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In the search for stress relief, anything helps. Affirmations! Grounding techniques! Yoga! And, of course, an arsenal of calming crystals.
Because honestly…why not?
The concept of crystals for spiritual and emotional healing is nothing new. These rocks have been relied on by cultures all over the world for centuries to infuse jewelry, art, and everyday lifewith beauty and meaning. Each type of crystal is thought to offer certain metaphysical properties that offer emotional and mental support.
The subset known as calming crystals is believed to ease tension and stress. Even if you don’t count yourself among the nearly half of all Americans living with anxiety, the general state of the world is likely enough to prompt the occasional stress response at least on occasion.
So go ahead, assemble your guard of calming crystals.
5 Calming Crystals to Soothe Your Anxious Mind
Keep your favorite stone in your pocket, by your computer, even in your car for a measure of calm that’s always within reach.
1. Moonstone
This ethereal iridescent, milky white stone boasts properties well-matched to its name. It’sthought to offer emotional regulation and enhanced intuition.
How to Use: Investing in a piece of moonstone jewelry is a simple (and stylish) means of carrying the stone’s built-in balance with you at all times.
2. Celestite
Celestite’s pale blue mimics glacial ice and its energy is equally pure. This high-vibe stone has the potential to quiet the mind, increase consciousness, and enhance intuition.
How to Use: Think of celestite as a hand to hold. Cradle a stone in your palm during times of strife for an infusion of cleansing energy.
3. Aquamarine
Aquamarine takes its name from the color of the sea, an ideal archetype for those in want of a cleansing calm. It is said to provide peace in times of fear and even help heal emotional wounds.
How to Use: Place an aquamarine in your hand during meditation (or even on your commute) for a tranquil brain break.
4. Selenite
Another crystal of the cleansing variety, selenite clears spaces (think: rooms as well as worried minds) while protecting said spaces from negative energy.
How to Use: Place selenite on your windowsills to filter the energy that enters your space. While you’re at it, keep some by your phone or laptop, too.
5. Amethyst
Best known for its majestic purple hue, amethyst is said to lend a sense of serenity to those who possess it.
How to Use: Place a stone on your nightstand for a better night’s sleep—or let it be a lovely decor moment to gaze at should sleep evade you.
