How To Find The Best Energy

By Neeti Mehra

Whether you’re using them to amp up the effects of your moisturiser, or just channelling your inner goddess, crystals have found their way into our daily routines – especially those that resonate with our specific zodiac sign.

We asked akashic reader and crystal guide Aarti Kalro for advice on how to find the perfect crystal for you according to your astrological sign. "Each zodiac is born under the influence of the planets and is governed by its energies. Crystals help balance these energies and promote growth," she explains, adding that while each person's chart is unique, the following general suggestions work overall for each zodiac sign.

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Aries is ruled by fiery Mars. Though the fire sign oozes energy, it will flourish with a confidence-booster, such as a crystal. "You can pick either a tiger's eye that helps you focus, or a citrine that brings positive energy," says Kalro. Keep the stones on your desk or meditate with them.

These Venus natives thrive on luxury and pleasure. "What better stone to bring balance than an Emerald? This beautiful piece brings harmony to the mind, body, and soul and wards off unwanted energies," says Kalro.

"Lepidolite will calm down this air sign that has a habit of overthinking. After a full day of decision-making and socialising, put a lepidolite under your pillow for a good night's sleep," she suggests. The lilac grey, dusty rose-hued lepidolite is a crown chakra stone, and helps bring harmony to the body and mind, banishing worry and inviting joy.

While Cancerians keep their emotions locked deep within, they still need to process them. Moonstone assists in self-healing and pearl helps calm those stormy internal seas. "These are best worn as jewellery, meditated with or kept by the bedside. They help in enhancing one's intuition too," says Kalro.

Fierce and fiery on the outside, but a softie at heart, the gregarious fire sign loves basking in the limelight. A blaze of orange, red and gold, the sunstone keeps Leos in good spirits. "It fosters a sunny outlook so that they can realise their dreams. Keep it as a talisman or wear it as a bracelet," Kalro says. It works best while worn during the daytime.

Carnelian stimulates the creative spark and boosts the energy of the earth sign Virgo, a perennial worrier. "Carnelian will help you see things out of the box. It adds excitement to your day, easing stress."

Rose quartz brings balance to the romantic air sign, Libra. "It helps foster love and intimacy for those who seek deeper connections, with oneself and therefore, others." Keep this pale pink crystal in the bedroom, to help it allow peace and calm to wash over you.

Lapis helps this passionate water sign forge strong connections with their intuition and speak their truth. "It helps you understand yourself at a deeper level, and provides protection, vitality and wealth. Place it on the third eye to connect to your inner knowing," Kalro says.

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With a heart full of adventure, a Sagittarian is never one to stay in a single place. The fire sign can benefit from the sky-blue turquoise. "Turquoise brings clarity and stimulates the imagination. It can be worn as jewellery around the throat," says Kalro.

One of the Zodiac's most loyal and hardworking signs, Capricorns hide their wellspring of emotions tightly within. The blackish-green malachite helps release baggage and transform their heart space. Kalro says: "It encourages adventure and assists in releasing the past." Lie down and place it on your heart, breathing deeply.

Clever, quirky and optimistic, Aquarians will have their passion fired up by red garnet, a stone that will simultaneously keep them firmly grounded. "A garnet promotes physical vitality. The air sign can be aloof, but the garnet helps nurture friendships," Kalro says.

The dreamy, intuitive water sign is perfectly matched to aquamarine, a stone that supports deep emotions. According to Kalro, it brings joy and harmony to relationships and allows for honest conversations. She recommends meditating with the crystal to build intuitive powers.

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