The Growing Importance of Green Crystals

Have you ever noticed that crystals come and go, in terms of availability, price, impact, and desire?

Have you ever wondered why that may be? 

Why a certain crystal can seem to have an infinite supply, then seemingly disappear overnight? 

Or why a certain crystal can command top dollar for its rarity…and then next year be easily attainable and everywhere in the market?

The most recent crystal I’ve noticed to have this effect isn’t just one, but many:

The Meaning of Green Crystals

Green crystals have been capturing the attention and admiration of seemingly everyone lately: and I don’t think it’s a fluke. 

From the recent moldavite (green) craze, to the fascination with mesmerizing green tourmaline, to vivianite whose price dropped from several dollars per gram to literal pennies from 2002 to 2003, to the current flood of dioptase (green) on the market, I believe people are craving (and seeking) the deep heart healing and grounding energy of green crystals now more than ever – or at least in the last decade or so. 

Why Green?

The color green often has strong associations with good luck, good health, personal growth, good fortune, spiritual growth, mother earth, life energy and vitality, personal power, and financial gain.

Green is the color of nature, lush forests, abundant leaves, and grounding earth energy.

Green reminds us of smoothies, green juice, and eating our leafy greens: nourishing ourselves, health, and vibrance.

Because of this, green crystals are a powerful tool for crystal healing. 

Green crystals support emotional healing and balance. These captivating gemstones, with their vibrant hues and profound energy, are believed to hold the key to heart-centered living; aid us in navigating the journey of grief and loss; and play a major role in healing, as well as courageous love. 

Today, we’ll explore the surging availability and popularity of green crystals, and their role in nurturing the heart chakra while connecting us to the healing energy of the earth.

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The Heart Chakra

The heart chakra, known as Anahata in Sanskrit, is a vital energy center situated in the middle of the chest (if you need some background information on the chakra system, check out this blog post). It is associated with love, compassion, empathy, and connection. It can be visualized as a beautiful green light, radiating from the heart center in all directions. 

A balanced heart chakra allows us to experience deeper emotional connections, practice forgiveness, and foster harmony within ourselves and with others. However, life's challenges, losses, and stresses can sometimes block or imbalance this vital energy center, calling for methods to restore its equilibrium.

Symbolism of Green Crystals

Green crystals, such as emerald, aventurine, jade, and malachite, have long been revered for their beauty, but their significance extends beyond mere aesthetics. These mesmerizing gemstones are believed to possess powerful heart-healing properties, acting as conduits for the energy of love and compassion. They serve as gentle reminders for us to remain heart-centered, cultivating a sense of balance and emotional well-being.

Heart-Centered Living and Openness

In a world that often emphasizes logic and reasoning, green crystals invite us to reconnect with our emotions and embrace a heart-forward approach. By attuning ourselves to the energy of these crystals, we can open ourselves to vulnerability, expressing our true emotions and embracing the healing power of love. Green crystals encourage us to let go of emotional barriers, allowing us to experience deeper connections with ourselves and others.

Green Crystals and Money

Green crystals have a strong connection to finances and money. They can help attract abundance and financial opportunities by aligning with the vibrations of prosperity. Green crystals also remind us that wealth is not just about money. They teach us that love and meaningful connections are also forms of abundance.

Green crystals encourage a heart-centered approach to finances, emphasizing kindness, integrity, and gratitude.

This often stands in stark contrast to the all-too-familiar slant of ego-centered capitalism. However, by combining financial pursuits with love and compassion, we create a balanced and conscious relationship with money, where success is aligned with the well-being of ourselves and others.

Grief, Healing, and Moving Forward

One of the most profound aspects of green crystals is their role in supporting us during times of grief and aiding in the healing process. The energy of these crystals is said to provide comfort, solace, and a sense of renewal. They offer a gentle presence, allowing us to process our emotions, release stagnant energy, and find the strength to move forward with courage and resilience.

Connecting to Healing Earth Energy

Green crystals are often associated with the energy of the earth, symbolizing growth, renewal, and abundance. By incorporating these gemstones into our lives, we can establish a deeper connection with nature and draw upon its healing energy. Whether through meditation, carrying a crystal with us, or placing them in our environment, green crystals serve as reminders of our intrinsic bond with the natural world.

Why Now?

As the world morphs and changes, from the slow-burn change we see coming a mile away, to the overnight change the Coronavirus pandemic brought, to the seemingly-sudden rise in AI technology that often times can feel like we’re taking the human out of everything (I disagree that AI will do this, if we learn to work WITH it – but that’s a story for another time), the need for green is stronger than ever. 

