Best healing crystals for anxiety: Bracelets and necklaces – Evening Standard

Though there is no shame in utilising traditional medicines such as SSRIs to manage both anxiety and depression, we understand that there’s a significant portion of the population who would rather take a more spiritual style, or use this means to supplement medicinal treatment. Enter: crystals.

If you’re part of that select, spiritual group of holistic healers, or are looking to enter the wonderful world of crystals – you’re in the right place.

“Crystals have a certain vibration within them, from which you get a sense or a feeling within that stone. They’ve helped me with everything from physical pain, emotional grounding, and satisfaction,” explains Jayne Wallace, clairvoyant and founder of UK-based wellness brand Psychic Sisters.

“It just seems to work, there’s no real answers on how – but there’s just that vibration and the knowledge that there’s something there to give you comfort and confidence,” Wallace adds.

The earth produces a vast and dazzling array of naturally occurring crystals – more than 4,000 in fact – so the process of choosing the one that’s right for you can seem incredibly daunting.

What are the best crystals for healing?

According to the clairvoyant, amethyst is a fan favourite for clearing the mind, body, and soul. “Every crystal works on different elements, but if you’ve got stress, anxiety or past baggage, amethyst is my go-to”.

She also recommends rose quartz for matters of the heart. Though many immediately associate the beautifully characteristic pink quartz with romance, it’s also a powerful tool for promoting self-love and inner peace.

Darker stones such as pyrite help with the healing of bones and joints, while tourmaline – a stunningly distinguishable green and pink crystal – helps to reoxygenate the body and deflect negative energy.

How do I know which crystal is best for me?

“What I will generally do, is look at whatever crystals that I’ve got, and I pick up the crystal that chooses me. They’ll sing to you. Always go to the one that calls you. It’s not about the size, it’s about the energy,” suggests Wallace.

How do I charge my crystals?

When it comes to cleansing your crystals and charging them with positive intentions, there are a multitude of ways to go about the daily ritual. “I wash mine under the tap, pop them on the side and let them dry overnight. You can also use sage to smudge and cleanse them, or even lay them in sea salt,” Wallace explains. “Everyone has got their own ways – try and find the easiest way you can make them work for you. It’s always all about the intention.”

Psychic Sisters also has a handy Selenite Charging Plate for a nifty overnight recharging, though setting your intentions before placing your chosen crystals on the plate is still incredibly important. “If you don’t want to wash, cleanse and clear them, simply holding a strong intention within will do the trick,” the founder says, re-emphasising the importance of intention over material.

Should I use my crystals every day?

“Treat it like a friend, treat it with kindness and appreciate it. Respect the energy and know that it’s just there to help you and that any positive energy will come back to you,” Wallace assures us. “They’re just there to heighten your intuition.”

Now that we at ES Best can officially consider ourselves semi-experts in the field, keep scrolling for our top picks of healing crystals for anxiety.