Valentines Day is a day that can evoke both hope and dread depending on what relationship status you’re currently rocking. We decided that now is as good a time as any to talk a little bit about self- love and how crystals can help with this form of self- care.
Regardless what side of the relationship fence you fall on, every day is a good day for self-care and every day is another opportunity to show yourself some love.
One of the ways that we all can benefit from showing love to ourselves is recognizing those moments where we are not showing ourselves the love that we deserve. Sometimes this can come through as negative self- talk, self- sabotaging behavior, and even sometimes it can manifest itself in us not seeing our own worth because another person doesn’t.
In addition to all of these, there are times that the self-love we have for ourselves can be drowned out by responsibilities in taking care of those around us. Often referred to as caregiver burnout. Whether your children, an elderly family member, or even in the profession of caregiving such as nursing, homecare aides, hospice, and energy work; it’s easy to forget about our own needs when it comes to those that we care about and are responsible for.
The list of stones that can help us to remember to take care of ourselves is extensive, but for this blog post, we’re looking at the Crystal Spirit top 10 we suggest for all forms of love and self-care.
- Rose Quartz– Of course rose quartz was going to make it on this list as it is the premium stone for unconditional love and is at it’s most powerful
when used to master the concept of self-love. Rose quartz is very plentiful and as a result of that can be found in every price range and type of jewelry out there. However, because of the sheer abundance of this stone, people tend to overlook it’s subtle and gentle energy. Don’t let that fool you! It’s the best kept secret out there in the mineral kingdom, that’s why it makes the top of the list for us here at Crystal Spirit!
- Malachite– This is an amazing stone for those of us that have had a tough time of it in the love department and especially for those couples out there looking to deepen their emotional
connection with each other. Malachite tends to allow the wearer to purge feelings and emotions that no longer serve your growth. It will also help you to identify the areas and habits that you may be sabotaging your progress in your romantic life and is especially potent for those that need to release trauma related to love. Holding it up to your heart chakra in meditation is said to aide in this release of these emotions.
- Rhodochrosite–
This is a one of a kind stone for self- love in our humble opinion. Gentler than malachite, you will find yourself able to step out of first person and view your self-care habits and romantic patterns from a much higher perspective. This allows you to re-discover your love language and communicate it clearly with partners and loved ones. This one is also good for helping you to establish boundaries in your partnerships.
- Garnet– This is a stone of romantic
love, especially the deep red almandine variety. If you are looking to bring in a romantic relationship, garnet is the premier stone to do so. It does this by not just aiding you in maintaining a high vibration but also widens your perception on what your needs are in a romantic relationship. More than anything, garnet is a stone that helps one to remain receptive for romantic love!
Rhodonite– This stone is best for self-compassion. Most of us have some sort of story where we didn’t necessarily show up as our best self in a partnership, regardless of the love form. Rhodonite helps you to release that guilt, those associated wounds, and helps you to identify the blocks that caused the issue in the first place. It is incredibly grounding for a love stone as well, so for those of us that can live in the clouds of romance-land, it can also help us remain realistic in our expectations.
- Aquamarine– This is a premier
stone for divine love. There can be times during our spiritual growth that we just want to feel closer to spirit/source/creator/ higher-self and this is the best stone to work with to establish or reestablish this connection. Aquamarine is very gentle in how it works with your energy by promoting optimism and encouraging you to remain in the present. It promotes a feeling of being supported and as such allows the user to operate and make decisions from a calmer state.
- Pink Cobalto Calcite– Also known as Aphrodite stone is an excellent stone to help you make sense of your true motivations, what is holding you back, and
helping you to fully release those blocks. Working with the energy of this stone will help you face your fears in love and help you feel supported as you work through that fear.
- Lepidolite– This one might seem like kind of an odd stone for love be we feel like it’s worth mentioning that being too nervous and anxious to pursue love can be a block as well. Lepidolite is an amazing stone for those who suffer from any kind of anxiety, but it is especially for those who are afraid of love due to psyching themselves out.
- Kunzite– This one helps to strengthen your aura and promotes tolerance, patience, and humility with yourself and within relationships. This stone can be especially useful for parents as it can help you with remaining patient with your children (and each other) as well as being open and humble to the undeniable lessons that only parenthood can provide.
- Moonstone– This stone oozes love! Love, is a feminine energy so if you are someone that has a hard time letting yourself be vulnerable, or you’re just trying to tap more into your inner divine feminine, regardless of the gender you identify with; moonstone can help you clear the emotional waters to master your feminine energy.
We each hold masculine and feminine energy but sometimes life and circumstances will push us to lean on one side more versus keeping a balance of both.
And hey, don’t sweat it if you haven’t found that special person yet, we think you’re special and if no one has told you today
We love you!!