How I First Discovered Crystals

Crystals in all their different shapes and colours!

My journey with crystals began much earlier than I sometimes realise — somewhere around the age of ten or twelve. I had bought myself a book of “alternative magics,” and inside its pages I found a whole world of esoteric practices: Tarot, Runes, Palmistry, Tea leaf reading, Sigil creation, and crystals for scrying. That book felt like a treasure chest, each chapter an invitation to explore something mysterious and new.

My Childhood Altar

Inspired, I soon created a little altar of sorts in my bedroom. Onto it I gathered my tools and trinkets: a few crystals, found objects, photos of loved ones, candles, unicorn figurines, essential oils — anything that felt magical or meaningful. Looking back, it was part shrine, part collection, part imaginative play, but to me at the time it was sacred. It was my first space that felt truly my own.

Seeking Guidance as a Teenager

The Tarot and Runes quickly became my favourite tools. At that age, just stepping into adolescence, I felt unsettled and unsure about what lay ahead. I think that’s why these practices appealed to me — they offered a sense of guidance, a way to glimpse “what was coming.” At the time I couldn’t have put words to it, but now I see how natural it was: I was reaching for something to help me make sense of change.

Crystals as Companions

Crystals, in their own way, became my companions. They were something I could hold, keep close, even carry with me. Learning about their properties gave me qualities to focus on — courage, calm, protection — and helped me feel better equipped to face whatever came next. In a way, they became my “mini hype men,” reminding me of strengths I already carried within myself.

From Childhood Altar to Jewellery Bench

I’ve always been a practical person, and I loved the idea that something physical could feel so supportive. Of course, I know now that anything which shifts our mindset or brings us comfort can create very real changes in how we feel. That’s part of the beauty of crystals: they’re symbolic and tangible all at once. Today, I weave them into jewellery so they can be worn, carried, and lived with every day — just as they once lived on my childhood altar.

A Reflection for You

Looking back, I can see how crystals have been with me at every stage of life — from the little altar in my bedroom to the jewellery I create now in my studio. They’ve always been quiet companions, reminding me of what’s possible.

Do you remember your first crystal, or perhaps the first tool that opened a door to magic for you? ✨