Crystal Healing
In turbulent times, many of us harness grounding tools; tangible ways to calm anxiety and soothe stress. So, it’s not surprising that alternative therapies like crystal healing have come to the fore in recent years. The concept of using crystals to manifest and heal has been around for centuries, but with celebrities such as Victoria Beckham, Adele, Naomi Campbell, and Miranda Kerr speaking publicly about their belief in the practice – and accessibility flourishing thanks to e-commerce, it’s had a mainstream renaissance. And, as with most trends re-entering the zeitgeist, social media has played a huge part in its popularity – in more ways than one.
Crystal Lore
Precious stones have been thought of as objects that can aid in healing—in a practice known as lapidary medicine—by a variety of cultures. The Hopi Native Americans of Arizona use quartz crystals to assist in diagnosing illnesses. Both Pliny the Elder and Galen claimed that certain crystals had medicinal properties. In Europe, the belief in the healing powers of crystals (and in particular crystal amulets) persisted into the Middle Ages. The alleged medicinal properties of precious stones, as well as other powers they were believed to hold, were collected in texts known as lapidaries, which remained popular in Medieval and Early Modern Europe until the 17th century.
Rose Quartz
Across cultures, different stones can symbolize or provide aid for different things. An example of this is rose quartz. In Egypt, it was believed rose quartz could prevent aging, but the Romans used rose quartz as a seal to signify ownership, while in the Middle Ages, it was used in healing potions, today Rose quartz is known as the “love stone” and is used to balance emotions and heal anger and disappointment.
New Age
In the English speaking world, crystal healing is heavily associated with the New Age spiritual movement. In contrast with other forms of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), participants in crystal healing view the practice as “individuated”, that is dependent on extreme personalization and creative expression. Practitioners of crystal healing purport that certain physical properties such as shape, colour, and markings, determine the ailments that a stone can heal.
Paradoxically, practitioners also “hold the view that crystals have no intrinsic qualities but that, instead, their quality changes according to both” participants.
After selecting the stones by colour or their believed metaphysical qualities, they place them on parts of the body. Colour selection and placement of stones are done according to concepts of grounding, chakras, or energy grids. The crystals interact with the body’s energy fields, also known as vibrational energy.
The idea is that crystals can redirect and re-channel energy flow with their unique energetic vibrations, helping to unblock areas of the body or energy field that have become “stuck.”
Healing Crystals For Health
- Clear quartz: a clear crystal considered a master healer and believed to support the entire energetic system.
- Jasper: a nurturing stone said to provide support during times of stress
- Obsidian: believed to help process emotions and experiences and aid in letting go
- Amethyst: used for healing, purifying, and enhancing willpower
- Bloodstone: said to improve circulation and provide support to blood-related issues
Healing Crystals For Wealth
- Tiger’s eye: said to provide motivation and lessen fear.
- Citrine: believed to spark enthusiasm, creativity, and concentration
- Turquoise: thought to soothe emotions and attract good luck
- Sapphire: known as a stone of prosperity
Jade: another well-known stone for prosperity and luck
Healing Crystals For Love
- Rose quartz: sometimes referred to as the stone of love and believed to encourage love and trust.
- Moonstone: said to prompt feelings of inner strength and growth
- Ruby: believed to support sexuality and sensuality
Different Types of Crystals and Their Meanings
Clear Quartz
Some consider this white crystal to be a master healer.
- amplify energy.
- aid concentration and memory.
- help balance your energetic system.
- People often pair this stone with others like rose quartz to aid and enhance their abilities.
Obsidian
Obsidian is believed to be an intensely protective stone.
- shield against physical and emotional negativity.
- get rid of emotional blockages.
- promote the qualities of strength, clarity, and compassion.
- help you find your true sense of self.
This stone may also help you digest experiences, emotions, and baggage, freeing you from negative blockages.
Rose Quartz
Just as the colour may suggest, this pink stone is all about love.
- help restore trust and harmony in relationships.
- enhance connection.
- provide comfort and calm during times of grief.
- encourage love, respect, trust, and self-worth.
Jasper
This smooth crystal is known as the supreme nurturer.
- empower the spirit.
- support you through times of stress by preparing you to show up fully.
- protect you from and absorb negative vibes.
- promote courage, quick thinking, and confidence.
- These are traits that are extra helpful when tackling important issues.
Citrine
Bring joy, wonder, and enthusiasm to every part of your life with citrine.
- help you release negative emotions like fear and doubt.
- encourage optimism, warmth, motivation, and clarity.
- enhance mindfulness qualities.
- encourage creativity.
- support concentration.
Turquoise
This blue crystal is said to help heal the mind, body, and soul.
- be a good luck charm.
- help balance emotions.
- support spiritual grounding.
When it comes to the body, it’s said to represent the respiratory, skeletal, and immune systems.
Amethyst
This purple stone is said to be incredibly protective, healing, and purifying.
- help rid the mind of negative thoughts.
- bring forth humility, sincerity, and spiritual wisdom.
- promote willpower and healthy choices.
- aid sleep and demystify dreams.
Tiger’s Eye
This golden stone may be for you if you need a power or motivation boost.
- help rid your mind and body of fear, anxiety, and self-doubt.
- guide you to harmony and balance.
- help you make clear, conscious decisions.
This can be beneficial for career aspirations or even matters of the heart.
Moonstone
Moonstone is known for ushering in new beginnings.
- encourage inner growth and strength.
- soothe feelings of stress and instability when embarking on new ventures
- help you move forward successfully.
- promote positive thinking, intuition, and inspiration.
- support success and good fortune.
Bloodstone
This powerful healing stone lives up to its name. Bloodstone helps to;
- draw off negative environmental energies.
- encourage the circulation of ideas and energy
- promote selflessness, creativity, and idealism.
- reduce irritability, aggressiveness, and impatience.
Symbolically, bloodstone is associated with blood and blood-related bodily processes, like menstruation.
Sapphire
This blue stone is one of wisdom and royalty.
- attract prosperity, happiness, and peace.
- opening the mind to beauty and intuition
- helps with clear seeing.
- promote a positive mood.
Ruby
This striking red stone is a real standout.
- restore vitality and energy levels.
- promote sexuality and sensuality.
- support intellectual pursuits.
- bring self-awareness and recognition of truth.
