I’ve always had a keen interest in crystals since I was really little; although maybe then it was just because I thought they were so pretty. I loved nothing more than visiting the crystal shops in the Lake District and persuading my mum to buy me a piece of rose quartz, peacock ore or a bag of mixed gems. As well as the prettiness factor, I definitely thought there was some sort of magic to the stones. There was a while in between when my collecting stopped, however, once my interest piqued again, it wasn’t long before I increased my collection quite vastly.
Crystal Healing
I am currently developing many skills and increasing my knowledge on subjects that deeply interest me and crystal healing is one of those. This post is based upon things I have read about each crystal and includes properties/interpretations which I have not yet taken much time to find out for myself. Once my relationships with each stone develop, I may do an updated post and share with you the more personal properties/healing effects I have experienced from each individual crystal.
I apologise now for the length of this blog post but I really would like to list which crystals I actually do have and give a brief description of how each one can assist in crystal healing. Don’t worry if you’re looking for one stone, in particular, I’ve added this contents list which will take you to the desired information you seek.
CHOOSE YOUR CRYSTAL:
Amethyst | | Clear Quartz | Rose Quartz | Agate | Agate Turritella | Blue Lace Agate | Crazy Lace Agate | Botswana Agate | Moss Agate | Green Agate | Amazonite | Apatite | Aquamarine | Aragonite | Aventurine | Green Aventurine | Yellow Aventurine | Silver Aventurine | Bloodstone | Calcite | Carnelian | Celestite | Chrysocolla | Chrysoprase | Citrine | Emerald | Fluorite | Green Fluorite | Rainbow Fluorite | Goldstone | Brown Goldstone | Blue Goldstone | Green Goldstone | Hematite | Howlite | Iolite | Jade | Jasper | Jet | Labradorite | Lapis Lazuli | Lepidolite | Magnesite | Magnetite | Malachite | Mookaite | Moonstone | Obsidian | Onyx | Opal | Opalite | Pietersite | Quartz | Phantom Quartz | Rutilated Quartz | Smoky Quartz | Spirit Quartz | Tourmalated Quartz | Tangerine Quartz | Girasol Opalised Quartz | Rhodonite | Ruby Zoisite | Sardonyx | Selenite | Serpentine | Sunstone | Tiger Iron | Tiger’s Eye | Golden Tiger’s Eye | Red Tiger’s Eye | Turquoise | Unakite | Zoisite
I’ll start with some of my favourite crystals which I have worked with and have a little more to say about than just a book’s interpretation.
Amethyst
QUICK FACTS:
- Found most abundantly in Brazil, Uruguay, South Korea, Austria and Russia
- Birthstone for February (and Aquarians)
- Linked with the 7th chakra (the Crown Chakra)
Amethyst is another one of my favourite stones as I feel very connected with it. Aesthetically, the amethyst crystals can range from the deepest violet to shades of lilac and is most commonly seen in it’s raw format. One thing that I am aiming to add to my collection is a large amethyst geode, when I come across them in shops I am drawn to them and wish I had the disposable cash to purchase one. For now I am content with my crystal points and clusters of sparkling amethyst. I like to have amethyst nearby when I am meditating or have it next to my bed. It is said to aid sleep to come to those who suffer from insomnia and is also linked with the spirit world, and can help when making contact/performing a reading. Amethyst is a very calming stone, promoting peace and inner balance and is also a very protective stone.
Clear Quartz
QUICK FACTS:
- Some of the best clear quartz comes from Madagascar, Brazil and certain areas of the USA, but it can be found almost anywhere.
- Linked with the 8th chakra (the Soul Star Chakra).
Possibly one of my favourite crystals, and one which I do feel very connected with. I especially love quartz crystal points as they have so much energy (as well as looking absolutely stunning). In my vast collection of crystals, I have many clear quartz points of varying sizes (I am still missing a gigantic quartz point from my collection though) all of which are completely unique in shape. Whatever the size of your clear quartz crystal, and whether it is in its raw form or tumbled, you can use it to help connect with spirit and it is widely used to help amplify other crystal’s properties. There are various healing properties* to this crystal and it is said to be the master of healing; used to treat exhaustion, nausea, headaches and much more.
Fire and ice (or Rainbow) quartz is a beautiful variation of clear quartz, which has been heated up to extreme temperatures and then plunged into ice cold water to create the unique rainbow fissures inside. This process is said to increase the stone’s energies, making it a highly vibrational stone to work with. Cleansing the mind and body, fire and ice quartz is amazing when working with the chakras. Also, this type of quartz is linked to the spirit and angelic beings.
