Over the past couple blog posts, I have been discussing the power of Earth’s energy for healing, and continued the conversation discussing lei lines. It’s remarkable that we enjoy the fruits of these ever-present healing forces that ancient healing modalities have passed down to us through cultures worldwide.
We intuit this power in our understanding of Ayurveda’s chakras. And, we can contemplate them in our discovery of healing through sound. There are healing energies all around us and in the objects that we encounter.
So, to close out our month on healing that comes from the Earth, I’m writing in this article about the energy of healing stones and crystals. We will cover the basics, the properties of the most common, and where you can find healing stones and crystals.
Basics of Healing Stones and Crystals
Healing stones and crystals are elements that, throughout time, have absorbed the life energy from Earth’s own energy. It’s likely a mixture of celestial bodies’ elements from beyond our planet and our moon, and particles from deep within the earth and oceans, heated and cooled over time into the resulting objects.
With an open mindset and accepting heart, healing crystals can be a transformative ownership experience. Depending on the individual and circumstances and quality of the stones, it can bring healing of body, mind, emotion and spirit in miraculous ways.
These are physical reminders of our connection to the Earth’s healing powers and so it can be advantageous to wear certain stones/crystals while placing them also in your living and working environment.
Healing stones and crystals operate like the rest of living objects through frequency; energies of all natures are measured in waveform patterns based on their vibration. Light, sound, physical touch, qi, brain activity and more all come in different frequencies. And, healing stones and crystals all vibrate no differently, but with unique frequencies radiating their energy around it. So, proximity is important to effectiveness.
Now that we know a bit more about healing stones and crystals, let’s learn about some of the most powerful, common healing crystals and what they are known for.
Common Healing Properties
Starting with intentionality is a great place to enter the journey of using healing crystals. Not only is it requisite to ultimately benefit from them, but it also helps you to better understand why and then what stones or crystals you need to be close in your life. Here is a sampling of common healing stones and crystals and their healing properties from sources around the Web:
Amber (quoted from CharmsofLight.com)
“Amber is a powerful healer and cleanser of the body, mind and spirit. It also cleanses the environment. Amber draws disease from the body, healing and renewing the nervous system and balancing the right and left parts of the brain. It absorbs pain and negative energy, helping to alleviate stress. Amber clears depression, stimulates the intellect and promotes self-confidence and creative self-expression. It encourages decision-making, spontaneity and brings wisdom, balance and patience.”
“Amber opens the throat centre, treating goiters and other throat problems. It also treats stomach, spleen, kidneys, bladder, liver and gallbladder. Amber strengthens the mucus membranes and alleviates joint problems.”
Amethyst (quoted from EnergyMuse.com)
“Known for its powerful spiritual properties, beautiful amethyst is an ideal stone to place around the home as décor. This visually striking rock is also a wonderful meditation tool because it boosts inner strength and provides spiritual protection.”
“While focusing on your intention, place amethyst in your office or bedroom to emanate calming energies and invite in abundance. This stone also works well as a complementary healing tool in yoga and meditation.”
Aventurine (quoted from HealingCrystals.com)
“Green Aventurine comforts, harmonizes, protects the heart, and can help attract love later in life. It is one of the premier stones to attract luck, abundance and success. Green Aventurine has a particularly soothing energy behind it, and is recommended for working through unresolved emotional issues.”
“… You can also use Green Aventurine for gridding a home or workspace. Green Aventurine is commonly known as a “stone of personal growth”, and offers opportunities for learning about oneself and one’s place in the universe.”
“Physically, Green Aventurine is an all-around healing stone with benefits for the lungs, liver, sinuses, and heart. Use Green Aventurine to loosen and release negativity and energy blockages, including disease. Some wear or carry Green Aventurine to increase intelligence, perception and creativity. Some even use Green Aventurine to improve their eyesight!”
Citrine (quoted from EnergyMuse.com)
“A stone that harnesses the power of the sun, citrine is infused with light, which makes it perfect for putting in the windowsill. Everyday, its daily infusions of natural light restores and regenerates its powerful vibrations. Considered on of the most powerful stones for manifestation, citrine is a must-have crystal for beginners because it helps make your intention a reality. Citrine also instills a positive outlook and stimulates the mind so that you’re motivated to form good habits and are always filled with optimism.”
