Grounded by the Earth: How to Use Lithotherapy (Healing Crystal Energy) in Your Feng Shui Home

Lithotherapy, or crystal healing, is an alternative medicine system that uses stones and minerals to harmonize bodily systems. For centuries these ancient pieces of earth have been used in rituals and ceremonies, ingested to the body with elixirs and powders, worn as jewelry and carried as totems in cultures and civilizations around the world.
Even though crystal therapy is considered alternative medicine or metaphsyical pseudoscience, it's popularity still continues to grow, especially as understanding expands for chakras and energy systems. Healing stones are generally affordable and easy to find, available to anyone who is looking to remove physical and psychological stress, release emotional blockages and increase consciousness or awareness.
“In a crystal we have clear evidence of the existence of a formative life principle, and though we cannot understand the life of a crystal, it is nonetheless a living being.”
Nikola Tesla
The healing qualities of crystals comes from their chemical composition, color and character. They formed billions of years ago in the depths of the planet, infusing them with utmost power of the Earth's planetary Ch'i. They naturally bring us back to center, elevate our mood, and connect mind, body and spirit.
Considering their healing properties, immense history and beauty, it is no wonder that crystals are considered one of the nine traditional feng shui cures. It is common to find ancient Chinese amulets or carvings made from these magical earth elements. And of course we can't talk about crystal healing without mentioning Feng Shui's most known cure: the faceted crystal.

Also known as a hanging crystal ball, swarovski crystal, crystal sphere or prism, they are clear crystals 30-50 mm in size, often tied with a silk red string. It is commonly hung near doorways or hallways, areas of transition where the chi needs to slow or speed up, or to remedy a poison arrow. They can also be placed according to the bagua for everyday boosts to attract new opportunities and good fortune.
Benefits of Crystals
Crystals are known to...
Purify and cleanse negative energy, including toxic EMFs
Provide protection and strength
Attract new opportunities, ideas, or connections
Release limitations caused by stagnant or stale energy
Dissolve negative Chi and nourish positive Chi
To activate healing energy of a stone try creating an energy circuit.
In your left hand hold the stone whose properties you want to ATTRACT toward you by closing your hand to you.
In your right hand, hold the stone whose properties you want to PROJECT away from you by opening your hand away
Sit quietly and focus on the energy flowing through you.
Feng Shui Crystals
What areas of your home, and your life, can benefit from an energy boost? Check out the top feng shui crystals below, each matched with the bagua map or area of your life where intentions can manifest.
For Overall Well-Being (Yin/Yang): Jade
Appearance: Rainbow of Colors, Shiny and Strong
Properties and Symbologies: Growth, Wisdom, History, Harmony, Balance
For Love/Relationships (Yin/Yang): Rose Quartz
Appearance: Light Pink
Properties & Symbologies: Attract Romance, Open Heart, Deepen Connection, Heal Heartbreak, Compassion, Joy, Forgiveness, Peace, Calming, Acceptance
For Knowledge/Wisdom (Yin/Yang): Clear Quartz Appearance: Transparent, Prismatic, Illumination
Properties & Symbologies: Spirituality, Mental Clarity, Universal Healing, Versatility, Cleansing, Purification, Inner Strength and Power
For Fame/Reputation (Yang): Carnelian
Appearance: Orange to Red
Properties & Symbologies: Activation, Nourishment, Reassurance, Warmth, Power, Motivation, Endurance, Creativity
For Wealth/Abundance (Yang): Citrine
Appearance: Yellow, Orange
Properties & Symbologies: Grounding, Build Self Esteem, Improve Health, Sunlight, Prosperity, Fertility
For Family/Heritage (Yang): Amethyst
Appearance: Lilac to Dark Purple, Cluster or Geode
Properties & Symbologies: Relieve Stress, Improve Sleep, Deepen Intuition, Purification, Cleansing, Balancing, Meditation, Relaxation, Spiritual Guidance,
For Career/Purpose (Yin): Pyrite
Appearance: Metallic, Gold
Properties: Attract Prosperity, Boost Discipline, Increase Security, Currency, Abundance, Intuition, Clarity, Consciousness, Protection
For Travel/Helpful People (Yin): Tourmaline
Appearance: All Colors
Properties & Symbologies: Protection, Vitality, Joy
For Children/Creativity (Yin): Selenite
Appearance: Cloudy White
Properties & Symbologies: Shift Aura or Vibration, Decrease Anxiety, Infusion, Illumination, Uplifting, Soothing

Other Popular Crystals:
Obsidian – A protective stone that shields against negative energy, and promotes emotional stability and truth
Lapis Lazuli – helps strengthen your bonds with others, manifests compassion and self-love, and cleanses fear
Red Jasper – for bringing endurance, stamina, energy, and physical and inner strength into your life
Smoky Quartz – associated with home, nature, and stability, grounding
Moldavite - an "extraterrestrial crystal" as meterorite fragments known for powerful healing properties.