Stones to Banish Negativity

Since this is an issue we all seem to have been having to deal with of late, here are some stones revered for their ability to beat negative energy.

• Amber: The fossilized sap of a tree, Amber helps one find the good in bad situations. It can also be used to open the crown chakra, and for purification.
• Apatite: Clears the mind, balances energy, and aids in the teaching of others. It dissolves negativity, and can increase the power of other stones.
• Cat's-Eye: Olive green like the eye of a cat, this stone increases one's personal luck, happiness, and awareness, and has protective qualities. Also, it helps the user sense negativity, so that he/she knows who/what to avoid.
• Chrysocolla: Useful in healing emotionally, particularly from a bad relationship. Helps dispel fear, and also alleviates internal negativity.
• Garnet: The garnet is a stone for relationship commitment, but it is also a stone of protection, especially of children. It is powerful against thievery.
• Granite: Allows one to see past illusions. Wear to ward off negativity and disagreements.
• Hessonite: Gives one courage to complete goals, repels negativity, and helps one focus during meditation.
• Obsidian: Used for protection, divination, peace, and grounding. Flattened, it can be used for scrying. The stone shields the wearer from negativity and physical harm (but still check both ways before crossing the street!).
• Pyrite (aka Fool's Gold): Good for mental and physical healing, as well as warding negativity.
• Smoky Quartz: Creates an energy shield around the wearer, and can open blocked paths of communication. Provides balancing and calmness, and removes negativity from the wearer. For this reason, wash after use in the sink or other source of running water.
• Topaz: Helps the wearer to trust, find joy and peace, and increase desire and attraction. Can be charged to increase intuition, connection with the divine, or to repel negativity.