If you are from India, like I am, you may already believe that stones have power. I’ve grown up seeing many around me wearing rare gemstones as rings and chains to keep the negative energy away. Some stones are said to bring wealth, some to bring luck, and others to improve health. 

The same is the case with crystals, the semi-precious stones. 

Crystals are increasingly becoming popular all around the world, and it’s not for nothing. Many ancient cultures, such as India, Egypt, and China, believe that crystals have healing properties. Of course, there’s no scientific evidence to confirm it but we all know science hasn’t found answers for everything yet. 

Only one way to find out — Getting a firsthand experience. But before that, let’s understand what these crystals are, their benefits, and the cleansing rules. 

 

The Workings of Crystals

Crystals are nothing more than pseudoscience for some people — a psychological boost or placebo effect. However, there’s a large section of people that believe it’s deeper than that. They believe crystals are magic. 

Whether it’s placebo or magic, it’s good as long as it can help people, isn’t it? One explanation is that our bodies, which are made of energy, react to crystals — made of minerals that hold energy. By wearing these crystals, we exchange our energies manifesting growth and prosperity. 

 

Healing Crystals and Their Meanings

According to the believers, each crystal can manifest a blessing for you, whether it’s fortune, health, or love. Here is the list of healing crystals I’ve heard of in my research (there are many more).

Clear Quartz:

This crystal is said to have master healing properties that can balance your entire energetic system. It amplifies your energy, helping you concentrate and memorise things better. You can also pair this with other crystals, such as rose quartz, for enhanced results. 

Rose Quartz: 

As you may have guessed already, this is a crystal for love. It can restore trust and harmony in your existing relationships. In addition, it can also provide comfort during stressful or grieving times. 

Obsidian:

It’s believed to be an intensely protective crystal. With it, you will be shielded from physical and emotional discomfort, helping you find your true self. In a nutshell, Obsidian promotes the qualities of clarity, compassion, and strength. 

Amethyst: 

This purple stone is not only stunning to see but is also an incredibly powerful one to keep close to you. It gives you many benefits, such as better sleep, promoting willpower, spiritual wisdom, and ridding of negative thoughts. 

Moonstone:

Moonstone crystal ushers new beginnings. It encourages your inner growth and strength while helping you move forward successfully. It also promotes positive thinking, inspiration, and intuition. 

Other Crystals:

Apart from the above 5 popular crystals, many more crystals are available. Some of them are as follows:

• Carnelian
• Black Onyx
• Citrine
• Pyrite
• Aventurine
• Aquamarine

 

Finding Your Healing Crystal

Intentions matter everywhere, especially with crystals. Instead of randomly selecting a crystal, look into yourself and see what you want at the moment — money, love, health, or family. Now, look into the healing properties of different crystals and see which one suits you the most. 

In my opinion, you can also let your intuition guide you a bit. See what speaks to you or what you think might look good on you. 

 

The Variety in Crystals

Beyond their healing abilities, crystals are also beautiful to wear. Once you find your crystal, you can get it in many forms. It can be earrings, pendants, bracelets, rings, etc, if you want to wear them. Otherwise, you can get them as water bottles, coasters, prayer beads, or as home decor pieces. 

Your options are incredibly high. 

 

Essential Care for Healing Crystals

Once you receive your selected crystal, make sure to cleanse it before using it. It’s to clear any negative energy it may have picked up before it reached you. Cleansing can slightly differ from crystal to crystal, but these are the basics you need to know.

• Hold the crystal under cold running water
• Put it in the sunlight or moonlight
• Rub it with herbs like sage
• Immerse it in sea salt

 

Buying Guidelines for Healing Crystals

Crystals must be authentically sourced to have the desired effects. Some crystals take thousands of years to form, so there can only be so many to go around. So, you must ensure asking your provider for a Certificate of Authenticity for rare crystals. 

Plus, purchasing from providers that can provide information on how they source their crystals can give you added assurance. More importantly, don’t go for cheap with crystals — cheap is never the best. 

 

Final Message:

If you are open to trying new things, particularly with an open mindset, you can give these healing crystals a try. Nothing harm in trying, and, at least, they look pretty to wear. I’ve also recently got a few of these beauties for myself, and I loved how elegant they are. 

Hope these crystals bring good fortune to you in 2024!