Quartz, Amethyst, Jade, oh my!
In our final crystal series post, we will dive into types of crystals and what they can be used for and/or good for! Crystals can be used in conjunction with other energy healing work such as meditation, yoga, Reiki, sound therapy, and more!
Chakras & Crystals
Chakras are the seven energetic centers that energy moves through in the body. They are each connected with different organs & functions in our body, mind, and spirit. If you start at the bottom, the root chakra, you have the lowest vibrational frequency – and its qualities mirror this. It is concerned with the very basic elements of existence – primarily with your safety and physical survival. As you move up the chakra system, you go from the more fundamental emotions to the deeper feelings of joy, love, and creativity.
Root Chakra (red) – connection with the earth, your physical survival, safety. Black Tourmaline, Garnet, Bloodstone, Obsidian, Red Jasper
Sacral Chakra (orange) – the creative life force energy that makes you human. Orange Carnelian, Orange Calcite, Coral Calcite, Citrine, Orange Aventurine
Solar Plexus Chakra (yellow) – the seat of your personal power – the internal wisdom and confidence within you. Natural Citrine, Yellow Jasper, Amber, Lemon Quartz, Tigers Eye, Yellow Tourmaline
Heart Chakra (green, pink) – love and compassion for yourself and others. Rose Quartz, Jade, Green Tourmaline, Green Calcite, Green Aventurine
Throat Chakra (blue) – this chakra allows us to speak our truth with clarity, love, and kindness. Amazonite, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, Aquamarine
Third Eye Chakra (indigo) – your connection to your intuition and information beyond the material world. Amethyst, Moldavite, Purple Fluorite
Crown Chakra (violet) – connection to consciousness, all that is. Selenite, Clear Quartz, Amethyst
Your chakras can become imbalanced based on influences and experiences in our lives. When this happens, we can get out of alignment. Whether this misalignment shows up as a physical symptom, emotional disruption, or mental ailment, there will be signs that your energy is out of balance. This is where crystals come in – they can help re-balance any misalignment – returning the energy centers to the frequencies they are meant to vibrate at.
Black Tourmaline, Black Obsidian, Red Sheen Obsidian, Red Jasper, Garnet
These root chakra stones helps you feel more grounded. Put black obsidian or tourmaline in your pillowcase, on your nightstand, or fall asleep with it in your hand to help decompress & ground yourself at the end of the day. Red Sheen Obsidian supports emotional grounding, relief of mental stress, support cardiovascular system, and intuition. Red Jasper controls the energy for kinesthetic feeling and movement. It is the foundation of physical and spiritual energy for the body.
Orange Carnelian, Orange Calcite, Citrine or Orange Aventurine
These sacral chakra crystals provide emotional support for female reproductive issues. When you feel PMS coming, hold the carnelian in your hand as much as you can. It is also helpful to lie down and put carnelian on your abdomen during that time of the month.
These also increase motivation and drive, aids in manifestation, and brings cheerfulness into your life. Orange Calcite works especially well with the Sacral Chakra to enhance the will and aid with depression.
Natural Citrine,
Yellow Jasper, Amber, Lemon Quartz, Tigers Eye, Yellow Tourmaline
These solar plexus chakra crystals can help strengthen self-esteem & a positive, vibrant flow of energy in/around one's body. Citrine is also helpful in improving digestion & strengthening physical endurance. Jasper helps with dream recall & shamanic journeying. It is a stone of protection & absorbs all types of negative energies. Amber helps to balance the emotions, clear the mind, release negative energy. Lemon quartz is believed to filter out distractions, aid concentration & open memory; can ease food & nicotine cravings, helps with diabetes & encourages healthy recovery after illness or surgery.
Rose Quartz, Jade, Green Tourmaline, Green Calcite or Green Aventurine
Rose Quartz activates the fourth chakra and promotes positive energy. It enhances all types of love: self-love, love for others, unconditional love. This tiny but mighty baby-pink wonder raises self esteem, restores confidence, helps with emotional balance, releases stress/tension/anger. Jade protects & brings harmony, attracts good luck and friendship, stabilizes the personality & promotes self-sufficiency. Soothes the mind, releasing negative thoughts. Green Tourmaline is used for providing a sense of peace & calm to the heart & nervous system. Green Calcite is a powerful amplifier & energy cleanser, dispels pent up stress & pain the heart has felt. Green Aventurine has healing benefits for the lungs, liver, sinuses, heart. Use to loosen & release negativity, energy blockages, including disease. Some wear or carry Green Aventurine to increase intelligence, perception, creativity.
Amazonite, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise or Aquamarine
The throat chakra crystals promotes speaking one’s truth with grace, ease, confidence. Have a fear of public speaking? Use lapis lazuli as your worry stone. Amazonite helps to see both sides of a problem or different points of view. It soothes emotional trauma, alleviating worry & fear. Dispels negative energy, aggravation, blockages within the nervous system, also assists in manifesting universal love. Turquoise balances & aligns all the chakras, stabilizing mood swings & instilling inner calm. It is excellent for depression and exhaustion, it also has the power to prevent panic attacks; promotes self-realization & assists creative problem solving. Aquamarine is used most often with the Throat Chakra to enhance spiritual communication & clear communication blocks, helps to promote verbal self-expression, overcome judgment of others & encourage tolerance; also used to align all of the chakras & enhance the aura.
Amethyst, Moldavite, Purple Fluorite
Amethyst rids negative energy within a room, keeps “energy vampires” out of your personal space; it is a crystal of the 6th & 7th chakras: super high-vibration; it helps us tap into our intuition & connect us to the higher planes of existence. Drop amethyst into your water filter pitcher or bottle and just drink the water. It is absolutely safe to drink (some crystals are NOT so please check a reliable source before ingesting gem water). Moldavite is good for counteracting cynicism & connects even the most world-weary adult with the wonders of the universe; it eases away doubts, even when the cause is unknown, calms worries about money by providing solutions not previously considered. Fluorite clears mental fog, confusion or conflicting ideas, quiets worried thoughts & anxiety, ideal for overcoming any form of disorganization, increasing thought & concentration; helps absorb new information, improves memorization & retention. Used regularly, it nurtures the intelligence & is even believed to raise the I.Q.; boosts the immune system, stimulates regeneration & restructuring of cells & DNA, particularly in the skin & respiratory tract, heals ulcers & wounds; strengthens bone tissue, alleviates rheumatism, arthritis & spinal injuries; improves the discomfort of shingles & other nerve-related pain.
Selenite, Clear Quartz, Amethyst
Selenite is one of the few crystals believed to be able to cleanse other crystals & associated with lunar cycles & the divine feminine; is a crystal of peace & inner harmony; resonates with compassionate vibrations to encourage healing & reconciliation. Clear Quartz is considered a “master healer.” It is said to amplify energy by absorbing, storing, releasing, & regulating it; aids concentration & memory; physically helps stimulate the immune system & balance your entire body. Amethyst assists endeavors where new, original results need to be created using tools & methods of the past; often used as the Artist’s Stone, the Composer’s Stone, the Inventor’s, Poet’s, & Painter’s Stones; called the "all-healer," it is one of the most effective crystals for healing people, plants, animals; natural unpolished are particularly helpful placed where plants will not grow or animals refuse to sit; counteracts negative earth energies beneath buildings or anywhere that feels hostile.
