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An Overview of Popular Crystals and Their Spiritual Benefits
Radiating in various colors and possessing a diversity of healing attributes, crystals should be a part of everyone’s spiritual wellness kit. The world of crystals is incredibly captivating; their effervescent colors and positive energy surely elevate the living experience. For instance, Native Americans have long utilized crystals for help with clarity of mind, emotional equilibrium, and chakra healing. But this is not limited to just one culture; the use of crystals for similar reasons transcends both time and geography. Ancient Greeks, Egyptians, and Sumerians, for example, have all invoked the potent energy of crystals for protection and physical assistance. Even the medicine of modern times has incorporated the use of certain minerals for healing purposes. But what are the attributes of the most well-known crystals? What makes them good candidates to pack in your spiritual wellness kit?
How Crystals Work: The Energetic Properties of Crystals
Crystals are believed to have tremendous healing powers. Different types of crystals are said to possess different powers. The reason crystals are thought to carry such magnificent energy is that they have an incredibly stable atomic structure and vibrate at a very high frequency. Not only do they carry energy and power themselves, but they also interact fantastically well with the energies of the human body. Our bodies do not have a “set” energy, as energy can fluctuate based on numerous factors, both internal and external. However, one thing is for certain: the energies that populate our bodies and the energies that crystalline structures give off can and do influence each other. Caught in the right circumstances, heaven or Earth can gift a human with energy that can take them to new levels of performance, for better or worse. If humans can be helped or hindered by such energies, think about the power crystalline energies must have over all seven of a human’s energy centers, or chakras. Generally speaking, humans have aura energy radiating from them, at least when you consider the top populations of Earth.
The Top 10 Most Popular Crystals and What They Mean for You
The top 10 most popular crystals and what they really mean for you are as follows:
Amethyst: The Peace and Harmony Stone
Consider our Amethyst Bead Bracelet; it will help you understand what Amethyst crystals really mean in your life. As the quartz crystal form of purple variety, Amethyst is also known as a semi-precious stone. Its shades range from lavender to a deep violet, sometimes even nearly colorless forms. Amethyst crystals, at one time, were thought to be equal in value and worth to diamonds. Why? Because they promote peace, harmony, and make awesome meditative tools. Wear or use your Amethyst crystal during meditation, and watch how its calming and tranquil effects… rub off on you.
Rose Quartz: The Stone of Love
Look at our on-the-go Tumbled Rose Quartz! Rose Quartz is known as the Stone of Love. This pink quartz crystal is not only one of the most beautiful in the mineral kingdom but also the one that most embodies the energy of love. In the standard model of the human energy field, the heart chakra is the center. Above it is the throat chakra and below it is the solar plexus, which literally means “the place of the sun.” In this model, love is the “energy that crosses the limit of the self.” So wear, carry, or keep close to you Rose Quartz if you want to commune lovingly, whether with yourself or others!
Citrine: The Stone of Abundance
Citrine Bracelet – A Description: The sunny citrine is a brilliant yellow quartz, often called the stone of abundance. Citrine is most often found cut into shapes that showcase its sunny personality, and it is most commonly seen in a nugget or spherical form; however, C. resembles its cousin, amethyst, when in a cut geode form. Citrine’s golden yellows and warm ambers are sought after for the color alone, but they also make lovely displays of wealth and prosperity. Their positive energy is perfect for the practices of Feng Shui and working in meditative spaces. Their energy gel as good vibes all around and feel like confidence boosters. Citrine, thus, can be used as an ally in work spaces, imbued with abundance energy.
Clear Quartz: The Master Healer
Description of Clear Quartz: Clear Quartz is known as the Master Healer and works on the body, mind, and soul. The stone has a vitreous luster and is called rock crystal by some. Clear Quartz shades range from colorless to white. Meaning: With all its tremendous powers, Clear Quartz is one of the most prevalent crystals. It acts as a true healing stone, amplifies intent, enhances clarity, and aligns energy. Clear Quartz is protective and keeps the user clear of negative vibrations. It connects with all chakras and works to remove blockages. Use: The best way to call upon Clear Quartz is during meditation. You can also use it with other stones and crystals when you want to amplify their healing properties.
