Everyday Essentials: 5 crystals you need right now
So here’s what I love about crystals- whether you’re a seasoned collector who’s completely convinced this stuff works or you’re still a bit skeptical about investing in rocks, adding a few essential stones into your life can still serve a powerful and positive purpose.
To my fellow gemstone junkies, you already get it! You know that crystals have been used since ancient times, and have been found to absorb or radiate different types of energy. A lot of you are probably sensitive to that energy as well, and may even be able to physically feel the various frequencies of each stone when you hold them in your hand. But if you’re just starting out or feeling a bit doubtful, that’s totally okay too. You don’t have to be a believer to experience the vast array of benefits.
Which brings me back to why I love crystals. Selecting a crystal is like selecting an intention for your life. When you’re drawn to a stone’s specific meaning or healing properties, you’re simultaneously drawn to bringing more of that into your life- whether it’s love, health, abundance, or trust. It’s you making a statement to the Universe, declaring what it is you truly want. And it can serve as a visual reminder of your willingness to grow and transform.
If you’re feeling ready to kickstart your collection, here are five essential crystals for your everyday needs.
1. Clear Quartz
Ultimate Healer • Amplifier
If there’s one crystal everyone needs in their life, it’s clear quartz. This is a master healing stone, meaning that it stores and amplifies whatever intentions, energies or manifestations you’re working with. Simply put, you can literally “program” this stone. What’s more, it cleanses energies and auras, releases blocked emotions, and enhances a sense of calmness and peace.
2. Citrine
Joy • Abundance • Luck
Citrine is often called the sunshine stone, and for good reason. It’s an uplifting stone that radiates bright and positive energy. Citrine helps attract prosperity and abundance, while also increasing confidence, motivation, and creative self-expression.
3. Amethyst
Spirituality • Calming • Healing
Amethyst is a deeply calming stone, bringing a sense of peace and serenity to those who use it. It assists in healing, enhances wellbeing, and promotes deeper sleep. Amethyst also helps open the crown chakra, our direct channel to the spiritual world.
4. Black Tourmaline
Negativity Shield • Positivity
For my fellow empaths and sensitive souls, black tourmaline will be your new secret weapon. This is a protection stone that can be super helpful when it comes to absorbing negative energies and helping you stay grounded. If you’re constantly surrounded by others, you’ll want to keep this stone close.
5. Rose Quartz
Self-Love • Unconditional Love
Whether you’re looking to attract romance, foster friendships, or deepen your own sense of self-love, rose quartz is your go-to. This stone works to open your heart chakra, helping you to see the beauty in things, increasing feelings of trust, and releasing emotional stress.
In picking the perfect stone, remember that it’s not always about what we think we want. Whatever you’re drawn to, physically or energetically, is often what you need most. Trust your intuition and be guided towards what you need.
