Everything Under the Moon

This past week I've been having such a hard time sleeping!! This Saturday I went to one of my local crystal shops and the shop owner said she has the same problem and was told that rose quartz and hematite under the pillow should help (and the addition of Selenite if nightmares are a problem which they are for me )

I already had rose quartz so I was going to buy some hematite from her and she just told me to take it free of charge and to rest well. It's definitely helped though my bad habit of going to bed late is something I have to fix... has anyone else heard of this as a help for insomnia as well?

Hey Nightwatcher,
I have a similar problem that I'm trying to fix. I wouldn't say I'm suffering from insomnia but my sleeping patterns are not too healthy - I go to sleep around 3am and wake up around 12 if I forget to control myself But I'm working on it lately and trying to regulate it. What I find helpful is actually staying up as long as I normally do and then waking up early in the morning - the next evening I'm going to be tired earlier and thus go to sleep earlier and earlier over time. The key here is to set your alarm clock every single day to make the transition faster and easier and when your body will get used to it it'll become a routine.

Another thing that I found to be really helpful is using magnesium chloride hexahydrate-based body spray. My friend who suffered from insomnia suggested it and even gave me some to make my own body spray and try it. It's totally safe and healthy to use, it's basically magnesium. And it's very cheap. So what you need to do is buying comestible or lab version of magnesium chloride hexahydrate (it's a white powder) and then you dissolve as much as possible (to create a saturated solution) in warm water. Then you just pour it into an empty spray bottle and spray it on your thighs (or wherever you prefer - can be back or belly too) before going to bed. It will make you calm and help you fall asleep.

As for nightmares my only advice is to meditate and get to know yourself more in depth and learn how to understand and overcome your fears. I found one thought especially comforting - when you know and understand yourself you also understand that you're a part of this universe and you consist of the universe therefore there's nothing that can harm you unless you want to harm yourself, for you are One with everything (your fears included).
I used to have nightmares too, or I would wake up in the middle of the night and see things/beings or just feel like I'm in danger. Now I rarely have that intense nightmares but when I do I just try to understand my fears and overcome them and always analyze it the next day. In the past I used to shield myself, creating energy fields or rune circles around me before going to sleep and it always worked. A good, blessed/programmed dreamcatcher that's being cleansed frequently is a good option as well.

Good luck! :>

Thanks Cat! I'll try out the magnesium spray when I can! ^^

As for the nightmares, that's probably not the right word. :/ It was VERY bad when I was little but it's eased up luckily. I found out it's dark spirits/minor demons that are following me. I honestly don't know why but my best guess is because of my spiritual abilities. I'm not 100% sure though.

so i definitely have the same issues....i've been sleeping with selenite under my pillow for the last 4 or 5 days...it definitely makes you have "different dreams" the first few days were kind of disheartening or concerning dreams but after meditating on them i realized my crystal was only bringing me those images to help me fight some things inside myself that i needed to acknowledge and banish.

i got the idea to make a portable altar dream box from tumblr. i pasted some pictures of nature and pretty ribbons and such i also have a couple of affirmations I've been finding work. i sprinkle lavender on it every night before i go to bed and hold each stone in my hand before going to sleep. the one that's bringing me the most comfort are my two little rhodonite tumbled guys. I have this really powerful raw piece of lepidolite that's supposed to be perfect for sleep, but i think i need more time with it or it needs to be healed because, it gave me a headache the other night.

anyways that's just my two cents. hope you find something that works.

Thank you Lithe!

I have sleep issues too and i have been using Lepidolite. It seems to be working well. It's also really good for dream retention! I put it on the nightstand close to my pillow.