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Rose quartz is a powerful healing crystal,” says crystal healer and reiki master Keith Birch, owner of KSC Crystals. “Its soft, gentle, almost pastel pale pink coloring is a good indication of its most commonly known property: that of pure love. It’s a stone of both giving and receiving love.”
As Birch says, rose quartz is believed by many to encourage the qualities of love.
However, it’s important to note that there’s a lack of research to support these claims about crystals. In fact, there’s very little evidence to support the benefits of crystals at all.
Scientific evidence
An older study presented at two international conferences in 1999 and 2001 suggests that any spiritual, emotional, or healing benefits experienced from crystals may be the result of a placebo effect.
In the study, 80 volunteers were given booklets explaining the sensations they might experience while holding crystals. Half of the participants were given genuine gemstones and the other half received fakes made of plastic.
The study found that the participants holding the fake crystals were just as likely to report sensations as those who had been given the real crystals.
This implies that any benefits of rose quartz or other crystals could be a result of the placebo effect. Benefits of the placebo effect are strongly supported by research
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Even so, many people still use crystals as part of their healing practice.
Use in healing
The rose quartz is believed to embody powerful healing qualities that may be beneficial both for physical and emotional health.
It’s said by some that rose quartz can:
* heal relationship problems
* promote mutual understanding
* inspire an attitude of compassion and kindness
It’s also believed it can boost feelings of:
* peace
* calm
* self-love
“Predominantly, rose quartz is a crystal of unconditional love that brings deep healing to the heart by opening the heart chakra,” Birch explains. “Once achieved, a deeper state of calmness, serenity, and peace is reached, which ultimately results in complete relaxation, encouraging the feelings of happiness and contentment.”
The rose quartz is also believed to have benefits for physical health, particularly when worn or carried on your body.
Rose quartz “is especially powerful when worn close to the heart,” Birch claims. “Rose quartz wards off negativity, and when carried on your person, helps to replace negative emotions with positive, returning the wearer to that place of pure love and balance.”
That said, you should never use a crystal to replace the advice and treatment of a qualified healthcare professional.
How to use
You can use rose quartz crystals in several ways, including:
* including them in rituals
* wearing them on your body
* placing them under your pillow
* decorating your home with them
* placing them on an altar or sacred space
* holding them while you meditate
* adding them to your beauty routine
Rose quartz rituals
Rose quartz is often used in rituals, from manifesting desires to calling in unconditional love. Want to give it a try? Here are just a few ways to ritualize your rose quartz.
Setting intentions with rose quartz
Rose quartz is believed by some to enhance the power of your intentions, especially those relating to love, romance, or compassion.
Here’s how to set an intention with this crystal:
1. Sit in a quiet, calm space. You can set the mood by lighting incense or a candle.
2. Slow your breathing and attune your attention to the present moment.
3. Ask your crystal for permission to activate its energy, placing it in the palm of your hand.
4. Charge your crystal with your intention, sending the desire into the stone.
5. When you’re done, write your intention down on a slip of paper and place it under your rose quartz.
6. Leave it in a special place for as long as you want to invoke the energy of that intention.
Rose quartz mist
To spread the loving, romantic energy of rose quartz in your space, you can simply combine the stone with a bit of water. To do it:
1. Add small pieces of rose quartz to a small glass spray bottle. Using an amber bottle is best.
2. Fill the bottle 3/4 full with purified spring or distilled water.
3. Let the bottle sit for at least 1 hour. This is believed to diffuse the qualities of the quartz into the water.
4. When ready, spritz the water anywhere you want to invoke love. Try your bedspread, your couch, your clothes — even yourself!
5. As you spray, tune in to the energy of the crystal and what you’d like to invite into your space.
Rose quartz crystal grid
A rose quartz crystal grid is said to create a powerful space for manifestation. You’ll need several rose quartz crystals to set it up. Here’s how:
1. Place crystals in a circle, diamond, or star pattern. You can be as creative as you want here.
2. If you have enough crystals, keep creating outer layers so that your first shape is encircled by a second, larger shape and so on.
3. When your grid is complete, you can use it as a hotspot for meditation, prayer, or even an energetic incubator to charge objects. Simply sit in the center or your crystals or place your desired object there.
4. Once you do so, active the grid by feeling into your heart space and activating your intention.
5. Focus on the situation, relationship, or opportunity you want to manifest.
6. When you’re done, thank your stones and close the space by collecting the crystals.
Rose quartz jewelry
One simple way to incorporate rose quartz into your life is by wearing it. Rose quartz earrings or a ring keep your crystals close by.
