A Dozen Crystals for Beginners

 

There are so many crystals out there that it can be hard for beginners to figure out where to start! While every crystal is important in its own way, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by so much variety – especially if you're just starting out. That's why we decided to put together a list of "basics" that are great options for anyone interested in crystal healing to use as the foundation for their toolkit. These classic stones will provide you with a solid base to begin exploring the wider world of crystals.

The crystals in this article are all relatively inexpensive and easy to find. We’ve selected one stone corresponding to each of the seven chakras and four elements, plus five other excellent choices for the beginning collector.

 

To learn more about the stones in this article, be sure to click the links throughout the post and you'll find the crystal's dedicated page on our website full of extra information about its properties and history!

 

 

 

Red Jasper for Grounding

Red Jasper also helps you set boundaries, promote justice and insight, and harness passions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alternatives: Red Garnet, Hematite

 

 

Carnelian for Creativity 

Carnelian helps you overcome negative thought patterns and approach your endeavors with new energy.

Alternatives: Fire Agate, Orange Calcite

 

 

Citrine for Success

Citrine, also known as "Crystal Sunshine," brings positive energy, helps overcome fears, and boosts self-confidence.

Alternatives: Golden Tiger’s Eye, Topaz

 

 

Unakite for Balance

Unakite combines the two colors associated with the Heart Chakra, pink & green. It can be used to balance all the chakras and promote heart healing.

Alternatives: Green Aventurine, Moss Agate

 

Aquamarine for Tranquility

Aquamarine has a very soothing energy, promoting cooperation and peace.

Alternatives: Blue Lace Agate, Angelite

Lapis Lazuli for Enlightenment

Lapis lazuli is a powerful dream stone which can help you move into higher levels of consciousness and tune into the Universe. Connects you with angels and spirit guides.

Alternatives: Sodalite, Kyanite

Amethyst for Healing

Not only does Amethyst connect to higher levels of consciousness, it also has many practical uses: replacing bad habits with good, enhancing mental health, improving sleep and memory, as well as all types of healing.

Alternatives: Clear Quartz, Apophyllite

 

 

 

Clear Quartz for Amplification

Clear quartz is great for directing and focusing energy. Depending on how you plan to use your crystals, you could start with either a single quartz wand or a handful of small quartz points. Quartz can be used with all the chakras.

Black Tourmaline for Protection

Black tourmaline is our favorite stone for banishing negativity, grounding, and protection.

 

 

Rose Quartz for Love

Rose quartz is an excellent “relationship” stone, promoting love in all its forms: romance, friendship, family, and even self-love.

 

 

Golden Tiger's Eye for Confidence

Whatever your gender, it’s good to have one stone to help you access the type of energy usually defined as “masculine.” Tiger’s eye is great for assertiveness, self-confidence, worldly success, and strength.

 

White Moonstone for Emotions

The same principle of balance applies to “feminine” energy. Moonstone can help connect with your inner goddess, promoting emotional balance, empathy, moon and water energies, and nurturing protection. As a bonus, moonstone is also associated with safe travels.

 

 

 

 

 

 

We hope this article has helped to narrow down the choices a bit so you don’t feel you have to take everything home at once!

When choosing crystals, you should of course also pay attention to your own intuition. If you feel a certain crystal just “jumps off the shelf” or feels warm in your hand, that’s a good indication the two of you belong together.

As always, if you have further questions about choosing crystals or you're looking for something you don't see available online, we invite you to contact us with inquiries.