Crystal Meanings: A Beginner's Guide

New to crystals? This beginner's guide covers some of the most popular stones, what they are known for, and how people use them. Use it to find the right crystal for where you are right now.

Popular crystals and their meanings

Amethyst - calm, intuition, and restful sleep. A favorite for meditation and bedrooms.
Rose Quartz - love, compassion, and emotional healing. The stone of the heart.
Clear Quartz - clarity, focus, and amplification. Known as the master healer.
Citrine - abundance, confidence, and joy. The merchant's stone of success.
Black Tourmaline - protection and grounding. A go-to for clearing negativity.
Selenite - cleansing and clarity. Clears both your space and your other crystals.
Tiger's Eye - courage, confidence, and protection.
Green Aventurine - luck, opportunity, and growth.
Carnelian - creativity, motivation, and vitality.
Labradorite - transformation, intuition, and magic.
Pyrite - wealth, willpower, and manifestation.
Moonstone - new beginnings, intuition, and feminine energy.

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Once you have chosen your stone, learn how to cleanse and charge it so it stays at its best.

Crystal meanings are for spiritual support and enjoyment only and are not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care.