According to Birch, wearing rose quartz on a necklace keeps the stone close to your heart, making it particularly potent.
“As a necklace, rose quartz is especially powerful because it’s worn close to the heart and heart chakra. This enables the heart center to open and release any tensions or stresses held there,” Birch claims.
Under your pillow
Birch suggests that placing rose quartz under your pillow will encourage gentle dreams.
“You’ll take on the soft, peaceful, soothing energies of the crystal as you sleep,” he explains. “This will result in your dream being calm, peaceful, and loving, once again emitting a positive vibration.”
In your home
You may like to place a rose quartz crystal in your home or office space or on a special altar or sacred space.
“Placing a piece of rose quartz in the center of your house or apartment will enhance compassion and heart healing for the whole family,” Birch claims.
In your beauty routine
Rose quartz is often used in beauty routines, both as a tool and an ingredient.
Rose quartz is often used for face rollers and gua sha tools. Many beauty products also include rose quartz, like Kora Organics Rose Quartz Luminizer and Gemstone Organic Rose Quartz Face Créme.
Benefits
Any supposed benefits of rose quartz are purely anecdotal. There’s no scientific evidence to indicate that rose quartz crystals offer benefits beyond those supplied by placebo.
Still, crystals may be an important part of cultural, spiritual, and healing practices for many people.
Self-love
It’s believed among crystal healers that rose quartz can promote feelings of self-love.
“Rose quartz may be used to balance emotional health, release emotional blockages, and balance other chakras,” explains Birch. “Once you recognize and feel pure love within you, this pure love energy is what those around you feel and see and, most importantly, what they react to.”
Meditation
Some people recommend the use of rose quartz during meditation.
“In meditation, the high vibration of rose quartz is beneficial not only to yourself but also to the planet,” claims Birch. “Connecting to rose quartz with meditation enables you to reach into that feeling of bliss, self-love, and stillness.”
When meditating with rose quartz, Birch recommends giving thanks to the crystal as you close your practice.
For skin
It’s believed by some that rose quartz may be beneficial for the skin.
“For the skin, rose quartz can be used as an elixir made up by steeping the crystal in water overnight, in moonlight if at all possible, to charge the energies for maximum benefit,” Birch claims. “This can then be used as a face wash for sensitive skin or to reduce the signs of wrinkles and obtain a clearer, more youthful complexion.”
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Frequently asked questions about rose quartz
Where can I buy crystals?
You’ll want to purchase authentic crystals that aren’t made in a lab. You’ll also want to ensure they’re ethically sourced and sustainable. Buy from retailers who provide information on how their crystals are sourced, like Mystic Wolf.
How long does it take for a crystal to start working?
Healing or manifesting with crystals isn’t an exact art, nor is it a silver bullet. That said, many believe that the power of your intention and desire has an effect on how well your crystals work.
It’s also said that the energy of crystals reaches beyond time and space. That means it’s impossible to put a timeline on crystal healing.
Where do you put rose quartz on your body?
You can place rose quartz anywhere on the outside of your body.
Never place rose quartz crystals inside your body, including ears, mouth, nose, rectum, or vagina for any reason.
That said, rose quartz is often placed over the heart.
How do you meditate with rose quartz?
You can meditate with rose quartz by placing the crystal near you while you practice. You can also hold it in your palm or against your chest.
Experts suggest asking the crystal for permission before you begin and focusing on the healing, loving energy of the crystal as you practice.
Takeaway
Rose quartz is known as a healing crystal and the stone of unconditional love. It’s believed by some to emit strong vibrations of love, which are thought to:
* support emotional and relationship healing
* inspire compassion
* boost feelings of peace and calm
Some also claim that rose quartz may be beneficial to physical health by accelerating healing and increasing blood circulation, but there’s no scientific evidence to support this.
While there aren’t any known side effects to using quartz crystal for healing and meditation, it’s important to remember that any claims about their healing properties are anecdotal.
Still, if the symbolism and aesthetic of rose quartz crystal resonates with you, there’s likely no harm in giving it a try.
Victoria Stokes is a writer from the United Kingdom. When she’s not writing about her favorite topics, personal development, and well-being, she usually has her nose stuck in a good book. Victoria lists coffee, cocktails, and the color pink among some of her favorite things. Find her on Instagram.
