There’s something so magical about the holiday table! It’s a sacred space where we come together with friends and family for nourishing food, stimulating conversation, and the communal experience of raising our vibrations together. As a host, intentionally setting your table offers a great opportunity to elevate your environment and create a positive and meaningful experience for you and your guests.

This blog is the second in our series dedicated to creating a high-frequency holiday — a celebration that prioritizes inner peace, positivity, purposeful gatherings, and abundance of spirit! Now that you’ve learned how to set your space, it’s time to move things to the dining room — arguably the heart of your holiday party and the setting for so many of the memories you will make.

Strategies for a High-Frequency Holiday Table

When it comes to setting a high-frequency holiday table, a few of the old standbys will never go out of style: Quality ceramic dinnerware, evergreen wreaths and garland, seasonal flowers, and, of course, a perfectly basted holiday bird — or roasted harvest vegetables for your vegetarian guests. 

However, this year, we’re kicking things up a notch with a few intentionally selected tools for raising vibrations and regulating energy flow. We’re talking sage and other incense blends for clearing out negativity, infused candles for illuminated and amplified vibrations, and — you guessed it — crystals for that multi-dimensional wow factor and potent Earth energy.

By answering these questions beforehand, you’ll set yourself up for success by bringing a level of clarity and confidence to your itinerary that will leave guests feeling at ease and promote the circulation of peaceful, positive energy throughout your space.

• Check for chips and cracks: Chipped china isn’t just tacky — it’s also bad luck. Your dinnerware is a reflection of your home, and cracked cups and dishes can be a source through which negative energy can spring. Check your ceramics before you set your table to ensure the proper flow of harmonious energy.
• Plan the perfect seating arrangement: While seating charts can seem a bit stuffy or old-fashioned, they’re a great strategy for controlling the flow of energy in your party — especially when you’re dealing with large groups and mixed company. Consider the energies of your guests as you plot your place settings, and pair lively conversationalists with great listeners for balanced vibrations.
• Don’t overdo it: While the urge to go maximalist can be strong, we encourage you to practice restraint when it comes to place settings and centerpieces. Focus on a few favorite crystals and flowers to serve as your focal points, and strive for uninterrupted sight lines to promote the easy flow of conversation. By keeping things simple, you’ll create a peaceful, inviting, and high-vibrational setting for your guests.

High-Frequency Flowers & Botanicals

Flowers are ancient symbols of growth and new life, and in the coldest, darkest days of winter, they hold a promise of spring on the horizon. Traditionally, winter blooms were especially treasured as a reminder of the vibrant life often buried beneath layers of brown leaves and heavy snowfall. For your place settings and centerpiece, go for a mix of cut flowers and evergreens to celebrate the bounty of winter and the vibrant life force of Mother Earth.

• Poinsettias: Okay, we’re gonna break our own rule and kick things off with the iconic flower of the holiday season. With its bright red blooms and deep green foliage, the classic poinsettia is sure to add some holiday cheer to any gathering. This winter favorite brings prosperity and joy and encourages spiritual renewal and reflection.
• Amaryllis: The winter-blooming amaryllis is a long-standing symbol of strength and determination. Its large, striking flowers inspire personal growth and transformation and bring a boost of vitality.
• Holly: Holly is deeply tied to the winter season and is often seen as a symbol of protection, good fortune, and resilience. Its bright red berries are also associated with vitality and joy, making holly the perfect choice to bring warmth and positive vibrations into your home.
• Narcissus: Typically blooming during late winter and early spring, the narcissus symbolizes new beginnings, renewal, and clarity of vision. Its appearance around the new year invokes a sense of rebirth and inspiration that brings a lively energy to your holiday table.
• Evergreens: Decorating your holiday table with sprigs of pine, fir, or cedar reminds your guests of the magic of winter and the resilience of nature. Remaining vibrant throughout the coldest months of winter, evergreens symbolize eternal life, endurance, and spiritual protection.

Intentionally Infused Candles

Candles invoke the magic of the fire element and have the power to illuminate and amplify your intentions. Lighting candles is an important first step in any ritual — and the holiday dinner is one our most sacred rites of all. By working with candles infused with magical oils, botanicals, and even crystals, we can powerfully set our intentions for the evening.

