May 28, 2022
🕐 8 Min Read
Deepen your meditative practice by learning to listen to your intuition and unlock the healing properties of stones. Used in Reiki, sound therapy, and many energetic disciplines, the mineral kingdom is full of helpful tools to let go of old patterns and find your spiritual path.
Rocks and minerals are integral in consumer electronics like LCD screens, semiconductors, radios, and clocks. And though engineers and metaphysicians don’t always align on every front, the innate power of crystals is undeniable. Crystal healers are applying their energetic properties - along with practices that long predate their use in technology - to work through energetic blockages and reconnect with the natural world.
“When I received my Reiki level one attunement, crystals started talking to me,” says Tanya Corona, a San Francisco based crystal therapist. “They are sentient beings assisting us in the planetary evolution Mother Earth and humanity is going through at this time.” Her practice, which taps into healing crystals and stones, is designed to clear and align energy. When she’s doing a session in person or performing a distance activation, Tanya taps into the power of high vibrational Arkansas quartz for her crystal grids.
“A crystal grid can contain any group of crystals or gemstones,” she says. “You could create a grid for abundance, love, or grounding. You could create a chakra grid,” she continues, “each would contain different stones. You could create the crystal mandala and set the intention for its use,” says Tanya of the many configurations of healing stones and crystals.
“These have the ability to create a standing Hertzian wave that vibrates the discordant energy to the surface to be read and cleared,” she says. Similar to electromagnetic waves from a radio antenna, the energy generated from a crystal grid can be scientifically measured. Though crystals and healing stones represent some of the world’s oldest tech, Tanya believes that the human element is equally as important.
“The practice of Reiki is the art and science of activating, directing and applying this natural Universal Life Energy,” says Tanya. Known under many names like Ki, Qi, Prana, and Manu, energetic healing is all about consciously focusing and balancing these vibrations.
Mixed Messages: What Stones are Good for Healing
If you’ve ever searched what are healing stones or looked for the meaning of your favorite gems online, you’ve probably encountered some mixed messages. So how do you know which healing crystals and stones are right for you?
“There are many books and websites which will tell you the attributes of gemstones,” says Tanya. “In my experience it is great to discover these for oneself. Any specific gemstone combines with the individual’s energetic signature to work in a specific way or be applied to a purpose.”
She considers healing stones and crystals “keys to unlock blocks,” and lets the individual’s energy guide her when selecting which stones to use in a session. “Everyone is different and resonates with different gemstones,” she says.
When purchasing stones for healing, Tanya recommends trusting your instincts. “Run your hands over the stones one to two inches above,” she suggests. “The one that feels like it wants to jump into your hand is the stone for you.”
“Rose quartz for example,” one of Tanya’s favorites, “can be used for love, forgiveness, grief and anxiety depending on the individual using it.” She also uses sand selenite (desert rose) as energy scrubbers, calcite to remove fear, amethyst for crown chakra connection, and a trinity of hematite, selenite, and obsidian for grounding.
A Quick Guide to Healing Crystals & Stones
Quartz
Protection, Problem Solving, Aural Cleansing, Charging Other Crystals, Supports Immune System & Pineal Gland, All Chakras
Love, Forgiveness, Heart Opening & Releasing, Supports Circulation, Heart Chakra
Smoky Quartz
Aural Cleansing, Grounding, Detoxifying, Absorbs Negativity, Encourages Humor, Base & Earth Star Chakra
Cathedral Quartz
Pain Relief, Meditation, High Frequency Vibration, Consciousness
Attracts Wealth & Prosperity, Calms Stomach & Digestion, Crown & Solar Plexus Chakras
Energy Protection, Stress Reduction, Mood Regulation, Crown Chakra
Balances Love & Passion, Good Luck, Business Success, Base Chakra
Goal Setting, Love, Passion, Stimulates Circulation, Heart & Base Chakra
Strength, Fortitude, Good Luck, Protection, Fidelity, All Chakras
Herkimer Diamond
Creativity, Intuition, Aural Cleansing, Protection, Dreams, Attunement
Love, Inner Peace, Communication, Loyalty, Faithfulness, Throat Chakra
Calms Stomach, Protected Travel, Karmic Healing, Communication, Joy
Energy Protection, Spiritual Alignment, Rational & Intuitive Wisdom
Golden Topaz