The color green – and green crystals, specifically – can help and support us with: 

• Healing 
• Compassion 
• Easing grief 
• Grounding 
• Connection to the Earth 
• Connection with others 
• Emotional support
• Emotional intelligence 
• Leading from and with love 
• Strength in feeling
• Healing disconnection 
• Restoring our vibrance as energetic beings
• Loving fearlessly 
• Heart-centered business and finances 

Green crystals support us through all of these and more. And to me, it’s clear to see why these incredible pieces of the earth are coming to us now, to be available to us and support our collective healing. 

Why Green (and Not Pink – Like Rose Quartz) for Healing?  

I think that this is a really interesting question. For many of these things, pink colored stones, such a rose quartz, rhodonite, and rhodochrosite might be an obvious choice. The reason that I think green crystals are so needed right now – more than pink – is their deep connection to nature and the earth. It's that energetic support and frequency that green crystals emanate.

So, whereas pink crystals are great for supporting feelings of love, self-care, compassion, reciprocity, generosity, and friendship, what we're collectively needing right now is a much more grounded, rooted, deeper heart connection.

Additionally, this is where the financial connection comes in and the need to do business in and with an open heart. More and more, we're seeing the importance of doing business in ways that align with us as humans in relationship (with the earth, with each other, and with ourselves): whether we are the seller or the purchaser. 

Green is also said to be specifically associated with the higher – or upper – heart chakra, while pink is the color of the lower heart chakra (this is why the heart has two colors associated with it). The higher heart chakra is said to support giving and receiving love, while the lower heart chakra is said to support universal love, gentleness, and compassion. 

The higher chakra is also closer to the throat chakra, creating the opportunity to support our heart chakra as a way to amplify our authentic voice, speaking from our truth, our love, and our connection.

26 Green Crystals and Their Healing Properties 

From promoting abundance and heart healing to fostering emotional balance and spiritual growth, green crystals offer a diverse range of benefits.

Here are 26 of my favorite green crystals:

Green Tourmaline: Known as a stone of healing and rejuvenation, green tourmaline is believed to bring vitality and balance to the heart chakra. It is associated with promoting courage, compassion, and abundance while facilitating emotional healing and personal growth. Green tourmaline is one of my favorite green gemstones.

Dioptase: Dioptase is considered a powerful stone for heart-healing, assisting in releasing emotional blockages and promoting forgiveness and compassion. It is a perfect stone to help support and encourage self-love, boost emotional strength, and enahnce the ability to let go of past traumas and open up to new beginnings.

Vivianite: Vivianite is a powerful green crystal associated with growth and renewal. These dark green crystals are believed to bring forth healing energies, both physically and emotionally. Vivianite is also said to promote a deep sense of relaxation, balance, and inner peace.

Green Apophyllite: Green apophyllite is a beautiful crystal known for its soothing and calming energy. It is associated with the heart chakra, promoting emotional healing, compassion, and connection with nature. Green apophyllite is often used in meditation to enhance spiritual awareness and bring a sense of peace and tranquility.

Emerald: Emerald is a captivating green gemstone associated with love, compassion, and healing. It is believed to open and activate the heart chakra, promoting emotional balance, forgiveness, and unconditional love. Emerald is known for its ability to soothe emotions, foster empathy, and enhance spiritual growth. It is also associated with attracting abundance, enhancing intuition, and facilitating harmonious relationships.

Chrome Diopside: Chrome diopside is known for its vibrant green color and is associated with abundance, growth, and prosperity. It is believed to enhance the connection with nature, stimulate the heart chakra, and promote emotional well-being and compassion.

Moss Agate: Moss agate is a stone of stability and grounding, promoting harmony and connection with nature. It is is a great stone to bolster emotional support, boost self-esteem, and attract abundance and prosperity.

Green Aventurine: Green aventurine is a crystal that is often associated with luck, abundance, and heart healing. It is believed to bring forth opportunities, soothe emotional wounds, and promote a sense of calm, balance, and positive growth.

Peridot: Peridot is a vibrant green gemstone known for its uplifting energy. It is associated with abundance, prosperity, and personal growth. Peridot is said to bring joy, positivity, and protection, making it a great choice for those seeking to enhance their well-being and attract good fortune.

Green Jade: Green jade is a revered stone in many cultures and has been considered a symbol of purity, serenity, and wisdom since ancient times. It is believed to promote harmony, emotional balance, and abundance while providing protection and attracting good fortune. It's also considered to be a lucky stone, bringing good health and abundance.

