Working With Herbs & Crystals (PLUS How to Make Your Own Calendula Salve)

Working with herbs & crystals is an incredible way to make some magic, find balance, and support your spiritual work.   The uses and correspondences presented here may act as a guide for energetic or magical workings, but using herbs and herbal medicines should never be attempted without appropriate knowledge and guidance from a licensed or certified herbalist or other qualified medical professionals. Any time you're working with herbs it's important that you make safety a top priority. Many herbs are perfectly safe when used according to the recommendations of a trained professional, but can become dangerous when used improperly. Additionally, you should not handle herbs that you may be allergic to. Some of my favorite crystal & herb pairings for making magic include: BOUNDARIES: Cedar Leaf + Petrified Wood CALMING: Chamomile Flower + Lepidolite CLEANSING: Yarrow Flower + Selenite COMPASSION: Jasmine Flower + Rhodochrosite CONFIDENCE: Heather Flower + Pyrite CREATIVITY: Rosemary Leaf + Carnelian FOCUS: Peppermint Leaf + Golden Tiger's Eye HEALING: Echinacea Root + Green Nephrite Jade INTUITION: Mugwort Leaf + Labradorite JOY: Calendula Flower + Citrine LOVE: Rose Petal + Rose Quartz MAGIC: Patchouli Leaf + Rainbow Moonstone MEDITATION: Blue Lotus Flower + Amethyst PEACE: Passionflower + Blue Lace Agate PROSPERITY: Cinnamon Stick (Bark) + Green Aventurine PROTECTION: Elderberry Flower + Black Tourmaline RELAXATION: Valerian Root + Peach Moonstone WISDOM: Bay Leaf + Rainbow Fluorite One simple way I like to get working with herbs & crystals is by placing them together in an offering bowl on my altar or in my sacred space. A small amount of the herb placed in a dish makes a nice place to nestle a small stone. I add the herbs to the dish with the intention to call in the energy or magic I am creating. I then place the stone into the dish on top of the herbs which anchors in the energy and intention. One great thing about this practice is the way that the crystal and the herb work together to call in your intention and set the energy in the space. The crystal amplifies the magical qualities and energy of the herb while the herb, in turn, charges the crystal with its energy. I also enjoy making magic with my herbs in other ways. Each year, I grow Calendula in my garden (it’s one of my favorite herbs). I love all of the pollinators it attracts, and the way the bright blossoms add color and joy to my garden, but most of all I love creating soothing Calendula salve with the flowers. I use this salve all winter long to soothe my dry hands once the weather turns cold here in Wisconsin. Not only does it nourish my skin, but it brings me so much joy…helping me tap into the warmth of summer days, even in the depths of winter. Watch my video about making your own Calendula salve below:     Here are some step-by-step instructions for how I make my Calendula Salve: (Disclosure: The links here are affiliate links, meaning I may earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.  Yay!) *This recipe was adapted to my preferences from a tutorial I found on homesteadandchill.com. Supplies Needed: Dried Calendula flowers (or fresh Calendula flowers and an