Using Crystals in Magick or Spiritual Healing

Crystal magick and crystal healing have been around for thousands of years. Some techniques are far stronger than others, and some will provide faster results.  There are crystals of all types of power and ability, although, it could be said that even the source of the crystal makes a large impact on their potency.  Using crystals for their spiritual value starts with selecting the right crystal for the situation or area of focus.  It is also possible to combine crystals and stones for more powerful effects.

Full List of Crystals and Their Metaphysical Properties

These are some of the most popular crystals used in modern witchcraft, crystal magick, or crystal healing, and their corresponding properties.

Amethyst

Physical Properties:

• Purple or Violet
• Jagged Geometric 6-sided Pyramid Formations
• Semi-Opaque

Metaphysical Properties:

• Protection
• Defense and Prevention against Addictions
• Healing Powers
• Anti-Stress
• Protection against Negative Thoughts
• Promotes Better Sleep

Other Details:

Amethyst has been traditionally used to convert lower vibrations into higher vibrations and to transmute negativity into love and positivity.

Black Moonstone

Physical Properties:

• Generally Black or Dark Blue (can be white occasionally)
• Possesses White Lines and Threads

Metaphysical Properties:

• Psychic Protection
• Intuition
• Psychic Development and Divinity

Other Details:

Many traditional cultures believe Black Moonstone to protect against xrays and radiation.

Black Tourmaline

Physical Properties:

• Black
• Possesses Silver Threads

Metaphysical Properties:

• Protection against Mental and Emotional Stress
• Promotes Energy and Vitality
• Repairs Damage in the Aura (Green Tourmaline is Most Effective in Repair Work)

Other Details:

Black Tourmaline has been used to protect against radiation produced by small appliances (such as the computer or microwave).

Blue Opal

Physical Properties:

• Blue
• Slightly Opaque (occasionally)
• Speckled with White, Teal, or Green Particles

Metaphysical Properties:

• Honesty
• Remaining True to Oneself
• Internal Strength and Courage
• Protection against Fear of Incrimination
• Self Confidence Booster
• Helps Improve Communication between Friends or Co-workers

Other Details:

Blue Opal has been used to attract people of similar mind-set or like-minded values.

Cactus Quartz

Physical Properties:

• Lavender to Purple

Metaphysical Properties:

• Encourages Love and Passion
• Eliminates Fears and Negativity
• Promotes Harmony and Balance

Other Details:

Cactus Quartz has a special place in Reiki Healing, where it is frequently used for its ability to promote serenity in the soul.

Carnelian

Physical Properties:

• Yellow to White Stone

Metaphysical Properties:

• Eliminates Negativity
• Eliminates Negative Memories or Unresolved Feelings
• Anti-Depression
• Helps Repair Emotional Trauma
• Repairs Broken Relationships
• Improves Fertility and Reduces the Chance of Miscarriage
• Relieves Fatigue and Promotes Energy
• Encourages Motivation
• Increases Courage

Other Details:

Carnelian is well known for its use in many traditional arts as a crystal tool for breaking free from negativity and starting anew.  The stone has been called revitalizing for those suffering depression or anxiety.

Chrysocolla

Physical Properties:

• Cyan or Blue-Green in Color
• May Contain Copper Ores or Oxidation

Metaphysical Properties:

• Revitalizes the Chakras
• Promotes Calmness and Relaxation
• Encourages Self-awareness

Other Details:

Chrysocolla is a key stone in Reiki Healing.

Citrine

Physical Properties:

• Yellow, Brown or Orange
• Grows as Short or Long Hexagonal Crystals

Metaphysical Properties:

• Eliminates Negative Energy
• Dispels Evil Spirits
• Promotes Happiness, Positivity, and Joy
• Encourages Optimism and Motivation
• Promotes Clarity
• Increases Concentration and Focus

Other Details:

Citrine is often used in cleansing rituals for its powerful ability to transform negative energy into positive energy. It is also used to remove fear and uncertainty, and as a general healing crystal (especially for elderly individuals, although it works for everyone). It can also boost psychic intuitiveness and divinity energy.

