Crystals for Protection

Carry or wear a small piece, place larger pieces in the windows of your home, or use in gridding (placing around the boundaries of an area or property, particularly at corners). Black tourmaline can be used in conjunction with other crystals, such as rose quartz, which not only dampens electromagnetic stress, but also sends a message of love, which can help to alleviate the fear and anger associated with the feeling of needing protection. Black tourmaline encrusted with silver muscovite mica can reflect back negative energy to its source.

Red pyrope or almandine garnet aligns with the Root Chakra, and can be used for protection. Wear as jewellery, carry it with you or place in the windows of your home.

In the Middle Ages, garnet was known as carbuncle, which was reputed to "glow in the dark". Even then this was considered to be on a spiritual level, and meant that the stone gave one hope in times that could be only described as the Long Dark Night of the Soul. Garnets were worn to bring luck, wealth and blessings, and were often set into shields and the hilt of swords to protect warriors against harm. It is still considered to be the crisis stone, and engenders a feeling of community in difficult times. It promotes self-confidence and eliminates unnecessary inhibitions, and encourages a balanced approach to sexuality. It fortifies the powers of regeneration in the body. It is also known as the Hero Stone, as it often looks ordinary until polishing brings out its fire and colour, just as life's trials and difficulties are seen as a polishing process for the character.

Smoky quartz can be worn, carried, or used in gridding. Single points can be placed with the termination outwards to protect an area.

This stone is very grounding and protective. It is an excellent pain killer, especially for back problems, as it also strengthens the spine. It can dampen electromagnetic stress, and block geopathic stress, and acts as a mild antidepressant. Smoky quartz is useful for letting go of old unhealthy attachments, people, places and situations, and helpful for the end of a relationship or in cases of bereavement.