Healing crystals are believed to have qualities that can help them transcend and transmute emotions. Some even argue they can help alleviate headaches, eliminate negativity, cleanse our chakras, enhance communication, and promote a calm atmosphere. So, as we enter a new season and year, it’s the perfect moment to consider how we might use them as a tool to refresh the energy in our homes and personal spaces. Consider this a magical opportunity to escape the staleness of fall. Those vibes are so last season!
I’ve always had a love affair with crystals (the first career I dreamed of as a child was to be a gemologist). Not only are they beautiful to look at, but their potency is unrivaled. Every time I would stand by the giant amethyst geode at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, a wave of calm would consume me. As a result, I wore an amethyst pendant for years to help alleviate my anxiety and promote relaxation. I’m a firm believer in their benefits—so here’s how crystal healing might help you in 2026.
Why are crystals considered a healing tool?
Chelsea Selby, owner and founder of Witch Baby Soap, explains that the impact of a crystal is subliminal, but effective. “It’s a tiny powerhouse in the background, activating or even clearing certain energies in your auric field,” she says. “When we walk through life, we don’t just walk through a physical environment—we walk through an energetic one as well. Sometimes, like picking up dirt on your shoes, we pick up heavy or negative energies that can cause energetic blockages and stagnation.” She adds that crystals can also “help cleanse away any energies holding you back from your highest good.”
How to use crystals at home
Arranging crystals in the home can help shift the flow and make your space feel more comfortable. Corbin Chamberlin, a magical practitioner and owner of the perfumery Sage & Salt, has done crystal curating for “some of the biggest corporations in the world,” he says, including everything from palm stones for marketing teams to a 12,000-pound quartz installation anchoring a corporate lobby.
Chamberlin says that “the entrance to a home or office sets the tone. It’s the point of arrival—for people, conversations, and whatever they carry in with them. I tend to think of it as a place where boundaries are quietly established.” He recommends black tourmaline for an entryway: The stone is used for warding off evil spirits and offers protection, which is necessary when people come into our personal space.
“Common areas hold collective energy,” he continues. “They’re where people gather, talk, and pass through, so stones placed here tend to influence the overall feel of a home or office.” For this, he recommends clear quartz as the best crystal. “It works well in these spaces because it’s neutral and amplifying, it takes on the intention of the environment rather than overpowering it,” he explains. “In professional settings, citrine can add warmth and brightness. If a space tends to feel heavy or overstimulating, smoky quartz can help bring things back down to earth.”