Fuchsite: Fuchsite is a green crystal known for its shimmering appearance. It is associated with emotional healing, self-discovery, and the release of old patterns. Fuchsite is believed to assist in finding joy, fostering a connection with nature, and promoting healthy relationships and an open heart.

Ruby Zoisite: Ruby zoisite combines the energies of ruby and zoisite, resulting in a stone that harmonizes the heart and mind. It is believed to enhance passion, vitality, and spiritual growth, while supporting emotional healing, courage, joy, and unconditional love.

Green Fluorite: Green fluorite is a highly protective and harmonizing crystal. It is associated with cleansing and clearing negative energies, promoting emotional healing, and enhancing intuition, wisdom, and spiritual growth. Green fluorite is also said to bring clarity, focus, and balance to the mind and heart.

Green Apatite: Green apatite is a crystal that stimulates the heart chakra and promotes emotional healing and balance. It is associated with personal growth, manifestation, and the release of self-limiting beliefs. Green apatite is believed to inspire creativity, enhance communication, and encourage a positive outlook on life.

Green Garnet: Green garnet, also known as grossularite, is a stone that is associated with abundance, prosperity, and regeneration. It is believed to stimulate the heart chakra, promote emotional healing, aid in recovering from a broken heart, and foster a deep connection with nature. Green garnets are also thought to enhance self-confidence and manifest opportunities for growth.

Chrysoprase: Chrysoprase is a soothing and nurturing crystal known for its vibrant green color. It is associated with emotional healing, compassion, and forgiveness. Chrysoprase is believed to promote optimism, joy, and a sense of abundance while supporting the heart chakra.

Seraphinite: Seraphinite is a stone with distinctive feathery patterns that evoke angelic energy. It is associated with spiritual transformation, self-healing, and connection with higher realms. Seraphinite is said to promote heart-centered awareness, release negative patterns, and enhance psychic abilities.

Prehnite: Prehnite is a gentle and calming crystal with a pale green hue. It is associated with unconditional love, harmony, and inner peace. Prehnite is believed to facilitate emotional healing, enhance intuition, and strengthen the bond between the heart and the mind.

Malachite: Malachite is a vibrant green stone known for its powerful healing and protective properties. It is associated with transformation, abundance, and spiritual growth. Malachite is believed to facilitate emotional healing, release negative patterns, and promote positive change. It is often used to activate and balance the heart chakra, fostering compassion, empathy, and love. Malachite's energy is also associated with protection, clearing negative energies, and creating a sense of renewal and balance.

Epidote: Epidote is a crystal known for its green color and powerful energy. It is associated with manifestation, abundance, and personal power. Epidote is believed to assist in releasing negative patterns, promoting growth and transformation, and attracting prosperity and success.

Green Chalcedony: Green chalcedony is a calming and nurturing crystal with a soft green hue. It is associated with peace, tranquility, and emotional balance. Green chalcedony is believed to promote harmony in relationships, alleviate anxiety, and enhance self-confidence.

Hiddenite: Hiddenite is a rare and precious green variety of spodumene. It is associated with compassion, emotional healing, and growth. Hiddenite is believed to support heart-centered living, encourage forgiveness, and stimulate personal transformation.

Serpentine: Serpentine is associated with healing and transformation. It is believed to assist in releasing negative patterns, attracting abundance, and promoting spiritual growth.

Green Kyanite: Green kyanite is a crystal known for its high vibrational energy. It is associated with alignment, clarity, and spiritual growth. Green kyanite is said to promote communication with nature and foster a deep connection with the heart.

Moldavite: Moldavite is a powerful crystal associated with transformation, spiritual growth, and heightened intuition. It is known for its unique origin and ability to activate higher chakras, facilitating spiritual awakening and energetic cleansing.

Green Calcite: Green Calcite is a gentle and soothing stone that radiates calming energies. It is associated with rejuvenation, growth, and emotional balance. Green Calcite is believed to assist in healing emotional wounds, promoting relaxation, and relieving stress. It is often used to activate and cleanse the heart chakra, fostering compassion, forgiveness, and inner peace. Green Calcite's energy is also associated with promoting clarity, personal growth, and attracting abundance in all aspects of life.

If you're ready to add a green crystal to your collection, you can browse our green collection here. 

5 Uses for Green Crystals: How to Actually Work with Them

In this section, we'll explore five practical uses for green crystals and how to incorporate them into your life. Specifically, we'll explore how to use green crystals for healing, manifestation, and personal growth, including wearing them as jewelry, incorporating them into meditation, and using them in energy healing practices.  

Meditation and Energy Work: During meditation or energy healing practices, hold or place a green crystal, such as an emerald or aventurine, over your heart chakra. Visualize its vibrant green energy radiating into your heart, promoting balance, healing, and a deep sense of love and compassion.

