Don't get us wrong—cultures have been using crystals for health benefits over centuries, but lately they've seen a resurgence in popularity due to their properties and healing qualities (they also make great home decor!). Gwyneth Paltrow, Anne Hathaway and Julianne Hough are just a handful of the celebrities who've spoken about their positive experiences with crystals. Whether you already use them on an everyday basis or you're just getting acquainted with the use of crystals the clear quartz is a great stone to have in your collection.
As one of the most popular and easily recognized crystals, clear quartz is just as it sounds: clear! Not only can it be used to amplify other stones in your arsenal, but it also has the properties to purify and amplify the energy around it. As a go-to stone used during meditation, clear quartz can aid in:
- Enhancing mental clarity
- Aid in emotional stability
- Used during manifestation
- Increase focus
- Helps clear the mind to see truths in situations or a new perspective
Like other crystals, clear quartz has the energy properties that work with our own energy systems whether that your mind, body or surroundings. Here are a few ways to amp up your self-care and take advantage of the stone's mystical properties!
Put in your fridge or makeup cabinet
It's simple. What we put on and in our bodies is important for our health. Whether it's a new healthy recipe or a new skincare routine, placing clear quartz in your fridge or makeup cabinet can help amplify a product's positive components. Think of it as an extra boost of nourishment while going about your day.
Keep it in your office for focus
Have a deadline to meet? New goals to plan out? Clear quartz is great for enhancing mental clarity and focus, so if you're feeling a mental block, try intentionally placing the stone near your work area. Try keeping it on your shelf or desk as it can also be a great addition if you're looking to do a little decorating.
Incorporate into your meditation time
Clear quartz balances energy and like meditation, aids in concentration. So, why not use it during meditation? The stone most benefits the crown chakra which alternative medicine says dictates awareness, wisdom, and vision. Therefore, using clear quartz during your meditation can help with gaining a deeper sense of self and spirituality.
Wear it as jewelry
Incorporating clear quartz into your everyday jewelry allows you to always carry the stone's qualities with you. Some people like keeping it in their pocket as their reminder of intentions. It also helps keep negative energy at bay throughout the day because who wants bad vibes, right?
Chaise Sanders is an Associate Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers anything from lifestyle and beauty to entertainment and style. Wanna upgrade your skincare game? She's got you covered with the best facial cleansing brushes. Or maybe you're in need of a new true crime show to binge? Got that covered too! Prior to joining the Cosmo team, Chaise was an editor at Country Living (also part of the Hearst fam) where she interviewed celebs like Dolly Parton, LeAnn Rimes and even Martha Stewart. Now, as one of the Big Apple's newest residents, there's a good chance that you can catch her checking out an Insta-worthy cafe or spending way to much $$$ in vintage stores.
