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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Wisconsin chapter.

I have been really channeling my inner-witch this semester by reading a lot about Wicca. One of my favorite things I have learned is crystals and gemstones. How much energy these stones hold is crazy! I feel a lot more balanced using crystals to help meditate or practice yoga.

Selenite

This stone is my favorite. Selenite has such a powerful energy. It helps block outside forces, especially those of negativity. As humans, we pick up so much energy everyday, selenite helps dispel this energy that we pick up. This clarifies all of that negativity! Selenite holds the power to charge your other stones/crystals as well, because you always need to recharge them after a while. It is critical to have this stone in your possession because of the properties it holds, even for your other crystals!
 

Rose Quartz

Rose Quartz is another crystal that holds high energy. It’s a crystal that holds unconditional love and enforces all of the love relationships you have in your life. It inspires new love in places that you wouldn’t even think to look. This crystal is powerful in the way that it relieves trauma or stress. 

Moonstone

Moonstone is very magical. It awakens the divine feminine energy from within. This stone helps energize your mind and body. This stone brings tranquility to the owner. Moonstone is a personal favorite of mine. Whenever I wear it, I feel the feminine energy that it does radiate. It helps balance a lot of energies throughout my body. The balance comes from an awakening of what you really need and what you really want. These intentions are really discovered through wearing moonstone. 

Amethyst

Amethyst is known to actually make a person more intelligent. Using divine energy, the wearer of the stone feels more in control of their thoughts and actions. Being in control is something we crave as humans, especially during these uncertain times. It is nice to bring some control back into your life with this crystal.

Jade

Jade carries an energy that is really nourishing and in most cases healing. These healing properties really balance yourself and help put you into alignment. Being in balance really does wonders for your mind, body and soul. When pairing jade with your own journey of balancing your life, it really empowers you to be pushed further into this balance. 

These are just five of my favorite stones to use. I utilize their purposes almost daily to help me align myself and help myself with things I really need extra support in. Although these are important to me, there are so many other stones out there that I would recommend looking into!

Kate is currently a senior at the University of Wisconsin Madison majoring in Biology, Psychology and Sociology. She is the proud co-president of Her Campus Wisconsin. Kate enjoys indoor cycling, spending time with friends, cheering on the Badgers and making the absolute best crepes ever!