Diamond

Physical Properties:

• Clear or Transparent

Metaphysical Properties:

• Powerful Healing Crystal
• Balances the Mind, Body, and Soul

Other Details:

Diamonds hold values of many types in different cultures.  Some cultures use diamonds for their purported metaphysical ability to prevent and battle some diseases; and to promote metabolism.

Emerald

Physical Properties:

• Semi-transparent
• Green

Metaphysical Properties:

• Offers Emotional Healing
• Offers Healing Energy for the Physical Heart

Hematite

Physical Properties:

• Metallic
• Black or Dark Gray

Metaphysical Properties:

• Eliminates Negative Energy
• Promotes Balance and Harmony in the Aura
• Improves Energy
• Balances Emotions
• Boosts Self-Esteem

Howlite

Physical Properties:

• White
• Possess Black Threads

Metaphysical Properties:

• Promotes Memory and Memory Recall
• Promotes Relaxation and Calming Energy
• Balances Emotional Energy
• Eliminates Anger and Rage
• Reduces Stress, Anxiety, and Pain

Other Details:

Some cultures use Howlite to balance calcium levels in the body.

Golden Topaz

Physical Properties:

• Gold or Yellow

Metaphysical Properties:

• Opens the Crown Chakra
• Enhances Spirit and Positivity in the Aura and Physical Body

Other Details:

Golden Topaz is also known as Imperial Topaz. It has been purportedly used to neutralize cancer cell energy.

Green Calcite

Physical Properties:

• Light to Medium Green

Metaphysical Properties:

• Releases Negative Energy
• Removes Energy Blockages
• Encourages Personal Growth and Self-Confidence
• Dispels Emotional Pain and Heartbreak

Jade

Physical Properties:

• Green

Metaphysical Properties:

• Improves Luck
• Enhances Balance and Serenity in the Aura
• Encourages Harmony
• Stabilizes the Mind and Soul
• Promotes Motivation and Independence

Other Details:

Jade is frequently used for its powerful tranquility-promoting properties.

Jasper

Physical Properties:

• Grows in a Wide Range of Colors including Greenish-Blues, Red, Black, White-to-Yellows, Brownish-Oranges, and Grey
• Sometimes Striped with Inferior Colors
• Grows in Hexagonal Crystal Formations

Metaphysical Properties:

• Protection from Negativity and Evil Spirits
• Promotes Balance in the Mind and Aura
• Encourages Confidence and Courage

Jet

Physical Properties:

• Black

Metaphysical Properties:

• Purification
• Protection
• Cleansing
• Removal of Negativity

Other Details:

Jet is often used by spiritualists to cleanse other stones or crystals.  Typically, the Jet is placed in a large bowl or cauldron along with the crystals desired to be cleansed.

Lapis Lazuli

Physical Properties:

• Dark Blue
• Contains Specks of White, Yellow, or Gold

Metaphysical Properties:

• Increase Self-Awareness
• Increase Self-Expression
• Improves Morality
• Increases Self-Confidence
• Psychic Protection

Other Details:

Lapis Lazuli is often used to prevent psychic divination.

Malachite

Physical Properties:

• Green
• Various Striations of Green Colors

Metaphysical Properties:

• Clears the Chakras
• Improves Spiritual Connectivity

Moldavite

Physical Properties:

• Green, Olive, or Tanish-Blue
• Amorphous, Isotropic

Metaphysical Properties:

• Promotes Clarity
• Improves Energy
• Contains Earth Energy
• Improves Motivation

Other Details:

Moldavite is formed as a projectile from meteorite impacts. It is often used as a part of a spiritual journey, self-transformation, or self-exploration.

Obsidian

Physical Properties:

• Black

Metaphysical Properties:

• Protection from Negativity
• Removes Anger, Hostility, Depression and Pain Energy
• Offers Physical Protection Energy
• Stress Reduction
• Eliminates Fear and Denial

Other Details:

Obsidian is often used to remove spiritual blockages in the aura.

