The Grimoire

Notes from the shop on crystals, ritual and the turning year. Written by hand, like everything else here.

An open hand holding a rose quartz palm stone above a spread of amethyst, clear quartz and black tourmaline on dark timber
Which Crystal Should I Start With? A Beginner's Guide
Choose by intention, not by name. Ten starting points, the three stone starter set, and how to pick the actual piece once you know the type. Read more...
Crystals resting on a carved charging plate beside a lit candle and a smouldering smudge bundle on a dark altar table
How to Cleanse and Charge Your Crystals (6 Simple Methods)
Six simple ways to cleanse and charge a crystal, how often to bother, and the stones that must never go anywhere near water or strong sun. Read more...