Those who are interested, directly or indirectly, in lithotherapy know this: there are a multitude of stones intended for all types of ailments. Are you looking for a stone to combat stress and anxiety? Having these 5 soothing crystals close by will help you refocus and calm down, no matter what is going on around you.
If you are a follower of lithotherapy (or the art of healing with stones), you know it: there is a crystal for everything. Some can ward off negative energy, others can heal your broken heart, and still others can be used to calm your anxieties. For unconventional medicine, crystals are ideal allies for healing the body and the mind. Here are 5 soothing stones to relieve stress.
Amethyst
It is one of the best crystals to have around you. It helps to free oneself fromnegative energy as well as stress and irritability.
Stress can sometimes lead to insomnia. If you suffer from sleeping troubles, experiment and place an amethyst near you in the bedroom, or better, under your pillow. Its soothing properties will help you reduce insomnia or wake up in the middle of the night.
During the day, you can carry it with you to calm yourself in the most stressful situations of everyday life.
To shop
Amethyst, € 7.94 on Amazon
Angelite
Angelitis helps relieve tension, stress, fear and anger by promoting compassion and begging forgiveness. This stone is known for its soothing and calming properties. Do not hesitate to use it during your meditation sessions to improve your concentration.
Angelite is also a soft stone that promotes work on oneself and on one's wounds. They say it brings the peace with yourself. Used at night, Angelite will help resolve these problems during the dream phases and is useful in soothing and removing grief from crying children.
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Angelite, € 5.72 on Amazon
Black tourmaline
When you find yourself overwhelmed by worry and fear, black tourmaline acts as armor, warding off bad energy.
This stone acts as a protection. It brings calm and serenity, which makes it effective in combating stress and anxiety. To use your black tourmaline and relieve your fears, hold it in your hands and imagine that all your problems and worries are absorbed by the crystal.
Wear it every day to create a "protective shield" around your aura. Tourmaline calms panic attacks, especially those caused by fear in anxiety-inducing and frightening atmospheres.
To shop
Black tourmaline, € 8 on Let's play on the moon
Rose quartz
Interacting with the heart chakra, rose quartz is a stone often used in lithotherapy to combat anxiety. Stone of love, serenity and peace, it fights stress. Used with black tourmaline, rose quartz helps to remove stress and negative emotions by replacing them with love and compassion.
Rose quartz is beneficial if you experience extreme fear due to emotional pain. If you come out of a difficult situation, this stone will help you move forward by freeing yourself from your grief and repairing your injuries.
To shop
Rose quartz, € 4.19 on Amazon
Lapis Lazuli
Symbol of protection, Lapis Lazuli helps to get through difficult times and situations. It will free you from your anxieties and relieve your stress. Stone of wisdom, lapis lazuli brings peace and serenity. It will also allow you to better control your emotions and feelings during hard times.
If you are subject to anxiety and nervousness, place the lapis lazuli in your room, it will bring you the calm you need to take stock with objectivity and clarity.
To shop
Lapis lazuli, € 9 on Let's play on the moon
The perfect bibliography for getting started with lithotherapy
The power of stones, Emma Lucy KNOWLES, ed. First, € 14.95
My crystal power notebook, Aurore Widmer, ed. Solar, € 7.90