Truth be told, crystals don’t work miracles on their own – yet. However, they have long been associated with metaphysical religion and can be beautiful objects to hold and recharge under moonlight.
Spirit Nectar Gems provides transparently photographed and described crystals from Madagascar as well as elsewhere around the world, from blue aragonite to moldavite. Their team also promotes responsible sourcing practices as part of reforestation efforts.
House of Intuition
The Twelfth House is the realm of intuition, nurtured by dreamy Neptune. Also referred to as the “house of the subconscious,” this mystical realm offers insight and guidance through lucid dreams or deeper currents of your psyche. Leaning in to its mysteries enriches life with self-awareness, spiritual growth and profound unity.
Marlene Vargas and Alex Naranjo came together to found HOI after each experiencing personal loss and transformation. Through spiritual practices they each found healing and perspective – as well as found each other and were inspired to create an oasis offering tools for personal transformation and awakening for others.
Long Beach-based House of Inner Peace (HOI) provides everything from guided meditations, astrology lessons and tarot card readings to online shop products and monthly moon box subscription services that include hand-selected crystals, all-natural herbs and dressed magic candles made with 100% sustainable palm wax that come dressed with magical oil blends tailored specifically for each client.
Peach and Pixie
Peach and Pixie is a black women-owned shop popular among beginners seeking crystals. Led by Anjie who has practiced crystal healing as well as studying astrology, tarot, and hoodoo for years, this one-stop shop provides everything needed for starting or expanding a collection – as well as bundles designed specifically to help newcomers get more out of their purchase experience.
This artisan-run online store offers an exquisitely curated collection of crystals – including druzies and clusters – with conscious sourcing practices providing fully traceable crystals that enable customers to keep track of the impact their purchases are having on the world.
Spirit Nectar Gems
Honey jade, with its soothing blue tones and gentle energy, has long been associated with improving communication and creating positive outcomes in life. According to many, its energy brings wealth, wisdom and serenity – even Cleopatra was fond of wearing honey jade jewelry!
Crystal practitioners believe amethyst brings truth, honor, and integrity. Furthermore, amethyst may stimulate spiritual awakening as well as help balance mind body spirit for holistic wellbeing.
Smoky quartz is a holistic crystal, known to support overall wellbeing by aiding emotional release, grounding, stability, grounding and creating deeper connections to earth. Smoky quartz also can cleanse energy fields of negative energies while dispelling negative vibrations from radiation exposure; making it an invaluable addition in times of crisis or uncertainty; encouraging selfless service, teaching compassion and emotional maturity while simultaneously balancing feminine and masculine energies.
The Natural Store
No matter what stone or crystal you need, this shop provides mindfully sourced stones. Their team follows eight guidelines when selecting stones for purchase; they trace every source back to its source; maintain a “do not buy” list of problematic areas; pay artisanal miners fair wages. In addition, this shop carries tourmalines, garnets, and shungite gemstones which they ship globally through Etsy with carbon offset shipping options.
Sparrow’s Crystal Shoppe offers Indigenously owned crystals for empowerment, healing, and personal development at reasonable prices. Offering everything from Agate bracelets that help manifest to crystal candles that promote leadership and success; there’s sure to be something meaningful at Sparrow’s!