Looking for crystal advice

[Fern Glimmer]

I moved into a new apartment in Fort Worth a couple of months ago and ever since, I've been having really disturbing dreams, sometimes multiple times a night. I wear a rose quartz pendant every day because it makes me feel more balanced and I keep a clear quartz point on my desk at work. I don't know if it's the new space or just stress but nothing's helping me sleep better. A friend suggested trying a piece of howlite or placing selenite around the bedroom. Has anyone found certain crystals effective for calming the mind at night or stopping recurring bad dreams?

 

[nepowbabes]

You're adjusting to the new apartment. What you are describing could be linked to the move but it might also be a sign of deeper stress. Howlite is often recommended for its calming properties and selenite is believed by some to cleanse a space's energy. Use a piece of howlite under your pillow or a selenite wand on your nightstand. That's an easy experiment to see if it brings you any relief. You could also try making a small crystal grid with your rose quartz to promote feelings of calm before you go to bed.

 

[Fern Glimmer]

You're adjusting to the new apartment. What you are describing could be linked to the move but it might also be a sign of deeper stress. Howlite is often recommended for its calming properties and selenite is believed by some to cleanse a space's energy. Use a piece of howlite under your pillow or a selenite wand on your nightstand. That's an easy experiment to see if it brings you any relief. You could also try making a small crystal grid with your rose quartz to promote feelings of calm before you go to bed.

I like the idea of putting howlite under my pillow and will try it once I find a piece. Your suggestion to make a crystal grid with my rose quartz sounds interesting, since I haven't done that before. I'm planning to visit a crystal shop in Fort Worth this weekend to look for selenite and howlite. As a beginner, what simple pattern or layout would you suggest for a calming grid?

 

[Bishop_Stone]

Crystals aren’t a guaranteed fix, but howlite and selenite are the go-to for sleep issues. If you test them, start small with one stone first. I’d also try a dream journal alongside... sometimes writing it down reduces the stress of recurring dreams.

 

[Fern Glimmer]

Crystals aren’t a guaranteed fix, but howlite and selenite are the go-to for sleep issues. If you test them, start small with one stone first. I’d also try a dream journal alongside... sometimes writing it down reduces the stress of recurring dreams.

You’re right about starting small and I’ll try howlite first before layering in selenite or a grid. I’ve never kept a dream journal before but I’ll give it a shot alongside the crystal shift. Have you noticed any patterns in your own dreams when using howlite or does it just help with falling asleep?