If you have wondered all about the how, why, and which when it comes to crystals, we are here to chart out the best starter crystals to get you going on your journey. Crystals come in so many shapes, styles, and colours... but more than just being gorgeous to look at, they provide a whole host of healing properties and can be used in your daily life to help bring a sense of balance and well-being.
Crystals are a wonderful way for you to stay connected with your own soul magic and the Universe. There are crystals for clearing chakras, crystals for protection, crystals for self-care, crystals for love and joy, and crystals for attracting all that you desire and more. You just have to choose the one that works with your own vibrations. You may be wondering how you would even know which crystal is the right one for you… It’s all about learning to trust yourself and letting your intuition guide you. If you learn to tap into your own wisdom, you will know exactly what you need. Taking this ancient knowledge that resides inside of you and finding crystals that can help enhance your strengths and build resilience in places you may have fragility, is a wonderful act of self-care.
You will often find that there is more than one crystal that appeals to you - building a crystal collection is a joyous thing and it allows you to draw on different crystals to meet your ever-changing moods. Don’t feel afraid to experiment with crystals and see which stones connect to your spirit.
The 10 Must-Have Healing Crystals
The best way to choose crystals that work for you is to use your intuition and see what draws you in. Sometimes, your eye will automatically move towards a certain shape or colour of crystal, other times something within you connects when you hear about a certain crystal’s healing properties. With so many crystals out there, it can be overwhelming to choose one, which is where this beginners guide to the 10 must-have healing crystals comes in handy. We have chosen a selection of first crystals that are easy to find, gentle to work with, and can be a great way of getting your crystal collection up and running. Here are some of the best crystals for beginners:
- Clear Quartz
- The Master Healer
- Brings clarity and amplifies energy
Clear quartz is seen as the window of light into the metaphysical world. This particular crystal contains the entire colour spectrum, and can be used to amplify desires, prayers, and manifestations from the spirit world to the physical world. Meditate with clear quartz and “program” the crystal with your intentions. You can then wear or carry your crystal with you to raise your vibration and increase the manifestations of your desires.
- Amethyst
- Enhances manifestation
- Nurtures calmness and contemplation
This beautiful and calming purple crystal is known for many things, but manifestation is at the top of the list. Connect to your heart’s desires and life’s purpose with amethyst, and then manifest them in your life! This powerful crystal is associated with the upper chakras, helping us bring the ethereal realm to the physical plane. This includes bringing our earthly dreams to life.
- Rose Quartz
- Encourages self-love
- Deepens all kinds of relationships
This beautiful pink quartz is associated with the heart and expressing unconditional love to self, others, and the planet. A wonderful stone to invite love, assist in giving love and even attract your soulmate, Rose Quartz is all about the heart. Cantered around the heart chakra, Rose Quartz can be used for deep emotional healing and release.
- Lapis Lazuli
- Clears the throat chakra
- Encourages self-expression
This beautiful, blue crystal is one of the most vibrant, ancient, and sought after on earth. It has long been associated with royalty and luxury, and its celestial properties assist those in the physical realm with wisdom and good judgement. Lapis Lazuli activates the ethereal upper chakras and empowers the Throat Chakra for clear communication and ease of expressing one’s ideas. This intriguing stone promotes inner observation and truth as it assists in the discovery and representation of the spirit realm.
- Carnelian
- Connects to the root chakra
- Rich in vitality and creativity
In addition to energy, Carnelian helps to increase your creativity and overcome fear. The vibrancy of Carnelian is an excellent reminder of the energy flow all around us. It is said to attract prosperity, new resources and good luck. It is a talisman for success in any money-making venture. In the workplace, it is a crystal of ambition, drive and determination, and wards off undue pressures of co-workers or impersonal corporations with unrealistic expectations. Carnelian clarifies the voice. It is the Singer’s Stone, and it also promotes confidence for performances on stage or in live media.
- Rainbow Moonstone
- Full of feminine power
- Mystical bringer of light
- Facilitates spiritual growth and protection
Rainbow Moonstone is much prized for its vibrations of feminine or goddess energy, and the stones themselves seem to glow from within. It generally displays a blue or multi-coloured sheen, which represents the full moon and its power over the psychic and spiritual world. When a full rainbow appears in a moonstone, it is an unmistakable sign of that stone’s incredible magical power. As a stone of protection, it shields the aura from unwanted energies and deflects negative entities or influences that may arise during therapy or healing sessions. The iridescent qualities of Rainbow Moonstone have led to its being described as a mystical bringer of light. It is indeed a highly spiritual stone that facilitates spiritual growth and development. As a stone of esoteric knowledge, it initiates one into the Mysteries. It is perfect for stimulating psychic gifts and for allowing access to Universal wisdom and messages. It aligns our physical and etheric bodies, banishes fears, and strengthens faith in oneself.
- Black Obsidian
- Allows sight into other worlds
- A truth seeker stone
This jet-black stone is the mirror stone for its ability to enhance sight and the way you see the world and circumstances. It’s highly reflective surface and consistent colouring allow you to look deeply within to reveal your soul and the healing required to elevate your vibration. Obsidian use dates back to the stone age and its spiritual qualities have been known to allow sight into other worlds, into the soul itself, and into realms not accessible from earth, to gain wisdom and knowledge. Use this stone to reveal your shadow self, flaws, and weaknesses so you can better understand yourself. Use obsidian to relieve emotional distress that has long been buried, ignored, or even wiped from memory. It can also be used to ease stress and anxiety associated with emotional trauma.
- Selenite
- Master cleanser
- Brings clarity and protection
Selenite is a very powerful and cleansing crystal, which is often used for protection, charging or cleansing. Selenite Towers are used to clear negativity from your sacred space, especially during mediation and crystal healing sessions. You can also use your Selenite Tower to unblock your aura and clear negative energy, to cleanse other crystals, activate crystal grids, cast magic circles and protection boundaries, and raise the vibration of your home or office. It never needs cleansing and should never be immersed in or cleansed with water.
- Black Tourmaline
- Creates a barrier against negative energy
- Keeps you stable in body, mind and soul
Black Tourmaline Crystal is the preferred talisman of protection. The gemstone is used as a psychic shield to ground your energy and combat the entry of negative entities in your energy field. Long used by wizards, shamans, witches and magicians, tourmaline can be found on every continent. Although tourmaline is black as night, it can be used to ward off negative energies, raise your vibration, and usher you into the light. Black absorbs light, as this stone acts as a sponge for harmful or dark energies. It encourages you to remain radiant during dark times.
- Citrine
- Brings luck and prosperity
- Lends light and life
Also known as the “Light Maker,” the Citrine crystal has a bright yellow hue, which reflects its equally vibrant energy. Like Vitamin C for the soul, the Citrine crystal properties emanate positivity and joy. By connecting with Citrine, you can harness the energy of light and the energy of the sun embodied within this stone, which acts as a source of positive energy in all aspects of your life. From your attitude and outlook to your projects and pursuits, the Citrine crystal healing properties are perfectly suited to raise your vibration and help you embrace positivity and optimism as you move through life. The golden, yellow hue of this crystal is associated with its connection to money, gold, and wealth. Carry this stone with you to the bank, to business meetings involving finances, or place citrine on your desk and gaze at it while you work. Citrine can help you attract abundance and financial wealth and stability.