10 Crystal Myths You Don't Actually Need to Believe

Crystals have become a popular part of numerology and personal wellness practices. People wear crystal bracelets, keep crystals at home, and choose different crystals for areas such as career, relationships, finances, and personal growth. But as their popularity has grown, so have many beliefs around them.
A broken crystal is often treated as a bad omen. A crystal touched by someone else is believed to lose its energy. Some people think that the more expensive or larger a crystal is, the more powerful it will be.

These beliefs can make crystal practices unnecessarily complicated and, in some cases, create fear.

The purpose of using crystals should be to bring more awareness and intention into your life, not to make you anxious about every small change. This becomes even more important when crystals are considered alongside numerology. When considering the purchase of a crystal, it's important to know what your numbers are and why a particular crystal might be relevant to you rather than just buying one because it's popular.

Crystals Are Different From Gemstones

Crystals and gemstones are often spoken about as if they are the same thing, but they are not. Crystals are totally different from gemstones, even though some gemstones can occur naturally in crystalline form. Gemstones are generally valued for their beauty, rarity, durability, and use in jewellery, while crystals are commonly used in personal practices, including numerology and wellness. Their purpose, selection and use can therefore be very different. In numerology, the focus should not simply be on choosing an expensive gemstone or a visually attractive stone. Crystals should be considered separately, based on their intended purpose and, where relevant, your numerology profile.

Here are 10 common crystal myths that you do not necessarily need to believe.

Myth 1: If Your Crystal Breaks, Something Bad Is Going to Happen
A crystal bracelet suddenly breaks, and it is natural to wonder whether it is a sign of something negative. Many people immediately connect a broken crystal with bad luck or an upcoming problem.
However, crystals are tangible items. They may crack for one of a number of reasons, such as being dropped, hit something, subjected to pressure or temperature fluctuations, or having a small crack.
Natural crystals are not manufactured to be perfectly uniform. Internal lines and inclusions are common, and sometimes a small weakness can eventually cause a crystal or bead to break.
You may personally choose to give the incident a spiritual meaning, but it does not have to become a prediction of something bad. If your crystal breaks, you can simply replace it or keep the pieces if they have personal significance.
Your numerology journey should create awareness, not fear.
 

Myth 2: If Someone Touches Your Crystal, They Take Away Your Energy
One more myth is that the crystal loses its energy if it is touched by another person.
This can create an unneeded level of anxiety for people when someone takes their bracelet off or touches a crystal in the home. A casual touch doesn't have to subtract your luck, abundance or personal energy, however.
You can do this with your crystal if you feel it needs to be cleansed after someone else. It's ok to have a personal ritual. What matters is that it does not cause anxiety.
Even more important, if you use a crystal as a component of numerology, then the significance you choose should be yours, not the individuals who happened to touch it.

Myth 3: A Perfect Crystal Is a Better Crystal
People who purchase crystals typically search for a crystal with a clear look, even colour and no marks.
Natural crystals may, however, present with cloudy areas, inclusions, small cracks, colour variations and irregular shapes. The distinctions are a natural part of their development.
A crystal with a less than ideal look does not necessarily mean it's fake or faulty. However, imperfections are not automatically linked to increased crystal power.
The most important thing to remember is to understand the crystal you're selecting and, if you're using it from a numerology point of view, to understand why it's the right crystal for your numbers.

Myth 4: If a Crystal Changes Colour, It Has Absorbed Negative Energy
If you have been wearing or keeping a crystal while you've been through an emotional rough time, it may feel mysterious when it changes colour.
But there can be simple physical explanations. Some minerals may be affected over time by sunlight, heat, moisture, humidity, oxidation, and exposure to perfumes and other products.
But just because it changes colour does not indicate that the crystal has taken in negative energy.

Reflecting on what the crystal is to you is fine, but don't jump to any negative conclusion on any physical change that occurs.

Myth 5: Every Crystal Can Be Cleansed With Salt Water
One of the most common methods of cleaning crystals is through the use of salt water. It's just a problem with the fact that it is not appropriate for all crystals.

Water and salt may damage some minerals, and others may be affected by the prolonged presence of moisture. This is why it is important to care for crystals in a way that's specific to the type of crystal, not the same way for every crystal.
If you're not sure if the crystal is safe to place in water, it is better to know the following.
There are also lighter options like sound, the right amount of moonlight, dry cleansing, or intention in your personal practice.
It's a straightforward concept: do not try a cleansing routine simply because a reel or someone recommended it. Get to know the crystal first.
 