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How to Meditate with Crystals: Getting Started, Methods, Types
Medically reviewed by Courtney Sullivan, Certified Yoga Instructor — By Victoria Stokes on November 24, 2020
* The science behind crystals
* Getting started
* Meditation methods
* Crystal types and benefits
* Stones vs. crystals
* Takeaway
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Crystals and stones are gaining popularity as accent pieces that provide an earthy touch to home decor. There’s also an increased interest in using crystals for more esoteric purposes.
Cultures around the world have used crystals in healing and meditation practices for thousands of years. But do crystals possess healing powers?
According to crystal healer and certified meditation leader Carol Boote, the answer is yes.
“There’s a long history stretching over thousands of years of the use of crystals for healing and protection, and many forms of meditation for focus and achieving a higher state of consciousness,” says Boote.
She believes that crystals have an effect on consciousness.
“The use of crystals in meditation practice can deepen your meditation, provide a focus object, and raise your consciousness and awareness of your higher self,” Boote says.
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What the science says about crystals
There’s no scientific evidence that crystals can aid in healing, meditation, or spiritual pursuits. In fact, there’s very little evidence about crystals at all.
The most frequently cited information arguing that crystals only offer a placebo effect was research conducted by Christopher French, Lyn Williams, and Hayley O’Donnell.
The research was presented at two international conferences in 1999 and 2001 but never published in a peer-reviewed journal.
Some research, like an older 2009 review
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, argues that the placebo effect offers its own kind of interpersonal healing that’s different from natural or medicinal healing. Some crystal users agree with this interpretation.
There is also evidence, cited in a 2011 review
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, that placebos can actually change the brain. A 2008 study
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revealed that prescribing placebo treatments is common practice among health professionals.
Writing under a pen name, All Natural Spirit claims to be a scientist with a PhD in biological sciences who is also a certified crystal healer.
According to the All Natural Spirit blog, “There are actually no reliable scientific studies on crystal healing, probably because of the stigma associated with it and there is no scientific authority to say what crystal healing actually is or could achieve.”
While the science is almost nonexistent and more research needs to be done, there is historical evidence that crystals have been used in healing and spiritual pursuits for centuries.
Getting started
To get started with crystal meditation, you’ll need your chosen crystal and a willingness to practice, particularly if meditation is new to you.
“The key issue to meditation is to practice as regularly as possible and make it part of your self-care routine. Often if you feel if you don’t have time, feel tired or ill, you need it more than ever,” explains Boote.
When it’s time to get started, set the mood. Find a place where you won’t be disturbed, set the thermostat to a comfortable temperature, and adjust the lighting for a relaxed, soft feel.
If you’re already a seasoned meditator, you can simply add the crystal into your current practice.
You can also add tools like:
* candles
* essential oils
* incense
* images of ancestors
* images of inspiring figures, like the Buddha
* sacred objects
Next, have the crystals you’re going to use at hand.
Cleansing
You’ll want to cleanse your crystals before you begin. You can do this by:
* passing your crystal through incense, especially sage smoke
* using sound, like chanting or singing bowls
* exposing your crystal to sun or moonlight for several hours
* setting your crystal under running water
* immersing your crystal in salt water
* burying your crystal in a bowl of brown rice
Some cleansing methods are appropriate only for particular crystals, so make sure to do your research before you start.
Grounding
The next step, says Boote, is to connect to your highest self.
“Ground yourself and ask your highest self and highest beings to help you in this session,” she says. “Set your intention that any information or actions are for the highest good to humanity.”
Then, ask your crystals for permission to use their vibrations. Simply connect to your intuition and feel for an answer.
“Connect to your breath and the crystal vibrations, keep your breath relaxed, and see where the energies take you,” Boote says. “Some people like to shut their eyes — but to keep a level of alertness, I find it better to keep them half open.”
If you notice your mind wandering, don’t be dismayed.
“Any distracting thoughts are normal,” Boote encourages. “Acknowledge and send them off. You may be aware of sensations from the crystals such as vibrations, visions, or thoughts.”
Watch your timing
According to Boote, crystals shouldn’t remain on your body for more than 20 minutes.
“If you feel uncomfortable with the crystals before then, take them down immediately and drink water,” she says.
Closing your practice
When the meditation session is over, gradually become aware of yourself in the room.
“You might want to stretch and wiggle fingers and toes,” says Boote. “Don’t rush, take a drink of water to detoxify, and be aware of your experience and feelings.”
If you meditate daily, Boote recommends you add crystals no more than once per week.
