Crystals have long been revered for their healing properties, with rough chunks to polished specimens being revered since ancient times. Crystals are thought to connect energetically with both our bodies and souls.

Lapis lazuli and rose quartz, for instance, are said to increase self-awareness and help us uncover our inner truth; while lazuli may support self-realization by awakening one to their true essence. While science doesn’t support these claims directly, there’s no harm in trying these beautiful gems out for yourself!

Balance

Crystals have long been thought of as possessing healing properties, with ancient Egyptians even donning gemstones such as lapis lazuli and carnelian as protection from illness and negative energy. According to many sites that promote their practice, ancient Egyptians were known to wear jewelry with these precious gems on it to shield themselves against disease and negative energies.

Skeptics argue that any benefits gained from crystal use could simply be the placebo effect or subjective experiences, while crystal healers emphasize the need for intention, receptivity and positivity when engaging these stones.

Crystals are believed to have unique vibrations that influence our bodies’ energetic fields, creating unique therapeutic effects when used during vibrational healing sessions. Vibrational healing techniques aim to rebalance chakras and promote physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing; amethyst can help with intestinal balance while green aventurine improves heart health; while selenite can enhance bone muscle tendon health; other crystals may form grids for generalized healing effects like clear quartz being an expert healer and energy amplifier that aids balance!

Calmness

Calmness is one of the hallmarks of crystal healing properties, helping reduce stress-related health problems such as insomnia. Furthermore, it promotes better sleep quality while simultaneously creating an optimistic mindset and increased feelings of self-love.

The EEBO data contains discussions of calmness in terms of body (4 discussions), breath (3 discussions), heart (2 discussions), mind (1 discussion), space or location (water and sea, heaven 2), or reactions of individuals: such as when jealous individuals should be calmed by prayer from their wives; or dying people should reconcile themselves to God so as to achieve a peaceful passage into death.

Cognitive linguists have identified an association between calmness and the mind/body dualism criticized by cognitive linguists as restricting Western thought, and tranquility. People’s responses can range from calm or chaotic, depending on their circumstances and views of themselves.

Harmony

Crystals may interact with our personal energy fields – known as chakras – to promote physical, emotional and spiritual healing. This interaction may encourage physical health as well as promote emotional well-being.

Different crystals are said to offer different benefits. Amethyst may help foster peace and tranquillity; rose quartz inspires love; while selenite cleanses and charges other crystals.

Practitioners believe that approaching crystals with the correct intention helps maximize their healing properties and reflect holistic approaches like meditation and mindfulness practices.

Be sure to clean and charge your crystals on a regular basis in order to ensure they can best serve their healing function. This can be accomplished through various methods, including submersion in seawater, incense burning or simply leaving them exposed to sunlight or moonlight.

Purification

Crystals can help us purify and dispel dense energies around us, whether from people, places or situations. Bloodstone is often chosen as a cleansing crystal as its positive qualities promote healthy circulation while strengthening immunity, adrenal function, metabolism and acidic balance. Black obsidian is another popular purification crystal as it absorbs and dissolves negativity from your life.

Crystal healing has moved beyond the realm of hippiedom as more celebrities, influencers and people of authority embrace its practice. While there’s no scientific proof to back claims that crystals heal you directly, many believe the stones can create a placebo effect and bring relief.