The ABC’s of Crystals: An A-Z guide to crystals and their meanings

Whether you’re just beginning your crystal journey or have been working with stones for years, keeping track of all their meanings can feel like a magical adventure in itself.

 

This A–Z guide is your quick reference for understanding the spiritual properties of each stone. Bookmark it, share it, and use it to discover the crystals that speak to your soul.

 

How to Use This Guide

• Browse alphabetically: Find the crystal you’re curious about and check its key spiritual meaning.
• Let intuition guide you: Often, the stone you’re drawn to is exactly the energy you need.
• Pair with your practice: Meditate, carry, or place your chosen crystal in your home for maximum benefit.

 

A–Z Crystal Meanings

A

Amethyst – Calming, protective, and spiritually uplifting. Encourages intuition and clarity.

Aquamarine – Brings courage, peace, and emotional release. A stone of gentle strength.

B

Black Tourmaline – Offers grounding and protection from unwanted energies.

Blue Lace Agate – Promotes calm communication, peace, and emotional healing.

C

Carnelian – Boosts motivation, vitality, and creativity. Sparks action and confidence.

Citrine – Known as the “stone of abundance,” attracting joy, prosperity, and positivity.

Clear Quartz – The master healer; amplifies energy, intentions, and the effects of other crystals.

D

Dalmatian Jasper – Encourages joy, playfulness, and emotional grounding. Helps release negative thoughts and reconnect with your inner child.

Desert Rose – A calming stone that aids in clarity, spiritual insight, and protection during meditation.

E

Emerald – Symbol of love, harmony, and abundance. Supports heart healing and emotional balance.

F

Fluorite – Improves focus, mental clarity, and decision-making while clearing negativity.

G

Garnet – Inspires passion, energy, and commitment. Supports emotional grounding.

Green Aventurine – Known as the “stone of opportunity,” it invites luck, optimism, and growth.

H

Howlite – Encourages patience, calmness, and emotional awareness.

Hematite – Grounds energy, enhances focus, and provides protective stability.

I

Iolite – Enhances inner vision, spiritual insight, and personal transformation. Guides you toward self-discovery.

J

Jade – Symbol of luck, harmony, and prosperity. Promotes emotional balance.

Jet – Offers strong protection and helps clear negative energy from the aura.

K

Kyanite – Aids communication, intuition, and energy alignment. Never needs cleansing.

L

Labradorite – Protective and mystical; enhances intuition and spiritual growth.

Lapis Lazuli – Encourages wisdom, truth, and spiritual awareness.

M

Malachite – Transforms negative energy and supports deep emotional healing.

Moonstone – Balances emotions and enhances feminine energy and intuition.

Moss Agate – Promotes abundance, grounding, and a deep connection with nature.

N

Nephrite Jade – A gentle, nurturing stone that promotes harmony, protection, and emotional stability.

O

Obsidian – Offers deep protection and helps release emotional blockages.

Onyx – Provides strength, willpower, and emotional stability.

P

Pyrite – A stone of prosperity, willpower, and protection.

Prehnite – Encourages peace, preparedness, and a connection with higher guidance.

Q

Quartz (Smokey) – Grounds and protects while gently dissolving negative energy. Promotes emotional resilience and stability.

R

Rose Quartz – The stone of unconditional love, compassion, and emotional healing.

Rhodonite – Encourages forgiveness, compassion, and emotional balance.

S

Sodalite – Encourages truth, communication, and inner peace.

Sunstone – Boosts joy, vitality, and personal empowerment.

T

Tiger Eye – Brings courage, confidence, and grounding energy.

Turquoise – Promotes protection, healing, and open communication.

U

Unakite – Encourages emotional healing, balance, and spiritual growth.

V

Vesuvianite – Inspires courage to follow your heart, bringing harmony and positivity.

W

Watermelon Tourmaline – Balances the heart, bringing joy, compassion, and emotional renewal.

X

Xenotime – A rare crystal that supports personal growth, clarity, and a deeper sense of purpose.

Y

Yellow Calcite – Boosts confidence, positivity, and creative energy.

Z

Zoisite – Aids in transformation, vitality, and spiritual growth.

 

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