Spirituality

The Beginner’s Guide to Healing Crystals

Amethyst, rose quartz, hematite, oh my!

It seems like healing crystals are having their time in the sun—or in the light of the full moon. From gorgeous druzy jewelry to holistic AF sex toys, crystals have made their style mark on celebs from Kylie Jenner to Spencer Pratt. But besides using them for their lewks, more and more people are using crystals to de-stress, boost energy, and brighten their mood. Is it magical thinking? Not if you believe, say gurus Azalea Lee of Place 8 Healing and Devi Brown, founder of Karma Bliss. While crystal healing has not been proven to be medically effective by any peer reviewed study, many practitioners report feelings of tingling, warmth, and a sense of well-being. (Even if it’s placebo, isn’t that all we’re looking for anyway?) Whether you’re a die-hard skeptic or an open-minded beginner, you might as well try it for yourself. Click through to learn about the properties of seven different kinds of crystals, and how they might help you live your best life.

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    Click through to see which healing crystal could be a game-changer in your life.

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    Amethyst

    “I call amethyst the "gateway" stone because its often the first crystal people are deeply attracted to,” says Azalea Lee. The dazzling purple stone can supercharge your resolve to change for the better by breaking down toxic thoughts and addictive behaviors. “It also helps one to grow spiritually and emotionally and become more in tune with their inner self,” says Devi Brown.

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    Hematite

    Jetlagged? Stressed? Can’t sleep? Hematite can reset your sleep patterns, so you’ll snooze more soundly. It can also connect you more solidly to what’s going on around you, rather than what’s going on Twitter—a difficult accomplishment in today’s always-on world.

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    Amazonite

    If you find you’re constantly flaking on friends, grab yourself some vibrant, turquoise amazonite—it helps with accountability and aligning your actions with your words, allowing the Universe to manifest your intentions into reality.

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    Rose Quartz

    Ready to create more loving energy? Keep rose quartz nearby. This pretty stone helps open you up to platonic, romantic, and even self-love. Lee says the crystal “resonates with the highest vibration in the entire universe -- unconditional love.”

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    Girasol Quartz

    Also known as girasol opal or milky quartz (but not to be confused with clear quartz), this ancient mineral can be used to soften tension in the body and mind. It can also help boost creativity, thoughtfulness and focus.

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