Selenite: The Purification Stone
Selenite is the ultimate stone for purification and cleansing. This stunning white crystal gives off an energy that is so peaceful and calming. It promotes a tranquil environment, which is so necessary for meditation or just moments of peace and quiet. Selenite towers or wands can be placed around your space or next to your other crystals to cleanse them. You really can’t go wrong with using this incredible stone.
Black Tourmaline: The Protective Stone
Take a look at our Black Tourmaline necklace! Description: Black tourmaline is a potent protective stone and a powerful grounding crystal. While its color is often jet black, it can also have a banded appearance, in which case it’s sometimes called “cocobolo tourmaline.” Banded or not, tourmaline is beautiful, and it makes stunning jewelry. Meaning: Black tourmaline is a stone of self-confidence and self-worth. It helps you set and maintain healthy boundaries, and it is a go-to stone for repelling negative energy. It protects not only against the nasty stuff that people may send your way (known in the crystal world as “bad vibes”) but also against the electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure that many of us face in our techy lives.
Lapis Lazuli: The Stone of Wisdom
The Stone of Wisdom is perhaps the most appropriate title for Lapis Lazuli. This fantastic gem is indeed wisdom incarnate, especially in terms of its association with the throat and third eye chakras. Both of these energy centers are all about communication, clarity, and growth—spiritual growth in particular, which pushes us to reach new heights of understanding and insight. I can honestly say that this is one stone I recommend for personal adornment and keeping within your immediate vicinity, as it is very much a path toward elevating the creative faculties and boosting a person’s inherent abilities to communicate with something resembling challenge-response efficiency. If that sounds a bit vague, then let me put it this way: When Lapis Lazuli is close at hand, you tend to get right with your inner voice and, as a result, your outer voice too.
Labradorite: The Intuitive Stone
Labradorite is an iridescent crystal associated with spiritual healing, intuition, and psychic gifts. It can be found in nature in color shades from purple to gray-blue and in shades of green, yellow, and brown. The Schiller effect that this stone has, giving it a random sparkly look, is part of the reason this stone is so special and mesmerizing. This stone is definitely one of my favorites. Not only does it look great, but it is also great for your mind. Labradorite is known for its mood-stabilizing effects and for enhancing creativity and consciousness while also providing safeguards against negative energy. Meditating with this stone can help boost your intuitive skills, while sleeping with it placed by your side can help with dream recall.
Jade: The Stone of Luck and Prosperity
Jade is a green stone associated with a lot of positive things, like abundance and good luck. It’s a lucky stone among the minerals class. People also believe it instills confidence and enhances health. The jade gemstone has a strong vibe of prosperity and luck, with what you might call “good social energy.” It’s also super soothing, with a vibe of calmness that nudges out negativity. If there was ever a stone that you could say creates an atmosphere of joy, jade would be it. It also connects to the heart chakra, which is associated with all sorts of themes around love, bonding, and connection on both platonic and romantic levels. To receive jade’s good energy, you can wear a bracelet on your left wrist (the receiving side) or place a green jade heart in your home.
Rhodochrosite: The Soulmate Stone
Renowned for offering profound emotional healing, rhodochrosite is known as the soulmate stone. It can be found in various hues, particularly shades of pink, and exhibits a striking vitreous luster. Yet its most intriguing quality might be the way it seems to promote not just self-acceptance but also self-love—often considered the most challenging type of love to cultivate. Carry this stone or meditate with it to enhance your confidence, improve your life, and attract love at any level: familial, platonic, or romantic. Don’t forget to check in with your heart, root chakra, and overall sense of emotional stability along the way.