Onyx

Physical Properties:

• Black

Metaphysical Properties:

• Repels Negativity and Evil Spirits
• Grounds the Aura

Orange Calcite

Physical Properties:

• Orange to Yellow
• Found in Masses (Rarely Grows in Crystal Form)

Metaphysical Properties:

• Eliminates Past Trauma

Quartz Crystal

Physical Properties:

• Clear or Transparent
• Can Resemble Ice

Metaphysical Properties:

• Powerful Healing Energy
• Protection against Negativity
• Converts Negative Energy into Positive Energy
• Relaxes the Aura and Chakras
• Amplifies and Catalyzes the Powers and Strengths of Other Crystals and Stones

Other Details:

Quartz is one of the most common crystals found in a spiritualist’s kit, especially a healer. It is frequently used in Reiki Healing.

Rose Quartz

Physical Properties:

• Pink and White
• Vitreous Luster

Metaphysical Properties:

• Grounds the Heart
• Protection
• Dispels Evil
• Eliminates Negativity
• Encourages Love and Friendship

Other Details:

Rose Quartz can be used to absorb negative emotions (anger, stress, pain, resentment, etc.).  It can be used in friendship spells as well as love spells.

Smokey Quartz

Physical Properties:

• Clear to Semi-Opaque Pink, White, or Brown

Metaphysical Properties:

• Protection from Negativity
• Grounding the Aura
• Elimination of Negative Energy

Other Details:

Smokey Quartz is often used alongside Black Tourmaline for a combined protection.

Sodalite

Physical Properties:

• Grows in Many Colors, though Most Typically Blues and Purples
• Often Possesses White Stripes

Metaphysical Properties:

• Balances pH
• Reduces Inflammation
• Relieves Pain and Headaches
• Eliminates Digestive Issues
• Heals Muscle Strain

Sugilite

Physical Properties:

• Purple
• Black Striations

Metaphysical Properties:

• Reduces Fear, Anxiety, and Sadness
• Relieves Pain and Discomfort

Sunstone

Physical Properties:

• Cream, White, or Yellowish
• Often Possesses Red Patches or Spots

Metaphysical Properties:

• Clears Negativity
• Balances the Chakras
• Relieves Stress and Anxiety
• Reduces Fear
• Increases Emotional Strength
• Promotes Physical Vitality

Turquoise

Physical Properties:

• Blue or Green
• Sometimes Patchy or with White or Black Striations
• May Contain Specks

Metaphysical Properties:

• Offers Immense Protection
• Reduces Negativity in the Aura

Other Details:

Turquoise is often used to produce a spiritual shield of protection before or during spellwork.

Red calcite

Physical Properties:

• Red or White
• Grows as a Geometric Crystal

Metaphysical Properties:

• Improves Energy and Stamina
• Increases Self-Awareness, Strength, and Internal Power
• Anti-Depression

Yellow calcite

Physical Properties:

• Yellow to White

Metaphysical Properties:

• Promotes Confidence
• Increases Joy
• Improves Hope

Some Final Tips on Using Crystals in Magick or Spiritual Healing

Crystals come in all shapes, colors, and sizes. They have been used for thousands of years throughout many cultures across the world. These stones offer many metaphysical properties which can be applied through a variety of crafts and practices to impact the aura and the real world. And although this guide provides a very thorough understanding of various crystals and how they can be used in magick or healing techniques, it is still wise to consult a professional if you are new to working with crystals or dealing with a difficult situation. Ancient Wicks Witches Coven is always happy to offer our opinion on a situation and provide a free consultation! We invite you to reach out anytime by clicking the button below!

A Brief History of Crystals and Their Use in Spiritual Practices

The beauty of the crystal and their many different formations and colors have fascinated people throughout all of history.  Crystals have a strong holding in many older cultures including Ancient China, Egypt, Greece, India, Japan, and Rome. They have a strong presence throughout the Americas as well. Sometimes they were collected for their perceived monetary values, their use in intricate jewelry, or for their metaphysical properties.  Crystals were almost always held with high spiritual regard, and have had their place in many religious ceremonies as well.  They would be found commonplace throughout gravesites and along monuments throughout the globe.