• Abundance Crystal Candle: Set your intentions for an abundant holiday and a prosperous new year with our Abundance Crystal Candle. It’s infused with balsam, cedar, cinnamon, Pyrite crystals, and more to welcome success and boost manifestation.
• Archangel Gabriel Candle: According to ancient tradition, the Archangel Gabriel was the angel who appeared before the shepherds to announce the birth of Jesus. Gabriel is also associated with clear communication, creativity, and inspiration. Add this Prehnite-infused candle to your holiday table to stimulate the flow of lively and engaging conversation.
• Protection Tea Light Candles: Place these tea lights down the length of your table runner to keep the vibrations high and block out unwanted energy. Each candle is infused with black tourmaline chips and a blend of palo santo, sage, and sandalwood to keep you, your guests, and your space shielded from negativity.

Crystals come in all shapes and sizes that bring a bit of dazzle to your holiday decor and add texture and depth to an otherwise traditional setting. The symmetrical shape of spheres promotes powerful healing and a high frequency of harmony and positivity. As elongated pillars of light, crystal points and pyramids accelerate the manifestation of dreams, wishes, and intentions. Crystal clusters, with their many shimmering points, radiate an immense amount of energy and clear away negativity.

There are more than a few ways to incorporate crystals into your table setting, and getting creative with your crystals is half the fun. Add a crystal touchstone to each place setting. Incorporate them in napkin rings or with place cards. Set a theme, maybe based on a holiday intention, like gratitude, prosperity, or abundance. You can even give crystals as a parting gift for your guests! The more joy and thought you put into it, the bigger the impact. The most important thing is using crystals with intention to create a memorable, meaningful experience for you and the ones you love.

Crystals for Your Centerpiece

Incorporating crystals into your table’s centerpiece is a dramatic way of creating visual interest and adding some festive sparkle. Crystal pillars, points, and freeform carvings are also potent tools for raising vibrations, setting intentions, and infusing your space with their high-frequency energy.

• Iolite Freeform Crystal: Promotes prosperity, brings heightened awareness, and helps manifest future success.
• Golden Starburst Mica Point: Brings inspiration, abundance, and spiritual expansion.
• Moss Agate Christmas Tree: Symbolizes the prosperity and abundance of the coming year and shares that energy with your guests.

Crystal Touchstones for Your Place Settings

Add crystal touchstones to your place settings to set an intention for each guest. Consider stones that bring energies of peace, harmony, clear communication, or vitality to help get the party started! You can choose the same touchstone for each guest, or you can select each stone based on the energetic profile of the particular person. As they come in and sit down, they will feel that frequency!

• Larvikite Touchstone: Sparks inspiration and imagination and also repels negative energy.
• Infinite Stone Touchstone: Radiates uplifting vibrations that promote deep healing, harmony, and balanced energy flow.
• Pink Scolecite Touchstone: Promote spiritual growth, accelerated manifestation, and heart healing.

Protect Your Space with Black Tourmaline and Salt

Place a bowl filled with Black Tourmaline and salt under your dining table to keep conversations harmonious and respectful. The combination of Black Tourmaline and salt is like an energetic purifier that keeps the vibes high and filters out unwanted energy. Consider using a selenite bowl to further amplify your intentions.

• Black Tourmaline: Black Tourmaline is one of the most powerful crystals for protection and eliminating negative energy. It helps create an energetic boundary between yourself and others so that you don't pick up unwanted energies. While Black Tourmaline resonates with all the main chakras, it powerfully activates the root chakra to ground your energy and create a barrier against low vibrations.
• Salt: Salt is a natural detoxifier that rejuvenates your personal energy field, repairing any holes in the aura and removing all blockages. It promotes spiritual, mental, and emotional balance by purifying your space of negativity.

To effectively sage your space, waft the smoke around the room, getting into the corners and passing over each place setting to clear away unwanted energy and raise the vibration before your guests arrive. You can also keep your sage stick on the table as a functional piece of decor, ready to light up whenever you’re in need of an energetic refresh.

Sage Sticks for Setting the Vibe

• Sweetgrass & White Sage: Peace, positivity, and tranquility
• Ruda Rue & White Sage: Good fortune, abundance, and success
• Orange, Cinnamon & White Sage: Inspiration, rejuvenation, and purification

Final Thoughts

There are an infinite number of ways to set a table, and none of them are wrong — although forgetting forks may cause a bit of a practical problem. When it comes to choosing your crystals, candles, flowers, and sage sticks, just keep in mind what works for you, your guests, and the intentions you wish to set. As a final thought, remember that the holiday table is a loving and living expression of your unique vibration, your  connection with your guests, and the vibrant light you wish to share with the world!