The Importance of Cleansing and Charging Crystals
Regularly cleansing and charging your crystals will maintain their vibrational energy at optimal levels. Collecting energy (both positive and negative) makes them work a little hard and can sometimes cause them to overload. Cleansing, which rids a crystal of all its collected energy, and charging, which fills the crystal with positive energy, are necessary steps if you want to keep the old girl working like new. You can do either using a variety of techniques. The most effective way to do both at once is to use sunlight or moonlight. When using light, always remember that too much sun can (paradoxically) quite it, and some stones can actually handle more light than others. Sound is reputed to be the original method used before light was discovered, and in many ways, it’s still the best. Hearing the sound of water while you’re in the bath is definitely something to aim for. Finally, if you don’t have the time or space to do either, you can carry out a visualization cleanse. This works in a pinch, but your carry method is going to give the same result once you’re done.
Enhancing Your Space with Crystals
Infusing your home and workspace with the specific energies and vibrations of crystals can be life-changing. If you place a rose quartz crystal in your bedroom, its loving energy will get to work on you and your partner (or yourself, if you’re single!) in ways that the stone is known to do. But if you place a citrine stone in your office, its energies are more directed toward increasing motivation and success than love. Crystals do have their set energies, but remember: “It’s better to work with crystals that speak to you rather than with those that just have pretty vibrations.”
The Most Beloved Crystals and Their Unique Healing Magic
The most beloved crystals, known for their healing properties and straightforward application, are Clear Quartz, Amethyst, and Rose Quartz. If you want to have “lucky” gems, you might use Green Aventurine, Jade, or Citrine. Jade is said to create a good-luck mood, and Citrine is the “success stone,” opening one up to abundance. There are many special stones, and each is said to possess its own unique healing magic. Among the most unique and rare stones are Taaffeite and Painite. If you’re looking for forms of crystals that might be extremely valuable, consider different-colored diamonds (and forms like the pink and blue ones) or Tanzanite, which is considered more precious and rare than diamonds.
Lapis Lazuli: The Stone of Wisdom
The Stone of Wisdom is perhaps the most appropriate title for Lapis Lazuli. This fantastic gem is indeed wisdom incarnate, especially in terms of its association with the throat and third eye chakras. Both of these energy centers are all about communication, clarity, and growth—spiritual growth in particular, which pushes us to reach new heights of understanding and insight. I can honestly say that this is one stone I recommend for personal adornment and keeping within your immediate vicinity, as it is very much a path toward elevating the creative faculties and boosting a person’s inherent abilities to communicate with something resembling challenge-response efficiency. If that sounds a bit vague, then let me put it this way: When Lapis Lazuli is close at hand, you tend to get right with your inner voice and, as a result, your outer voice too.
Labradorite: The Intuitive Stone
Labradorite is an iridescent crystal associated with spiritual healing, intuition, and psychic gifts. It can be found in nature in color shades from purple to gray-blue and in shades of green, yellow, and brown. The Schiller effect that this stone has, giving it a random sparkly look, is part of the reason this stone is so special and mesmerizing. This stone is definitely one of my favorites. Not only does it look great, but it is also great for your mind. Labradorite is known for its mood-stabilizing effects and for enhancing creativity and consciousness while also providing safeguards against negative energy. Meditating with this stone can help boost your intuitive skills, while sleeping with it placed by your side can help with dream recall.
Jade: The Stone of Luck and Prosperity
Jade is a green stone associated with a lot of positive things, like abundance and good luck. It’s a lucky stone among the minerals class. People also believe it instills confidence and enhances health. The jade gemstone has a strong vibe of prosperity and luck, with what you might call “good social energy.” It’s also super soothing, with a vibe of calmness that nudges out negativity. If there was ever a stone that you could say creates an atmosphere of joy, jade would be it. It also connects to the heart chakra, which is associated with all sorts of themes around love, bonding, and connection on both platonic and romantic levels. To receive jade’s good energy, you can wear a bracelet on your left wrist (the receiving side) or place a green jade heart in your home.