Reveals Life Purpose, Recharging, Overcoming Nervous Exhaustion
Open Mindedness, Clarity, Reveals Life Purpose, Organization
Finding True Life Path, Clear Communication, Humility, Throat Chakra
Stress & Pain Reduction, Letting Go, Freedom, Strength, Safe Travels
Good Luck, Ocean Travel, Cooling, Calming, Introspection, Throat Chakra
Alexandrite
Longevity, Understanding, Purification & Renewal, Joyful Transformation
Calms Jealousy & Anger, Reduces Stress, Releases Negative Patterns, Heart Chakra
Emerald
Youth, Hope, Renewal, Growth,Heals Emotional Distress, Heart Chakra
Pink Tourmaline
Heart Activation, Feminine Energy, Base & Heart Chakras
Black Tourmaline
Energetic Protection, Absorbs Negativity, Shields from Electronic Emanations
Green Tourmaline
Improves Mental Abilities, Masculine Energy, Divine Love, Wholesome Energy
Calcite
Fear Mitigation, Soothes Nausea & Stomach Pain, Reduces Anxiety
Desert Rose (Sand Selenite)
Energy Scrubbing, Protection, Overcoming Fears & Phobias, Self Confidence
Selenite
High Frequency Connection, Grounding, Attracts Divine Energy, Defines Purpose
Andara
High Frequency Connection, Manifesting True Self, Authenticity, Finding Spiritual Path
Hematite
Calming, Grounding, Confidence Boosting, Soothes Insomnia & Blood Disorders
Obsidian
Grounding, Confronting Inner Demons & Dark Truths, Earth Star Chakra
Kunzite
Heart & Mind Activation, Breaks Down Walls, Mood Regulation, Throat Chakra
Rhodochrosite
Heart Activation, Unconditional Love, Peace, Tenderness, Compassion, Healing Joy
Rhodonite
Self-Love, Heart Activation, Healing Emotional Wounds, Stress Relief, Heart & Earth Star Chakra
Morganite
Heart Activation, Innocence, Compassion, Divine Love, Lightness of Spirit
Malachite
Energetic Clearing, Reduces Swelling & Inflammation, Detoxification, Breaks Past Cycles
Larimar
High Vibration, Raised Consciousness, Reflexology, Upper Chakra Opening
Petalite
High Vibration, Raised Consciousness, Upper Chakra Opening
Phenacite
High Vibration, Raised Consciousness, Grounding, Upper Chakra Opening
Amber
Space Clearing, Energy Protection, Stress Reduction, Physical Alignment
Orange Carnelian
Energy Boosting, Stimulating, Charging Other Crystals, Supports Reproductive Organs
Apophyllite
Enhances Intuition, Stimulates Pineal Gland, High Vibration, Spiritual Awakening
Tiger's Eye
Abundance, Knowledge, Vision, Courage, Integrity, Power
Smithsonite
Emotional Healing, Calming, Compassion, Conflict Resolution
Jet
Energy Protection, Calms Fears, Balances Mood, Fights Negativity
Fluorite
Shields from Electronic Emanations, Psychological Protection, Clarity, Creativity, Communication
Lepidolite
Shields from Electronic Emanations, Breaks Old Patterns, Decompression
Magnetite
Balancing Organ Function, Strength, Commitment, Loyalty, Reduces Inflammation
Soothes Migraines, Calming, Sedate Energy, Metaphysical Attunement
Angelite
Gentle Attunement, Universal Support, Eases Grief and Emotional Pain
Celestite
Gentle Attunement, Universal Support, Spiritual Guidance, Throat, Third Eye & Crown Chakras
Boji Stone
Earthing, Grounding, Enables Being Present, Earth Star Chakra
Bloodstone
Patience, Protection, Restful Sleep, Immune & Lymphatic Stimulation, Aural Cleansing, Base & Heart Chakra
Auralite
Stillness, Serenity, Simplicity, Stress Relief, Quiets Mind
Agate
Centering, Calming, Self Acceptance & Harmony, Crown Chakra
Blue Lace Agate
Cooling & Calming Energy, Self Confidence, Communication, Supports Nervous System
Dendritic Agate
Abundance, Growth, Supports Nervous System, Releases Pain
Flint
Aural Cleansing, Understanding, Integrity, Communication, Earth Star Chakra
Jasper
Aural Cleansing, Problem Solving, Organization, Imagination
How to Use Healing Stones?
While many stones for healing have multiple purposes, Tanya believes that they are inherently programmable. “The chemical composition of quartz contains a blank space,” she says. “Energy can be inserted here.” She emphasizes the individual aspect of energetic work, and encourages people interested in healing stones to open a line of communication with the crystal itself. “Meditate with it and ask how it can help you or how it would like you to work with it,” she recommends, “Then set intentions for its use.”
Can’t get enough of the healing properties of stones? Check out the Moon Magic Mag for an intriguing look into The Meaning and Uses of Aquamarine, a spotlight on Rose Quartz (our favorite self-love inspiring gem), or some easy Moonstone Rituals you can do at home.
Fine Print:
We share information about crystals and stones for healing as anecdotal information only. If you are experiencing an illness or medical condition, please consult with your doctor. We’d like to thank Tanya Corona and books by Melody and Judy Hall for the information used in the Guide to Healing Crystals & Stones section.