If you do wish to read more about this amazing crystal, please see this post on Why Quartz Crystals are Amazing. Here you will find more information about all types of quartz in more detail.
Rose Quartz
QUICK FACTS:
- Found all over the world and in large amounts.
- Unlike other varieties of quartz, rose quartz is only found in large form featuring no points or faces.
- Linked with the 4th chakra (the Heart Chakra).
Rose quartz varies from a stunning pink to a very pale peach colour and is known widely as the ‘love stone’. In my collection, I only have a couple of small pieces of rose quartz which are both tumbled stones. I am almost ashamed to admit that I purchased one of these pieces recently… to try and attract love into my life; I was feeling quite lonely and needed some love after I moved in on my own. After a series of dates and a lot of overthinking things, I am now happily coupled up with a really sweet and affectionate guy who is completely my type. I would like to thank rose quartz for the part it played in this.
Anyway, back to the crystal haha, just thought I’d add a bit of personal success in their using crystals in everyday life.
Rose quartz is not only linked with romance, it is also a great stone in promoting self-love and self-acceptance. It can be used during pregnancy as it promotes bonding, and is a good crystal to use for sleep; as it is said to promote lovely dreams and prevent nightmares.
Find out more here.
And on to the rest!
To make it a little bit easier, I’ve popped the crystals into alphabetical order, so now I’ll continue on with all of the crystal information!
Agate
There are a lot of variations of agate – different colours and patterns. Some of the colours of agate you find in shops are often injection dyed, as they do not occur naturally, however they will still possess the same healing properties as their natural coloured counterparts. I have a few different types of agate in my collection, including the most well known; banded agate.
Banded Agate
Keywords:
- Wholeness
- Endurance
Helps to relieve feelings of weakness after illness. Allows you to overcome feelings of negativity regarding an injustice. Stops desire for things we don’t need.
Agate Slice
Keywords:
- Vision
- Balance
Agate slices with holes in the centre are said to aid in meditation and can be a visual ‘portal’ to other dimensions (looking directly through the hole).
Agate Turritella
Keywords:
- Strength
- Protection
- Fertility
A spiritual crystal, deeply connected to the Earth and home. Personal connection with one’s past (past life recall). Inner stability, composure and maturity.
Blue Lace Agate
Keywords:
- Peace
- Calming
- Relaxing
Helps to relax the body. Enhances sleep quality. Eases anxiety and anger.
Crazy Lace Agate
Keywords:
- Soothing
- Calming
- Acceptance
- Confidence
Encourages self-acceptance and self-confidence. Relieves emotional pain and lightens your life. Encourages concentration and helps you stay focussed on the task in hand. Should be cleansed frequently.
Botswana Agate
Keywords:
- Comforting
- Protective
Soothing for loneliness, easily hurt or grieving. Stabilising and strengthening influence. Excellent for balancing emotional, physical and intellectual energy. Harmonising Yin and Yang. Considered lucky and protective.
Moss Agate
Keywords:
- Positivity
- Abundance
Positive energy, increased hope and optimism. Improves self-esteem and confidence. Attracts abundance and brings prosperity. New beginnings. Release from fears and blockages. Speeds up recovery from illness or injury.
Green Agate
Keywords:
- Decisiveness
- Self Confidence
Mental and emotional flexibility. Relieves disputes of the heart and finds solutions to problems. Enables just and fair outcomes. Aids self-confidence.
Amazonite
Keywords:
- Loving
- Prosperity
- Self-expression
- Creativity
Facilitates loving, compassionate communication. Clears congestion from chest and throat areas, easing sore throats and coughs. Helps recovery from emotional disputes or traumas.
Apatite
Keywords:
- Communication
- Self-expression
- Calming
Useful for public speaking. Calms nerves and gives self-confidence. Brings inspiration and helps develop psychic gifts and stimulates creativity. Helps with deeper meditation. Suppresses appetite and raises metabolic rate.
Aquamarine
Keywords:
- Courage
- Calming
Reduces stress and quiets the mind. Sharpens intellect and removes confusion. Promotes self-expression. Gives strength to deal with difficult situations and stay focussed under pressure.
Aragonite
Keywords:
- Patience
- Concentration
Excellent in times of stress and is said to reduce anger and enhance patience and acceptance. Can raise energy levels and helps clear and focus the mind to be able to concentrate on the task at hand. Preparation for meditation, raises vibrations to a spiritual level.
Aventurine
Aventurine comes in lots of colours, including green, yellow and silver.
Green Aventurine
Keywords:
- Positivity
- Prosperity
- Stabilising
- Creativity
Soothes troubled emotions and restores well being.
