Crystals don’t just look pretty—they can provide spiritual protection, too. These sparkly rocks keep negative energy away, block off stressful situations, and prevent cosmic dramz from affecting your ~vibes~. Carrying, wearing, or even keeping a protective crystal on your desk during a challenging time (like Mercury Retrograde!) can reduce the effects of what’s happening in the sky.
While crystals can be used for many purposes, they’re particularly potent for protection. Think of them as projecting a little force field that keeps bad vibes away. When you choose a crystal, pick one that you feel drawn to—your intuition knows what you need, okay??? Then cleanse your new crystal friend before you use it. There are a few different ways you can do that—hold it under running water, cover it in brown rice, let it soak up the sunlight or moonlight, or use sound cleansing by playing a single tone or pitch, like by chanting or using a tuning fork.
After you’ve cleansed your crystal, you can hold it while you meditate, keep one in your pocket/purse/bra, wear it on a piece of jewelry, or put one on your desk—it’ll send you good vibes and also look pretty. Protection crystals can subtly boost your emotional fortitude, help you see powerful truths, or help your self-esteem—it all depends on each crystal’s unique properties.
I suggest placing a protective crystal on your phone or computer during any planetary retrogrades to avoid miscommunications or stressful communication from occurring. You can do this at any time to make sure that the flow between you and others is smooth. Or try opening your web browser or app to your Instagram page and place a crystal on your phone/computer to get positive feedback from your followers, and no noise from pesky trolls.
A lot of people like to place crystals in the entranceway or outside their dwellings to keep negativity outside the house. After all, energy is contagious, and no one wants to have bad vibes in their home! Similarly, placing a crystal by your bed (like on top of your bedpost, on a shelf on the wall, underneath your bed, or on your nightstand) is a wonderful way to ward off nightmares.
Here, I’ve found protection crystals that fit your zodiac sign’s traits. But if a crystal for another zodiac sign—especially if it’s your Moon sign or Rising sign—calls to you, go for it! I’ll take all the protection I can get.
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Blue Lace Agate
Blue lace agate lends clarity and understanding, making sure your crew sees and hears your personal truths and feelings with no miscommunications.
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Jade
Jade is a healing crystal that provides support. It’s deeply connected to the element of earth, which is your element, Taurus.
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Emerald Tumble
Emerald protects the heart in times of trouble, helping you speak your truth and see through other people’s lies. Call it a cosmic BS detector.
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Smoky Quartz
It’s time you open up your mind and cleanse your spirit, Cancer. Smoky quartz will help you clear out any old thought patterns that are holding you back. You’ll be able to think clearly and rationally—and you’ll be feeling ~chill~.
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LEO
Tiger’s Eye
Tiger’s eye boosts your inner strength and willpower and offers powerful protection, too.
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Amethyst
Although you usually don’t project your emotions onto others (and vice versa), sometimes a cosmic event will have you in your feelings. Amethyst will protect you from others’ projections and help you keep your boundaries in place.
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Labradorite
Labradorite’s grounding energy helps you find stability.
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Obsidian
Obsidian provides protection and clarity, boosting your natural intuition.
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SAGITTARIUS
Amazonite
Protect your energy, Sag. Amazonite will help you filter out neg peeps and minimize stress headaches. Plus, it’ll help you set clear boundaries.
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Citrine
You’re always hustling, Cap. But even with all your hard work, you can sometimes overlook the fine lines and deets in a contract or conversation. Citrine will ensure you make your money move$ without any mercurial mistakes.
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Fluorite
Your mind may be consumed with a million thoughts right now, meaning it’s hard to make decisions. Fluorite will help alleviate stress by encouraging certainty. This crystal will also increase your confidence and ability to focus. Think of it as an affirmation and a cup of coffee combined.
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PISCES
Aquamarine
Aquamarine (which translates to “water of the sea”—perfect for you fishies) will protect your emotions from becoming off-kilter. Known as the stone of mermaids, this crystal will also aid in mental, physical, and emotional healing.