in the majority of cases, including the case of spirit attachments. If you’re curious about this, I wrote about a cracked piece of turquoise here.

8. Crystal grids make you feel good. You can intuit the positive energy that comes from a crystal grid. Some crystal empaths sense this in person, others can pick up the energy from photos and videos. Here’s a fun intuitive experiment: see if you can pick up the energy from this crystal grid in the photo below.

9. You were a rock hound as a kid. Crystal empaths are often drawn to rocks, minerals, and crystals from an early age. You grow what you know.

Whether you identify as a crystal empath or not, there is no denying that crystals hold timeless allure. They illuminate the connection between our inner selves and the Universe at large. Exploring the realm of crystals allows us to tap into the intricate web of energies that surround us. Your journey with crystals is deeply personal and as endlessly fascinating as your own intuitive gifts. If you’ve recognized yourself in the signs of a crystal empath, please share your crystal stories and experiences with us.