Stones & Crystals

Before you go tossing stones and crystals into your favorite beverage for a boost of natural energy, here's what you need to know to avoid a hospital trip (or worse).

Tiger's Eye (also known as Tiger Eye) is a gemstone mined primarily in Austria, Brazil, India, Mexico, and South Africa. It belongs to the quartz group and typically ranges from black-brown to gold, with lighter, shimmering bands of gold or yellow. The bands are fibrous structures in the rock caused by extreme heat and pressure, which give the stone the appearance of a lion's Eye. 

Below is a list of stress-related ailments, along with the stones and crystals historically believed to ease their symptoms.

People have used stones and crystals for centuries to block or absorb negative energy, easing stress and certain medical conditions. The following stones and crystals are most commonly believed to help relieve stress and anxiety. You can wear them as jewelry, use them in prayer, or place them around the office and home to harmonize personal and environmental energies. When worn as jewelry, try to wear the stones close to your heart.

An inadequate diet, lack of exercise, and poor sleep often cause Depression. Many alternative modalities, such as stone and crystal therapies, can help you move beyond sadness, oppression, and mild Depression.

The following stones and crystals are considered most beneficial for you to use or wear to improve your mental, emotional, or physical well-being, based on your unique zodiac personality. The stones and crystals in bold are the ones most highly recommended in most circles, based on your zodiac sign and element. 

A stone and crystal apothecary is a personal collection of natural stones chosen for their appearance, symbolism, and the meanings different spiritual traditions have attached to them over time. People use crystals in many ways, including meditation, ritual, reflection, and as reminders of personal intentions. No single way to use a crystal or build an apothecary is correct. It is a personal practice shaped by intuition, curiosity, and connection to the natural world.

Stones and crystals are known for their magical healing properties. Ancient Aztec, Chinese, and Egyptian civilizations incorporated crystals, gemstones, and rocks into personal care products, statues, sarcophagi, and talismans to prevent and release mental, physical, and spiritual blockages. Since then, they have been used in healing modalities and rituals for centuries to energetically balance the mind, body, and spirit. 

Fluorite is a multicolored stone (primarily green, lavender, and brown) that reflects different colors under UV light. It occurs worldwide in China, France, Central North America, Mongolia, South Africa, Switzerland (pink and red varieties), and Russia.

Across many ancient traditions, stones were seen as gifts from the Earth, symbols of strength, healing, protection, wisdom, and spiritual connection. The Bible, Quran, and Talmud mention precious stones not as objects of worship, but as symbols of beauty, sacredness, and creation's wonders.