So, I'm new to this forum, and I've been browsing a bit, coming across some interesting subjects that have left me wondering.

1. Someone in another topic said that they sing on a nightly basis, and sometimes the spirits come to listen. My question (preferably for that person to answer) is: how do you know there are spirits present? Do they communicate with you? Do you summon them to you, or do they come on their own? I'd love to hear about peoples' personal experiences.

2. For what purpose do you use crystals and gemstones? I've recently gotten into collecting them, and I'm interested as to what magickal uses they contain.
So far I've managed to get my hands on the following:
-Purple amethyst
-Green calcite
-Tiger's eye
-Onyx
-Pyrite


Thanks ^^