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Love is the most powerful vibration there is. When we have love in our lives, everything flows better. So, it makes sense to do whatever we can to make that vibration stronger, and crystals are a popular tool for just that.
If you’d like to use crystals, or stones, to create more love in your life, then luckily you have quite a few options to choose from. Many of the crystals believed to enhance love are pink or green, and there’s a reason for that. The heart chakra, or energy center, is said to radiate with a green light, so anything green in color is thought to strengthen it. Pink is considered a universal healing color, and throughout history it’s also been associated with love and the heart, making it one of the most important colors of crystals for healing emotional issues and opening the heart.
Stones can be chosen based on the aspects of love that are currently most important in your life. This list of seven crystals will give you guidance on some of the top choices. Keep reading to discover the ultimate love stone!
1. RHODONITE
Let’s start with the most difficult part of love: a broken heart. The pain of a breakup, or losing a loved one, can make you wonder if it’s worth it to open your heart. After all, feelings of emotional pain such as shock, depression, anger and fear can seem overwhelming. Rhodonite, which comes from the word “rose” in Greek, is a pink crystal that is believed to soothe such feelings, having a vibration that brings calm during times of trauma and emotional stress. It’s often called a “rescue” stone and can be used as emotional first aid. Holding a small smooth piece of rhodonite in your hand, or carrying it in your pocket, may provide powerful comfort.
Rhodonite is also thought to aid in acceptance and forgiveness. By helping you to process and release difficult emotions more quickly, this stone is regarded by many to be an important tool for allowing you to move on and rediscover the joy of love.
2. TURQUOISE
When you’re ready to attract new love into your life, reach for turquoise. Highly valued in many cultures throughout the world, this stone is believed to encourage romantic love. The green-blue color of turquoise is a combination of the green of the heart chakra and the blue of the throat chakra, making it excellent for strengthening both love and communication. It is thought that carrying, or wearing, turquoise helps in communicating confidently and with kindness, helping to create a great impression when meeting potential new partners! In Tibet, lovers give each other turquoise, believing they will be protected by it, and that its color will remain unchanged as long as love exists between them.
3. SUNSTONE
Many would say the most important kind of love is self-love, and that it’s also a very important ingredient in a good relationship. If you tend to put your own needs last, have a hard time saying no, or have been in codependent relationships, try sunstone to help you nurture and value yourself, and to develop greater personal power. This pinkish-orange stone was believed throughout history to attract the power of the sun and to give confidence and feelings of self-worth to those who used it. Wearing a piece of sunstone jewelry, such as a bracelet or ring, can be an excellent reminder throughout the day to repeat an affirmation such as, “I approve of myself” or “I love myself more every day.” You’ll then be ready to share your true inner love with others.
4. PINK TOURMALINE
Pink tourmaline has a reputation as an attractor of love, bringing joy and happiness while it releases old emotional wounds. If you feel shy about expressing love, or even afraid to experience it, this crystal is thought to help with opening the heart and rediscovering passion for life. Many spiritual practitioners believe that pink tourmaline merges the heart chakra with the crown chakra (located at the top of the head), allowing one to connect with Divine love and live from a higher spiritual perspective. It’s also thought to be an especially loving stone for children, bringing them comfort, calmness and helping them sleep.
Pink tourmaline is popular as jewelry, since it’s believed that wearing it draws love energy closer and keeps it within the body’s energy field. A pendant that sits close to the heart is ideal for this. Wearing a pink tourmaline mala – or prayer beads – around the neck, or wrist, is thought to be an excellent way to tap into its energies, especially when combined with reciting a mantra, due to the belief of its power to create spiritual connections.
5. EMERALD
If you’re in an intimate relationship, and want to make sure it lasts, emeralds may be able to assist. These clear green crystals are associated with successful love, partnerships, and unity in relationships. They’re believed to have the power to strengthen existing relationships into lasting blissful unions. Remember, though, you should use intention! Setting a clear intention is said to amplify the power of crystals, and to also help you realize your own power and responsibility in how a situation turns out.
Emeralds are also the preferred stones for healing and activating the heart chakra. This is because the pure green color of the emerald is associated with the bright green light believed to radiate from the heart chakra. Two popular ways to do this kind of healing are to lie down and place the stone directly on the heart chakra (center of the chest) for several minutes, or to hold it in your hand while focusing on your heart center during meditation. Doing this is regarded as a powerful way to open your heart and increase your capacity for love.
6. RHODOCHROSITE
When you’re looking to expand your definition of love to include compassion for all of humanity, you’re ready to bring rhodochrosite into your life. Throughout history this stone was dedicated to Venus, the Roman goddess of love. Its gentle vibration is believed to encourage loving-kindness toward others — whether friends, family, co-workers, acquaintances or people you’ve never met. It’s also highly regarded for helping you direct emotional healing and compassion toward yourself.
Another reported use for rhodochrosite is to help reconnect with a long-lost love, family member or even a missing pet. Place the crystal next to a photo of the one you want to reunite with, visualize being together again, and then mentally ask them to return. The ideal type of rhodochrosite to display in this way would be one in the shape of a pyramid or obelisk. Not only do the deep raspberry-colored swirls look striking, but the sacred geometry of these shapes is said to provide extra power.
7. ROSE QUARTZ
And now we arrive at the ultimate love crystal — rose quartz! This beautiful light pink stone has been used for millennia to promote all aspects of love. It is said to be the stone of unconditional love for yourself, for loved ones and for all living beings. It is believed to bring feelings of joy and connection to others, to the Earth and to the Universe. Many like to use it for emotional healing of resentments and fears. For those who didn’t receive nurturing in childhood, rose quartz is regarded as an effective tool for learning how to open up and receive love. It is said that it can create inner peace and contentment. Even pets have been reported to respond very well to the loving qualities of rose quartz.
One of the most popular uses for the stone is to attract romance and new love. Placing two heart-shaped pieces of rose quartz near your bed is thought to be a great way to invite a new relationship into your life. Another excellent spot for this crystal is the feng shui relationship corner of your house. Be sure to have two pieces there, not just one! Many also place stones in these locations to heal problems in existing relationships and create a closer bond with their partner. Rose quartz is even said to be an aphrodisiac and a way to enhance intimacy. With all of these reported benefits, it’s no wonder rose quartz is one of the most sought-after healing crystals!
No matter which of these healing stones you decide to use, be sure to program them with your intention to help achieve the result you want. You may even wish to use all of them, and arrange them in a crystal grid in your home to activate love energy at an even more powerful level. However you use them, love crystals are all believed to have one thing in common — their renowned ability to open our personal energy field to attract and keep love in our lives.