Wear Them as Jewelry: Adorn yourself with green crystal jewelry, such as a pendant, necklace, or bracelet. By wearing these crystals close to your heart or on your body, you can benefit from their supportive energy throughout the day. This also makes them really easy to keep close to you – and it's inconspicuous, if you don't want to broadcast your crystal healing to the world (or your coworkers).

Create a Crystal Grid: Arrange several green crystals in a geometric pattern on a surface, such as a table or an altar. Intentionally select crystals that resonate with your goals, and place them with the intention of promoting heart-centered healing, emotional well-being, and love.

Place Them in Your Environment: Position green crystals strategically in your living space or workplace. Their presence can create a calming and harmonious atmosphere, fostering a sense of emotional balance and connection. Consider placing them near plants or natural elements to enhance the earth's healing energy.

Carry Them as Pocket Stones: Keep a small tumbled green crystal, like jade or malachite, in your pocket or purse. Whenever you need a moment of grounding, comfort, or support, simply hold the crystal in your hand, allowing its energy to soothe and uplift you.

Remember to cleanse and recharge your green crystals periodically to maintain their energetic potency. If you need support on how to cleanse and charge your crystals, you can learn more in this blog post. Trust your intuition when working with crystals and explore different ways that resonate with you personally.

How to Choose Your Own Green Crystal(s)

If you'd love to add a green crystal to your collection or start working with one you already have, but aren't sure which to choose, we've got a few tips for you on how to select a crystal: 

Intuition and attraction: Trust your intuition when selecting your crystal. Allow yourself to be drawn to the one that catches your eye or feels energetically resonant. Each person has a unique connection with crystals, so choose the one that speaks to you personally.

Research and properties: Learn about the metaphysical properties of different green crystals. Understand the specific qualities and energies associated with each crystal. This knowledge can help guide you in selecting a crystal that aligns with your intentions or areas of focus, such as heart healing, abundance, or emotional balance.

Physical appearance: Examine the crystal closely. Notice its color, texture, and shape. Pay attention to any patterns or inclusions within the crystal. Trust your visual senses as they can provide subtle insights into the crystal's energy.

Creating a Connection With Your Crystals

Once you have a crystal you'd like to work with, you can begin building a connection with it. Here are some ways that you can begin to do that:

Cleansing and purifying: Before working with a new green crystal, cleanse it to remove any energetic imprints it may have accumulated. This can be done through methods like smoke cleansing with sage or other herbs, surrounding it in white light, or placing it in a dish of dry salt. Cleansing prepares the crystal for a fresh connection.

Intentions and programming: Set your intentions with the green crystal. Clearly state your desired goals or areas of focus. Visualize the crystal as a conduit for manifesting those intentions. You can also speak affirmations or prayers while holding the crystal to imbue it with your intentions. If you'd like a step-by-step process for programming your crystals, check out this blog post.

Holding and meditating: Hold the green crystal in your hand or place it over your heart during meditation. Close your eyes, take deep breaths, and allow yourself to attune to its energy. Visualize a gentle flow of energy moving between you and the crystal, creating a connection and resonance.

Regular interaction: Engage with your green crystal regularly to deepen the connection. Carry it with you, wear it as jewelry, or place it in your environment where you spend time. Interacting with the crystal frequently helps to strengthen the energetic bond and attune your vibrations with its healing properties.

Remember, each person's experience with crystals can be unique, so trust your intuition and explore what feels right for you. Building a connection with a crystal is a personal journey that allows you to tap into its transformative energies and harness their potential for healing and growth.

Be patient, know that it's all working, and keep connecting with it, listening, and being open to any feelings, energy, impressions, or thoughts that come through.

Green Crystals: Healing Stones for Growth and Vibrance

As we navigate the complexities of life, the popularity and availability of green crystals have surged, reflecting a collective desire for heart-centered living, emotional healing, and connection with the earth's nurturing energy. 

These captivating gemstones serve as gentle allies, encouraging us to be courageous in love, allowing ourselves to grieve and heal, and reminding us of the profound power of the heart chakra. 

Whether you're drawn to the beauty of green crystals or seek their energetic and healing properties, they can be valuable tools on the journey toward emotional balance and well-being.

Shop for Green Crystals

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Reminder: It's important to remember that any energetic or healing properties of crystals are based on various cultural, spiritual, and metaphysical beliefs. While many people find value in their use, the effects of crystals are subjective, and individual experiences may vary. Crystal healing is never a substitute for qualified medical consultation and care.