Anxiety looks different for each person. Below, I have listed seven crystals that respond to typical symptoms of anxiety such as feeling overwhelmed or struggling in social situations. Tap into your intuition to find the right one for you.
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Overwhelm
Tiger’s Eye
Zodiac: Gemini | Element: Fire, Earth | Chakra: Sacral
Tiger’s Eye, a.k.a. the power and protection stone, absorbs your anxiety and in return offers you luck, strength, and courage. This golden yellow stone with deep red to black stripes promotes resilience in overwhelming situations.
Laura’s picks for wearable Tiger’s Eye:
Social Anxiety
Black Tourmaline
Zodiac: Capricorn, Libra | Element: Earth | Chakra: Root
Black Tourmaline is an inky black stone that transforms anxiety into a “deep-seated self-confidence to embrace who you are, speak your truth, and set upon your own path to spiritual healing” (TinyRituals). Make sure to cleanse your black tourmaline of that negative energy fairly regularly by smudging it or submerging it in moon water for a short while.
Laura’s picks for wearable Black Tourmaline:
Seeking Comfort + Calm
Blue Calcite
Zodiac: Cancer, Pisces | Element: Air | Chakra: Throat + Third Eye
Blue Calcite, a.k.a. the comfort stone, eases anxiety and invites a peaceful, serene energy. Blue Calcite can help us maintain a clear, calm tone when communicating with others. In addition, it helps to improve memory and retain new information so it can be a great stone for students.
Laura’s picks for wearable Blue Calcite:
Fighting Bad Habits
Amethyst
Zodiac: Aquarius, Pisces, Capricorn, Virgo | Element: Air | Chakra: Crown
Amethyst is a potent and popular stone that has been celebrated for its grounding properties since ancient times. Amethyst comes from the ancient Greek word “Amethystos” meaning “not intoxicated.” Amethyst is often used to break bad habits or fight addiction, but it can also balance emotions, calm the mind, offer courage, and help with decision-making.
Laura’s picks for wearable Amethyst:
Stress + Irritability
Citrine
Zodiac: Aries, Leo, Libra, Gemini | Element: Air | Chakra: Sacral + Solar Plexus
Citrine oozes positivity and optimism. Bring citrine into your life if you are looking for help cultivating confidence and personal power. This is “an unusual crystal in that it transmutes rather than absorbs negative energy, so it doesn’t need to be cleared like most crystals” (The Spruce).
Laura’s picks for wearable Citrine:
Insomnia
Selenite
Zodiac: Taurus | Element: Air | Chakra: Crown
Selenite is known as the goddess stone. Named after the Greek Goddess of the Moon, selenite offers protection, harmony, and healing. Enjoy a better quality of sleep and sweet dreams with a small piece of selenite nearby.
Laura’s picks for Selenite:
Emotional Instability
Celestite
Zodiac: Gemini, Libra | Element: Air | Chakra: Throat, Third Eye, Crown
Celestite offers a sweet, gentle energy that relieves anxiety, stress, and depression. This is a great stone for quieting the mental clatter that comes with anxiety and depression.
Laura’s picks for wearable Celestite:
