Certain crystals are best suited for different things, and the key to working with them is understanding which ones to go for, and further, how to work with them on your spiritual journey. When it comes to feeling stressed or anxious, you'll want to go for stones that are grounding and protective—so we rounded up the best.
Here are the 10 best crystals for anxiety, plus how to use them, according to spirituality experts:
1. Amethyst
- Helps with peace of mind
- Offers protection from negative thought patterns
- Boosts intuition
Amethyst is a variety of the mineral quartz, characterized by its signature purple hue. According to crystal expert and co-founder of Energy Muse Heather Askinosie, amethyst's high-vibrational purple color guides you to turn inward so you can get back to a state of equilibrium
"On a deep soul level, your spirit knows that you have everything you need to find inner peace," she previously told mindbodygreen, adding that it helps "ease away any disturbances, distractions, or anything else taking up space in your mind."
2. Clear quartz
- Amplifies intentions
- Attracts positivity
- Repels negativity
It wouldn't be a crystal roundup without mention of clear quartz, which is revered for all its properties and benefits. Indeed, many of those properties are great for relieving anxiety, with bluequeencrystal, founder and educational director of the Love and Light School of Crystal Therapy, previously telling mindbodygreen that one of clear quartz's primary benefits is helping promote a clear, calm mind.
"We can see how that's kind of mimicked in the appearance of the stone," Leavy explains, with Askinosie adding that clear quartz has "long been revered for helping to balance the body and clear the mind."
3. Selenite
- Energy clearing in the body
- Energy clearing in a space
- Enhances spirituality
Selenite is a translucent white color and energetically cleanses the aura and provides clarity. It also can be used to bring awareness to the higher self, including past and future lives.
As Leavy notes, selenite is mainly used for energetic cleansing, including cleansing feelings of anxiousness. "I'd say that's the primary go-to meaning or purpose for working with selenite," she adds.
4. Citrine
- Inspires clarity and focus
- Boosts confidence
- Promotes a positive mood
Citrine is a crystal of light, happiness, and presence, according to Askinosie. This sunny crystal "encourages us to dream big, maintain a positive state of mind, and walk through life with gratitude," Askinosie explains, adding, "Holding one serves as a friendly reminder to be really mindful and appreciate the world as it is right now."
5. Black tourmaline
- Offers protection from negativity
- Grounding
- Clears negative energy
Leavy tells mindbodygreen that if you need grounding fast, go for black tourmaline. This stone can help "keep you grounded and rooted in reality and also rooted in our vision and what it is that we're trying to work toward," she explains.
And as Askinosie notes, "Black tourmaline acts like an energy bodyguard, and its deep black color can help repel any negative energy before it has a chance to enter your life."
6. Smoky quartz
- Grounding
- Protective
- Reignites passion
Smoky quartz is a quartz variety that can offer protection and grounding, much like petrified wood and black tourmaline, Leavy tells mindbodygreen. Plus, it can help you ward off negative energy that's holding you and your manifestations back, according to Askinosie.
"Meditating while holding this crystal in your hand can help you identify and let go of stale, sticky patterns and beliefs that are holding you back," Askinosie says, adding, "Energetically speaking, removing this old energy can help clear space for new and more positive energy to flutter in."
7. Rose quartz
- Encourages self-compassion
- Releases emotional baggage
- Opens the heart chakra
Sometimes when we're feeling anxious, what we really need is self-compassion and an open heart, which is where rose quartz comes in. As Askinosie explains, "Use this chakra stone with the intention to nurture and support you on your journey to find self-love, and see what happens."
And according to spiritual author Emma Mildon, rose quartz is like "a Band-Aid for your heart—one that can help heal old love wounds, forgive lovers, and release any lingering emotional baggage."
8. Tiger's eye
- Grounding
- Protective
- Brings courage
Feeling like you're losing clarity on your path? Leavy recommends golden and/or blue tiger's-eye to help you stay clear on your vision. And according to energy artist Kalisa Augustine, tiger's-eye also brings a protective field to you and your energy and aids the law of attraction.
She previously recommended using it as a grounding tool, adding that it's an allover good-luck stone that has traditionally been associated with money—which is good news if you're facing financial stress.
9. Howlite
- Calming
- Protective
- Connects to the crown chakra
If you're having a hard time unwinding before bed, you might want to reach for some howlite. This borate mineral of calcium borosilicate hydroxide is not only thought to help facilitate peace of mind and a sense of calm but also offers protection and strengthens your connection to your crown chakra.
P.S. This is one crystal Askinosie likes to keep in her kids' rooms to help them settle in for the night.
10. Aquamarine
- Calming
- Helps you release negative thought patterns
- Soothing
This precious light-blue-green stone, also the birthstone of March, is known metaphysically as the "stone of courage." It has a gentle, soothing energy that clears confusion and judgment—especially helpful for highly sensitive people who want to trust their intuition more.
In both Buddhism and Christianity, aquamarine is believed to promote a happy marriage, so if you're anxious about a relationship, this may be the stone to soothe your spirit.
The energy and beauty of stones and crystals have always fascinated humans. These fascinating earthly gems are prized for their magical and healing properties by many cultures.Even while some individuals write off crystal treatment as mere superstition, its use is growing in popularity.