“Place a piece of citrine (we like to use a Citrine Point) on top of a list of your dream manifestations to manifest them into reality much faster.”
Desert Rose (quoted from FeelCrystals.com)
“Despite its rose petal like softness, Desert Rose is a stone that will help you stand your ground and confront any hardship. It will show you how to commit to a project with confidence despite the numerable [sic] obstacles. By staying focussed on your outcome you can manage the challenges with an optimistic attitude. Desert Rose will support you in your endeavours to realise your dream.”
“The Desert Rose is also referred to as the Sand Rose, Selenite Rose or Gypsum Rose. Found in dry, desert regions, each one is said to contain a unique spirit guardian. They have traditionally been used as talismans for protection, overcoming phobias and to help boost self confidence. Particularly helpful for shy or timid children and teens to help them uncover and confidently express their talents.”
Emerald (quoted from CharmsofLight.com)
“Emerald is known as the ‘stone of successful love’. It brings loyalty and provides for domestic bliss. It enhances unconditional love, unity and promotes friendship. Keeps partnerships in balance and can signal unfaithfulness if it changes colour. Emerald stimulates the heart chakra, having a healing effect on the emotions as well as the physical heart. It ensures physical, emotional and mental equilibrium, bringing harmony to all areas of one’s life. Focusing intention and raising consciousness, it brings in positive actions, eliminating negativity and enhancing the ability to enjoy life to the fullest.”
“Emerald enhances psychic abilities, opens clairvoyance, and stimulates the use of greater mental capacity. It helps bring awareness of the unknown to conscious recognition, imparting reason and wisdom. Emerald assists in inciting activity and focus in one’s actions. It strengthens memory and imparts clarity of thought. It inspires a deep inner knowing, promoting truth and discernment.”
“Emerald treats disorders of the heart, lungs, spine and muscular system. It aids in recovery after infectious illness, helps sinuses and soothes the eyes, improving vision. It has a detoxifying effect on the liver and alleviates diabetes and rheumatism.”
Garnet (quoted from TheHealingChest.com)
“Garnet stone was named garnet because of its resemblance to pomegranate seeds. The Latin word for pomegranate is granatum.”
“The root of red garnet stone meaning is all about regeneration and energizing. Garnet meaning also includes balancing, protecting and strengthening. …”
“Garnet spiritual healing powers have earned it the additional moniker ‘Stone of Commitment.’ Garnet can assist with changing old behaviors and moving past obsolete ideas, as supported by garnet meaning. Inhibitions and taboos are released to bolster self-confidence and open the heart to new possibilities, in keeping with garnet stone meaning. Garnet healing properties help to control energy flow for a better balance of the physical, emotional and intellectual elements, in keeping with garnet meaning. Red garnet gemstones are especially useful for psychic protection in the realm of spiritual healing. Black andradite garnet is very helpful for spiritual healing. It brings empowering energy and the confidence to remain spiritually strong while providing extra grounding energy and psychic protection.”
Hematite (quoted from HealingCrystals.com)
“Hematite helps to absorb negative energy and calms in times of stress or worry. Hematite is a very protective stone and is great to carry to help you stay grounded in many situations. Hematite is also good for working with the Root Chakra, helping to transform negative energies into a more positive vibration. Those in relationships can benefit from the cooperation vibe coming from Hematite.”
“Carry Hematite when in need of balance and equilibrium, or when having difficulty focusing energies. …and is thought to strengthen self-confidence.”
“Physically, Hematite is also used to protect against geopathic stress and electromagnetic smog, and is said to be a great detoxifying stone, helpful for the liver and the blood.”
“Caution: Natural Hematite may contain a very slight magnetic charge. Please check with your doctor before working with this crystal if you wear a pacemaker. Items marketed as Magnetic Hematite are not actually Hematite at all and should be avoided by those wearing a pacemaker.”
Lapis Lazuli (quoted from HealingCrystals.com)
“Lapis lazuli eases pain, especially migraines. It benefits the respiratory and nervous systems. It heals the throat, larynx and thyroid. Lapis lazuli cleans organs, bone marrow, thymus and the immune system. It overcomes hearing loss, purifies blood, insomnia, vertigo and lowers blood pressure.”
