In search of love ....

Love – a simple little word that is probably one of the most overworked words in the English language. Throughout the ages it has inspired poets, authors and storytellers with its myriad of meanings from the like-it-a-lot kind of love, the friendship love, the family love to the love that comes with romance and passion. We find love in the emotions of sympathy, compassion and empathy and lastly, in my opinion the hero of all love and probably the most difficult to accomplish, unconditional love.

Whether you’re chasing it, denying it or indulging in its sweet comforting embrace, love plays an important part in our lives, from before we are born till long after we have left this world. It is what connects us to each other and to the world around us. It’s considered a basic human need, after safety and security, for us to lead a happy, motivated life.

If you’re looking to attract more love into your life, are ready to open yourself to a new love or want to fill your environment with loving vibrations, then these crystals can help.

Rose quartz is the love crystal. Not only does it attract romance, but it also helps develop self-love. It is the crystal that represents unconditional love and appreciation and its energy makes you feel safe enough to be able to communicate openly with your partner. It is often used to help with heartbreak and forgiveness. Rose quartz opens your heart to receive love and remind you that you are worthy of love. It is also used to heal familial love.

Malachite works to balance your heart chakra and open yourself to new love. It boosts feelings of optimism and positivity and is said to help you find your soulmate.

Rhodochrosite sets your inner child free. It ignites passion and creativity and boosts confidence. It is also a stone that encourages self-love and inner healing. It will attract new love into your life.

Green Aventurine will give your confidence a healthy boost and is said to improve your luck in love. It dispels negative thoughts and feelings and works to open the heart chakra, making it easier to love yourself, and others as well as experience more empathy, compassion and connection to the world around you. It is also said to strengthen a mature relationship.

Kunzite is said to help heal a broken heart. It offers comfort and safety and supports feelings of harmony, compassion and luck.

Moonstone promotes calm and balance. It will bring a sense of peace to a tense relationship and if often recommended for men who need to get in touch with their feminine side. It will help calm over-reactions to situations, something that is needed to keep the peace in a relationship. Moonstone is great for attracting love. I have also read that it is used to reconcile estranged lovers and according to folklore, if two people wearing moonstone meet on a full moon meet, they will fall passionately in love!

Rhodonite is another stone that is used when trying to heal from a broken heart. It is often called the rescue stone and it helps bring forgiveness and compassion into a relationship when needed.

Blue Lace Agate will dispel feelings of rejection and helps to overcome self-sabotaging thoughts and actions.

Prasiolite is a stone we should all carry. It reminds us that we are connected to the universe and embraces the energy of unconditional love. It uplifts you to appreciate yourself and your talents, boosts self-worth and is also a good stone to use when clearing negative energy from body, mind and spirit.

Yellow Jasper gives us courage to be honest with one another, something that is vital in a loving relationship.

Lapis Lazuli is said to have been dedicated to Venus, the Goddess of Love. It is the stone that aids communication and brings compassion, honesty and harmony to a relationship. It is also said to encourage active listening. It keeps the head and heart in balance and protects interpersonal relationships.

Emerald is the stone that encourages domestic bliss and loyalty. It keeps a relationship stable and enhances unity and unconditional love.

Tiger’s Eye is ideal for individuals who are not in a committed relationship. It helps with issues of self-worth and gently reminds you to nurture your own needs and those of others.

Rhyolite is the stone to turn to when you’re ready to make a change. It will help you smash through those self-limiting boundaries and balance emotional stresses, feelings of depression and attract positive people into your life.

Pink Tourmaline attracts all kinds of love into your life. It will have you feeling more positive and open to love.

Amber is often referred to as the good luck charm for love and marriage. It is believed to help in attracting and manifesting positive desires and encourages patience, sensuality, healing and balance.

Garnet works to balance energy and the sex drive. It inspires love and passion and will help you let go of past patterns of behaviour and boost self-confidence.

Opal attracts passion, love and desires. It sets love and romance on fire and encourages you to let go of inhibitions. It is said to encourage fidelity in love.

Red Agate encourages security and stability in relationships.

Ruby activates the root chakra increasing sexual energy and desires. It boosts confidence and is often considered the perfect stone for those looking for a passionate, all-consuming romance. It is the stone of confidence, devotion and integrity and will help build a solid foundation in your relationship.

Turquoise helps to keep you calm and composed when things get heated. It helps you communicate clearly and effectively while respecting your partner's opinions.

Morganite is referred to as the stone of divine love. It works to cleanse and activate the heart chakra and supports unconditional love. It will also help attract new love and maintain a healthy relationship. It aids in making you more receptive and able to deal with stressful situations with more empathy. It is also often used to rekindle old love.

A little more help ....

One of the best ways to use crystals for love is to set up a love grid. The combination of energies created by the crystals and your intention gives the grid its power. Follow these steps when setting up a love grid.

• First, and most importantly, set your intention. Be clear and specific.

• Choose the crystals that align with your intention. You can mix any of the above crystals for love that serve your purpose.

• Keeping in mind your intention, place the crystals in a grid formation. Use a heart crystal grid if you have one, or any image that represents love.

• Boost the power of your intention by placing a crystal point in the centre of the grid.

• Keep the grid up for around 40 days or a single moon cycle.

Ask the angels ...

Asking for divine help with love is not a sign of desperation! The angels are just waiting to help, all you have to do, is ask. Call upon these angels for help:

Chamuel will help attract your soul mate into your life

Jophiel helps with positive thoughts around relationships

Azrael helps to heal the grief of a broken heart or the grief when a love has departed this world

Raguel will help heal strained relationships or conflict within relationships.

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