If you are wondering which crystals you need for your collection, I am guessing you are ready to join the wonderful world of crystal lovers! The sudden rise in popularity of crystals these past few years is associated to their use as tools for healing and self-development. Crystals have become incredibly popular as more and more people focus on their mindset and evolution. When wanting to define which crystals you need, you will want to start with the themes you want to address in your life.

Crystals and their Meanings

Crystals are not just aesthetically pleasing, they are associated with different themes and properties. They have emotional, spiritual and physical attributes. Some are associated to physical protection, others to creativity or self-confidence, while others are associated to loving energies or clear communication.

Their meanings may have been attributed by different means. Some meanings are attributed historically through the transmission of myths, legends or simply through social customs. Just like four leaf clovers or a horseshoe hung above a doorway to signify good luck, gemstones of various kinds have been attributed different meanings. For example, tiger eye, perhaps one of the oldest talismans, has been associated with prosperity for thousands of years. Obsidian has been associated to protection from negativity since ancient times, by many cultures that were never exposed to each other. All sorts of minerals and crystals are found to have many qualities that can be traced down through historical anecdotes of different cultures.

More recently, energy workers who are sensitive to energetic fields have studied crystals and their associations helped establish more connections between the mineral kingdom and personal self-development. However, there is so much information out there, and so many different types of crystals, it is normal to feel overwhelmed when trying to define where to start your crystal collection.

Crystal Associations & Chakras

When it comes to self-development, an easy way to learn about the associations of crystals is to learn about chakras. The 7 main chakras  are energetic centres found in the human body. Each chakra deals with a specific dimension of life, which can be experienced in different ways. Crystals can be considered by the chakra they are associated to.

Below is a list of the themes addressed by each chakra. To learn more about a specific chakra, click on their name for detailed articles about what they represent, what could be signs that they are out of balance, and examples of crystals that are associated with them

• The Crown Chakra, found on the top of the head, is associated with divine connection and service to the world
• The Third Eye Chakra, located in the middle of your forehead, is associated to wisdom, intuition, and listening to one’s inner voice
• The Throat Chakra, found at the level of your throat, is the centre of self-expression
• The Heart Chakra, found at the level of you heart, is associated to love, peace and harmony
• The Solar Plexus Chakra, on your solar plexus, is the centre of authenticity and confidence
• The Sacral Chakra, below your navel, is associated to pleasure, creativity and energetic engagement
• The Root Chakra, at the base of your spine, is the centre associated with security in the physical world, stability and community

How to Pick your Crystals

Define which area of your life you would like to bring awareness to, according to the list above. As a general rule of thumb, crystals can be associated to different properties by their color. There are crystals that ‘overlap’ different chakras, but a good indication of the energies a crystal is associated with can be estimated simply by its color.

• The Crown Chakra is associated to white crystals, clear crystals, purple crystals
• The Third Eye Chakra is associated to dark blue crystals, shimmery crystals
• The Throat Chakra is associated to light blue crystals
• The Heart Chakra is associated to green crystals and pink crystals
• The Solar Plexus Chakra is associated to yellow crystals
• The Sacral Chakra is associated to orange crystals and red crystals
• The Root Chakra is associated to black crystals, dark red crystals

Two Ways of Selecting Crystals you Need

Now that you know the simple trick of associating crystals to specific energies simply by looking at their color, there are two ways you can proceed when selecting crystals for yourself. You can either follow your intuition or know what specific attribute you want a gemstone for. By following your intuition, you get to see which crystals you are naturally drawn to. Your intuition is full of wisdom and you will be surprised how easily it can lead you to consider a gem that could benefit you on your self-development journey.

By selecting a gemstone based on a specific theme you want to address, you are going straight to the point to associate your desired state with a special crystal. For example, if you want more patience, mental clarity and inner peace, you could go with howlite.

Click here to have access to a free gemstone keyword list that can easily give you the themes of different crystals! 

By browsing the pocket stone section of the website, you can either see what catches your eye instinctively or follow the guidance of the gemstone properties. You can also check out the crystal kit section, where crystal kits are formulated based on specific subjects.