Best Crystals for Sleep

There is nothing more frustrating than not being able to get to sleep at night. You might find yourself awake at 2 am unable to fall asleep, with your mind racing, unable to stop. A poor night's sleep can leave you feeling both physically and emotionally exhausted the next day.

Sleep is the deepest type of cleansing, and when you are unable to sleep it can throw everything in your life off balance. There are a few tips and tricks you can try for getting a better night's sleep. To start, you want to make sure that your bedroom is clutter-free as clutter can make your mind feel cluttered, which in turn can make it difficult to sleep or lead to nightmares.

Another tip is to remove any reflective surfaces from your bedroom, such as mirrors, TVs, computers, or cellphones. If you can't remove everything you can always cover them at night with a cloth. According to Feng Shui, if you aren't sleeping well, a mirror in your room could be the reason, as mirrors are thought to bounce energy around the bedroom, which may amplify worries and cause restlessness. It's especially important that you not hang a mirror on the wall opposite your bed.

Energetically cleanse your bedroom. On a sunny day, open up the windows and let some sunshine in, or give it a good sage, you'll feel the difference.

You can also try using some crystals in your bedroom. You can experiment with different crystals such as Amethyst, Black Tourmaline, Blue Lace Agate, Celestite, Fluorite, Hematite, Moonstone, Rose Quartz, and Selenite to name a few. Depending on what is going on in your life, you might change the crystals in your room.

To use, place the crystal(s) on your nightstand, underneath your pillow, or on a windowsill in your bedroom. The crystals will create a Zen, soothing energy. The following are just some of the crystals you might try.

Amethyst. This crystal can encourage more vivid or happier dreams. It is strongly connected with your intuition and your subconscious mind. When you dream, you are tapping into and unlocking your subconscious mind. Try placing an Amethyst crystal underneath your pillow before you go to bed, and keep a dream journal each night to see where your mind goes in your dreams. This positive stone is thought to get rid of the negative thoughts that cause bad dreams.

Black Tourmaline. Sometimes called the protection stone or the grounding crystal. It is thought to be one of the most powerful crystals for protection and getting rid of negative energy. It is a good stone for calming, and removing blockages.

Blue Lace Agate. A gentle and calming stone, that will help to melt away your anxieties and fears so you can get a better night's sleep.

Celestite. It is thought to attract angels into your life. It connects you to the highest realms to bring serenity within your Crown, Heart, and Third Eye (Brow) Chakras. Its soothing energy helps to calm your mind which leads to a peaceful sleep.

Fluorite. This crystal is thought to fill your spirit with peace, positivity, and stability. It can guide you from a state of anxiety to tranquility by calming your mind and environment. It is believed to ensure harmony and mental clarity between the Chakras.

Hematite. A grounding crystal to use when you have problems you can’t seem to solve. When your mind is racing, it can help to bring you back to center. It reconnects you with the energy of the Earth to ground your body, mind, and spirit, helping to bring you to a state of balance and calm.

Moonstone. It is thought to aid with lucid dreaming and better sleep quality. As the name implies, it is strongly connected to the moon and intuition. It helps to calm and stabilize emotions, encouraging restful sleep.

Rose Quartz. It is believed to improve your sleep quality and will help you to have pleasant dreams. It will ease your anxiety and bring positive vibes to your bedroom.

Selenite. It is thought to bring a deep sense of calm and peace while getting rid of negative energy. It is thought to balance your body, mind, and spirit for a restful night’s sleep.