With this summer’s busy travel season, we often hear folks looking for ways to keep crystals with them to help with flight anxiety and sleep support. Keep reading for some easy ways to keep your travel-friendly crystals with you for all the fun!

PALM STONES

Probably the easiest way to keep a soothing crystal with you! Palm stones and meditation stones can simply be kept in your pocket for easy, on-demand access. We love this option for anyone who experiences stress during travel or flights, as holding a palm stone and taking a deep breath is discrete and can be done pretty much anywhere. 

TUMBLED OR ROUGH STONE SETS

Whether you have trouble sleeping while traveling, have anxiety when away from home, or are looking for an anchoring tool for your mindfulness practice on-the-go, tumbled stone sets are the perfect tool to keep crystal friends close by. Keep them secure in a small bag and place them on a dish or other arrangement on your vacation home side table (or wherever you want to use them!) Bring a travel candle or aromatherapy roller for an extra soothing upgrade. 

Want to make your own crystal set? Join us at our upcoming crystal set making session at our wellness studio, Take Care Studio, right across the street from the shop. Tickets are $20 and include your own set of 5 tumbled stones, a $10 savings. Additional sets can be purchased for the same price!

Sign up here: https://momence.com/Take--Care/Make-Your-Own-Crystal-Set/87681525

KEEP A STURDY SPECIMEN IN YOUR BAG

Let’s face it, some non-polished crystals are just not made to travel. But many are!  Need grounding energy? Bring a cubic pyrite. Want to cleanse your space? A quartz point is perfect. Want to protect your good energy? A classic amethyst piece is just the thing! Tuck them into a petite muslin bag and keep them safe in your bag. Avoid any specimens with fine points, brittle stones (vanadinite, desert rose, scolecite, etc) or stones with lots of angles (these can have lots of points of weakness). Instead, look for pieces that are solid, in a bar or sphere form, or are somewhat flat.

We hope this was helpful and we cannot wait to hear where your crystals travel this summer!

Attention all June babies! This one is for you. 

Geminis are so special! Passionate about everything all at once and full of curiosity - social butterflies who feel deeply and want to take it all in. The flip side of these traits are feelings of distraction, boredom and dissatisfaction- quickly moving from one thing to the next in search of more + different. A maximalist in every regard, we are here to celebrate and support our Gemini friends with crystals that nourish and balance their everything energy.

MOONSTONE

An obvious first choice (June’s birthstone), the flashy allure of moonstone speaks to the twin sign nature of Gemini. Calm and quiet from angle and neon blue at another angle, this stone offers a symbolic olive branch to those experiencing intellectual intensity and boredom all at once. A balancing stone, it brings a sense of harmony to anyone who interacts with it - or wears it! We personally love moonstone in jewelry, as the tiny gems truly capture its magic. 

GALENA

A grounding stone, galena offers the Gemini quietude. Unlike moonstone, galena is not flashy - in contrast, it is heavy, solid, square and grey - a metaphorical rock which one can lean on in times of overwhelm or uncertainty (metaphorical only, as galena contains lead and should not be handled — including being leaned on, lol!)  A wonderful option for gridding or keeping in a prominent space on display as a reminder that one does not need to do or be all things all at once. 

QUARTZ

There is not a soul who wouldn’t benefit from quartz. For the Gemini, Quartz offers clarity for their path - whether its choosing a profession, a relationship or any other significant life choice, it helps us connect with our true desires. 

YELLOW CALCITE

Not every stone for a Gemini needs to help them find balance and calm - surely their energetic fuel must also be replenished with joy and optimism! This is where yellow calcite comes in. Radiating with sunny cheerfulness, yellow calcite can support the Gemini’s positive, curious outlook on life. 

CHRYSOCOLLA

On their journey, Geminis may find it difficult to tap into their intuition - everything is fascinating and engrossing and they may find it hard to find their ‘true north’ or a grounded sense of direction in life. Chrysocolla supports them in tapping into their intuition and sharing their most authentic self with the world! 

