Protection crystals are powerful all-rounders that can clear away negative energies, promote positivity and create a harmonious atmosphere in any given space. Furthermore, they make an invaluable addition to any healing crystal collection.

As with any crystal, when selecting your protective stones it’s best to follow your intuition–it will guide your choice! Here are a few of our favorite crystals for protection:

Black Tourmaline

Black Tourmaline, also known as Schorl, is one of the most powerful crystals for protection. Ancient magicians relied on this stone as a cloak against negative energies, entities, and supernatural forces. Additionally, this ink-black crystal serves as an EMF shielding agent and may help ward off cancer or other illnesses.

Grounding crystals can help transform negative thoughts and behaviors into positive ones. They’re particularly useful during times of change or challenge – like emotional healing processes or healing from trauma experiences.

Black Tourmaline can be easily identified by its striking ink-black hue and striated texture, often opaque but sometimes translucent specimens. Black Tourmaline crystals can be cleansed easily under running water or using sage or palo santo to clear their energy; for optimal charging it should also be kept near an outlet or under the full moon.

Amethyst

Amethyst is widely revered for its protective properties and known as nature’s tranquilizer, helping calm mind and emotions. Therefore, amethyst crystal is widely utilized for meditation. Additionally, amethyst may help you reach your highest potential by working with the Crown chakra and stimulating spiritual development and intuition.

Amethyst is the traditional, modern and Ayurvedic February birthstone and associated with Pisces zodiac sign. Amethyst can help promote selflessness and spiritual wisdom while opening third eye chakra and activating psychic abilities.

Amethyst is a variety of quartz that ranges in hue from delicate lavender shades to rich violet tones, depending on its concentration of iron and other trace elements during formation. Gems with uniform coloring – without zones – are highly sought-after and valuable.

Tiger’s Eye

Tiger’s eye is an invaluable protection stone that aids mental clarity and emotional equilibrium, as well as protecting against jealousy and envy by showing people their strengths. Additionally, its presence encourages self-confidence as well as spiritual awareness while simultaneously stimulating psychic abilities.

It is also believed to bring wealth and good luck to those who wear it. According to legend, it combines the powers of Ra and Geb (the sun god and earth goddess respectively). Additionally, it serves as protection from curses, bad wishes and the evil eye.

Physically, Tiger’s eye may help treat conditions like glaucoma, cataracts and broken bones by clearing away energy blockages to speed recovery. Furthermore, it has also been used to treat various digestive tract disorders including acidity and indigestion.

Howlite

This stone can be an empowering ally during spiritual development, protecting the crown chakra from overstimulation. It promotes rational thinking to balance emotional turmoil while its soothing energy can ease anger or anxiety in group settings.

Howlite belongs to the Borate mineral family, consisting of calcium, oxygen and boron elements. While naturally white with irregular gray or black veining, Howlite can also be dyed various hues to resemble other gemstones like turquoise and lapis lazuli.

Like other crystals, Howlite should be regularly cleansed to maintain a positive charge. Running it under cool, running water for several minutes while visualizing any negative energy being flushed away should do the trick! Moonlight recharges Howlite beautifully as well so be sure to leave it out on a clear night!