No matter who you are, we all struggle with negative energy. Whether it’s in the form of stress from work, anxiety from past relationships, or just pessimistic people in our everyday lives, negative energy is all around us, and the constant weight of it can make us feel so scattered sometimes. However, just because negativity is present in our lives doesn’t mean we have to let it take us on a rollercoaster whenever it wants to. In fact, there are many unique ways you can block out these negative energies around you and align yourself with higher energy vibrations for a more positive, balanced, and fulfilling life. From meditation to smudging, the number of powerful spiritual practices that can help you protect yourself is truly endless. However, in this article, we’re going to focus on one of the most powerful ways today, and that’s through the use of healing crystals.
So whether you’re in need of protection from anxiety, nightmares, or even past emotional trauma, don’t worry; we have a crystal for that. Here are our top 7 picks for the most powerful protection crystals on the market to help you build a strong spiritual barrier unlike any other.
Starting off, our first pick goes to black tourmaline. Often referred to as the bodyguard of crystals, black tourmaline is considered to be one of the most powerful crystals for repelling negative energy and protecting the aura. It is believed to not only rid the body of fear but to simultaneously block psychic attacks and increase the strength in our spiritual walls. In addition, black tourmaline also vibrates with a stable, grounding energy because of its association to the lower chakras; therefore, it is excellent for soothing the minds of those that struggle with stress or anxiety. So whether you choose to wear it on a necklace or just simply have it in your space, this crystal is an absolute must if you’re in need of a little extra protection in your everyday life.
Next is the divine and beautiful amethyst. Sought-after for its vibrant color and natural intuitive nature, amethyst is directly connected with the third eye chakra and crown chakra, vibrating at a high frequency that works to lift your natural vibration and align you with your highest self. And because of the grounding energies associated with this crystal, amethyst is also believed to protect against anxious or addictive tendencies, healing the subconscious mind and helping to guide you into higher consciousness. With such a strong connection to the divide, it can also conjure up feelings of relaxation, which is why it is a common stone used in meditation. For this reason, it is often recommended to be placed under the pillow of those who suffer from nightmares, insomnia, and overthinking, as it has a naturally soothing and calming vibration about it.
Next is the grounding and stabilizing stone of obsidian. Formed from cooled molten lava, obsidian works as a protective shield, absorbing negative vibes within us and neutralizing our surrounding area. Often used in scrying, obsidian is an excellent crystal for collecting scattered energies, helping one to feel whole again in mind, body, and spirit. Through its connection to the root chakra, obsidian can also support intentions related to energetic stability and is known to deflect negative intentions sent your way and return them back to the sender. On top of that, this stone is also helpful in assisting you in cutting negative ties in your life, making it an excellent stone for assisting us through big emotional changes of the heart, such as a break-up.
Next, smokey quartz is often deemed one of the best mental protection crystals for its ability to free the mind of emotional stress and scattered thoughts. This is majorly thanks to its grounding properties, which, when worn, can move you to a higher state of consciousness, leaving behind ill habits and negative thought patterns. For this reason, smokey quartz is great for releasing past trauma, dispersing fear, and relieving emotional pain. When worn, smokey quartz can bring healing to our outer self, creating a natural field of protection around us, helping us to be less swayed by the movements of the world around us.
Next, another powerful crystal to use for emotional protection is Apache tears. Apache tears are small, high vibrational stones that are often used for overcoming grief and sorrow. Though small, these crystals are essential for uprooting deep emotional problems within us for a total body detox. Aside from this, they are also excellent at blocking out psychic attacks and attachments and can help us to build our energetic barriers to block out ill energies. Apache tears are also naturally strong crystals for grounding and protection purposes and help to aid in clearing negative emotions that may be holding you back. Use these stones regularly in meditation to help cleanse your energy field and strengthen your spiritual walls for a more positive and balanced life.
Next, labradorite is another powerful, transformative stone with a divine vibration unlike any other. While many are drawn to the ancient magic associated with this crystal, its true power rests in its ability to soothe anger and shield the aura from psychic attacks. Contrary to popular belief, psychic attacks don’t have to be done by a negative spirit or entity but can actually take on many different forms of negativity such as gossip, jealousy, ill-wishing, and even hexing. Therefore, you can wear labradorite to create an energetic shield of protection around your aura to prevent all ill intentions from coming your way. It can also be used in meditation to strengthen your spiritual walls, align with ancient healing magic, and balance the chakras.
