Grids and crystals, minerals, and gemstones

First topic message reminder :

Today, I was working with some crystals and as I moved them around, they came into a grid layout. Each stone or crystal I could see where it was and where it needed to be. It all felt very intuitive and guided. Then with the grid still laying on the surface, I laid out the Oracle Cards for the week ahead spread. The spread brought clarity with the stress I was having and a situation seemed to release. 

Is a grid meant to be used for intention? 

Does anyone else work with crystals along with Oracle Cards?

As I moved through the motions of the grid and picking the cards, there was a quiet stillness, almost dream like. Is the the higher self state?

It helps with brain balance and function ~ also to work with the higher chakras.

Here's a Tibetan Quartz that I'll be working with also: link

Last week I added a few stones a friend gave me, fossilized coral and jasper.

The energy that came into the grid was very strong and the week ahead spread reflected the changes that are happening in my life.

The stones fell in an interesting order. Clear in the middle surrounded by protective stones with the sharp edges outward. Then emotional based stones alternating with healing stones.

Tonight is my week ahead spread night. So I will see how the grid sorts out. :)