Signs from the Universe: How Crystals Can Guide Us Back to Ourselves

Crystals have always held a special place in my heart—not just for their beauty, but for the energy they carry. Many years ago, while visiting my favorite spiritual bookstore , where I had been a psychic medium doing private readings, I stopped by to see my friend who worked there. During my visit, another intuitive handed me a stone with a kind smile. “You need this,” she said.

It was a Larvikite, a striking dark grey stone marbled with flashes of silver and blue. Known for its grounding energy, protection from negativity, and connection to inner strength, it also had the word “peace” etched into it—a message I didn’t realize I would return to again and again.

I kept it in my car for years. Whenever I felt ungrounded, drained from a long day, or overwhelmed by life’s chaos, I would reach for it, pressing it into my palm. A mix of intention, energy, and the quiet power of this earthly stone would always bring me back to center.

Then, about a year ago, it disappeared.

When a Crystal Returns at the Perfect Time

I never took that stone out of my car. It lived in one of two places—either in the back cup holder or the tray on my dashboard. But one day, it was just gone. I searched everywhere, finally accepting that perhaps it had served its purpose and moved on in the way that some crystals do. I know.. Woo.

Then last night happened.

With the weight of the latest chaotic news cycle, local fires here in South Carolina, and my own stressors stacking up—plus the realization that I hadn’t been meditating consistently—my energy was completely off. Uncentered, restless, stuck in my thoughts.

I walked into my bedroom, and there, near my nightstand, something caught my eye. At first, I thought it was something else, but when I bent down, I genuinely gasped—it was my Larvikite stone.

What?!

Not only had I lost it in my car, but I had completely rearranged my bedroom just weeks before—moving furniture, deep cleaning, and dusting every inch of the space. That stone was not there. And yet, here it was, showing up exactly when I needed grounding the most.

Now, I could blame my two mischievous cats for harboring it somewhere, but the timing was too synchronistic to ignore. This felt like a reminder, a return to something sacred—both the energy of the stone and the energy within me that I needed to realign with.

The Power of Crystals in Spiritual Practice

Moments like this remind me why I’ve always been drawn to crystals—not just as tools, but as allies on the spiritual path. From the very beginning of my awakening, when a medium placed two crystals in my hands and asked me to feel their energy, I knew there was something beyond explanation. The magnetic force between them expanded through my entire body, opening me up to an unseen world.

Over the years, I’ve cultivated a mindful relationship with my crystal collection, resisting the temptation to collect impulsively. Now, I only bring a crystal into my life if I feel psychically and energetically called to it.

Some of my go-to crystals for meditation and daily energy work include:

• Clear Quartz – The master healer, bringing clarity and amplifying intentions.

• Smoky Quartz – My go-to for grounding and clearing stagnant energy.

• Obsidian – A powerful protector that absorbs negative energy and promotes deep healing.

• Larvikite – Now, even more than ever, a reminder of peace and protection.

Crystals have a way of working with us, meeting us where we are, and sometimes—even when we think they’re gone—they return exactly when we need them.

Trusting the Signs

Finding my Larvikite stone again wasn’t just about the stone itself—it was about what it represented: the need to reconnect, to center myself, to listen to the quiet wisdom that’s always present but so easy to ignore in the noise of daily life.

If you’ve ever been drawn to crystals but weren’t sure why, or if you’ve had strange synchronicities with them like I have, trust that there’s something to it. Whether it’s for grounding, clarity, protection, or simply a tangible reminder of your own inner strength, these earthly gifts hold power beyond what we can always explain.

And sometimes, just when you need it most, what was once lost finds its way back to you.

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