“You’re working with some powerful energies,” Boote explains. “You need time to assimilate and get rid of any negative vibrations.”
Finally, Boote says to remember that meditation is a long journey over many years. Don’t rush it!
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Methods to meditate with crystals
Now that you know the basics, you might like to experiment to see what method of crystal meditation works best for you. Here are a few Boote recommends if you’re just starting out.
Crystal grids or circles
If you don’t want crystals touching your body while you meditate, you can create a crystal grid or circle. Place your crystals in an intentional shape around you or directly in front of you.
“Crystal grids are often beneficial and used by setting crystals upon sacred geometry shapes to focus on during mediation,” Boote explains. “These can be set up with a specific issue in mind and left to continue their energy work. This may be personal issues or even a larger community or global problems.”
In the bath
If you’re having trouble relaxing, you may find it helpful to mediate with crystals in a hot bath.
“A relaxing method is to meditate in the bath with the crystals in the water. However, this is not suitable for selenite or calcite as they will dissolve,” says Boote.
Crystals on your chakras
Chakras are thought to be energy transducers in your energetic body. Each represents a different part of your physical and spiritual being.
When meditating, you can place a crystal on the chakra that aligns with your intention.
“Laying crystals on your body allows the healing properties to activate those areas and rebalance energies,” Boote explains. “Chakra balancing is commonly and effectively used by placing the corresponding colored crystals as you meditate.”
Types of crystals and their benefits
You don’t need a whole host of crystals at hand, says Boote, although she recommends a few to get you started.
“There are two crystals I would thoroughly recommend for using in meditation. The first one is clear quartz,” says Boote. “[It] allows for altered states of consciousness and balancing the chakras, which are energy centers within the body.”
Boote’s second pick for beginners is selenite.
“It’s a gypsum-based crystal, which is beneficial for communication to your higher self and higher realms. In meditation, it helps the remembering of past lives and contains all sacred knowledge,” Boote explains. “Selenite is a high-vibration stone and activates the crown chakra. It brings light and healing to every cell in the body.”
Whatever crystal you choose to work with, Boote says it’s essential you make your choice intuitively. In other words, go for what you feel drawn to.
Here are a few common types:
Amethyst
Amethyst is said to:
* possess a strong healing energy
* aid sleep
* support blood circulation
* balance chakras
Garnet
Crystal healers believe garnet is beneficial for providing energy and regeneration of the body. It’s considered a good choice when recovering from illness.
Quartz
There are different kinds of quartz crystal, including:
* clear
* rose
* smoky
Clear quartz is believed to improve awareness and reduce stress.
Rose quartz is known as the crystal of unconditional love. It’s said to boost feelings of self-love and foster loving relationships with others.
Smoky quartz is considered a grounding stone and may help you feel rooted to planet earth. It’s believed to be mood lifting and is used for protection.
Black tourmaline
This stone is said to protect against cell phone radiation, though there’s no scientific evidence to support this. Tourmaline is generally believed to protect against negative energies.
Selenite
Selenite is commonly used for meditation. It’s said to help the meditator connect to a higher consciousness.
Citrine
Known as the stone of joy, citrine is said to attract joy and abundance.
Sodalite
Sodalite is believed to bring order and calmness to your mind.
Lapis Lazuli
Said to boost spiritual development, this stone can increase your intuitive abilities and resolve conflict.
Tiger’s Eye
Tiger’s Eye is known as a supportive stone for times of change. It is believed to provide empowerment as well as the ability to assert yourself and find clarity in your intentions.
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Meditation stones vs. crystals
When you begin your crystal meditation journey, you may notice that the words “crystal” and “stone” are used interchangeably.
“In the context of crystal healing, both can be used with good effect,” explains Boote. “In terms of definition, a stone is a solid, nonmetallic matter. Crystals are a solid material comprised of atoms and molecules in a repeating pattern known as crystalline lattices. Both are formed from minerals.”
Boote explains that stones and crystals are often confused, but that both can be beneficial in mediation.
“Although jet, amber, and obsidian are often described as crystals, in fact they are not true crystals and do not have a crystalline structure. They are resins but are extremely useful healers,” she says. “A powerful healer is also the Shaman Stone, sometimes known as Boji Stones, which do not have a crystal system but are used for grounding and bringing stability.”
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Takeaway
Many believe that with practice, crystals may aid meditation. While there’s no scientific evidence, crystal meditation isn’t likely to be harmful.
Whatever the facts, the tradition of healing crystals for meditation is alive and well.
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