Crystals: Pagan Practice & Catholic Tradition from the Bible? | Divine Mysticism Podcast Ep. 9

Are crystals a pagan practice—or have they actually been part of Christian and Catholic tradition for centuries?In Episode 9 of the Divine Mysticism Podcast, Tasha (Catholic) and Renée (mystic) dive into the fascinating and sometimes controversial relationship between crystals, paganism, Christianity and Catholic mysticism.Why are crystals so often associated with the occult? Can you use a crystal without worshiping it? And if crystals are considered “pagan,” what do we make of the gemstones and sacred stones found throughout the Bible and Catholic tradition?Tasha and Renée explore the symbolism of crystals and gemstones, the difference between worship and spiritual practice, and the ways different traditions have understood the natural world as a connection between the physical and spiritual.And because this is Divine Mysticism, they obviously go down a few unexpected rabbit holes.From haunted houses and mysterious nighttime experiences to Lemurian crystals, Aaron's breastplate, biblical references to precious stones, Saint Hildegard of Bingen, ley lines, sacred sites, birthstones, and one very questionable selenite ashtray...somehow, it all comes back to crystals.In this episode:• Why crystals are associated with paganism and witchcraft• Can Christians use crystals without worshiping them?• Pagan traditions and the spiritual symbolism of stones• Catholicism, sacred objects and gemstones• Crystals, intention, belief and energy• Why a rosary is considered sacred while crystals can be viewed as occult• What the Bible actually says about precious stones• The twelve stones on Aaron's breastplate• Precious stones in Job, Isaiah, Ezekiel and Revelation• Saint Hildegard of Bingen and her writings about stones and the natural world• Lemurian crystals and the idea of crystals as “record keepers”• Haunted houses, objects and the energy we believe they can carry• Tasha's husband's mysterious nighttime experiences with seeing “metal spiders”• Ley lines, sacred sites and mystical traditions• Diamonds, birthstones and the symbolism of purity• Why imperfect crystals can still be beautiful• And the story of a selenite bowl that became an ashtray 😂At the center of the conversation is one big question:Are crystals inherently pagan—or can something created by God also hold spiritual meaning without becoming an object of worship?Maybe the answer isn't as black and white as we think.And as always, we're not claiming to have all the answers.We're just two friends going down the rabbit hole.Topics: Crystals • Paganism • Catholicism • Christianity • Catholic Mysticism • Witchcraft • Mysticism • Spirituality • Sacred Stones • Gemstones • Healing Crystals • Energy • Intention • Prayer • Rosary • Bible • Saint Hildegard • Lemurian Crystals • Precious Stones • Aaron's Breastplate • Ley Lines • Sacred Sites • Christian Symbolism • Divine MysticismWatch the Video Podcast🎥 YouTubeYouTubeListen Everywhere🎧 SpotifySpotify🍎 Apple PodcastsApple Podcasts❤️ iHeartRadioiHeartRadioJoin Our Patreon Community✨ PatreonPatreon members receive:• Bonus podcast episodes• Weekly Astrology & Reflections• Exclusive discussions• Upcoming book clubFollow Divine Mysticism📸 Instagram📘 Facebook🎵 TikTok