How To Make A Promise To Mama Earth Using Crystals

In addition to contacting Congressman, making everyday lifestyle tweaks, and speaking out for what you believe in, you can connect to the Earth you're fighting to protect using—what else?—crystals! Remnants of the ground beneath our feet, they help us to recognize how we can be better people, not just for ourselves but for the planet we walk on. By opening our minds to clarity and love, crystals can help us notice when our behaviors are not aligned with positive energy. Here are a few to use in your quest to inspire beneficial change in the world:

Clear quartz is a perfect crystal for plotting out new beginnings. You can use the see-through quartz as a reminder to get clear on your faults as well as your potential. Try meditating with quartz to see how you can do better by the earth in your everyday routine, and program the stone with the energy of this intention. Maybe you decide that you can go through less plastic or cut back on your energy use. Use the quartz to set the specific intention for how you will be more eco-friendly. Then, radiate this energy outward by writing down your intention on a piece of paper, folding it in half, and placing your quartz crystal point over it. With your hands on the point, state your intention aloud one last time.

Jasper has a more earthbound, grounding energy. Picture jasper, a brown jasper, is a crystal that re-connects you with your intuition to help you gain a broader awareness of your personal impact. Red jasper, on the other hand, will fuel your drive and push you toward action rather than contemplation. Meditating with picture jasper in tandem with red jasper will provide a stable energy for planning and following through on your intentions. It is an ideal way to get into the right mindset for philanthropic work.

For more insight into how you can help protect the planet, check out this beginner's guide to switching over to renewable energy and giving composting a go.