Crystal and Stone Meaning Dictionary
Crystal & Stone Meanings
Crystals are earth-carved memory—slow time turned into steady frequency. Use this guide to choose a stone ally for your custom candle or personal ritual. These correspondences are symbolic, drawn from long-standing folk and metaphysical traditions. Let your intuition lead.
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Amazonite — Calm communication · Emotional balance · Inner peace
Like cool riverlight over smooth stone, Amazonite softens harsh edges and invites honest, kind speech. It helps you say what you mean without losing your heart.
Use when: you need soothing truth, boundary-setting, or harmony in conversations.
Pairs with: Jasmine (grace), Mint (fresh clarity).
Amethyst — Intuition · Spiritual growth · Tranquility
A lighthouse for the inner voice. Amethyst quiets the mind and opens the subtle senses—beautiful for meditation and gentle protection.
Use when: you want clear intuition, calmer thoughts, deeper sleep.
Pairs with: Lavender (calm), Mugwort (dreamwork).
Aventurine (Green) — Luck · Prosperity · Heart expansion
Spring-leaf optimism in stone form. Green Aventurine encourages opportunity, steady growth, and a friendly, open heart.
Use when: inviting chances, interviews, new clients, or creative flow.
Pairs with: Basil (prosperity), Mint (fresh start).
Aventurine (Red) — Motivation · Leadership · Take-action energy
Grounded spark. Red Aventurine nudges you from planning to doing and keeps momentum kind and sustainable.
Use when: you need courage to begin and stamina to continue.
Pairs with: Cinnamon (momentum), Thyme (bravery).
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Citrine — Abundance · Joy · Confidence (“merchant’s stone”)
Sun in your pocket. Citrine warms self-belief, brightens mood, and supports generous prosperity magic.
Use when: launching offers, money work, or reigniting enthusiasm.
Pairs with: Basil (abundance), Cinnamon (activation).
Clear Quartz — Amplification · Clarity · Energy focus
The great amplifier. Clear Quartz clarifies intention and boosts any blend it’s placed with—keep the story you’re telling it clean and loving.
Use when: you want to sharpen focus or strengthen other allies.
Pairs with: Nearly anything; try Rosemary (focus) or Lotus (purity).
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Fluorite (Multicolor) — Cleansing · Mental clarity · Balance
Like stacking tidy books on a messy desk, Fluorite organizes thoughts and sweeps out energetic dust.
Use when: studying, planning, or re-centering after overwhelm.
Pairs with: Eucalyptus (refresh), Ginkgo (clear mind).
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Garnet — Passion · Courage · Grounded vitality
Warm ember energy for the body and will. Garnet steadies resolve and deepens devotion.
Use when: strengthening commitments, rekindling desire, or pursuing a brave goal.
Pairs with: Peony (blessings), Red Rose (devotion).
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Lapis Lazuli — Wisdom · Truth · Clear voice
Star-spark night blue. Lapis supports honest expression and high insight—excellent for speaking from the soul.
Use when: testimony, teaching, or courageous communication is needed.
Pairs with: Fig (intuition), Bay Leaf (clarity).
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Obsidian — Protection · Grounding · Truth-seeking
Volcanic mirror. Obsidian shields, clears psychic debris, and reflects what’s ready to be released.
Use when: cord-cutting, boundary work, shadow integration.
Pairs with: Sage (purification), Yarrow (energetic seal).
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Red Agate — Protection · Stability · Confidence
Steady pulse stone. Red Agate anchors scattered energy and supports quietly courageous steps.
Use when: you want grounded bravery in change.
Pairs with: Thyme (courage), Clove (fortitude).
Rose Quartz — Self-love · Tenderness · Emotional harmony
A softening presence for the heart. Rose Quartz encourages compassion, care, and kind connection (with yourself first).
Use when: healing the heart, inviting romance, practicing gentle boundaries.
Pairs with: Rose (devotion), Violet (peace).
Rubellite (Red/Pink Tourmaline) — Devotion · Heart healing · Emotional resilience
Like a candle in a window on a stormy night—Rubellite keeps love warm through weather.
Use when: repairing trust, claiming worthiness, staying tender in truth.
Pairs with: Carnation (healing), Peony (protection + blessings).
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Shell — Intuition · Emotional soothing · Oceanic calm
Sea-breath in your palm. Shell invites ebb-and-flow wisdom and soft guidance from the tides.
Use when: you need gentleness, fluidity, and comfort.
Pairs with: Jasmine (lunar grace), Violet (tranquility).
Strawberry Quartz — Joy · Sweetness · Loving presence
A blush of simple happiness. Strawberry Quartz brightens mood and sweetens the aura.
Use when: lifting spirits, easing social jitters, inviting play.
Pairs with: Catnip (charm), Rose (affection).
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Tiger’s Eye — Confidence · Grounded strength · Balanced will
Sun-and-shadow banding for brave balance. Tiger’s Eye steadies courage without tipping into recklessness.
Use when: interviews, boundary-setting, or facing something new.
Pairs with: Cinnamon (momentum), Ze Lan (vitality).
Turquoise — Protection · Truthful communication · Blessing
Sky-path protector. Turquoise keeps the channel clear between heart and voice and shields sensitive empaths.
Use when: you want steadiness and honesty in connection.
Pairs with: Rosemary (clarity), Amazonite (kind speech).
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White Turquoise (often Howlite) — Calm · Emotional balance · Gentle clarity
Cool, snowy quiet. Often traded as “white turquoise,” this stone (frequently howlite) helps slow racing thoughts and invites restful perspective.
Use when: you need soft focus, sleep support, or ease with change.
Pairs with: Lily (peace), Lavender (soothe).
Quick Intention Index
- Love & Connection: Rose Quartz, Rubellite, Strawberry Quartz, Amazonite, Turquoise
- Intuition & Dreams: Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Shell, Clear Quartz
- Protection & Boundaries: Obsidian, Tiger’s Eye, Red Agate
- Prosperity & Growth: Citrine, Aventurine (Green), Clear Quartz
- Confidence & Momentum: Tiger’s Eye, Red Aventurine, Garnet
- Calm & Emotional Healing: Amazonite, White Turquoise/Howlite, Rose Quartz, Fluorite
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White Turquoise: In the marketplace this name often refers to howlite (sometimes dyed). We label transparently while preserving your aesthetic experience.
Stone correspondences are symbolic and offered for educational/spiritual use. Keep crystals away from active flame and children/pets. Many stones are safe to place near a candle on an altar; we do not recommend embedding loose stones directly into hot wax while burning.
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Correspondences are symbolic and for educational/spiritual use. Keep botanicals and stones away from active flame; never leave a candle unattended.