Forget lavender oil and enter the fascinating world of crystals. Their multiple benefits will make them one of the new essential elements in your bedtime ritual.
There's no exact science to getting the perfect night's sleep, although working on creating the perfect sleeping environment can certainly help. Turning off blue light devices is thought to help regulate our circadian rhythm. But it looks like we still need to add something more powerful to our routine to get the rest that many have been waiting for.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 35% of American adults don't get enough sleep (seven hours a night), while Fortune magazine reports that lack of sleep costs US$411 billion a year.
Finding a suitable setting to sleep in takes some expertise, so here are our best crystal tips for sleeping and, just as importantly, how to relax while wearing them.
What are the best crystals for sleep?
celestite
Celestite is embedded among the best stones for sleep. Because it has a relaxing and soothing energy, the Celestite crystal meaning brings tranquility and harmony to your space, the perfect medicine for restful sleep.
In addition to creating an ideal sleeping environment, this stone also works to respond to your own personal energy. She guides you to put your to-do lists on hold and clear your mind so you can rest and recharge without thoughts or worries that keep you up at night.
Lepidolite
Lepidolite encourages calm, peaceful, and soothing energies for your mind, body, and spirit. This crystal is the perfect addition to any room, but especially the bedroom, as it helps promote deep, restful sleep.
Lepidolite is also one of the best crystals for relieving anxiety and stress because it naturally contains lithium and mica. Use your lepidolite in your crystal ritual to get rid of anxiety!
amethyst
Known for their stunning purple color in a variety of shades, Amethyst healing crystals are often worn as jewelry because when placed against the skin, they act as a natural stress reliever.
Amethyst amplifies positive vibrations while cleansing the body of negative energy, including toxic emotions such as anger, anxiety, fear, etc.
When you wear an amethyst bracelet or have a stone in your home, it encourages you to engage in positive introspection and helps you access your true feelings and increase your intuition.
Rose quartz
The healing properties of rose quartz are generally related to joy, abundance, love and also energy. It is able to prevent heart attacks and thrombosis.
Throughout history, there are records of expectant mothers using rose quartz during pregnancy. This is due to the strong feminine energy associated with this stone. It helps the energy of love flow freely and is also known to create incredibly strong bonds between a mother and her child.
In many parts of the world it is known as the Heart Stone, an apt name for a stone with healing properties strongly related to the heart. It can be used to aid in the healing of trauma or other emotional wounds.
moon stone
The Moonstone crystal, or Pierre de la lune, has constantly changing colors and dimensions. The healing energy of this crystal has been valued for centuries in various cultures; as a bearer of peace, balance and dreams.
This crystal has been considered a sacred and powerful healing stone since ancient times. According to Robert Simmon's Book of Stones, in India, moonstones have always been considered sacred healing stones, with a special traditional meaning.
It was believed that placing Moonstone in their mouths when the moon was full would allow them to see their future. Moonstone jewelry was also given as a traditional wedding gift, to bring harmony to the marriage. In Europe, moonstone was said to reconcile estranged lovers and cure insomnia.