Yellow Aventurine
Keywords:
- Balancing
- Focus
- Compassion
Balancing energies, for oversensitivity or indecisiveness. Helps focus intentions for manifesting a sense of ease in being yourself. Compassion and understanding, alleviates grief and centres emotions. Eases anxiety.
Silver Aventurine
Keywords:
- Creativity
- Imagination
- Prosperity
- Leadership
Heals mind and body. Balances Yin and Yang. Brings calm, balance, enhances happiness. Helps see potential in alternatives in any situation. Positive outlook, courage and inner strength. Protection and good luck.
Bloodstone
Keywords:
- Vitality
Strengthens the body. Encourages self belief and promotes good health.
Calcite
Keywords:
- Creativity
- Playfulness
Releases negative emotions and enhances a zest for life. Helps to solve difficult problems. Amplifies energy. Can aid in alleviating depression.
Carnelian
Keywords:
- Courage
- Healing
Speeds up healing, increases vitality and strength. Purifies blood and improves circulation.
Celestite
Keywords:
- Inner peace
- Calming
- Uplifting
Has a gentle strength and brings enormous inner peace. Calms and sharpens the mind, dispersing worry and clearing the mind. Good for meditation. Heightens spiritual awareness.
Chrysocolla
Keywords:
- Peace
- Balance
- Compassion
Brings peace to the mind and heart. Balances emotions and awakens compassion. Inspires creativity and reduces mental tension. Helps with public speaking. Can help with problem-solving by giving a clearer view.
Chrysoprase
Keywords:
- Joy
- Love
- Abundance
Eases negative feelings. Attracts new love and abundance. Helps prepare for new phases in life.
Lemon Chrysoprase
Keywords:
- Artistic
- Motivation
- Inspiration
- Health
- Calming
Helps in new directions with life. Protects against negative thoughts and nightmares. Encourages relaxed dream state, helps make the unconscious conscious. Place on the Third Eye for more vivid and lucid meditation.
Citrine
Keywords:
- Creativity
- Uplifting
Stimulates creative thinking and inspiration. Frees mind of limitations. Brings ideas to reality. Supports hormones and lifts depression.
Emerald
Keywords:
- Revitalising
- Happiness
Revitalises the body, refreshing, provides inspiration. Enhances memory, encouraging patience to calm emotions. Domestic happiness, unconditional love and friendship.
Fluorite
Keywords:
- Protective (psychic)
- Stabilising
- Balancing
Stabilises emotions and increases self-confidence. Heightens intuition and spirituality.
Green Fluorite
Keywords:
- Power
- Logic
- Intuition
- Inner peace
Powerful for producing order and stabilisation. Heightens logical and intuitive abilities and the awareness of higher realms and realities. Enhances concentration and spiritual awakening. Can bring wealth and abundance and promotes self-confidence. Helps to absorb new information.
Purple and Green Fluorite
Keywords:
- Peace
- Joy
- Relaxation
- Cleansing
Deeply calming. Assists with obsessions and helps you to face reality. Focuses thoughts on everyday responsibilities. Clear thinking and decision making.
Goldstone
Goldstone is a man-made crystal. The most popular of these is the brown toned goldstone, but there is also blue goldstone and green goldstone.
Keywords:
- Goals
- Calming
Helps to stabilise the emotions. Revitalises energy fields.
Blue Goldstone
Keywords:
- Success
Useful for migraines. Increases telepathic ability. Helps to gain recognition at work. Attracts success and fame.
Green Goldstone (Galaxite)
Keywords:
- Uplifting
- Supportive
Gently uplifting, mildly helpful to reduce stomach tension and protect the centre of the body. Extremely supportive for the body and emotions. Heals and balances. Gives warming pain relief.
Hematite
Keywords:
- Grounding
- Cleansing
Can inspire you but keep your feet on the ground. Helps reduce the discomfort of leg cramps and fractures, can cleanse the blood and aid in the healing of anaemia. Don;t use for long periods of time.
Howlite
Keywords:
- Relaxing
Calming, relieves anxiety, tension and intense emotions. Calms the mind, reduces fretful thoughts and helps you relax. Good for insomnia. Calms unreasonable anger, can act as a shield against rage. Helps you become aware of your goals and ambitions.
Iolite
Keywords:
- Visualisation
- Independence
Combats addiction. Psychic and mystical, facilitates visualisation. Stimulates intuitive insights and helps express true self. Eases migraines.
Jade
Keywords:
- Balance
- Calming
- Loving
Supports energy of kidneys and lymphatic system. Calms nervous system. Linked with the heart chakra, enabling the sharing of unconditional love with all beings.
