4 Essential Categories of Crystals and Their Benefits: Protection, Mental Clarity, Love, and Healing

Protection Crystals

Protection crystals are used to transmute or block negative energy from entering your auric field or physical being. These are simple ways to not only adorn yourself with pretty items, but also ensure that you catch a reaction. These crystals are also excellent to bring calmness and peace to you and your surroundings. Primarily dark in color, they have the resonant frequencies to protect you from the energies and intentions of others.

Black Tourmaline. This dark-colored stone is excellent at shielding the owner from negative energies. It also has the added benefit of grounding you, helping you to be more present in the moment. This stone is best used by wearing it or positioning it at the door or entry of your home or office.

Obsidian. Known to absorb negative energy and help purge negative or toxic thoughts. It enables you to connect with your intuition and inner strength. I suggest placing this near your office door, cubicle, or desk.

Pyrite. Do you feel a need to boost your confidence while establishing your protections? This is the crystal for you. Also known as fools’ gold, pyrite is said to protect you while also attracting success and abundance. These crystals do not require a specific location for them to be effective. I like to wear it as a bracelet or carry one in my pocket.

Tiger’s Eye. These golden-brown crystals not only protect you from negative energy but can also boost your confidence. It provides mental clarity and stability while enhancing your motivation to complete tasks. These beautiful crystals make a great bracelet or pocket buddy.

Amethyst. The use of Amethyst crystals not only provides protection but also promotes peace. If you’re looking for a protection stone that enhances your well-being while guiding your thoughts toward optimism, this is the crystal you want. Gone are the nightmares and dread that have plagued you by simply placing this next to your bed or wearing it on your person.

Citrine. Absorbs, transmutes, dissipates, and grounds negative energy. Works with all energy centers (chakras) within the body, but has a direct connection to your solar plexus. This is the area that governs self-confidence. Wearing this on your body can drastically enhance motivation, self-expression, and remove destructive tendencies.

Crystals for Mental Clarity

We’ve all had moments, or days, where we feel we cannot get our minds right. This could be due to internal imbalance, external stimuli, or energies picked up from those around you. When your brain feels foggy or disorganized, these crystals can assist in getting you back to clarity. Not only can you put these in your office to help the overall environment, but you can also wear them on your person for personal use!

Clear Quartz. This beautiful stone is said to help clear your mental cycles and give you a broader perspective. If you feel stuck in the muck, then clear quartz may be the stone you are looking for. As these are higher-vibrational crystals, clear quartz is an excellent way to elevate your vibration and move forward in life.

Lapis Lazuli. If you are looking to step into your gifts, get clarity for higher messages, or gain a deep sense of peace, look no further. These blue and gold crystals are effective in clearing your throat and third eye chakra. This stone also offers protection via the spirit guardians, so if you are feeling overwhelmed or like the emotions you are feeling are not yours. Lapis lazuli is a great way to clear out those energies by returning them to the sender.

Azurite. A great way to clear out mental blockages! Azurite is all about clearing the mind for enlightenment. This could be a revelation about your life path or the spiritual realm. If you have a busy mind and need to focus, these deep blue crystals will help you achieve that.

Fluorite. Not only is this a great way to protect against electronic and electromagnetic stress, but it also draws off negative energy. A great way to cleanse the body of any physical or spiritual (energy) complications. This stone helps promote quick thinking by aiding in your absorption of new knowledge.

Crystals for Love

Don’t let the title fool you, these crystals do not magically create love between you and someone else. Instead, they help bring to the surface the love already there. No magic wand will manifest your love, but when you have pure intentions and a boost from crystal resonant frequencies, it can bring the love you are looking for into your life.

Rose Quartz. A stone for unconditional love. Not only do these crystals heal, purify, and cleanse the heart, but they also foster deep healing within oneself by cultivating self-love and self-compassion. Rose quartz provides a calming and reassuring vibration to you or your space.

Sugilite. Purple or violet-pink, this crystal represents love and wisdom. If you feel like you need to revamp your energy centers and alignment, Sugilite is a great way to achieve that. It functions on the spiritual level and reminds us to live our truth. If you are seeking a change in your thoughts, this beautiful stone aids in forgiveness and eliminates hostility toward/from others.

Healing Crystals

These are some of my favorite crystals because of their ability to help our body, mind, and spirit mend (heal) itself. Sometimes the pain, anger, or isolation is caused from within, and we need a little boost to help us out. Healing crystals are a great way to assist your body in healing ailments and imbalances.

Anhydrite. This clear, blue, or grey stone promotes acceptance of life through the healing of past lives. Physically, it assists in throat diseases that prevent you from expressing yourself. The vibration from this stone can also reduce swelling by moving fluid out of the system.

Moss Agate. Although used for its grounding and other benefits, moss agate is particularly effective in speeding up recovery. Through cleansing your circulatory system, this stone enhances the body’s anti-inflammatory process. Mentally, it reduces fear and stress by encouraging hope and optimism.

Rainbow Moonstone. Enhancing your empathy and compassion while relieving stress. Rainbow moonstone garners self-understanding through awareness. If you are seeking personal growth and emotional renewal, this is the healing stone for you.

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