Sacred Gems: A guide to the top 13 essential healing crystals
Whether you’re just starting a healing crystal collection or have more than a million special gems, these 13 essential sacred stones are the secret to experiencing powerful shifts.
The very crystals that adorned warriors for protection, blessed palaces of old, and healed ancient princesses, are now bestowing our nightstands, jewelry, and hearts with their eternal and essential healing energy.
Refer to this guide for a meaningful understanding of how these 12 crystals can serve as the pillar of your collection and be the center of your spiritual practice.
- Clear Quartz
This magnifying crystal amplifies the energy of all other crystals. But on its own, it’s just as mighty. It’s energizing and turns your good intentions into a manifestation powerhouse
Best Used For: Creating momentum behind intentions, enhancing personal power, crystal gridding, mental Clarity, and raising the vibration of your environment.
Pairs Well With: All crystals, especially Hematite, Tiger’s Eye, and Green Aventurine.
- Amethyst
Popular and beloved for good reason, Amethyst embodies the very essence of all healing crystals. It works directly with mending the spirit, opening the heart, and mending the bond between you and your intuition.
Best Used For: Breaking bad habits and instilling new ones, spiritual detox, and alleviating overthinking.
Pairs Well With: Rose Quartz, Selenite, and Moonstone.
- Citrine
A crystal of pure joy, Citrine evokes optimism, creativity, and productivity and energetically represents what it means to enjoy the journey, not just the destination. Citrine brings beauty to the mundane parts of life.
Best Used For: Attracting prosperity, finding your purpose, and staying inspired.
Pairs Well With: Clear Quartz, Carnelian, and Tiger’s Eye.
- Tourmaline
This protective crystal absorbs negativity and fear. Pulling it right out of your spirit and environment, Tourmaline is an ideal crystal to wear or keep nearby. Tourmaline will help keep you from taking action from a place of uncertainty.
Best Used For: Hanging in a crowd, boosting self-assurance, and balancing your space.
Pairs Well With: Selenite, Malachite, and Agate
- Malachite
Potent and mysterious, Malachite has an intimidating reputation. Nothing to fear, though. It’s just the magnitude of change and transformation Malachite may bestow that is more than some are prepared for. But if you’re ready to shed the old way and begin again, reach for this stunning, green, and oh-so-powerful crystal.
Best Used For: Manifesting, new beginnings, letting go, and surrendering to life.
Pairs Well With: Labradorite, Chrysocolla, and Turquoise.
- Aventurine
The crystal of perseverance, Aventurine reminds you of what you’re made of. Even the greatest leaders need a crystal companion for an extra dose of spiritual resilience.
Best Used For: To ease nerves in a professional environment, instill confidence when speaking, and improve compassion for more meaningful communication.
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- Selenite
Selenite is perfect for a peaceful shower of the senses. If you’re looking for an energetic reset button, Selenite vibrations wash over you, restoring your mind, body, and spirit to balance
Best Used For: Uplifting a poor mood, releasing negativity, soothing anxiety, and releasing energetic blockages.
Pairs Well With: Amethyst, Angelite, Rose Quartz, and Labradorite
- Tigers' eye
Struggle with deep focus? Maintain the eye of the tiger with Tiger’s Eye! Keep on your desk or creative space to consistently reach goals and continue to grow in your craft.
Best Used For: Meeting deadlines, sustaining energy, clarity, creativity, problem-solving, and commitment.
Pairs Well With: Clear Quartz, Citrine, and Pyrite.
- Rose quartz
Heart healing and soul restoring, Rose Quartz’s beautiful essence makes everyone swoon. This lovely gem can help nurture relationships, deepen connections, and help bud authentic friendships.
Best Used For: Healing a broken heart, encouraging compassion and closeness, and attracting real love.
Pairs Well With: Amethyst
- Sodalite
Live authentically, speak your truth, and dance to the rhythm of your own beat with the help of Sodalite. By helping you overcome self-criticism and balance your emotion, Sodalite empowers you to live authentically and a little more carefree.
Best Used For: Having an important conversation, standing up for yourself, setting and maintaining boundaries.
Pairs Well With: Lapis Lazuli, Carnelian, and Moonstone
- Calcite
Guarding your aura and your environment, Calcite transmutes unhelpful energy and replaces it with illuminating positivity. If you want to make an impression, Calcite is the crystal that will bring out the best in you.
Best Used For: Letting go of the past, new relationships/friendships, de-stress, and increasing optimism and general happiness.
Pairs Well With: Celestite, Angelite, Selenite, and Quartz.
- Carnelian
Passion, empowerment, and all sorts of delicious energy ooze from Carnelian. Filled with potent life-force energy, this healing crystal gives your the courage to pursue the life you crave and attracts people who support you along the way.
Best Used For: Strengthening friendships, bravery, confidence, increasing passion, expression, and laughter.
Pairs Well With: Rose Quartz, Ruby, Smoky Quartz, and Citrine
- Labradorite
Dubbed the “stone of transformation”, Labradorite helps you get through hard times when you’re in the thick of it. Reminding you that you are formed of celestial stardust, Labradorite helps you see beyond your temporary circumstances.
Best Used For: Nurturing new beliefs, getting through hard times, spiritual awakening, and helping you find your strength.
Pairs Well With: Obsidian, Amethyst, Tourmaline, and Rhodonite.
Whatever you’re going through and wherever you’re headed, these 13 fundamental healing crystals are capable of supporting you through it all.
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