“Lapis Lazuli helps to identify the karmic roots of disease. It can be particularly helpful in identifying habitual thought patterns and emotions sabotaging the healing process.
Lapis lazuli reduces the effects of inflammatory diseases. Use this stone after surgery or when healing from a sprained or strained muscle or ligament. When used with conscious intent, this stone also improves eyesight.”
“Helps with the endocrine system, migraine. lymph glands, ears and nasal passages reduce pain and inflammation, believed to be good for autism and Asperger’s syndrome.”
Pyrite (quoted from FireMountainGems.com)
Often called, “fool’s gold,” pyrite is gold in color and is often mistaken for gold.
“Pyrite has long been valued as a strong protection stone that shields the wearer from negative energy as well as environmental pollutants. Thus, this stone helps promote physical well-being as well. Stimulating the second and third chakras, pyrite enhances strength of mind and willpower. Pyrite is also sometimes considered to be lucky, attracting wealth and abundance. Though not a birthstone, pyrite is most commonly associated with the zodiac sign of Leo.”
Quartz Crystal (quoted from EnergyMuse.com)
“One of the most popular crystals for beginners, clear quartz further amplifies your intention, which makes it a key component to a crystal collection. It is also the most versatile stone because it magnifies the vibrations of stones that surround it. In fact, clear quartz wands are often used to cleanse and re-energize crystals. This is because of its powerful cleansing effects and the ability to counteract negative energy blockages.”
“Sit quietly with the stone and feel its white light fill your body with positive energy. Contemplate your intention for the healing crystal and trust in the power of its vibrations harnessed from the Earth over the millennia.”
Tiger’s Eye (quoted from EnergyMuse.com) (also known as Tiger Eye)
“A stone of protection, Tiger Eye may also bring good luck to the wearer. It has the power to focus the mind, promoting mental clarity, assisting us to resolve problems objectively and unclouded by emotions. Particularly useful for healing psychosomatic illnesses, dispelling fear and anxiety. Useful for recognising one’s own needs in relation to the needs of others. Balancing yin-yang and energising the emotional body, Tiger Eye stabilises mood swings, imbues us with willpower, purpose, courage and self-confidence, and releases tension.”
“Tiger Eye treats eyes, throat and reproductive organs, releases toxins, alleviates pain and is helpful in repairing broken bones and strengthening the alignment of the spinal column.”
Where to Get Healing Crystals and Stones
Now that you know more about many of the common healing crystals and stones available to use for energetic healing (with or without a teacher or professional energy healer), it is important to know how and where to find quality objects. The Internet abounds with quantities of stone, but quality is most important to get the right healing properties.
First, you must learn as much as you can about the healing crystal or stone that you want to obtain. Start with the descriptions above and then do some more research from reputable sources that discuss the physical and energy properties of the crystal or stone. This is important as you look at catalogs online or in shops, to know if a particular stone is what it says it is, and if you feel the stone is providing the right type of energy when you are in its presence (in the case of shopping at a retail store for healing stones).
Next and most important, look to reputable sources of healing crystals and stones. There are plenty on the Web, so here are a few places that are good sources and provide ample information to educate your further on the efficacy of healing stones you may be interested in:
- Gem shows are a great place to start and learn from gemologists in person. This way, you can usually buy from someone certified in gemology and usually sells at more affordable prices than through multiple brokers/vendors.
- Interestingly, Etsy has become a marvelous and popular place to buy crystals and stones. Transparent reviews and pricing, and a wide selection of polished stones and crystals of all manner of designs, has given Etsy a strong platform for looking for the right crystal or stone for your collection.
- Jewelers with gemologists on-site and online stores to which you’ve been referred to by your or a professional energy healer. By reputation, you can have some level of comfort in knowing that whoever referred you has done business with them and are not trying to sell you something of low quality.
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After all this advice, it’s important to understand that a greater understanding of healing crystals and stones is going to be your best leverage in finding ones that work for you and your unique needs.
Do you have a favorite place that you purchase healing stones and crystals? Have you had a unique experience with one of these healing objects. Please share your stores with me in the comments.