So, I am really excited to get into crystals and aromatherapy but I have to watch my spending.
Any suggestions on a good first stone? Something grounding or that wards of negative enery maybe?
What size should I get and is there anything to look out for?
Thanks for any info!
Citrine is good because it absorbs negative energy and you don't need to clease it. I have read that Black Obsidian and Black Onyx are good grounding stones for empaths. I have added a few links with some more options as well. Good Luck.
http://sherryandrea.com/empathy-and-crystals/
http://empathsolutions.com/tag/protective-stones-and-crystals
http://crystallogy.wordpress.com/2013/02/04/stones-for-empaths/
Hi 
It you are looking for a blocking or grounding stone, I would recommend Red Jasper, it is known as the Warrior Stone, Black Obsidian or Hematite.
I would suggest starting out with a small stone so that you can familiarize/bond yourself with the stone.
If you have a shop near you I would suggest going in person so that you can see the stones and see which stone us a best fit for you.
Some stones may give you a headache or just may not feel right to you and some just may have that pull or draw that makes you keep hovering over it.
I also cleanse my stones by either placing them within the smoke of incense or under the full moon to get rid of the built up energy.
I then take some time and hold each stone in my hand and focus with intention on what I want or need for that stone to do for me.
I hope I am making sense, I tend to ramble.
I hope this information helps
Have a wonderful week
