Do you work with crystals? How about a grid on the theme of one element to rebalance your energy or that of a room? You don’t need to buy a grid board and dozens of crystals. With a pair of compasses and a ruler, you can easily make whatever pattern you like, and it doesn’t have to be big and complex, and it is fun to make!
When you feel some imbalance, it can be very helpful to think in terms of the elements:
– Need to let go / be more adaptable? Focus on water.
– Need to calm down / recentre? Earth.
– Need some perspective / lightening up? Air.
– Need more energy / motivation? Fire.
Look online to see how to create a simple pattern of your choice that evokes what you need (fluid, solid, radiating…) on a piece of paper. Colour it to enhance it, perhaps write a mantra around it, then add a few crystals to suit your purpose. Being creative infuses your grid with your intention and can start to shift your energy before you’ve even set it up.
I keep my grids small so they fit on my altar, where I place various other items relating to the element I want a boost from, and the result can be felt instantly.
Be aware that working with the same element alone for too long can tilt the balance too far the other way, too. Too much water and you could drown in the depth of your emotions; earth can keep you stuck; too much air makes you aloof and disengaged; and fire too impulsive. So check in regularly with yourself / your place: what energy do you need right now?
Remember that the elements are always with(in) you, ready to help and respond. Crystals are one way of channelling their powerful energies.
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