22 Stones & Crystals for HSV

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 applied in healing modalities and rituals for centuries to balance the mind, body, and spirit energetically. 

 

Stones and crystals are listed in the bible. In the Hebrew Bible, the Tanakh, different stones are listed for each of the twelve tribes of Israel. Agate, Beryl, Carnelian, Chrysolite, Crystal, Emerald, Amethyst, Jacinth, Jasper, Lapis Lazuli, Turquoise, and Sapphire. Also mentioned are Diamonds, Rubies, Topaz, Garnets, and Onyx. Israelite priests were to keep two crystals in their pockets for protection: the thummim (protection) and the urim (light). Priests used the stones to determine God's will for the people. Breastplates held precious stones. The breastplate of Aaron contained these gems arranged in four rows of three (Exodus 28:15-21). Crystals are also mentioned in the books of Revelation and Isaiah. For information, see Scriptural Stones & Crystals.

 

Everything in the universe has an energetic vibration, including stones. Because it took millions of years for each stone to form, each crystal and gemstone contains a unique frequency and blueprint that the human electromagnetic energy field can align with. When a crystal or gemstone is placed on or near the human body, energy is transferred to an individual's aura, promoting better energy flow.

 

The following stones and crystals are helpful for nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and supportive energy work for people living with the herpes virus.

Amethyst

 

Role: Calms mental chatter, supports restful sleep.
Emotional support: Anxiety, racing thoughts, and anticipation of flares.
Use: Keep near bed or meditation space. Hold during journaling or breathwork.
Archetype: Gatekeeper. Protects mental boundaries.

 

 

Rose Quartz

 

Role: Softens emotional tension and self-criticism.
Emotional support: Shame, fear around disclosure.
Use: Carry or place on chest. Pause with breath or affirmations.
Archetype: Healer. Opens the heart to gentle self-care.

 

 

Smoky Quartz

 

Role: Grounds scattered energy, reduces hyperarousal.
Emotional support: Anxiety, tension, fear of flare.
Use: Keep in workspace or living area. Trace with fingers during stress.
Archetype: Defender. Shields energy from overwhelm.

 

 

Blue Lace Agate

 

Role: Promotes gentle communication and emotional flow.
Emotional support: Hesitation to ask for help, disclosure anxiety.
Use: Hold during conversations or wear as jewelry. Exhale slowly.
Archetype: Messenger. Supports calm, clear expression.

 

 

Carnelian

 

Role: Encourages vitality, reduces fatigue, and overwhelm.
Emotional support: Low energy, self-doubt post-flare.
Use: Pocket stone or near movement space. Use as a tactile cue to reconnect with energy.
Archetype: Vitalist. Emboldens root and sacral energy.

 

 

Black Tourmaline

 

Role: Containment and protection from overstimulation.
Emotional support: Fear, shame, and exposure anxiety.
Use: Place at entryways, desk, or bedside. Visualize tension flowing into the stone.
Archetype: Sentinel. Keeps energy intact.

 

Black Tourmaline is my personal favorite, especially when paired with Fluorite, the antiviral stone. 

 

 

Lepidolite

 

Role: Reduces tension, encourages relaxation.
Emotional support: Burnout, emotional exhaustion.
Use: Hold during meditation or journaling. Pair with breathwork.
Archetype: Soother. Reassures a frayed nervous system.

 

 

Moonstone

 

Role: Calms cyclical nervous system fluctuations.
Emotional support: Mood swings, sensitivity to stress triggers.
Use: Carry during menstrual cycles or flare-prone periods. Place on the third eye or heart.
Archetype: Reflector. Supports self-reflection and intuitive awareness.

 

 

Fluorite

 

Role: Organizes scattered mental energy, reduces overwhelm.
Emotional support: Confusion, indecision, mental fatigue.
Use: Desk or workspace. Touch during breath pauses.
Archetype: Strategist. Clarifies thought and boundaries.

 

You can learn more about Fluorite here. 

