Crystals are more than just an aesthetic decoration. These gems are believed to bring healing in a variety of ways, for all sorts of ailments. You can use crystals for mental clarity, focus, concentration, and just about any other general ailment.
But how exactly does one use crystals for healing? Practitioners advise placing them on specific points of the body to bring relief, sweeping a crystal pendulum or wand over the body in a healing technique, and carrying or wearing a crystal that resonates with a specific physical condition.
All of these are suggestions to go about healing. Because everyone’s bodies are different, you can try what works best for yourself and your loved ones to gently improve the condition.
The kinds of crystals to use for each ailment are listed below; be sure to care for the stones properly!
Crystals for Mental Clarity
Quartz is the crystal you’re looking for if concentration is what you’re aiming to improve, as it’s properties are thought to be ideal for mental clarity. Carnelian which also belongs to the quartz family, is a great alternative as it’s thought to enhance concentration, while clearing lethargic energy and extraneous thought.
Other crystals can do wonders for the mind. For example, citrine and amber are believed to stimulate memory, Lapis lazuli is a powerful amplifier of thoughts, and Amethyst can promote mental clarity, helping you to focus on realistic goals and visualize clearly. It’s also believed to sooth the nervous system and aid neural transmission. Fluorite is also believed to balance the functioning of the brain hemispheres, and deep blue stones like Sodalite can aid communication, allowing others around you to better understand your ideas.
Crystals for Focus and Concentration
Is your energy flagging throughout the day? You’ll want to search out some red, orange, and yellow crystals to increase energy. The most stimulating and dynamic crystals are those with radiant, strong colors. Look for deep red garnet, golden amber, or golden-yellow topaz.
If it’s motivation you’re looking for, use deeper tones like Tiger’s Eye, Dark Citrine, and Jasper.
For the crystal equivalent of an energy drink, hold a clear Quartz crystal, pointed upward in each hand, and place a Citrine on the solar plexus chakra just above your diaphragm. You’ll quickly feel a sharp boost of energy to the whole system, perfect for those long work days!
Crystals for Anxiety
In this day and age there are so many stressors in our lives that can lead to worry and anxiety. Anxiety about the future, society, family, and friends. And while there are plenty of ways to mitigate that anxiety, there’s nothing better than a natural solution.
Rose quartz is a great crystal for quelling that anxiety when you find it coming on in your day-to-day. Rose quartz is thought to attract love, compassion, kindness, and harmony. Accordingly, you should wear it near the heart chakra.
Rose Quartz
If you feel like you’re experiencing a significant amount of negative energy around you that’s contributing to your anxiety, Black Tourmaline is another great stone to keep around as it’s believed to block electromagnetic frequencies (EMF), which could unknowingly be causing your anxiety. Wearing the stone or placing it around your home can provide a clear aura wherever you go.
Crystals for Depression
If you’re feeling depressed, we recommend seeing a doctor before trying to implement crystals as a solution. However, crystals can certainly supplement other forms of treatment for depression and serve as a reminder to yourself that you are actively working on forms of self-help and happiness.
Orange crystals are typically recommended for dealing with sadness and depression, as their believed to bring joy, happiness, and friendship into your life. Carnelian is one that falls into this category and also serves as an energy booster, because sadness and depression can sap your energy.
Orange Spessartine, sometimes referred to as the Garnet of the Sun is a mood booster and will promote happiness and joy. It strengthens the heart and mind encouraging an overall sense of wellbeing.
Chakra Healing
It’s thought that specifically-colored crystals can be used for chakra healing, corresponding to different chakras of the body. Place them accordingly on the body according to Dr. Divi Chandna’s chakra layout found here.
Stomach, Liver and Throat Issues
Acquire some Aquamarine for any of these problems. It’s held to help you get in touch with your spiritual being, and also used in deep meditations. Aquamarine is often associated with the thymus gland, as well as the throat chakra. You can wear it as a necklace to keep it close to these areas. It’s a solution that has been used for centuries, as the Romans used Aquamarine for diseases of the stomach, and believed it could cure liver and throat troubles.
Headaches
Crystals can help alleviate headaches, but first you must figure out what is causing the headache in the first place in order to properly address the issue.
For a tension headache, place Amethyst, Amber, or Turquoise on or around the head.
For a migraine headache, use Lapis lazuli in the same way; it’s been used for centuries to help treat debilitating headaches. Amethyst can also be placed in a healing layout on and around the head to help relieve symptoms.
Amethyst
For headaches caused by an imbalance between head energy and the solar plexus chakra, use solar plexus-balancing stones like Citrine or Moonstones. It’s important to note that these headaches are usually brought about by stress or unsuitable food, so to prevent the issue from becoming a repeating one, eat and relax accordingly.
Sleep Issues
This is a particular issue that may vary from person to person, as one crystal isn’t a treat all for everyone. Feel free to experiment and try again and again, as everyone’s sleeplessness roots vary.
If your sleeplessness could be because of tension and worry, Chrysoprase, Rose quartz, Citrine or amethyst placed by the bed or under the pillow are great tools to calm and sooth. Let your thoughts drift away as the crystals do their work.
Have digestive issues? Iron pyrite or Moonstone can be used to calm the stomach.
Even nightmares are strong contenders for sleep-deprivation! Combat them with protective stones such as Tourmaline or Smoky quartz. These gems can promote peaceful sleep; place them at the foot of the bed. You can also try labradorite, as it has a reputation for chasing away any unwelcome feelings and thoughts.
Black Tourmaline
Mind Healing
Have you noticed you experience blockages to emotional expression if you don’t take care of it? Luckily, special crystals can help — wear them or keep them close to you. You can also use them in a healing session by placing them in a specific layout.
Find stones that are green; green is a common healing color, and many green crystals can be used to help reduce mental and nervous stress. In the East, Jade is prized for its ability to calm the nervous system and to focus the mind.
Other stones to use include Rose quartz and Blue Lace Agate; you can use both for cleansing and detoxifying emotions. Opal promotes emotional balance and stability, and Amethyst works on hormone production, balancing emotional highs and lows, and to help you feel less ‘scattered’ and more in control. Amethyst can also relieve stress by reducing mental burdens and help focus on realistic goals. Amber can be used to neutralize a negative state of mind and to balance any underlying emotional and endocrine imbalance.
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