Popularity in Modern Times

Today, crystals are still present throughout much of popular culture, from the diamond engagement ring to gifts symbolic of passion and love.  Some are used to attract wealth and success and others can be used to ward away evil spirits.  Crystals come in all shapes and sizes, and many crystals even come in different colors.  There is a gigantic lexicon of minerals and stones which can be beneficial to one’s spiritual and physical well-being.  There are even practices and arts formed specifically around the use of crystals for their spiritual properties (e.g. Reiki healing, crystal balls, and other divination techniques).  They can be crafted into a talisman or amulet and charged to hold spell energy.  Sometimes they are simply used to bolster a circle’s energy. Their uses are impressive in spiritual practice.

Crystal Healing vs Crystal Magick

Although crystals have always been used for spiritual practices, there is most certainly a difference between crystal healing and crystal magick.  Throughout ancient history, they may have been more heavily associated with one another, but were distinguishably separate by the 21^st century.  In terms of their differences, crystal healing typically focuses on intention to remove impurity, negativity, or imbalance within the mind, body, or soul; and crystal magick focuses on achieving a number of other results in one’s life (love, money, weight loss, happiness, a new opportunity, safety, protection, or the elimination of evil spirits).

How Crystals Offer Spiritual and Metaphysical Values

Crystals possess innate energies of all types. Some of their metaphysical properties will be stronger than others, and some crystals work very well together. Others would make no sense to use together. For example: two crystals which possess strong love energy, such as garnet and jade, would work very well together in a love spell or a love talisman.  The crystals possess diverse energies which can be described as frequencies.  These frequencies resonate and interact with the aura and draw the desired energies from the environment.  They possess a magnetic power, a signature of the Earth, and one which is a natural magick.  Sometimes they are used simply by possessing them and keeping them on one’s person. Other times they are included in intricate spell casting rituals. In the end, their value is still as good as the craftsmanship and experience of the practitioner working the crystals or stones.

Beyond the intrinsic value the practitioner is able to cast within a stone or crystal, it is worth noting the majestic energy present within the rock itself.  Rocks are fusions of chemicals, bonding, and aging processes throughout the Earth’s crust. They are fine offerings of the Earth’s various significant, spiritual appendages.  Some of the crystals and stones exhibit strong energies for money or success, while others will favor more sensitive goals.  Regardless, the ability to highlight these natural offerings and paint them throughout one’s life is invaluable!

Different Types of Crystals and Their Metaphysical Properties

The first step in understanding crystal magick, crystal healing, and what crystals can do for you, is to know which crystals possess which metaphysical properties.  Using stones by their colors has been a long-valued tradition in magick, as the colors themselves hold value.  In terms of using crystals in magick on their representational color only, the following chart can be referenced:

• Black is typically representative of protection, defense, binding, bonding, repelling curses and hexes, and black magick itself.
• White is associated with protection, cleansing, purity and purification, clarity and vision, and white magick.
• Red typically offers energies of love, courage, stamina, passion, and self-esteem.
• Pink is mostly used for love, affection, passion, sexual desire, and friendship.
• Yellow is known for its ability to bolster friendship energy or to assist with gaining better control and power in one’s life.
• Orange can offer control, power, money, and luck energies. It is also known to ease trauma.
• Green notoriously helps with finances, money, wealth, success, job, career, abundance, relationships, fertility, and more.
• Blue offers powers of healing and communication, safety and protection (especially on a trip), and more.
• Indigo provides potencies of intuition, psychic ability, and balancing energy (karma, addictions).
• Purple is known to provide spiritual protection, intuition, and growth.
• Brown can be grounding, promote success, and allow contact with spirits and the Earth.

That said, although there are general color guidelines, there are most certainly breakdowns for each crystal itself. Whether an amateur or professional practitioner, it is always a good idea to get acquainted with the various types of crystals and their applications.

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Last Tips When Using Crystals in Spiritual Practice

Remember, not all crystals and stones are created equal. Some have been extensively dressed and offer powerful energies which can attract all sorts of results in the real world.  Others are small talisman additions to spells or gifts with general connectivity to certain desires.  Almost all crystals can be used in some form of spiritual healing or magick, and almost all crystals can be crafted for increased potency and influence.  As with most forms of magickal practice, the tools [crystals in this case] are only as powerful as the practitioner who wields them.

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