Long-time sufferers from anxiety who prefer a holistic healing approach will have likely searched high and low for natural products to aid in the management of their symptoms.
Though there is no shame in utilising traditional medicines such as SSRIs to manage both anxiety and depression, we understand that there’s a significant portion of the population who would rather take a more spiritual style, or use this means to supplement medicinal treatment. Enter: crystals.
If you’re part of that select, spiritual group of holistic healers, or are looking to enter the wonderful world of crystals - you’re in the right place.
“Crystals have a certain vibration within them, from which you get a sense or a feeling within that stone. They’ve helped me with everything from physical pain, emotional grounding, and satisfaction,” explains Jayne Wallace, clairvoyant and founder of UK-based wellness brand Psychic Sisters.
“It just seems to work, there’s no real answers on how - but there’s just that vibration and the knowledge that there’s something there to give you comfort and confidence,” Wallace adds.
The earth produces a vast and dazzling array of naturally occurring crystals – more than 4,000 in fact – so the process of choosing the one that’s right for you can seem incredibly daunting.
What are the best crystals for healing?
According to the clairvoyant, amethyst is a fan favourite for clearing the mind, body, and soul. “Every crystal works on different elements, but if you’ve got stress, anxiety or past baggage, amethyst is my go-to”.
She also recommends rose quartz for matters of the heart. Though many immediately associate the beautifully characteristic pink quartz with romance, it’s also a powerful tool for promoting self-love and inner peace.
Darker stones such as pyrite help with the healing of bones and joints, while tourmaline – a stunningly distinguishable green and pink crystal – helps to reoxygenate the body and deflect negative energy.
How do I know which crystal is best for me?
“What I will generally do, is look at whatever crystals that I’ve got, and I pick up the crystal that chooses me. They’ll sing to you. Always go to the one that calls you. It’s not about the size, it’s about the energy,” suggests Wallace.
How do I charge my crystals?
When it comes to cleansing your crystals and charging them with positive intentions, there are a multitude of ways to go about the daily ritual. “I wash mine under the tap, pop them on the side and let them dry overnight. You can also use sage to smudge and cleanse them, or even lay them in sea salt,” Wallace explains. “Everyone has got their own ways – try and find the easiest way you can make them work for you. It’s always all about the intention.”
Psychic Sisters also has a handy Selenite Charging Plate for a nifty overnight recharging, though setting your intentions before placing your chosen crystals on the plate is still incredibly important. “If you don’t want to wash, cleanse and clear them, simply holding a strong intention within will do the trick,” the founder says, re-emphasising the importance of intention over material.
Should I use my crystals every day?
“Treat it like a friend, treat it with kindness and appreciate it. Respect the energy and know that it’s just there to help you and that any positive energy will come back to you,” Wallace assures us. “They’re just there to heighten your intuition.”
Now that we at ES Best can officially consider ourselves semi-experts in the field, keep scrolling for our top picks of healing crystals for anxiety.
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Psychic Sisters Amethyst Energy Wand
Balance your mind, body and spirit with this hand-chosen, reiki cleansed and energised amethyst wand by Psychic Sisters. Safely sealed in a recyclable cardboard tube, this sizeable amethyst is sure to banish your blues.
Buy now £15.50, Beauty Bay
Raw Peace Necklace, Amethyst Crystal
If you’d rather have your amethyst on you at all times, this stunning raw crystal necklace by Cosmic Crystals is a must-have. According to the brand, physically wearing amethyst can help to focus your mind and relieve stress. You can choose between a 17” and 24” Gold Plated Sterling Silver chain depending on how you prefer to style your piece.
Buy now £25.99, Cosmic Crystals
Crystal Healing Trio Set
Can’t choose just one crystal? This trio by Beverly Oaks on Etsy consists of the three most popular healing crystals available: rose quartz, amethyst, and clear quartz. Whether you’re looking for ultimate healing, or simply want to cleanse your space with some gorgeous décor, this value-for-money trio is a sure-fire bargain.
Buy now £44.73, Etsy
The LOVED UP Crystal Healing Set
Self-love is all the rage these days, in case you hadn’t heard. As we mentioned earlier, rose quartz isn’t just for romance, but for all matters of the heart. Wear this beaded set close to your heart chakra wherever you go and heal from the inside out.
Buy now £165.00, TBalance Crystals
Moor Crystals Calming Crystal Set
Investing in a good set of crystals that have been curated with a particular intention in mind is always a fantastic option for first-time buyers. Imbued with calming and tranquil energies, these crystals will aid in the cleansing of your environment and the banishment of negative energy.
Buy now £8.50, Sephora
Parigotte Healing Crystals / 7 Chakra
According to Parigotte, tough stones are said to have a purer and stronger energy than those that have been tumbled and polished. As such, this set of seven raw chakra crystals, curated to align with the seven chakras of the body, is a wonderful option for those looking to align their body and spirit. The set also comes with white sage for extra cleansing.
Buy now, Trouva
Psychic Sisters Power Crystal Set
Unleash your inner power and improve control with another intuitively chosen crystal set by Psychic Sisters. This one contains seven different crystals to help focus your intentions and align your affirmations, including red angle aura, jasper hexagonal point, carnelian, Tiger’s eye, clear quartz, citrine and, of course, amethyst.
Buy now £12.00, Beauty Bay
Jia Jia 14-karat gold tourmaline necklace
These tonal pink stones don’t just look the part. Tourmaline, as extolled by Wallace above, helps to reoxygenate the blood and deflect negative energy from affecting your aura. The necklace itself is cast from 14-karat gold and strung with the highest-quality, colour-rich tourmaline beads.
Buy now £576.23, Net-A-Porter
