Healing stones have always held special significance in the world of witches and magic. They serve as tools for energy work, helping to attract or amplify certain vibrations and offering protection from negative influences. Each stone has its own unique energy and can be used in rituals, meditations, or even in daily life.
The number 13 is considered especially powerful and symbolic in many magical traditions. It stands for transformation, completion, and the transition to new cycles. In witchcraft, it often represents the 13 moons of the year and the deep connection to feminine energy and nature.
Which crystals or healing stones are most important to you is, of course, for you to decide. Here, I’ve put together 13 stones that I believe belong in every witch’s collection. Add others based on your personal needs and preferences.
1. Amethyst – Connection to Your Spiritual Self
A stone of spiritual clarity and protection that enhances meditation and aids in enlightenment.
I like to use amethyst when I’m stressed and need an anchor. It gives me a sense of peace and inner stability.
Chakra: Linked to the crown chakra, it enhances spiritual connection and higher consciousness.
Element: Air and Water, emphasizing its clarifying and flowing properties.
Astrological Association: Aries, Sagittarius, Pisces.
Uses: Can be placed under the pillow to improve sleep and dreams. Helps relieve headaches and promotes a calm mind.
2. Rose Quartz – The Stone of Love
The stone of unconditional love and the heart, representing self-love, compassion, and healing.
I use it when I feel disconnected from myself and need a reminder of self-love and compassion.
Chakra: Linked to the heart chakra, it promotes emotional healing and harmony.
Element: Water, symbolizing emotions and healing.
Astrological Association: Taurus, Libra.
Uses: Ideal for love rituals or strengthening relationships. Can be placed in rooms to create a loving atmosphere.
3. Clear Quartz – The All-in-One
A universal companion and the ultimate healing stone. It amplifies energies, clears, and protects.
I also like to use it as a substitute if I don’t have the specific stone recommended for a ritual. Its versatility makes it an essential companion for me.
Chakra: Balances all chakras, offering clarity and harmony.
Element: Earth and Water, representing clarity and purity.
Astrological Association: All zodiac signs.
Uses: Can be used to amplify the energies of other stones. Useful in meditation and energy work to clear the mind.
Learn more about Clear Quartz.
4. Black Tourmaline – The Protector
Known for its strong protective qualities, it guards against negative energies and helps with grounding. It is associated with the root chakra and can also help cleanse the aura.
It helps me stay present and feel my inner strength during meditation.
Chakra: Root chakra, promoting grounding and stability.
Element: Earth, symbolizing protection and security.
Astrological Association: Capricorn.
Uses: It’s useful to place it near entrances to keep negative energies at bay. It’s also helpful for travel protection.
Learn more about Black Tourmaline.
5. Moonstone – Keeper of Female Intuition and Emotional Balance
A stone connected to lunar energy and feminine power. It enhances intuition, fertility, and emotional balance, often used during pregnancy.
To me, it represents growth and transformation, and it helps me listen to my inner voice.
Chakra: Sacral chakra and Third Eye, promoting intuition and creativity.
Element: Water, symbolizing emotions and flow.
Astrological Association: Cancer, Pisces, Scorpio.
Uses: Ideal for moon rituals and supporting the female cycle. Can be placed under the pillow to encourage intuitive dreams.
6. Citrine – The Power Stone for Creativity
Citrine is associated with the solar plexus chakra. It’s a stone of success and prosperity, attracting positive energies and enhancing self-confidence and creativity.
When I place it on my solar plexus chakra during meditation, it awakens my spirit, creativity, and motivation. It helps me to be more of myself.
Chakra: Solar plexus chakra, enhancing personal power and self-confidence.
Element: Fire, symbolizing energy and transformation.
Astrological Association: Gemini, Leo, Libra.
Uses: You can place it in a wallet or workspace to attract prosperity and success. Aids in goal manifestation.
Learn more about Citrine.
7. Labradorite – Mystic Protector and Amplifier of Inner Magic
A magical stone that provides protection and enhances spiritual connection. Known for expanding awareness and enhancing intuitive abilities.
Inside labradorite, thousands of rainbows shimmer, which is why I see it as a symbol of creativity and imagination. To me, it represents the limitless possibilities within us all.
Chakra: Third Eye and Crown chakras, enhancing intuition and mental abilities.