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And lastly, jet is another excellent protection crystal for empaths as it helps to rid the body of anxiety and fear. Like an energetic filter, jet is a powerful grounding stone with extraordinary purification properties that work to transform negative energy into pure healing energy. An excellent grounding crystal, jet can also be used in cleansing practices to remove energy blockages as well as ward off negative vibrations, lifting the energy of the entire space it is in. For that reason, spiritual sensitives and empaths who often suffer from an overload of energy in their daily lives should carry jet with them to prevent sporadic energy attachments and to help keep emotions at bay.
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Bruja/o/x culture (brujería), stem from an ancient set of mystical beliefs and practices that have been passed down through generations in Latin America. It has its roots in the indigenous spiritual traditions of the region, as well as elements from African and European cultures and today’s Instagram hashtags #bruja and # brujería have over 2M posts combined.
As other magical practices, brujería orbits honoring spirits and deities, divination, nurturing specific traditional healing methods such as curanderismo, and rituals to protect oneself from negative energy. Get yer charms out!
In Latin American countries like Mexico, Peru, Ecuador, Cuba, Colombia, and Brazil it is still a vibrant part of daily life for many people, though there are some variations depending on location. The original practice was brought over by Spanish conquistadors during their colonization of the Americas, and the stories say the cobblestone streets were “paved in slave bones”—see a pattern of repressed magic much? Seems everywhere we turn there’s a need to rise up from the lid put on us for being natural… No longer, though. You watch! This next 20 years will have diverse magical cultures openly practicing without fear, the time is nigh 😊🌿☽🌕☾
Now evolved into something unique to each region, brujería remains a source of immense pride for those who practice this tradition, which continues to hold strong despite attempts to marginalize or even eradicate it
Are you looking for insight into your archetypal planetary vibes? Do you want to know what the stars have in store for you in May of 2023? We Spirit Nesters can help you to gain insight into the events going on. With Pluto’s ingress to Aquarius, the upcoming trends vibrate with Uranian energy, so expect the unexpected! From love and romance to career and financials, May prepares us for individual and collective freedom or to take steps towards clarity and avoiding potential pitfalls. Read on to get into the flow of your elements and how each sign expresses itself in what's coming up!
Astrological Movements: In May, we see the Sun in Taurus and Mercury in Gemini, which will inspires an increase in mental acuity with a skosh of practicality. This is a sweet, sweet time for learning new skills or tackling projects that require careful attention to detail. However, it's also important to be aware of potential communication issues that may arise due to this pairing. You'll want to think carefully before fully speaking your mind during this month! This isn’t to say withhold info, but just be prepared to take the repercussions if you do, from both sides of the coin…
Fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) can find themselves feeling energetically active during this month as they take on new challenges with enthusiasm and learn through friction, that’s what squares do, and there’s potentially enormous power in that, though not always 100% comfortable. We all know what kind of magic happens outside that zone, though, yes?
Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo Capricorn) can expect stability and security thanks to the positive energy flowing through their world right now, but it’s super important that you know in which house Aquarius sits, because that security can be going through do-over renos, you feel me? And we’re not just talking light stucco here, we’re talking a new roof level of shift, lol.
Air signs (Gemini Libra Aquarius) can prepare themselves for exciting conversations as creative ideas come into play – but don't forget that words have power too and can anchor you to stuff that you might not have anticipated! The intellect is in full gear and, depending on where your moon sits, you could be having emotional epiphanies in May that will set stuff free that you might have been holding onto for too long.
Water signs (Cancer Scorpio Pisces) can experience heightened emotions during this period which could lead to solidified feelings emerging that you FINALLY understand, so make sure you take time out for yourself to feel them all the way through, up from the heart center and like a pinball machine bounce them around until their out on paper or in song or other creative force. Emotional inventory always feels correct and May has the vibes to take you through with the strength of an ox 😉
Cindy
May 08, 2023
You ROCK Spirit Chick – GREAT information. Whenever I go shopping for crystals, I get so overwhelmed and this information is perfect for making a ‘list’ first and THEN walking in to find them. I always hold the stones first to see how they feel, but I can’t wait to get deeper into the crystals and let them do their work. Deep bow to you for sharing your wisdom.