8 Healing Crystals For Beginners (For Emotional, Physical, Mental & Spiritual Health)
Ancient civilizations from Egypt to Mexico, have been using crystals for healing and spiritual practices. The oldest record can be found in Chinese texts dating back to 5,000 years ago. Crystals are formed from minerals in the earth’s surface and each individual crystal has its own precise atomic arrangement. Crystals give off their own higher frequency which positively affects our energetic field, such as our chakras and aura. Crystals are used to this day in watches, lasers and can store data as quartz computer chips.
While using crystals as a tool for your healing and spiritual practice, it is important to cleanse your crystals first as it helps clear them of unwanted or stagnant energy.
You can do this by smudging, (Kindly refer to the blog post below for more information on smudging) with water, visualization meditation, sunlight or moonlight. You’ll need to take note that some crystals shouldn’t be put in water, and others will fade with too much sunlight. If you need a guide on how these stones react to different elements, you may do so HERE.
1. Quartz
Associated with all astrological associations and chakras.
Over 70% of the land we walk on is quartz which makes it the most abundant mineral. Quartz is considered a feel better stone. It has the potential to make you feel happier and energized giving you a better quality of life. This stone is a great addition to your mediation practice as it helps focus your mind and relieves negativity.
2. Amethyst
Astrological association: Virgo, Capricorn, Aquarius & Pisces. Associated with the Crown Chakra.
Amethyst is a variation of quartz most notably recognized for its beautiful purple hue. Amethyst is said to magnify the energy of other crystals, which makes it another perfect addition to your meditation practice for overall protection. This crystal also offers these benefits:
Helps with physical, emotional, spiritual, and mental balance.
Great for negotiation and decision-making skills.
Calms nerves, oversensitivity, tension, grief and more.
Enhances aura and self-esteem.
3. Rose Quartz
Astrological Association: Taurus & Libra. Associated with the Heart Chakra
Another variation of quartz, this stone is well-known for its association of unconditional love. Not only will this stone help promote the love for others, but it also aids in the expansion of one’s own self-love. Consider this stone as “a bubble bath for the emotions.”
Other qualities include, but aren’t limited to:
Magnifies creativity and imagination. (Great for writing, art, and music)
Good for the complexion, fertility, and the menstrual cycle.
Great for forgiveness, love, romance and relationships.
Helps childhood experience and emotions.
4. Citrine
Astrological Association: Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra. Associated with the Solar Plexus Chakra
Yet another variation of quartz, this stone stands out with its vibrant yellow color. This crystal is well-known as a “money stone” bringing forth wealth and abundance. Citrine is also considered a “feel better” stone which makes it a great addition to your crystal collection. Additionally, Citrine also supports in the following:
Great for awareness, studying, learning and teaching
Perfect for new beginnings.
Great for self-esteem, getting rid of emotional toxins
Helps anger and Yin/Yang balance.
5. Fluorite
Astrological Associations: Capricorn & Pisces. Associated with the Brow Chakra
Fluorite comes in a variety of colors such as: purple, clear, green, blue, yellow, pink, brown, black, and rainbow (which include a combination of green, purple, blue and/or clear). Fluorite is great when used in groups as it focuses the mind and creates order from chaos. Fluorite is also wonderful for:
decision-making, concentration, and relationships.
Helps let go of worries, anxieties and stress.
Good for meditation as it aids in mental-clarity.
Alleviates the tiring effect of working at a computer screen.
6. Labradorite
Astrological Association: Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius. Associated with the Throat & Crown Chakra.
Labradorite gets its beautiful glow from the light interference within the structure of its mineral composition called Labradorescence. This is Known as the stone of self-transformation. Labradorite also has these unique qualities:
Left/Right brain activity (mental sharpness and intellect)
Allows you to see many possibilities at once
Enhances, stabilizes and supports the flow of energy between the aura and chakras.
Helps with stress, anxiety, and insecurity.
7. Turquoise
Astrological Association: Scorpio, Sagittarius & Pisces. Associated with the Throat Chakra.
From the high mountains of Tibet to the lowlands of Native America, turquoise represents positive energy and protection. It is believed that Turquoise protects travelers and keeps them safe from negative energies. Not only does Turquoise allow you to see the beauty in life, it also:
Calms nerves (good for public speaking and writing)
Good for spirit contact, psychic abilities, emotional balance.
Provides the mental and spiritual clarity to clearly see your path.
Helps negativity and suspicious minds.
8. Tigers Eye
Astrological Association: Capricorn. Associated with Root & Solar Plexus Chakra.
Another member of the quartz family, and yet another “feel better” stone; Tiger’s eye has been revered for assisting in the increase of our intuition, and welcoming new beginnings. Tigers Eye (not limiting to: Blue Hawk’s Eye & Red Falcon’s eye) provides these qualities:
Helps narrow mindedness.
Good for sharpening the mind through meditation.
Helps you see more ideas and solutions more clearly.
Known as the stone of courage, helps your self-confidence and strength.
If you are new to crystal healing and a bit intimidated by it, we encourage you to first start off with one crystal and Allow yourself to become familiar with it; hold it during mediation, and see if you can pick up on the frequency that it releases. crystal healing can also have the potential to create a placebo effect, in which this positively affects one’s health. Believing in the healing properties of these crystals is entirely your choice, and if you are perhaps still skeptical, you may wish to simply use these beauties as your home decor!
What are some of your favorite crystals?
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