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Everyone knows crystals and gemstones are beautiful, they can liven up a room, and add aesthetic to just about anything. But did you know that they are amazing self-care tools!? Each crystal and precious stone holds its own unique power that can help you obtain your best self. Without further ado, let's explore eight healing stones, and how you need them in your life!

Amethyst

Amethyst is a great protector. It is known as the Gem of Fire and has been highly valued throughout history. It is known as the “All Healer” Amethyst is a passionate stone, it heals the mind and body while protecting the soul. Amethyst helps bring forth peace, inner healing, stress relief, positive energy, and communication.

This is a great stone to use to curb feelings of anxiety. I personally use it most when I'm going through bouts of separation anxiety, which has been a lot during this past year. Amethyst opens up the mind and inspires creativity, this comes from being mostly connected to the Third Eye and Crown Chakra.

Zodiac: Aquarius, Pisces, Capricorn, Virgo, Sagittarius

Element: Air, Water

Ruling Planet: Jupiter

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Quartz

Much like Amethyst, Clear Quartz is a healing stone. Known as the “Master Healer”, Quartz brings upon calmness and clarity. It regulates Related to all Chakras, Quarts brings alignment.

This crystal is known to help with sleep, improve memory, and reduce stress. One of the strongest abilities of Quartz is to amplify the abilities of all other crystals by increasing their vibrations.

Quartz is an amazing stone to sleep with, especially the night before a big test, project, or presentation. I kept a piece in my pocket during the SAT, as well as while I'm trying to memorize my lines for my school's play.

Zodiac: All; Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces

Element: All; Earth, Fire, Air, Water

Ruling Planet: Sun

Selenite

Selenite is known as the Stone of the Moon Goddess, earning its name from Selene. In Hellenism (ancient Greek beliefs), Selene was the Moon herself. Selenite got her name due to its translucent silvery-white appearance, and its power.

Selenite, much like the Moon, is an ultimate purifier. You can use Selenite to cleanse other crystals, tarot cards, emotions, as well as energies from objects and spaces.

Other than purification, Selenite brings about peaceful energy. It helps bring clarity of the mind, making it easier for us to analyze situations. Selenite calls out to and draws in love. Because of this, on top of its pure nature, Selenite is great to use in warding off unwanted attention.

Zodiac: Taurus

Element: Air

Ruling Planet: Moon

Unakite

Unakite is your best friend when it comes to taking care of your emotional well-being. One of its best-known features is regulating the energies that exist in your life. It repels toxicity and emotional vampires while bringing in that that is good and helpful to you.

These energies may come in the form of people, Unakite will push away toxic relationships and invite in those who will have pure intentions and your best interest at heart. This stone makes for a great help when recovering from addictions. Unakite is primarily related to the Heart Chakra, and when it comes to mending a broken heart, I've yet to find another tool like this.

Unakite looks deep under the surface to source out the causes of your pain. Meditating with Unakite helps you release your past issues, allowing you to heal and learn from them.

...underneath painful experiences lies power and strength

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Zodiac: Pisces

Element: Air & Water

Ruling Planet: Neptune