That Crystal Vibe
Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned crystal user, have fun with amethysts, quartzes, tourmalines, and more with That Crystal Vibe, an all-you-need-to-know guide to sourcing, understanding, and using crystals.
Did you know that 44 per cent of people aged 13–25 engage with crystals as a spiritual exercise? Crystal wellness and mindfulness are fun, mystical, and exciting hobbies. Backed up by real expertise and carried out with awareness and intent, That Crystal Vibe is an accessible handbook to help you cultivate your relationship to crystals. This practical guide has all the basics you need to begin and enhance your crystal journey, from identifying crystals by their appearance to picking the right one for you.
With chapters as diverse as crystals themselves – ranging from geology to astrology by way of tarot and witchcraft – That Crystal Vibe is for anyone interested in crystals as a hobby or to find focus and clarity in a cluttered world. Author and secular chaos witch Mandi Em lays out the basics in clear, down-to-earth language, emphasizing above all that when it comes to developing your crystal practice, the more you put in, the more you get out. Plus, keep a crystal-clear conscience with chapters on how to curate your collection without harming the environment.
Inside, you’ll find:
- Guidance on how to identify, source, and care for your crystals
- Advice on how to use intuition to select stones that suit you
- Practical tips for ethical and sustainable collecting
- Clear explanations of how crystals relate to mindfulness, self-care, astrology, tarot, and witchcraft
- Step-by-step advice on using crystals to develop focus, confidence, and clarity
- Illustrations and diagrams from artist Celia Agnes – familiar to those who follow her as Sweet Omens – making this book a visual delight as well as a practical handbook
If you're looking for a guide to having fun with crystals, then look no further. That Crystal Vibe contains all you need to know in a compact handbook that can be treasured for years to come.
Mandi Em is an author and wellness witch who specializes in wellness and personal growth. She lives in beautiful B.C. Canada with her husband and three kids. Mandi has been published in The New York Times, Huffington Post, Al Jazeera, Narratively, McSweeney’s, and more. Her debut book Witchcraft Therapy was released in May of 2021. Her followup, Happy Witch, was published in October 2022, and her third book Feral Self-Care was released in October 2023. That Crystal Vibe, Mandi's fourth book, will be published in March 2026. Mandi can be found embracing her inner secular chaos witch to her 50,000+ followers on Instagram, as @healingforhotmesses.
Celia Agnes, AKA Sweet Omens, is an artist based in Texas. Online, Celia's spookily beautiful and lovingly crafted creations bring joy to her 20,000+ Instagram followers. Known for her esoteric, mixed-media projects on themes ranging from witchcraft to astrology, Celia brings a magical touch to all her projects.