Visualisation and Crystals: My Way of Working

Bloodstone was the focus for my visualisation.

A Different Approach

When it comes to crystals, there are so many traditions and ways of working. Some people connect deeply with guides, guardians, or meditation practices where the mind is stilled completely. I’ll be honest — I’ve never found those practices easy to connect with. Sitting still, clearing my mind, or calling on higher beings doesn’t feel natural to me.

Instead, I’ve found my own way: using crystals as tools for visualisation. For me, it’s less about following a set tradition and more about creating a tangible focus that helps me reconnect to the present moment.

Crystals as Tangible Tools

I’m a physical and practical person. What I love about crystals is that they are something I can hold, touch, and focus on. Each stone becomes a starting point for mindset and imagery.

When you look into crystal properties, you’ll find endless interpretations — and I think it’s important to remember that every single one of those meanings came from a human being at some point in time. Someone, somewhere, had an idea about what a crystal represented. That’s powerful, but it’s also freeing. Nothing is fixed — ideas can evolve, shift, and take on personal meaning as they pass through different hands and hearts.

Colour and Chakras

One way I connect crystals to visualisation is through colour and the chakra system. The colour I’m drawn to in a crystal often hints at where my energy needs attention.

Take Bloodstone, for example. Its red and green tones speak to the Root and Heart chakras. On the day I was working with this stone, I realised that what I needed most was to feel safe in my own body (Root), and at ease with myself emotionally (Heart).

The Practice of Visualisation

Once I’ve made that connection, I use colour to build an image in my mind. I imagine a grid of light around me — sometimes soft and flowing, sometimes angular and geometric. This visualisation becomes like an energetic hug, wrapping me in safety and alignment.

Whether it’s the crystal itself, the act of visualisation, or simply the power of focus — it works for me. It helps me return to myself, and that’s what matters most.

An Open Invitation

I know this approach may not resonate with everyone — and that’s okay. Crystals aren’t a “one size fits all” practice. To me, they’re beautiful reminders, tools that spark thought and connection.

So, is it the crystal’s energy, my imagination, or both?I’ll leave that for you to decide ✨

✨If you want to see more of how my grid looks then head over to my Instagram Page @lydialotusdesigns.