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From between the eye twinges to full-on migraines that tie you to dark rooms, headaches are never a pleasant experience. Some people are more susceptible than others when it comes to a thumping head and it can make life a misery. Because headaches tend to be a common complaint we also tend to minimize their discomfort and to try and get on with our day or suffer in silence. But headaches and migraines could be your body’s way of telling you something needs to shift or something isn’t right. Whether it's stress and tension, blocked chakras, not enough water, or bad vibrations, there are many reasons as to why a headache could strike. For those who don’t want to turn to painkillers or over the counter medicine every time, crystals for headaches could help.
Thanks to their shimmering high frequencies, crystals are famed for being able to shift negative energy, cleanse auras, clean out chakras, and help the body to heal. They can also work with your emotional health to shift stress and energy and to ensure you get the right amount of rest. Let’s take a deep dive in and discover the very best crystals to soothe away those aches and pains and get you on your feet again.
Gemstones for Pain Relief
Agate for tension headaches and easing EMF symptoms
Clear Quartz for sending bad energy away
Rose Quartz for turning nervous energy into love
Citrine for lifting low mood headaches
Amethyst for soothing tension and stress
Selenite for washing away fatigue
Carnelian for carrying oxygen around the body
Aventurine for reducing inflammation and healing cluster headaches
Lapis Lazuli for setting imbalances straight
Amber for curing headaches, toothaches, and sinus pain
Hematite for a centuries-old headache cure
Angelite for keeping circulation soft and calm
Moonstone for soothing PMS and hormonal headaches
Aquamarine for ebbing away neck and shoulder tension
While we adore all the healing properties of crystals we want to make sure you know this info is no substitute for medical advice. We invite you to check in with your healthcare professional and seek advice about any medical conditions including headaches or migraines that are causing trouble in your life.
1) Agate
What it looks like: Blue Lace Agate is as soft and gentle as a bluebird mountain day.
What it does: Pale and blue (just like its name suggests), Blue Lace Agate is cool and calm and awesome at clearing out tight tension headaches. This chalcedony stone is pure peace of mind as it neutralizes negative energy and can reduce the effect of EMF’s. Find out more about the meaning of Blue Lace Agate.
When to use it: When you have a tension headache from staring at the screen too long, Blue Lace Agate can rescue a tired mind, tired eyes, and a tension headache and bring you back to the fullest flush of health.
2) Clear Quartz
What it looks like: Icy bright and as clear as can be.
What it does: The Master Healer leaves no stone unturned when it comes to putting you in a place of perfect balance and harmony. This clear and radiant gem will bring harmony and balance to each of the seven chakras, allowing energy to flow without getting stuck. It also pays extra attention to your crown chakra, inviting high vibrations to connect you with higher places. Find out more about the meaning of Clear Quartz.
When to use it: Use Clear Quartz whenever you want to direct negative energy away from your space. Bad vibes can lead to the body being run down and headaches to seep through but when you have Clear Quartz you can stay protected and standing in the light.
3) Rose Quartz
What it looks like: Soft and pink and with a promise of everlasting love
What it does: At first glance, you may be wondering how the love stone can heal the head but then we remember that everything is connected. The heart chakra stone of Rose Quartz takes any nervous energy and instantly transforms it into pure love and positivity. This act alone can ease a whole heap of tension and heal the nervous system which in turn can reduce stress headaches. Find out more about the meaning of Rose Quartz.
When to use it: Use it to soothe overactive nervous systems or when you are dealing with a delicate head from PMS or other cycle-related issues. Rose Quartz is drenched in loving feminine energy making it a good healing stone for menstrual issues.
4) Citrine
What it looks like: As yellow and bright as a sunbeam, Citrine is sheer positive energy in every single way.
What it does: Being a purely positive stone, Citrine is here to give your energy levels a joyful jumpstart. Sometimes fatigue, low moods, and listlessness can settle in and steal our energy leading to dull aches in the head and tiredness. As a crystal form of vitamin D, Citrine can encourage tissue regeneration which can soothe the head and have you walking on sunshine in no time. Find out more about the meaning of Citrine.
