5 Best crystals for protection

Looking to protect your energy? These 5 crystals are excellent for blocking negative energy.

Everything carries energy. We are all energy conductors since we are all made up of water!

This means that we absorb the frequencies of our environment, whether they’re good or bad. That’s why practicing self-care and setting healthy boundaries are extremely important.

Sometimes we need an extra boost to block the bad vibes. This could be because of things that are a little harder to avoid, such as a toxic work-environment and even dealing with certain family members can be draining too.

In these cases, some crystals can have a strong impact by helping absorb the negative energies and transmuting them back into love.

We have compiled a list of what we think are the top 5 stones and crystals that are the best for protection. Keep reading to find out more about what they are, what they can do, and how to use them.


Black Tourmaline: The Shaman’s Stone

Magical Properties

Chakra: Root

Zodiac: Libra

Black tourmaline is one of the best stones for protection. It is connected to the root chakra and helps alleviate stress, anxiety and depression.

Its effects are super calming, almost addictive to hold in your palms.⁣ When used in meditation it helps release negative thoughts. Black Tourmaline is a shaman stone. It is said that if someone is sending you bad energy intentionally this stone will repel and send it back to the sender.


Iron Pyrite: Protection, Grounding, & EMF Blocker

Magical Properties

Chakra: Root & Sacral

Zodiac: Leo

Pyrite meaning has a lot to do with its original use as a mirror. It reflects truth and reality that is often hidden from us.

Pyrite is know to attract Abundance, new opportunities, protection from emf, spiritual protection, willpower, good fortune and grounding.

Pyrite deflects negative energy and attracts positive energy. It draws good health and prosperity into ones space and home. It’s a great stone for business startups.

Herkimer Diamond: Highest Frequency Quartz

Magical Properties

Chakra: Crown and Third Eye

Zodiac: ALL

Herkimer Diamonds are the most POWERFUL of all Quartz crystals. It is a source of pure light energy, that can magnify the energies of intention and any crystals it comes into contact with. They help to clear your mind, body and spirit to let go of all past pains from this life, and past lives. Its high frequency helps to harmonizes your brain and aura, and brings a deep understanding of life and all that is. Fears, anger, and resentment canmot thrive around this high energy stone. It is a great crystal for anyone on a spiritual journey, starting over in life, or spiritual teachers and guides. 


Black Obsidian: Volcanic Glass

Magical Properties

Chakra: Root

Zodiac: Scorpio

Black obsidian is a glass-like rock that forms from volcanic lava cooling quickly. In metaphysical circles, it has the aura of absolute mystery. Black Obsidian is believed to help a person become more grounded, focused, and clear in all practical matters. It is used as a spiritual cleanser because of its ability to absorb psychic smog and help you to see things more clearly. They also can assist in developing razor-like mental abilities and the power of discernment. It is excellent stone for protection as it increases self-control, and releases imbalances and negative energies.


Natural Citrine: Stone of Success and Abundance

Magical Properties

Chakra: Solar Plexus

Zodiac: Cancer

In order to manifest your dreams its very important to be conscious of the energy that you allow around you. Luckily Natural Citrine is excellent for repelling bad vibes, and drawing success to any business. This is a powerful crystal for transmuting negative energy. It is said that Natural Citrine never needs cleansing, as it weilds the energy of the Sun. Wearing or carrying this stone around can open up doors to new opportunities and attract the exact situations you need to progress in your career/business. Citrine boosts the energy of the Solar plexus, allowing you to manifest quicker and easier.


How To Use Protection Crystals

Now that you know the 5 best stones to use to block, repel and transmute negative energy, the next step is to learn how to use them! Here are a few suggestions on how you can work with the crystal energies:

  1. Wear them in jewelry

  2. Meditate with them in your hands or place them on the appropriate chakras

  3. Write your intentions down on a piece of paper and sit the stone on top of it

  4. Carry them with you in your purse, your pocket, or a small drawstring sack

  5. Place them on your altar

Remember to always cleanse your crystals when you first receive them. This can be done by washing them, using incense or sage, or even through prayer.

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