Jasper
There are so many variations of jasper. Some occur naturally and others are man-made, but all of them are beautiful and so many of them are really colourful with stunning patterns.
Yellow Jasper
Keywords:
- Strength
- Communication
- Inspiration
- Visualisation
- Protection
- Confidence
Personal power. Cleanses the aura of negativity.
Red Jasper
Keywords:
- Energizing
- Supportive
- Grounding
- Protective
Promotes self-belief and the courage to act. Gives strength to resist abuse or bullying and offers emotional stability.
Picture Jasper
Keywords:
- Grounding
- Harmonising
- Creativity
Strong connection to the Earth. Can give you a strong sense of who you are, where you’ve been and where you’re going. Encourages creative thinking, visualisation, creativity and business pursuits. Alleviates fear.
Ocean Jasper
Keywords:
- Patience
- Protective
- Tranquil
Encourages patience and acceptance of responsibility. Encourages self-love. Helps release anger or emotional baggage. Helps us to be more patient.
Dalmatian Jasper
Keywords:
- Grounding
- Purifying
Protects from nightmares and depression. Helps in seeing your strengths and weaknesses.
Labradorite
Keywords:
- Protective
- Encouraging
Increases extra-sensory perception and may stimulate recall of past lives, clairvoyance or other psychic abilities. Protects from negative influences.
Lapis Lazuli
Keywords:
- Clarity
- Self Expression
Stimulates higher levels of the mind, encouraging clarity and objectivity. Believed to allow the release of stress. Helps facilitate self-knowledge and self-expression; when used in meditation, it enhances psychic ability and spiritual insight. Helps overcome depression. Alleviates migraines.
Lepidolite
Keywords:
- Intellect
Excellent for menopause, stress, depression, despondency, obsessive thinking and confusion. Stimulates intellect and helps you to focus on what is important. Helps with insomnia. Can relieve allergies. Aids in meditation.
Magnesite
Keywords:
- Relaxing
- Calming
- Imagination
Good to use in meditation. Aids amazing changes in your life. Creative visualisation. Aids clarity and development of psychic visions. Can increase self-esteem.
Magnetite (Lodestone)
Keywords:
- Manifestation
- Magnetic
Helps to attract what you desire into your life. A great stone for healers. Strong, attractive vibrations.
Malachite
Keywords:
- Protective
- Confidence
Increases personal power and self-confidence. Allows for true feelings of the heart to be followed.
Mookaite
Keywords:
- Nurturing
- Supportive
Nurturing in times of stress. Supports and brings a feeling of peace and wholeness. Encourages versatility and helps you accept change. Helps you to discover all possibilities and choose the right one.
Moonstone
Keywords:
- Intuition
- New beginning
- Empathy
- Emotional healing
Enhances psychic ability. Helps balance hormones during the menstrual cycle. Increases creativity and enhances intuition.
Obsidian
Keywords:
- Protective
- Grounding
Removes negative energy, so needs to be cleansed frequently. Healing for past lives. Communication with spirit.
Onyx
Keywords:
- Relieves stress
- Strength
- Support
- Grounding
Good stone for times of mental and physical stress. Good for decision making. Alleviates fears and worries. Helps with rest and to find inspiration. Helps with inner stillness and focus. Assists with challenges in life, especially caused by a drain of energy. Increases stamina and self-control.
Opal
Keywords:
- Spontaneity
- Imagination
- Healing
- Intuition
Lowers inhibition and increases courage. Aids in visualisation in dreams.
Opalite
Keywords:
- Visions
- Purifying
- Expression
Enhances psychic abilities and induces visions in meditation. Stabilises mood swings and purifies blood and kidneys.
Pietersite
Keywords:
- Cleansing
- Spirituality
- Confidence
- Willpower
Aids in change. Connection to one’s deeper spiritual inner self. Linked to the Third Eye Chakra and helps with spiritual awakening, astral travel and psychic visions. Empowers creative people that lack confidence.
Quartz
I have already talked about clear and rose quartz, but there are a fair few other variations. So, here are a few of the ones I have:
Phantom Quartz
Keywords:
- Growth
- Empathy
Helps with self-esteem and learning lessons. Aids in moving on and building metaphorical bridges.
Rutilated Quartz
Keywords:
- Vitality
- Vibrancy
- Optimism
Helps to conquer fears, anxiety and phobias. Soothes dark moods. Treats exhaustion.
Smoky Quartz
Keywords:
- Positivity
- Protective
Protects against negative energy. Helps lift depression and relieve stress and reduce fear.
