The best crystals and stones for beginners — for healing and wellbeing

Amethyst is an attractive purple stone that is said to be protective, healing, and purifying. The fact that it looks great is just a bonus.

Some crystal users claim that Amethyst can help rid the mind of negative thoughts and replace these with humility, sincerity, and spiritual wisdom. All things we could probably do with.

Any stone that apparently brings peace and tranquillity is bound to promote sleep, and a lot of users keep one nestled under a pillow or near their bed. Just don't go over the top with the stones in your bed, OK?

Black Obsidian is known as a powerful cleanser of negative thoughts and feelings, and basically acts as a protective stone. We all need a little protection from time to time.

The ability to shield you against negativity can also help you to cut ties, cut negative attachments to people, and clear your mind so that you can focus on the good. 

Some people even believe that Black Obsidian can stimulate the gift of prophesy, which would be a nice surprise. This is obviously a bit of a stretch, but you never know.

This pink stone is all about love and compassion, and is widely believed to help restore trust and harmony. If you are unlucky in love, this might be the stone for you.

On the flip side of helping out with your romantic relationships, Rose Quartz is also used to provide comfort during times of grief. Basically, it's supposed to look after your heart in the good times and the bad, and that's important.

Love, trust, and harmony are things we could all use on a daily basis, and if Rose Quartz helps you capture them, it's alright with us.

Clear Quartz is considered by many to be the ultimate healing stone, and is said to boost your energy levels. Obviously you shouldn't be relying on a stone if you are genuinely ill, but the power of positive thought is significant.

Clear crystals are claimed to help stimulate the immune system and regulate your whole body. It’s also said to help with concentration and memory, basically giving you a complete refresh. This could definitely come in handy at the end of a long week.

Clear Quartz is often paired with rose quartz, so you could start your collection with both.

Green Jade is the go-to stone when it comes to prosperity and abundance, as it's the ultimate symbol of growth and vitality.

Interlinked with prosperity is wealth, which is also related to this stone. It's clear that money can only buy so much happiness, but if Jade can help to bring prosperity to every aspect of your life, you should be able to lead a more fulfilling existence. That's the idea, anyway.

As an aside, Green Jade probably tops this list when it comes to jewellery, so you can wear your stone all day long, and watch the cash roll in.

Pyrite is the stone for you if you're looking for a bit of luck in your quest to make as much money as possible. Obviously it's not going to do the work for you, but it's known for being a symbol of good luck, which might help.

This stone also helps to bring mental clarity, which is great for anyone looking to turn their talent into profit. Users recommend keeping it in your desk or near your workspace as a motivator to make things happen.

As with all these crystals and stones, you still need to make change happen yourself, but that gentle daily reminder might just give you the push you need.

Citrine is thought to promote joy and enthusiasm, and help you overcome negative emotions like fear. If you feel like something is standing in your way, turn to Citrine.

It’s also claimed that this crystal can help to enhance qualities like creativity and concentration, and in turn encourage optimism, warmth, motivation, and clarity. 

To sum up, Citrine is believed to be all about confidence, and we could probably all do with a bit more of that. Even if it doesn't actually make you more confident, the feeling that this stone is helping you out might make you feel a little more bold.

Selenite is one of the most important stones you can use in your quest for wellness, apparently.

It's not known for its strength, but is often used as a light element in home decorations. Due to its softness, flexibility, and reflective qualities, it is often used in the manufacturing of cement, wallboard, and certain plasters. This doesn't really help you out, but it shows how you can naturally surround yourself with this stone.

On the spiritual side of things, Selenite promotes purity and honesty, and is supposed to force the user to be honest with themselves by clearing energy blockages. This is something that doesn't come easy to many, but is absolutely essential if you are hoping to pursue personal development.

Amazonite is known as the stone of truth-telling, flow, and inspiration, and is often recommended for use by speakers, actors, and singers. If that sounds like you, this is your stone.

Amazonite helps to really clarify your message, and guides you to share from an inspired place. That's why it's so great for performers, apparently.

Life can be pretty overwhelming at times, but Amazonite is supposed to brings order to the chaos. There's no evidence to say that this actually works, but it could help, if you believe.