If you have been drawn to beautiful stones to wear in jewellery, for your home or work space but not sure what they could offer you then here is an easy place to start. There are a number of different types of crystals, each filled with their own healing abilities for the mind, body, and soul. Historically speaking, crystals have been used since ancient times as forms of medicine, and evidence can be found in cultures and philosophies such as Hinduism and Buddhism, as well as ancient Egyptian, Roman, and American Indian traditions to name a few. They work by emitting high vibration energy which for us means that they promote the flow of good energy and help rid the body and mind of negative energy for physical and emotional benefits. To help you get started, here is a comprehensive list of some of the most popular crystals.
Different types of healing crystals
Clear quartz
This white crystal is considered a “master healer.” It’s said to amplify energy by absorbing, storing, releasing, and regulating it. It’s also said to aid concentration and memory. Physically, clear crystals are claimed to help stimulate the immune system and balance out your entire body. This stone is often paired with others like rose quartz to aid and enhance their abilities.
Rose quartz
Just as the color may suggest, this pink stone is all about unconditional love. It’s said to help restore trust and harmony in all different kinds of relationships while improving their close connections. It can also help provide comfort and calm during times of grief. Rose quartz is said to also encourage love, respect, trust, and worth within one’s self. Children are often drawn to this crystal and an ornamental piece in their bedroom can aid peaceful sleep.
Red Jasper
This smooth crystal is known as the “supreme nurturer.” It’s said to empower the spirit and support you through times of stress by preparing you to fully “show up.” It’s claimed to protect you from and absorb negative energies while promoting courage, quick thinking, and confidence. It is especially good at protection from negative sexual energies.
Obsidian
An intensely protective stone, obsidian is said to help form a shield against physical and emotional negativity. It’s also said to help get rid of emotional blockage and promote qualities of strength, clarity, and compassion to help find your true sense of self. For your physical body, it may aid in digestion and detoxification while potentially helping reduce pain and cramps.
Citrine
Bring joy, wonder, and enthusiasm to every part of your life with citrine. It’s said to help you release negative traits from your life like fear, and in turn help encourage optimism, warmth, motivation, and clarity. It’s also claimed to enhance abundance and mindful qualities, like creativity and concentration.
Turquoise
This blue crystal has powers that are said to help heal the mind, body, and soul. Generally speaking, it’s seen as a good psychic protection that can help balance your emotions while finding your spiritual groundings. When it comes to the body, it’s said to benefit the respiratory, skeletal, and immune system.
Tiger’s eye
If you’re in need of a power or motivation boost, this golden stone may be for you. It’s said to help rid your mind and body of fear, anxiety, and self-doubt. This can be beneficial for career aspirations or even matters of the heart. Tiger’s eye is also said to help guide you to harmony and balance to help you make clear, conscious decisions.
Amethyst
This purple stone is said to be incredibly protective, healing, and purifying. It’s claimed it can help rid the mind of negative thoughts and bring forth humility, sincerity, and spiritual wisdom. It’s also said to help promote sobriety which makes it helpful for healing addictions. Sleep is another claimed benefit of this stone, from supposedly aiding in insomnia relief to understanding dreams. Physically, it’s said to boost hormone production, cleanse blood, and relieve pain and stress.
Moonstone
Known for “new beginnings,” moonstone is said to encourage inner growth and strength. When starting fresh, this stone is purported to also soothe those uneasy feelings of stress and instability so you’re able to move forward successfully. It’s also claimed to promote positive thinking, intuition, and inspiration while bringing forth success and good fortune.
Bloodstone
This powerful healing stone lives up to its name. Bloodstone is claimed to help cleanse the blood by drawing off bad environmental energies and improving circulation. Mindfully speaking, it encourages selflessness, creativity, and idealism while helping you live within the current moment. It’s also said it can also help you rid yourself of feelings of irritability, aggressiveness, and impatience.
Sapphire
There are many colours of sapphire but the one most familiar is the blue stone which is one of wisdom and royalty. It’s said it can attract prosperity, happiness, and peace while opening up the mind to accept beauty and intuition. As for physical health, this stone is claimed to also help heal eye issues, cellular levels, and blood disorders while also easing depression, anxiety, and insomnia.
Ruby
A red standout, this stone helps restore vitality and energy levels. This can help improve things such as sensuality, sex, and intellect. It’s also said to help bring self-awareness and the realization of truth to one’s mind. Rubies were used in ancient times to help remove toxins from blood and improve the overall circulatory system.
How to select your crystal
First things first: Identify what you feel you’re missing before looking into what stones can provide you. This will help you indicate what’s going on within yourself before depending on outside sources. From there, just let your intuition choose what’s best for you. Whether a crystal catches your eye or you can feel a physical pull toward one, your inner subconscious will help guide you to the crystal that’s right for you. Once it’s picked out, you can create the connection you need.
How to care for your crystal
When you first bring your crystal home, you’ll want to cleanse away any negativity it may have picked up. You can hold it under cold, running water from a tap or rinse it in a natural source of water. Either way, be sure the water is cool, not warm or hot. Add a bit of sea salt to the cleanse or burn sage to really help it get rid of unwanted energies. You can also leave it out to dry in morning sunlight or full moon light to let the light filter through. It’s not just about their physical care, though. For crystals to work their magic, it’s important to respect what they can do for you. It’s also a good idea to wear only one type of crystal at a time, or for a while before introducing another crystal.
Crystal accessories
The main benefit of crystals may be their healing abilities. But they’re also really beautiful. So it’s no surprise people make tons of accessories out of them, like jewelry or home decorations. Not only will the crystals look nice, keeping good energy around never hurt anyone. If you would like a crystal healing session or crystal consultation, talk to us.