Myth 6: The More Expensive the Crystal, the More Powerful It Is
The more expensive the crystal, the more powerful it is.
When purchasing crystals, one of the questions that often comes to mind is, why do two look-alike crystals cost so much differently?
The cost of a crystal can depend on factors such as rarity, size, clarity, colour, origin, availability, and craftsmanship. Price differences exist, but don't equate price with personal or spiritual value.
It is not necessarily the most expensive crystal that is the best crystal.
If the use of numerology is in your practice, the more important question is not, "How much is this crystal going to cost me? But rather, "Why am I using this crystal?
If you know your numbers, you can find a more personalised reason for choosing a crystal, rather than simply choosing the most expensive crystal that is available.

Myth 7: The Bigger the Crystal, the Stronger Its Energy
A large crystal can be stunning and an excellent addition to your home. However, size is not always a good thing.
A small crystal that you wear, carry or use regularly as a reminder of your intention can be much more personally relevant than a large crystal that sits unopened on a shelf.
The size of the crystal is not the only factor to consider when choosing a crystal. The reason for selecting it is more important.

Myth 8: You Need a Separate Crystal for Every Problem in Your Life
You have to get a different crystal for every problem in your life. This is where many get lost.
There are crystals for money, for relationships, for careers, for communication, for confidence and more. After a while, you're not even thinking of yourself anymore; you're thinking of how much more crystals you can collect.
It is not absolutely required that you use a different crystal for each challenge in life.
The best place to begin is to know your numerology profile. Your numbers, like your Psychic Number and Destiny Number, can be studied to help you understand your date of birth, and your Lo Shu Grid can help you understand the numbers that are there, or not, in your birth date.
This provides a more individual base to think about supportive remedies.

The concept isn't that if you are missing a number you must have a crystal. Instead, your numbers can guide you to the reasons why a specific crystal might be important to you.

This is much more thoughtful than picking up a crystal just because it's hot on the internet.
 

Myth 9: If You Lose Your Crystal, It Has Finished Its Work
Some people think that if a crystal goes missing, then the crystal has fulfilled its mission.
It's a very interesting thought, but it doesn't have to be a universal rule.

Occasionally you misplace things. A bracelet can be tucked behind furniture, inside a bag or left unnoticed somewhere.
If you don't have your crystal, you can search for it first practically. If it happens to truly not return, you can simply ask yourself if the objective that the crystal was intended for is still relevant in your life.
If it is, then you have the option of replacing it.

Don't worry about what could happen next because you have lost a crystal.

Myth 10: Wear a Crystal, Think Positive, and Everything Will Work
This may be the most important myth to understand.
A crystal will not substitute for action.
So, skills must still be developed, opportunities taken, and decisions made, if you are looking to grow your career. Communication, understanding, and working together are still essential if you want a better relationship. Even with financial stability, it is important to make responsible financial decisions and make consistent choices.

A crystal can be a reminder of the intention that you want to take with you, but it can't make the choices for you.

So, How Should You Choose a Crystal?
Instead of starting with the question, "Which crystal is most powerful?", start with yourself.
What are your numerology numbers? What are the numbers are there? Which numbers may be missing from your Lo Shu Grid? Which aspect of your life do you want to learn more about or improve?
This way, crystal selection can be done on a personal level.
The approach at JC Numero is to educate you about your own numbers first, before you go to personalised recommendations. Your Psychic Number, Destiny Number and Lo Shu Grid may be good places to begin to know your numerology profile.
Here the objective isn't to make you rely on crystals.
It's intended to assist you in making better decisions regarding the reasons you are using them.

Final Thought
Crystals need not be under the shadow of fear or hard-and-fast rules.
If a crystal breaks, it doesn't necessarily mean something bad will happen. Don't think that someone touching your bracelet has taken your energy away. For example, a natural imperfection doesn't detract from the meaning of a crystal, and a higher price doesn't equate to a stronger crystal.
Most importantly, you don't have to purchase a crystal for every issue that arises to you.
Understand yourself first. Understand your numbers. Next, determine the type of support that is relevant to you, if any.

The JC Numero App does just that by giving you the opportunity to dive into your numerology profile to make sense of your numbers in a more personalised manner.
Using knowledge should make you feel informed, not scared.

Use the JC Numero App to explore your numbers and find a more personalised way of using numerology and crystal remedies.