Graduation is a major milestone at an any age and level of education, and marks a point of transformation and growth in the graduate’s life. A crystal can serve as a wonderful acknowledgment of that significant shift, both from a symbology and/or energetic perspective, but also as a visual celebration of the occasion. With that in mind, we are excited to share a few wonderful crystal suggestions for gifting a new grad! 

CLEAR QUARTZ

Clear quartz is a wonderful gift for grads due to its association with finding clarity and supporting healing. It’s a foundational crystal for any collection and comes in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, clarity and colors. 

AMETHYSTS

Amethysts are great for new grads because they are considered protective of good energy (which is needed to keep up a job search!) and supportive of intuition. Just like quartz (because it’s a type of quartz!) amethyst comes in a wide variety of colors, textures and expressions. The photo shown is a Vera Cruz amethyst, which are typically more delicate and a lighter shade of purple, compared to a typical Brazilian amethyst cluster with deeper purple and uniform points equally distributed.

VANADINITE

Vanadinite is visually so stunning with its deep red hues and unique geometric flakes. It’s perfect for grads due to its energetic association with creativity and vitality - supporting a new grad’s quest to find a position that makes them feel creatively fulfilled.

 FLUORITE

Whether in palm stone form like the above or a big dramatic chunk - or geometric cubic structure - fluorite offers a range of colors, shapes, and growth patterns to inspire just about anyone! Associated with protecting one’s good energy - and protection from bad energy - it’s an ideal companion for anyone charting a new path and deciding what’s next.

BLUE ARAGONITE

Last but certainly not least, blue aragonite. This peaceful ocean blue stone is associated with releasing fear and negativity, and also soothing one’s nerves.    This time of transition can be overwhelming, scary and uncertain, even with all the excitement and happiness. Blue aragonite symbolizes a state of calm and therefor is a wonderful gift for any new grad.

As we shift into the light, bright and abundant season of spring, we thought we would share a few crystals to help celebrate. That natural desire to shed the layers of winter inevitably lead to us cleaning out closets, ridding our spaces of clutter, and creating space for little moments of joy and growth. 

While we love a good purge, don't forget that you can also invite things in - things that symbolize the energy of this season. Why not start with a few of these crystals? Here are 5 suggestions for spring crystals:

Clear Quartz - The quintessential spring cleaning crystal! Known for its ability to amplify energy and help achieve clarity, among many other uses, it lets the light in and then makes it brighter.  Quartz is a chameleon and can look many different ways, from crystal clear to milky to golden and beyond. This one is particularly cheerful!

 

Pink Tourmaline - Pink Tourmaline is a stone of emotional healing and love. It is perfect for stepping away from the past, and moving on to new beginnings. You can keep small pieces in your bag with you for a loving reminder, or display a more prominent piece, such as this one, wherever you need a reminder of self compassion and love. 



Pyrite - Pyrite is shiny and bold - perfect for shielding you from bad energy and protecting your good vibes. Like spring, it is also associated with abundance. After a year of pulling back, having less, and experiencing so much unpredictability, it serves as a bit of hope that there is abundance through it all. This one actually combines a few of our recommendations and is one of our most unique!



Kyanite - This deep blue beauty encourages clear communication with oneself, as well as tranquility and joy. As we transition to a new season (and this year, spring feels a little like a new reality), a sense of peace and inner trust is priceless. Small pieces can be kept with other crystals with desired properties styled on a dish, while larger pieces steal the show on their own. 



Fluorite - It's just the best! In colors ranging from teal to purple to lime green, fluorite is cheerful as heck and just looking at it makes you happy. It is definitely all about positive energy, and it encourages a go-with-the-flow attitude. Whether it's a tiny cube from the Elmwood mine to a rainbow fluorite display piece, any addition of this special crystal will enhance your spring experience.