Holidays are perfect times of the year for joy, fun, and making memories with loved ones. However, they can also bring stress, discomfort, or sadness with the tension of the responsibilities. Sometimes we need help easing this tension, especially during the holiday seasons, and that's alright.
Crystals have long been used for their holistic healing properties as they are believed to ease negative emotions and strengthen positive ones. It's possible that they can also help those struggling with stress or unease during the holidays and bring contentment and peace.
New Year
A time for new beginnings, here are some crystals that bring energy, healing, and motivation
Arfvedsonite: promotes change/growth/intuition/manifestation/passion/positivity, eases doubt
Chalcopyrite: promotes abundance/confidence/inner vision/joyful perception/security, brings back lost objects
Lepidolite: promotes change/independency/mental stability/self-love/trust, eases anxiety/dependency/obsessive thoughts
Red Tiger's Eye: promotes confidence/courage/focus/love/motivation/problem-solving, brings protection/energy
Rutilated Quartz: promotes determination/grounding/growth/hope/manifestation/peace, brings protection
Valentine's Day
A time for love of all kinds, here are some crystals that bring comfort, confidence, and healing
Garnet: promotes commitment/connection/healing/hope/passion/romance/strength/truth, brings energy
Peach Moonstone: promotes divinity/balance/healing/hope/inner beauty/passion/patience/self-expression/self-love
Rose Quartz: promotes healing/friendship/love/romance/self-love, eases grief, brings love of all forms
Rhodochrosite: promotes balance/compassion/dreams/friendship/joy/self-love, eases heartache
Rhodonite: promotes compassion/confidence/empathy/gratitude/healing/love/manifestation/relaxation, eases codependency/self-destructive behaviors, brings love of all forms
Halloween
A spooky time for fun, here are some crystals that bring protection, peace, and confidence
Amethyst: promotes healing, eases sleep, brings vivid dreams/protection from negativity
Indian Bloodstone: promotes courage, eases aggression/irritability, brings protection from danger or bullying
Carnelian: promotes confidence/creativity/motivation/power/self-expression
Sheen Obsidian: promotes grounding, eases painful memories, brings protection from negativity
Spiderweb Jasper: promotes clarity of choices/grounding/interconnectedness/peace, eases decision making
Thanksgiving
A time for giving thanks, here are some crystals that bring abundance, gratitude, and love
Citrine: promotes confidence/happiness/gratefulness/prosperity/success
Chrysocolla: promotes contentment/peace/thankfulness, eases negativity of the past
Grey Botswana Agate: promotes positive mindset for appreciation for change and opportunities
Hiddenite (Green Kunzite): promotes love/thankfulness, eases depressing thoughts
Nephrite Jade: promotes appreciation/harmony with the Earth and ourselves
Holiday Season
A time for joy, here are some crystals that bring balance, healing, and peace
Angelite: promotes awareness/compassion/love/peace, eases pain/anger
Fire Agate: promotes courage/creativity/energy/joy/passion/self-expression/strength, eases fears
Fuchsite: promotes communication/courage/immunity/independence/resilience, eases physical and emotional illnesses
Scolecite: promotes communication/creativity/peace/transformation/understanding of dream imagery, eases stress/painful memories
Snowflake Obsidian: promotes addressing hidden emotions/balance/change/grounding/purity/self-expression
Hanukkah
An important time for Jewish people, here are some crystals that bring charity, hope, and perseverance
Bronzite: promotes courage/courtesy/perseverance/decision making/action
Howlite: promotes altruism/charity/understanding differences, eases anger/attachments
Hypersthene: promotes endurance/problem solving/protection/standing up for ourselves and others
Lapis Lazuli: promotes education/integrity/wisdom from past experiences/growth
Larimar: promotes confidence/healing/hope/joy/unconditional love
Written by Mari Rivera, November 2021 - Updated October 25, 2023 Credits: [1] Caryl. "Gemstone & Crystal Healing Properties". Charms of Light™, 2005 - 2022, https://www.charmsoflight.com/gemstone-crystal-healing-properties. [2] "Crystals A to Z: Learn About Crystals". Crystal Council, Crystal Council LLC, 2018 - 2022, https://thecrystalcouncil.com/crystals. [3] "Crystal Meanings". energy muse, Energy Muse Jewelry Inc., 2020, https://www.energymuse.com/about-gemstones.
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