Welcome to the Order of the Sacred Star! This Pagan/Wiccan group, based in Winnipeg, Canada, is committed to teaching the Craft to all those who wish to learn. Our goal is to provide a complete and fulfulling learning experience. Our public classes are offered through the Winnipeg Pagan Teaching Circle.

Monday, June 16, 2025

Are You Practicing Witchcraft... or Just Collecting Crystals?

Let’s be honest—most of us have at least one drawer, shelf, or entire altar overflowing with shiny rocks. Amethyst, rose quartz, obsidian, moonstone—we collect them like dragon hoards, and honestly? No shame. Crystals are gorgeous, powerful, and incredibly fun to work with.

But here’s a little magical reality check: owning crystals doesn’t make you a witch. Using them does.

This post is your gentle nudge to go beyond the collection phase and actually work your magic.


Intent Over Aesthetic

Witchcraft is about intention. If you picked that chunk of citrine because it helps with confidence and you’re carrying it in your pocket during job interviews? That’s spellwork.

If it’s just sitting there “looking witchy” on your nightstand and collecting dust under a dried rose? That’s décor.

The tools of the craft are just that—tools. Your power is in how you use them.


What Crystals Are Really For

Let’s revisit why we use crystals in the first place:

  • Amethyst: Calms the mind, aids in intuition, and helps with restful sleep
  • Rose Quartz: Promotes self-love, forgiveness, and heart-healing
  • Obsidian: Grounds you, protects against negativity
  • Citrine: Boosts creativity, energy, and manifestation

Notice a pattern? These aren’t decorations—they’re magical batteries. But they don’t work unless you activate them.


5 Simple Ways to Actually Use Your Crystals

If you’re not sure how to move from collector to practitioner, try one of these today:

  1. Sleep Magic
    Slip amethyst under your pillow with a whispered intention for peace or dream clarity.

  2. Pocket Spell
    Choose a crystal for the energy you need. Carry it with a written affirmation.

  3. Cleansing Ritual
    Use selenite or clear quartz to cleanse your altar tools or tarot deck.

  4. Candle Magic
    Place corresponding crystals around a spell candle to amplify your focus.

  5. Moonlight Charging
    Set your crystals out under the full moon and revisit your intentions the next morning.


Dust Off the Magic

You don’t need an elaborate ritual or perfect timing. You just need to do something with them. Start small. Speak your intention aloud. Hold your stone during meditation. Make it yours.

Because you didn’t come to this path just to build a crystal-themed Pinterest board.
You came here to live magically.


So Tell Me…

What’s your most-used crystal—and what do you use it for?
Drop it in the comments. Let’s inspire each other to go beyond the shelf and into the spell.

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