- Frankie Smith
A Beginner's Guide to Crystals: Crystals and their Meanings
Recently, I've been starting to experiment with crystals and I know many of you have too! During this pandemic, all of us have struggled with negative energies in one form or another, whether its sadness, grief, boredom, or lack of motivation. I've started to dabble a little bit in the crystal world in hopes of boosting my spirits and welcoming more positive energy into my life. One of the most difficult things for me was learning and remembering all of the different meanings of each crystal and how to use them, in fact: I'm still trying to do this! If you are experiencing this as well, listen up! Below is a full guide to the best crystals for beginners along with each one's meanings and energies. This is the first post of my crystal series so defiantly stay tuned for "A Beginner's Guide to Crystals: How to use them" coming soon!
Amethyst
peace
protective shield that wards off negative energy
groundedness
tranquility
calm
Bloodstone
courage
determination
nobility
purification
healing
Rose Quartz
romantic love
self love
trust and harmony in relationships
friendships
inner/emotional healing
Clear Quartz
energy
creativity
clarity
wisdom
manifesting
Smoky Quartz
grounding
clears negativity
transformation (personal, spiritual, etc...)
cleansing
protection
Tiger's eye
resilience
willpower
cleansing
confidence
personal strength
Citrine
willpower
motivation
physical stamina
mental wellness
wealth and prosperity
Jade
protection
harmony
abundance
prosperity
self discovery
Black Obsidian
protecting
clears negative energy
dissolves emotional blocks
personal growth
power
Carnelian
confidence
vitality
empowerment
courage
boosts energy
Lapis Lazuli
healing
inner truth
intuition
self- knowledge
inner peace
Selenite
spiritual cleansing
clarity
positivity
connects to higher self
insight