Popular Crystals & their properties

Crystals have long been valued for their aesthetic beauty, but many also believe they possess unique energy that can aid in healing, personal growth, and emotional balance.

Here's an overview of some popular crystals for healing and their associated uses.

Amethyst

• Colour: Purple
• Uses: Known for its calming and spiritual properties, amethyst is used to reduce anxiety, stress, and tension. It's also a powerful stone for enhancing intuition and spiritual awareness, making it popular for meditation practices.
• Chakra Association: Crown Chakra (spiritual connection and wisdom)

Rose Quartz

• Colour: Pink
• Uses: Called the “Stone of Unconditional Love,” rose quartz is used to foster compassion, peace, and emotional healing. It’s often associated with attracting love, boosting self-esteem, and healing heartache or trauma.
• Chakra Association: Heart Chakra (love, compassion, and emotional healing)

Clear Quartz

• Colour: Transparent
• Uses: Known as the “Master Healer,” clear quartz is highly versatile and can amplify the energies of other crystals. It’s used to enhance mental clarity, increase energy, and bring the mind and body into balance.
• Chakra Association: Crown Chakra (overall alignment)

Black Tourmaline

• Colour: Black
• Uses: Known for its protective properties, black tourmaline is used to shield against negative energies, electromagnetic radiation, and stress. It's popular for grounding practices and stabilizing emotions.
• Chakra Association: Root Chakra (grounding and protection)

Citrine

• Colour: Yellow to golden
• Uses: Called the “Stone of Abundance,” Citrine is often used for manifesting wealth, prosperity, and success. It also helps boost confidence, motivation, and energy.
• Chakra Association: Solar Plexus Chakra (personal power and abundance)

Lapis Lazuli

• Colour: Deep blue with golden flecks
• Uses: Known as the stone of wisdom and truth, lapis lazuli promotes clarity, intuition, and communication. It’s often used to enhance intellectual abilities, memory, and problem-solving skills.
• Chakra Association: Throat Chakra (communication and self-expression) and Third Eye Chakra (intuition and wisdom)

Tiger’s Eye

• Colour: Golden to brown stripes
• Uses: Often used for grounding and strength, tiger’s eye promotes courage, confidence, and resilience. It is also believed to bring luck and prosperity.
• Chakra Association: Solar Plexus Chakra (willpower, motivation)

Selenite

• Colour: White to translucent
• Uses: Selenite is known for its cleansing and purifying properties. It’s often used to clear negativity from spaces or other crystals and is popular for meditation and spiritual work.
• Chakra Association: Crown Chakra (spiritual clarity)

Smoky Quartz

• Colour: Brown to Grey
• Uses: Known for grounding and detoxifying properties, smoky quartz helps release fear, stress, and negative emotions. It’s also helpful for connecting to the earth and grounding practices.
• Chakra Association: Root Chakra (grounding)

Carnelian

• Colour: Orange to red
• Uses: Carnelian is often associated with motivation, creativity, and passion. It’s popular for promoting courage, overcoming apathy, and increasing motivation.
• Chakra Association: Sacral Chakra (creativity, passion)

Fluorite

• Colour: Multiple colours, often green or purple
• Uses: Known for mental clarity and focus, fluorite is commonly used to improve concentration, boost confidence, and aid in decision-making. It’s popular among students and anyone seeking to focus and organize their thoughts.
• Chakra Association: Third Eye Chakra (mental clarity)

Aventurine

• Colour: Green
• Uses: Called the “Stone of Opportunity,” aventurine is associated with luck and prosperity. It’s also believed to promote optimism and harmony in relationships.
• Chakra Association: Heart Chakra (love, compassion, luck)