Introduction

Crystals have grown in popularity over the years and serve various purposes. Crystals vary in decoration and design and some believe they have healing properties. Being interested in crystals can signal the beginning of a journey of self-discovery.

Getting the right crystal involves listening to your heart rather than your head most of the time. In this case, being selfish pays off as getting a crystal that appeals to you the most will bring much joy to you rather than simply going with what’s in fashion.

A popular stone frequently purchased especially by young people, rose quartz symbolizes everlasting unconditional love that is often associated with the heart chakra.

Rose quartz stones are often sourced from the continents of South America and Africa, with most coming from Brazil, India, and South Africa. Their powerful association with love naturally makes them associated with the heart, over which they are commonly worn to invite love into your life.

For those who have love in their lives or are currently seeking love, having the presence of a rose quartz stone in your life it is said can open up the door to love and strengthen the current love you have in your life.

Moonstone

For the more vulnerable and emotional amongst us who might need more support, the moonstone is the perfect stone to aid in your journey of self-discovery and self-love.

It is said that moonstone also allows you to keep your neuroticism at bay and keep your emotions in check while increasing your overall focus in life and making you get in touch with your spiritual self.

For the stone to be used effectively, place the moonstone along your root chakra for one minute, while visualizing the centre of your root chakra emanating a bright red glow. Repeat this exercise along with your other chakras as you continue to visualize their corresponding colours and feel the bad energies in your body leaving through your legs and exiting into the earth.

This exercise, when done routinely, will allow you to feel calm and balanced, ready to seize the day without your emotional baggage weighing you down.

Shungite

One of the most popular stones for those looking to get in touch with your spiritual self, shungite is a protective stone that helps you to shield your inner energies from electromagnetic frequencies, helping you to further ground yourself into your present reality and focus your mind and body on applying yourself productively to your duties.

Some of the oldest and rarest shungite stones are currently found in Russia, with other mineral sites found in various countries such as India and the Congo.

Shungite works best by wearing a piece of jewellery, be it a necklace, bracelet, or even an anklet. It is said that by focussing your attention on the jewellery and drawing deep, rhythmic breaths during moments of distress, you will find the stones healing energy drawing you back into the present moment and helping you achieve a state of peace and tranquillity.

Citrine

One of the teachings of mindfulness is being in the present moment and grounding yourself in reality. The citrine stone allows you to do just that and also helps you to manifest happiness, joy, and positivity into your life.

An exercise that works best with the citrine stone is holding it in your hands while visualizing your goals as a distinct foreign object outside your body. Use the energy you receive from this stone to push this object toward an area that you associate with success and welfare. This will allow you to constantly associate your goals with success and further manifest positivity in your life.

Finally, do not forget to express your gratitude toward your citrine stone, as gratitude is one of the hallmarks of happiness and joy — the more you give, the more you can open up your heart to receiving.

Black Jade

Perhaps one of the most common desires amongst those who actively improve their lives is fulfilling the needs of your highest self. If this sounds like you, consider investing in a black jade stone to allow yourself to heighten your intuition to better guide you through the challenges of life.

Black jade can be used whenever you are embarking on a new adventure or during important events such as a business meeting where you might need greater clarity of mind. The black jade stone will bring out the best of your intuition, and steer you toward attaining positive energy in your life.