Creating A Crystal Energy Jar Based On Your Astrology Chart

When thinking of Astrology, most people only know their Sun sign. This chart placement indicates the core essence of the person’s traits and personality. However, many other astrological influences shape our lives, including our Moon sign, Ascendant sign, and Midheaven placement.

Each of us also has a unique astrological birth chart with planets and stars in certain placements, meaning that it is exceptionally rare that two people might have the same natal chart. Even twins with seemingly identical birth charts will usually have small variances in their charts, depending on the amount of time that passed between the first and second birth.

On the rare occasion that two people do have identical charts they are known as ‘time twins.’ For this to be possible, they must be born in the same year, on the same day, no more than 15 minutes apart, and within at least a 10-mile (16 km) radius from each other.

Similarly, each individual crystal and gemstone is also unique and can be used to celebrate the uniqueness of your birth chart, despite it being the birthstone for everyone who shares your zodiac sign. Crystals and stones reflect and magnify the energies we exude, and they can be used as a powerful tool in your spiritual practice.

Something special you can create is a specialty crystal jar to reflect the uniqueness of your own astrological identity by harnessing the energies embodied by certain crystals and stones.

To start choosing the appropriate crystals for such a jar, you will need to have your natal chart as a reference for which type of stones to look for, and then to start scouting for and intuitively choosing individual stones in that category that most ‘speak to you.’ You may be tempted to only choose crystals based on their shape and appearance. This is not the ideal way. Instead, ensure that the stones you select magnify and complement one another, and resonate with you personally.

You can trust your feelings when it comes to crystals. It is said that crystals find us, we don’t find them. If you’re meant to work with them, you’ll be drawn to them, and that will become apparent ~ Boni Lonnsburry

To find the appropriate stones for you jar, begin with the broad guidelines. The Fire signs (Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius), for example, are associated with red and golden stones that resemble fire or flames, such as bloodstone, carnelian, and tiger’s eye. But you will also need balancing crystals that will help ground the energies of those hot-tempered stones, such as pyrite, clear quartz, and lapis lazuli.

If you are an Aries, learning to control impulses may prove challenging, while Leo tends to be somewhat egocentric and wandering Sagittarius may need to focus on being more grounded and centered. Pick a blend of crystals and stones that offers positive reinforcement, but also brings that ‘hot-headed’ nature of the fire signs back into balance.

The Air signs (Gemini, Aquarius, Libra) are people of wit and intellect. To enhance their mental acuity and keep their wits (and tongues) sharp, these signs do well with agate, lepidolite, and hematite. The air signs, however, tend to be challenged by tricky emotions, as opposed to just rational logic. Stones like mother of pearl, opal, amethyst, and moonstone will help them to connect the ‘head’ with the ‘heart.’

The Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn) thrive with the more ‘earthy’ stones, such as selenite, obsidian, or tourmaline that support the energies of family, stability, love, and the comforts of home. The earth signs are sometimes considered to be boring ‘plodders’ who operate with slow, heavy perseverance by those who don’t know that these hardworking folks actually ‘make the world turn’. The solid, grounded earth sign can learn to have fun and enjoy life more by adding bright crystals and stones, such as jade, sapphire, garnet, and amber to brighten up their life and stoke the imagination.

No two crystals are the same. They are like snowflakes. Each crystal has its own particular vibration, and each will resonate differently. Look for one that will resonate with your being —regardless of size, shape, color, or jeweler’s quality. It’s the intuitive impression which is important ~ Phyllis Galde

The Water signs (Pisces, Scorpio, Cancer) do best with the fluid magic of bright ruby, golden topaz, and sparking aquamarine, helping to inspire and focus the water sign’s energies. The water signs however also tend to be intense, mystically minded people who often have a love-hate relationship with emotions. To balance this penchant for emotional upheaval consider using stones like carnelian, labradorite, and citrine to separate the positive energies from the negative.

To further enhance your special jar of crystals, create it for a specific, personal, spiritual or metaphysical purpose. For this to work well you need to have a clear goal or intention, and it is important to know each stone and its properties before you add it to the mix. Choose stones that reflect not only your birth chart, but also what you hope to accomplish.