“A crystal grid is an intentional arrangement of minerals, selected to represent a particular goal, and then spiritually activated to support that work.”
“…a grid is thought to weave together the energy field that surrounds individual stones, blending their energies and producing a mineral aura equivalent to a much larger piece.”
Since the last new moon I’ve been practicing visualization with spellcasting rituals that seem to have a common basket of elements.
Common Elements:
- a crystal grid arranged in a sigil that I have previously created
- I put a lot of energy into building the crystal grid; it starts with selecting a few programmed crystals and then using smaller amplifiers to fill in the gaps and really paint a picture (this is very peaceful and satisfying to me)
- a spell candle, or just taper candles in corresponding colors annointed with power oil
- the candles are sometimes strategically placed within the grid, other times just around it
- allowing the candles to burn completely down
- the candles sit in small taper candle holders (or a unique container if a specifically made spell candle) and the holders sit in a small amount of water; I’ve used different kinds of water based on the intent
- more than once I have created a small spell jar if I had an intent I really wanted to boost; the jar was placed strategically within the crystal grid
- other times I’ve used a talisman or just a rock with the sigil painted on it
- after everything is set up and candles are lit, I spend a good amount of time sitting in front of the grid and visualizing
Notes On Success:
Creating a sigil of specific intent and following it through with a crystal grid AND spell candles seems to boost the spellcasting. The intent is easier to focus on (and visualize) and therefore magnified. The results have been… better.
I like having a dedicated item that is “transformed” during the ritual; i.e. a talisman, spell jar, or sigil stone that represents the outcome of the ritual. It’s like I’m putting some things in and taking something out anew.
I don’t think I’m making these crystal grids the same way (or for the same reason?) other people traditionally make them. Depending on the sigil, it’s not usually a design where the center is the big idea and everything is amplified outward. It’s more like a visual aid for me to work through. Sometimes the sigils look like an actual pathway; sometimes they look more like a container.
However, I have build traditional grids and I wouldn’t say I was unhappy with them. Sometimes it’s helpful for me to sketch or design the layout on my computer ahead of time.
Anyway, this has been working really well for me and I think I’ll continue practicing with this style of ritual. I’ve been on a roll with the sigils. It’s funny: I can tell when I really want to make one and when it’s perfect, and then other times I just can’t do it. It won’t be the right time. The lines don’t make sense to me. But when they do – I immediately know how to proceed.