 

 

Citrine

 

Role: Encourages motivation, emotional uplift.
Emotional support: Post-flare fatigue, low morale.
Use: Keep in personal space, pair with gentle movement or morning ritual.
Archetype: Beacon. Fosters optimism and embodied agency.

 

 

Selenite

 

Role: Clears energetic clutter and mental residue.
Emotional support: Lingering anxiety, mental exhaustion.
Use: Place in bedroom or meditation area. Sweep hands over during emotional release.
Archetype: Clarifier. Creates a clean, energetic container (a safe place, a few minutes of peace and rest for your nervous system).

 

 

Rhodonite

 

Role: Supports heart repair and self-assertion.
Emotional support: Shame, hurt, difficulty trusting self or others.
Use: Hold during reflective journaling or forgiveness work.
Archetype: Reconciler. Holds space for emotional healing.

 

 

Jasper (Red or Brown)

 

Role: Stabilizes scattered or reactive energy.
Emotional support: Feeling unsteady or vulnerable during flare cycles.
Use: Carry or place under feet during meditation or walking.
Archetype: Stabilizer. Anchors body and energy.

 

 

Aventurine

 

Role: Soothes overstimulation, invites gentle curiosity.
Emotional support: Fear of intimacy, cautious self-expression.
Use: Place near workspace or bed. Meditate with Aventurine to foster resilience.
Archetype: Explorer. Encourages openness with safety.

 

 

Garnet

 

Role: Encourages vitality, grounded energy.
Emotional support: Fatigue, low confidence, or embodied pleasure.
Use: Jewelry or pocket stone. Pair with mindful breath or movement.
Archetype: Energizer. Strengthens root and sacral energy.

 

 

Witch Stone

 

Role: Integrates shadow and light aspects of self.
Emotional support: Shame, fear, guilt. Encourages self-acceptance.
Use: Hold during reflection or journaling. Meditate with a Witch Stone for emotional clarity.
Archetype: Integrator. Balances inner light and dark.

 

You can learn more about Witch Stones here.

 

 

Rhodochrosite

 

Role: Releases deep emotional pain, supports the heart and nervous system.
Emotional support: Trauma, guilt, self-blame.
Use: Carry or wear during emotional heaviness. Pair with breathwork.
Archetype: Comforter. Gently holds emotional space.

 

 

Sodalite

 

Role: Reduces overthinking, encourages rational calm.
Emotional support: Anxiety, flare anticipation, rumination.
Use: Workspace or study area. Hold during planning or stressful tasks.
Archetype: Wise Advisor. Aligns logic and emotion.

 

 

 

Chrysocolla

 

Role: Encourages emotional release without draining energy.
Emotional support: Suppressed anger, frustration, or sadness.
Use: Hold during art, journaling, or reflective ritual.
Archetype: Soother. Balances intensity and calm.

 

 

Celestite

 

Role: Supports calm, clarity, and a restful nervous system.
Emotional support: Overwhelm, hypervigilance during flares.
Use: Place in bedroom or meditation space. Pair with gentle breath or stretching.
Archetype: Peacekeeper. Creates a soft, energetic container (a safe place where you can let go of fear, if only for a few moments)

 

 

Tiger’s Eye

 

Role: Grounds energy, strengthens personal boundaries, and encourages confidence.
Emotional support: Anxiety about exposure, self-doubt, fear of flare-related vulnerability.
Nervous system role: Stabilizes scattered or reactive energy.
Use: Carry in pocket or wear as jewelry during challenging interactions.
Archetype: Warrior. Protects energy and fosters grounded action.

 

You can learn more about how to use Tiger's Eye here.

 

 

Lapis Lazuli

 

Role: Encourages truth-telling, self-expression, and inner clarity.
Emotional support: Difficulty communicating needs, fear of judgment.
Nervous system role: Reduces overthinking, supports calm articulation of feelings.
Use: Carry during conversations or journaling. Place on throat or third eye while reflecting on boundaries.
Archetype: Truth Teller. Supports authentic expression and emotional courage.