Healing crystals, also known as mineral stones, have been an unwavering wellness trend that continues to rise in popularity. In fact, the market for healing crystals, in times of the current global pandemic, has outshined its more precious counterpart, diamonds, according to a report by Bloomberg. Especially during a disruptive time of Covid-prompted new normal that has highlighted the need for more self-care and health-related therapies, incorporating these healing stones to your daily ritual might just offer a much-needed boost in positivity for the mind, body and spirit. Here’s how to pick the right one for your needs…

How healing crystals work
Incorporating healing stones into daily self-care routine can be as flexible and easy as placing them on near or on bed, bag or onto different areas of the body (depending on healing needs) while laying still. Alternatively, attaching one or a few to your necklace, ring or even bralette is said lend its healing energy to the mind, body and soul. This alternative-therapy, albeit unscientifically proven, has garnered much attention and following for its extraordinary affects, so long as it is kept close to the bodyt

To keep bad vibes away: Jasper, Amethyst, Tiger’s Eye & Obsidian
When some things are out of our control, the most that can be done is to ride it out. That’s not to say that there isn’t anything that would support us through volatile times. Amethyst is a popular crystal that rid the mind of negative thoughts and encourages humility and sincerity. Quite alike the While Tiger’s Eye, which is said to clear the mind of fear and and self-doubt. Obsidian, on the other hand, is a powerful stone shields negative energy and promotes qualities of clarity, and compassion.

To keep relationships strong: Rose Quartz & Ruby
Much like its rosy-pink hue, Rose Quartz revolve around the theme of love, promoting trust, harmony and a boost in warmth and relationship healing. It is one of the most widely used healing crystals on the list. Quite similarly, Ruby stones improve the intimacy and connections of partners, offering a boost in sensuality in the wearer’s relationships.

To keep the mind in tune: Clear Quartz, Citrine & Jasper
Clear Quartz is said to boost concentration and memory while regulating the body’s energy levels. Citrine is not that much different as it enhances one’s self-esteem and creative energy, as well as boost the person’s enthusiasm for wonder, while Jasper stones is said to promote courage and quick-thinking, offering a boost in confidence during times of stress and adversity.

To Spark Joy: Bloodstone, Turquoise, Sapphire & Moonstone
In times of dreary days, Turquoise stones lends its charm to a wearer by boosting the person’s good luck. Not unlike Sapphires, which attract prosperity and happiness while improving one’s intuition. Bloodstones, on the other hand keeps the mind present, encouraging selflessness and creativity, while Moonstones promote personal growth by boost one’s inner strength and soothing uneasy feelings of stress and instability.

To improve physical health: Ruby, Amethyst, Turquoise, Bloodstone, Sapphire
Often used in times-old to improve blood circulation and remove toxins from the body, Ruby stones were believed to lend its powers to the protection and safety of earlier European Kings as they fought on battle fields. Similarly, Bloodstones help clear the blood of toxins and improve its circulation. Sapphire, on the other hand, are mineral stones that improve vision and cellular levels, especially for those with blood level deficiencies and symptoms of depression, anxiety and insomnia.

On the contrary, Turquoise stones are said to benefit the respiratory, skeletal, and immune system, as well as countering symptoms of depression. Much like Amethysts, which calms the mind and body as well as boost hormone production in relieving stress and pain.