Common Crystals and Stones

All over our blue and green planet are crystals and stones that have been used for thousands of years for purposes that might seem trivial today. In fact, there are countless people in every single country on earth that still use crystals and stones for the arts of healing, meditation, stress relief, and even to aid in prophetic or calming dreams. Many of the stones used by ancient people are actually still quite common today, and can be found on your own as well as easily purchased in specialty stores.

One of the most commonly used stones for any spiritual purpose is the Amethyst. Amethyst is used to help addicts and alcoholics to overcome their vices and discover the glory of sobriety, most often by keeping some amethyst in a pouch by the bedside, or in their pocket. Amethyst is also used to heal the heart chakra, and is believed to help certain types of illnesses.

Another common stone is Obsidian. Obsidian is said to protect against bad energy and negative auras and vibrations. For instance, many psychics wear necklaces and bracelets made of obsidian, because they need to have a calm and cleared mind, free of any negative or harmful disturbances from any outside sources.

Moonstone is a crystal often used by out-of-body enthusiasts and visionaries. It is said to help with vision both physically and figuratively; it helps maintain good natural eyesight but also is said to make confusing or troubling obstacles in your life's path seem clearer and less challenging. Moonstone is favored also by those who have had their heart broken.

When healing or aligning the spirit and soul, the most commonly used crystal is usually quartz. Quartz aligns all of your body's chakras and stimulates your muscles and mind to work at peak performance. Quartz is also extremely useful for dispelling negative energy received from inside or outside sources. Many of those that keep true to the teachings of crystal healing will never be too far away from a pouch of smoothed quartz.

There are many other common types of crystals and stones used for all types of healing, cleansing, protection, and ritualistic purposes. It's always best to feel it out and see which stones make you the most comfortable as they do their required job. If you are a crystal enthusiast, there are many stones and gems that will be useful to you, but none so much as the previously described crystals. If you find them in good condition and for a good price, it's always good to have them to help.