Healing Crystals: A Beginner's Guide to Unlocking their Power

Since the beginning of time people have been turning to crystals to get their healing fix. These are the treasures of Mother Earth: glittering gems, stones, and rock crystals born from elemental energy. In one shimmer, they can capture the sun, moon, salt seas, soil, and mountains and transmute all that healing power back to us. Healing crystals have a long history — they have adorned the breastplates of priests and warriors, been used in shamanic service, have been guiding lights for ancient tribes, and have been stashed in the pockets of princesses, sailors, and healers.

In the modern world, these potent stones hold so much power. As time ticks on, they only grow more potent and can be a hugely valuable asset in helping us reconnect to the natural world. They help us channel our intentions, raise our vibrations, and bring out all that dormant grace, beauty, and magic you already have stashed. Remember, everything in life holds a vibration, and if we can match our inner vibrations to the things we want in this world, we may be able to manifest them in our lives. We take a look at some of the most popular crystals and how you can unlock their power and make the most of these powerful healing stones. 

How Crystals are Formed in the Earth

Crystals go through an incredible geological process in the earth. The combination of heat, compression, and millions of years can do some incredible things!

What Are Healing Crystals?

Sparkling stones, gorgeous gems, and heavenly crystals - for centuries, precious stones have been believed to help you heal. From Clear Quartz to Citrine and the soft lilac shades of Amethyst, it is believed that each stone has its own special energy and can help with healing in various aspects of your life and well-being.  Crystals come from the earth and are made up of minerals. Their unique lattice structural makeup is considered to be highly stable which contributes greatly to their crystal healing powers. 

How Do Crystals Work?

Crystals are said to have healing properties because they have high vibrational frequencies. Everything is energy, and the belief is that the high vibrations of crystals affect and interact with the body's own energy field. The high vibrations of a crystal can turn the dial up on your own energy, or it can get to work redirecting or channeling energies that can cleanse any blockages in the chakras and bring the body, mind, and soul into alignment.

While the belief in the healing energy of crystals can be traced back thousands of years, Marcel Vogel - an American new age scientist helped reignite this knowledge in the 20th century thanks to his work on using quartz crystals for therapeutic purposes. After working for IBM for decades in research and development and creating the first liquid crystal displays for LCDs, he became interested in crystals, energy fields, and vibrations. His pioneering work helped the world to understand that crystals cut into different shapes could hold and exert universal life energy.

Even for those who are unsure of the scientific evidence behind healing crystals, using the earth's stones and precious gems to help the body, mind, and soul can be done in a more reflective manner or to trigger the placebo effect. The crystals you are drawn to, the chakras you want cleansing, and the energy or healing you are seeking - crystals and their healing properties can act as a mirror even when it comes to placebo moods. They can work to illuminate parts of yourself, connect you with your desires, boost your well-being, and help you manifest the life you want to live based on all that knowledge.

What Are Crystals Used For?

Amethyst

Purple hues and high protective powers make Amethyst one of the most divine and spiritual healing stones.The Amethyst crystal is an amazing meditation tool and is made for those who want to leap higher.

Best used for: Protection against fear and feelings of guilt, instilling calmness, alleviating anxiety, and pleasant dreams

Rose Quartz

Perfect in pink and providing deep, sweet healing to the heart chakra, Rose Quartz is for those who are ready to restore trust, harmony, and unconditional love back into their inner world.

Best used for Healing emotional wounds, cultivating divine love, improving compassion & friendships

Clear Quartz

As pure as the spring rains, Clear Quartz is all about powerful cleansing. This quartz crystal will drench you to the bone with its positive vibes. Boost your immunity and follow your bliss with one of our favorite healing crystals.

Best used for Supporting professionals in the artistic community, musicians, those who work in media fields, and doctors. It is also useful in the treatment of migraine headaches, vertigo, or motion sickness.

Citrine

Sunny and bright and ready to wake you from slumber, Citrine radiates health and wealth and sloughs away toxic vibes. This stone is unable to hold bad energy, a firm reminder that when life gives you lemons…

Best used for Grounding negative energy, aiding in smoothing family or dynamic group problems, promoting love and happiness, and guarding against those who would break your heart. Also used as an emotional shield against spite and jealousy.

Jade

The guru of good luck, Jade, is synonymous with attracting prosperity and wealth and is also a fabulous addition to your feng shui. Joy and harmony run rampant in the cooling touch of Jade, making it a must for those who want good things to flow towards them.

Best used for Protection against illness, releasing negative thoughts, cultivating harmonious relationships