Element: Water, representing the unconscious and mystical.
Astrological Association: Sagittarius, Scorpio, Leo.
Uses: Aids in shamanic journeys and dream interpretation. Helps uncover hidden talents.
Learn more about Labradorite.
8. Obsidian – Your Gateway to the Otherworld
A powerful protection stone that peers deep into the soul and brings hidden truths to light. Often used in shadow work and grounding practices.
I have an obsidian sphere that I love to use for meditation. Sometimes, I can see visions of my ancestors in it and explore my innermost self.
Chakra: Root chakra, promoting grounding and protection.
Element: Fire, symbolizing transformation and purification.
Astrological Association: Capricorn, Scorpio, Sagittarius.
Uses: Ideal for protection rituals and warding off negative energies. Supports deep emotional processing.
9. Selenite – The Lightbringer
Known for its clearing and purifying properties, selenite brings light and spiritual clarity. Often used for cleansing energies and spaces.
I love touching selenite; it’s distinctly softer than other crystals and has a velvety feel. I use it to create a calm, peaceful atmosphere and during meditation to connect with my higher self.
Chakra: Crown chakra, enhancing connection to the higher self.
Element: Air, representing clarity and purity.
Astrological Association: Taurus.
Uses: Can be used to cleanse other crystals. Helps release energetic blockages.
Learn more about Selenite.
10. Green Aventurine – The Stone of Luck and Success
A stone that promotes optimism, well-being, and abundance.
I like to use it for financial matters or when I need a bit of luck. To me, it’s like a four-leaf clover in stone form, helping me focus on the abundance and beauty in life.
Chakra: Heart chakra, promoting healing and emotional balance.
Element: Earth, symbolizing growth and abundance.
Astrological Association: Taurus, Cancer.
Uses: Useful in manifestation rituals for prosperity. Helps navigate stressful situations with calm.
Learn more about Green Aventurine.
11. Sodalite – The Stone of Truth
Description: Sodalite promotes rationality, logic, and truth. It helps overcome self-doubt and strengthens self-confidence, especially in expressing your truth.
When I feel uncertain or doubt my abilities, I meditate with sodalite. It gives me clarity and helps me communicate my inner beliefs with confidence. I also like to use it when creating content or brainstorming new social media ideas.
Chakra: Throat chakra and Third Eye, promoting intuition and expression.
Element: Water and Air, representing emotion and intellect.
Astrological Association: Sagittarius.
Uses: Supports creative projects, writing, and finding and expressing one’s truth.
Learn more about Sodalite.
12. Tiger’s Eye – The Stone of Decisions
A stone that promotes willpower and self-confidence.
Tiger’s eye was my first stone, chosen intuitively at a Christmas market. After carrying it for a few hours, I felt ready to make an important decision that had been weighing on me for weeks. It helps me handle external discouragement and make my own choices.
Chakra: Solar plexus chakra, enhancing personal power.
Element: Fire and Earth, symbolizing balance between action and stability.
Astrological Association: Gemini, Virgo, Leo.
Uses: Helpful for exams or important meetings. Supports confidence in following one’s own path.
Learn more about Tiger’s Eye.
13. Carnelian – The Stone of the Brave
A stone that promotes courage, energy, and determination.
One evening, I wanted to go for a walk with my dog at dusk. Just as I was about to head out, I felt the urge to grab a crystal. At that time, I didn’t know much about crystals, but I took the small orange stone sitting on the table. I left the green one behind.
As I walked, it grew darker, and I found myself on a path through a small forest with ancient oaks. I heard rustling sounds that weren’t typical for other walkers – maybe an animal? I reached into my pocket, grabbed the stone tightly, and found the courage to keep walking quickly along the path. When I got home, I looked up the stone: it was carnelian.
Chakra: Sacral chakra, enhancing creativity and zest for life.
Element: Fire, representing energy and passion.
Astrological Association: Aries, Cancer, Leo.
Uses: Supports new beginnings and projects. Helps overcome fears and take action.
Learn more about Carnelian.
These are stones I often use in my rituals or spells to attract, amplify, or protect against different energies. I usually choose them intuitively, though I also love my crystal oracle set, where I often draw a card for the day and carry that stone with me.
