beginner friendly crystals

10 Must Have Crystals for Beginners!

Amethyst

Amethyst is said to have a close association with both the third eye and crown chakras. It is also said to be a highly spiritual stone with strong powers. Amethyst is said to be great for those exploring their intuition, reduces negative energy, and regulates emotions such as anger. It is also said to be very calming and soothing, aiding in emotional balance, and balance. Putting an Amethyst piece under your pillow is said to promote a restful sleep and help with nightmares. Amethyst is good to use in spells for balance, beginnings (especially spiritual), communication, dream work, growth, healing, manifestation, negativity, protection, and strength. Shop now!

Amethyst

Black Obsidian

Obsidian is a strongly protective stone, especially for those on a spiritual journey. It is said to shield against negativity and help block psychic attacks. Obsidian is said to release mental stress and tension to bring clarity and clear confusion. It stimulates growth allowing for spiritual communication, exploration of the unknown, and cleanses your aura. Obsidian is said to be an excellent grounding stone that increases self control and strength. It is associated with the root chakra. The various types of obsidian may have slightly different metaphysical properties. Obsidian is good to use in spells for aggression, clarity, connections, creativity, divination, grounding, growth, luck, power, protection, and transformation. Shop now!

Obsidian

Black Tourmaline

Black Tourmaline, also referred to as Schorl, is known as one of the most protective and grounding stones you can get. However, it is very absorbent of energies and should be regularly cleansed. Black Tourmaline is an excellent option for clearing toxic and negative energies, and can protect against psychic attacks. That includes your own negative energies making it great for calming anger and boosting self-confidence. It can become electrically charged when heated and is good for EMF protection. Black Tourmaline is associated with the root chakra. The various colors may have slightly different metaphysical properties. Black Tourmaline is good for use in spells for attraction, business, confidence, grounding, guidance, negativity, protection, psychic ability, stability, and support. 

Clear Quartz

Clear Quartz is said to be one of the most versatile, amplifying, and healing stones available. It is said to be very powerful against negative energy due to its positive vibes. Clear Quartz is said to absorb and kick out energy that is dragging one down, while stimulating brighter moods. It is said to clear out blockages in the aura and chakras to allow for the flow of positive energy. Clear Quartz is said to amplify the effect of any other crystal. It should be cleansed and cleared regularly. Clear Quartz is good to use in spells for balance, beginnings, challenges, divination, guidance, healing, love, negativity, power, protection, self-work, and strength. 

Fluorite

Fluorite comes in many different colors and each color has varying properties. In general, fluorite is said to be an excellent cleansing stone. It is said to clear and absorb negative energy from the environment and one’s aura field. Due to this it needs to be charged and cleansed often. Fluorite is also said to be balancing and grounding in all aspects of life, helping one find their own flow. It is said to be highly focusing and good for concentration, as well as aiding in decision making. Fluorite is good for use in spells for anger, balance, beginnings, cheerfulness, communication, creativity, divination, dream work, emotions, goals, luck, success, and trust. Shop now!

Fluorite

Labradorite

Labradorite is said to be highly spiritual and ideal for those wanting to explore their natural abilities. It is said to aid in the discovery of one's own energies, intuition, and allow for easier communication with spirits and guides. Labradorite is also said to be an excellent stone for protection, allowing one to explore these natural abilities and powers safely, and protect the aura from unwanted energies, while promoting restoration. Labradorite is also said to be a grounding stone, making it great for transformation and change due to its aid in strength and perseverance during uncertain times. Labradorite is good in spells for clarity, courage, growth, success, and transformation. Shop now!

Pyrite

Pyrite, also referred to as Fool’s Gold, is primarily known as the stone for money, wealth, abundance, etc. However, Pyrite is also an excellent protective stone. It is highly protective from negative energy and is a stone of luck. Pyrite helps enhance the mind, willpower, logic, creativity, intelligence, and increases mental stability. Pyrite is associated with the solar plexus chakra. Please note that Pyrite can spark if hit against certain materials like metal and other stones. Pyrite is good for use in spells for concentration, divination, emotions, luck, memory, money, protection, and success. Shop now!

Rose Quartz

Rose Quartz is the stone of love of all kinds! It can help with romantic, platonic, familial, and self love. Rose Quartz allows for trust and harmony by purifying and opening the heart. Although Rose Quartz is a high vibrational stone it is soothing, calming, and encourages empathy and forgiveness. Rose Quartz is great to have in bathrooms and by mirrors to encourage self-love and acceptance. It is associated with the heart chakra. Rose Quartz is good to use in spells for acceptance, beginnings, fertility, harmony, heartbreak, love, relationships, romance, self-work, and unity. Shop now!

Rose Quartz

Selenite/Satin Spar

Satin Spar and Selenite are commonly confused, and while they have the same properties and are both part of the Gypsum family, they are different. Satin Spar refers to the more popular “Selenite” that is silky white. True Selenite is colorless and transparent. They are known as being highly spiritual stones, protecting from energy vampire, psychic attacks, and other negativity. Place around the home, wear, or carry for protection. It also cleanses and charges other stones. Selenite is said to be more powerful, however whichever one you’re most drawn to and your intentions will impact that as well. Satin Spar and Selenite are associated with the crown chakra. The Gypsum family is water soluble, wiping with a damp cloth to cleanse and dust should be fine but care should be taken to avoid running water and submerging. It can be used in spells for calm, communication, decisions, emotions, harmony, inspiration, motivation, peace, and respect. Shop now!

Selenite / Satin Spar

Tiger's Eye

Tiger’s Eye is the stone of protection and grounding! It is said to support you while stepping out of your comfort zone to explore new places, meet new people, and travel new places. Tiger’s Eye allows you to focus the mind promoting mental clarity and clear thinking. It encourages self-growth and can help balance extreme emotions. Tiger’s Eye is associated with the sacral, solar plexus, and root chakras. Tiger's Eye is good for use in spells for abundance, acceptance, beauty, cheerfulness, courage, danger, desire, grounding, insight, loss, luck, money, protection, and travel. Shop now!