Spirit Quartz
Keywords:
- Community
- Harmony
Helps with social situations, relieves loneliness. Comforting and healing.
Tourmalated Quartz
Keywords:
- Purifying
- Cleansing
Clears mind of clutter and establishes clear thought. Clears negative and emotional issues relating to the past. Allows for a fresh start.
Tangerine Quartz
Keywords:
- Protective
- Creativity
- Prosperity
- Abundance
Known as a soul stone. Protects against psychic attack from others. Shields from self-sabotage and negative thoughts. Work within meditation to focus. Can link with Archangel Uriel – helps manifest all that you desire.
Girasol Opalised Quartz
Keywords:
- Visualisation
- Imagination
- Communication
- Creativity
- Happiness
Can enhance/mirror feelings. Is great to use in visualisation, for example, lucid dreaming and channelling. Helpful for fatigue.
Rhodonite
Keywords:
- Forgiveness
- Compassion
- Fulfilment
Emotional healing, clearing wounds and scars of the past. Enables forgiveness and compassion. Aids fulfilment of your highest potential and builds confidence.
Ruby Zoisite
Keywords:
- Energising
- Creativity
Increases vigour and helps overcome laziness. Encourages you to be individual and live life as you want. Stimulates creativity and focus on true objectives. Helps with an altered state of consciousness (past life regression).
Sardonyx
Keywords:
- Strength
- Self Control
- Optimism
Enhances strength and willpower, increases stamina, vigour, self-control and self-confidence. Believed to ensure happy marriages and relationships. Attracts friends and good fortune. Encourages integrity and virtuous behaviour, to help lift depression and encourage optimism. Helpful when learning new things – processing and absorbing information.
Selenite
Keywords:
- Calming
- Cleansing
Good for meditation. Drains negative energy. Personal transformation and spiritual growth.
Serpentine
Keywords:
- Calming
- Soothing
Connect with own life purpose.Soothes emotional stress. Valuable in opening psychic abilities.
Shell
Now, I know shell may not be a semi-precious stone/crystal, but it does, in fact, have its own properties.
Keywords:
- Intuition
- Imagination
- Sensitivity
- Adaptability
It helps to enhance mental clarity, provides insight into decision-making. Promotes cooperation between the self and others, as well as within the self. It provides cohesive energy in groups.
Snowflake Obsidian
Keywords:
- Creativity
- Positivity
Provides energy for creative problem-solving. Restores a positive outlook
Sodalite
Keywords:
- Calming
- Confidence
Calms the mind and helps relaxation. Supports immune system. Clears feelings of internal conflict.
Sunstone
Keywords:
- Positivity
Helps lift depression and anxiety, clears the mind of negative thoughts. Enables positive decision making. Helps the mind and emotions. Eases aches and pains.
Tiger Iron
Keywords:
- Vitality
- Energy
- Strength
- Confidence
- Will Power
- Motivation
Valuable to those who are mentally burnt out and take on other’s emotions/stresses. Encourages and supports change. Creative and artistic. Brings out hidden talents and helps with creative endeavours.
Tiger’s Eye
Golden Tiger’s Eye
Keywords:
- Encouraging
- Protective
Clears mental blocks and encourages focus on current issues. Helps to clear vision.
Red Tiger’s Eye
Keywords:
- Stimulating
- Motivational
- Positivity
Increases motivation, helps to overcome lethargy. Protects against curses and ill wishing. Promotes a positive attitude. Confidence in self. Good luck and prosperity.
Tourmaline
Keywords:
- Protective
- Positive
A protective stone, shields against ill-wishing and negative energies. Encourages a positive attitude to life, dispelling negative thoughts. Encourages clear and rational thoughts.
Turquoise
Keywords:
- Protective
- Problem Solving
Powerful personal protection. Eases feelings of negativity and low self-esteem. Can aid creative problem-solving. Calms nerves for public speaking. Stabilising mood swings, dissolves self-sabotage and allow self-expression.
Unakite
Keywords:
- Balancing
- Self-love
Balances emotional, spiritual and mental. Releases energy blockages. Attracts and keeps love. Supporting in pregnancy and in recovery.
Zoisite (Anyolite)
Keywords:
- Vitality
- Positivity
- Happiness
Dispels lethargy and enhances vitality. Encourages you to be your own person and to be unique. Helps you to appreciate the things you have in your life.
And it will keep growing
So, there it is, a little insight into my crystal collection and a quick overview of each crystal’s properties. As I become more attuned to each of my crystals, I will be able to create an updated version of this post and go into more depth about each of the crystals above… as well as the new crystals I will no doubt be adding to the collection.
