Creativity & Production

There is no magical ingredients list for being creative but there is definitely a secret stash in all of us that can help. Creativity is such a personal journey but often bubbling beneath the surface it helps to have a potent mix of vision, focus, energy, a pinch of self-belief and confidence, and certain chakras open and glowing (sacral chakra we are looking at you). For centuries crystals have been used to invite inspiration and divination much like the brushed blue of Lapis Lazuli that sparked Michelangelo’s paintings. Here are some crystals to light up production to your own creative endeavors:

  • Rainbow Moonstone
    • Flushed with feminine energy, awash with harmony, and a reminder that life (and creativity) can move in cycles, the Rainbow Moonstone is a rare beast. This stone is amazing when it comes to helping us to accept the rise and fall, the shifting cycles, and the ebb and flow that comes with creative life. It invites us to sit in the element of yin and not to constantly push and force creative energy, but to let it sometimes come to us. Rainbow Moonstone is wise and rich in healing vibrations. Don’t be fooled by its gentle energy, this stone is potent stuff indeed.
  • Red Jasper
    • A deep and dreamy base chakra stone, Red Jasper has been said to have the power to stir your kundalini serpent which can blast the door right open when it comes to creativity. Full of vibrancy, rich in passion, and ever ready to stir up your pot of chi, Red Jasper is an energetic force of nature. That doesn’t mean it sweeps you off your feet, it’s a healing stone that also keeps you grounded. Red Jasper brings persistence, passion, and the power to think big. For those who want to be more daring and energized in their approach to an artistic life, this is a stone that is sure to serve you well.
  • Blue Apatite
    • Awash with the colors of the ocean, Apatite is an ambitious stone that works with creative problem-solving. An excellent choice for those who are struggling to overcome writer's block or can’t get their dreams to delve deep enough, Apatite comes with a dose of intuitive wisdom and third eye clearing to help you find that line of sight once more. Not only is it a creative tour de force, but it comes with other healing benefits too. Apatite can help you to strategize when it comes to time management, it can stimulate your intellect, and it greatly enhances your capability to kickstart your own creative heart.
  • Celestine
    • Connect your creativity with universal consciousness and open yourself up to new channels of artistic expression with the pale and otherworldly Celestine stone. This gem is enchanting in every way and is an excellent choice for those looking to cleanse their inner palate and make way for that divine inspiration to land. Celestine is a storm calmer and sometimes we need to quiet the thunder so we can hear the rain. This angelic crystal calls on our intuitive wisdom and our ethereal energy, it is a beautiful stone for when we feel called to turn our eyes to the heavens and create art that connects with our deepest sense of being.
  • Pyrite
    • The fire of the gods, Pyrite is laced with the properties of protection, manifestation, good luck, and abundance. Just like a magnet, Pyrite is perfect at drawing good things to do. Whether this is a creative success or even just helping to nurture a seed of an idea, Pyrite is all about encouraging lively output and giving you that energy to pour your heart into something big. When we put ourselves out there in art we are sharing and baring our inner soul and this sometimes needs an extra layer of protection to keep us feeling safe and grounded. With Pyrite in your workspace you can be safe in the knowledge that protection is present.
  • Labradorite
    • As mystical as a mirror into another dimension, there is something about Labradorite that instantly sparks the imagination. This iridescent stone changes color with every glance, reminding us of the infinite possibilities and mysteries of the universe. Like the Northern Lights flashing across the sky, Labradorite invites us to explore other dimensions of the mind. Labradorite is called the stone of transformation and also the stone of courage. When it comes to our creative process these are two things we may need most of all. The courage to create and the power of transformation and Labradorite can lead us there.
  • Lapis Lazuli
    • Sparkling with the blues, golds, and silvers of the heavens, Lapis Lazuli is also known as the wisdom stone. This gorgeous gem was an elixir of life and often ground down and used in paintings or as an eyeshadow for queens and pharaohs. It has a long artistic history and is loved for its ability to nurture self-expression and higher thinking. Lapis connects with the throat chakra and the third eye – these are the chakras that invite us to tap into our own sense of wisdom and to finetune our communication so we can share our vision with the world.
  • Carnelian
    • Creativity is a kind of passion, it’s a desire for expression and a fire of thought. No stone can better encapsulate and communicate that then the red and orange glow of Carnelian. This energetic stone is closely connected to the sacral chakra – that well of creativity. When clearing out our sacral chakra we make space for our inner light to shine and we find the courage and strength of character to be bold in all our messy beauty. Carnelian also brings stamina meaning that those half-touched products can finally be finished.
  • Bloodstone
    • Filled to the brim with warrior spirit, the Bloodstone is a bold and fearless gem that splashes us with the same sense of purpose. The Bloodstone has long been an amulet worn by those on the battlefields and sometimes sitting down to paint or write or make music can feel like that when we are at war with our own sense of self-doubt. Beyond the borders of self-doubt, Bloodstone also encourages dreaming. Our dreams can be a vault of hidden inspiration and can be full of symbolic messages and meaningful treasures just waiting to be transformed into art.
  • Clear Quartz
    • Also known as the Master Healer and an amplifier of the most powerful capability, Clear Quartz can take even a passing spark and turn it into a star that floods the sky with brightness. This healing quartz is marvelous medicine for the creative soul. Clear Quartz cleanses the chakras, clears out negative energy, and invites powerful positivity to pierce you right down to the core. As this stone also works amazingly well when it comes to amplifying other stones energy, you can blend it with one of the other creative gemstones and double the power.