When to use it: Wear Citrine or have a stone close by whenever you feel the clouds start to settle. If you can’t lift yourself out of a low mood, placing Citrine on your head can shift a fuzzy mind and soak you in sunny clarity.
5) Amethyst
What it looks like: Purple hues that range from lavender to darker dreamier shades.
What it does: Forever soothing and serene, Amethyst is a crown chakra healer. This gem can cut through headaches like butter thanks to its easy ability to help you unwind and shake off stress. It is super powerful at shifting energy blocks and bad vibes which could be contributing to headaches and pain. The color purple also comes from the stones iron content which connects with the health of the brain. Find out more about the meaning of Amethyst.
When to use it: If you feel a tension headache coming on, grab your Amethyst crystal and let it get to work. You can also slip it under your pillow to encourage a sweet sleep.
6) Selenite
What it looks like: Pale and pretty and the color of freshly fallen snow.
What it does: The angel-like stone of Selenite is another super soother. This gem is instantly calming and also known for bringing peace, serenity, and positive flow. Selenite can uplift your soul and your energy levels by unblocking stagnant energy and washing away any feelings of fatigue. Find out more about the meaning of Selenite.
When to use it: For those days when you feel drained and run down and like your head is full of fog, Selenite can unblock those lower chakras and move energy so you feel as fresh as a daisy once more.
7) Carnelian
What it looks like: Red and orange and glowing like an eternal flame.
What it does: A highly energetic stone, Carnelian is a dab hand at clearing those lower chakras so you can shine. Sometimes, when our energy gets blocked, we aren’t able to live in the fullest flush of health. Carnelian has awesome detox powers and can help send oxygen exactly where it is needed in the body. All of this can reduce the likelihood of nursing a headache. Find out more about the meaning of Carnelian.
When to use it: Whenever you feel a headache coming on that makes you feel sluggish, slow, or like your body is struggling, let Carnelian bring its radiant red energy to clear you out and lift you up.
8) Aventurine
What it looks like: Cool and green like a welcome shady spot on a hot summers day.
What it does: Green Aventurine can be as cool and soothing as a cold damp cloth on a hot day. This truly stabilizing gem knows how to reduce stress and put you on the straight and narrow (in a good way). It is a dab hand at clearing out mental blockages and is believed to have anti-inflammatory properties that can ease pain and inflammation around the eyes. Find out more about the meaning of Aventurine.
When to use it: For those who suffer from cluster headaches, the cool and gentle touch of Green Aventurine can bring instant respite.
9) Lapis Lazuli
What it looks like: Like a deep blue sky scattered with stars, Lapis Lazuli never lets go of its awesome mystical qualities.
What it does: For those who suffer from nausea, vertigo, and other terrible side-effects that come with headaches, Lapis Lazuli can be your guiding light. This powerful stone is awesome at opening the third eye and helping resolve any imbalance in your body, mind, and soul. These imbalances can throw your body into a funk and lead to physical ailments. When this happens Lapis is the lullaby you need. Find out more about the meaning of Lapis Lazuli.
When to use it: Place the Lapis stone in the center of your forehead the next time you feel a migraine coming on. It will help to bring you into balance, heal the nervous system, and brings calming energy.
10) Amber
What it looks like: Gold and gummy and the color of honey.
What it does: While Amber isn’t technically a crystal but a resin, it comes brimming with many incredible healing properties and is a savvy all-natural pain-killer too. This lush little fossil brims with natural oils that can heal the body. It’s so good we even let babies wear amber to keep them pain-free during teething time. Amber is amazing at helping headaches thanks to this healing oil but also because it’s a stress buster too.
When to use it: Whenever you have a headache, toothache, or sinus pain – slip on a piece of amber jewelry and let the gem have direct contact with your skin so that the oils can penetrate and help you heal.
11) Hematite
What it looks like: As silver and heavy as a bullet, Hematite is superior strength and spiritual bliss.
What it does: Hematite has a long history of healing headaches and has been a natural soother for sore heads for centuries. This stone is known for its grounding energy but also for bringing healthy circulation to the body, keeping your blood flowing, and ensuring your tissues stay fresh too. All of this means it can naturally soothe the head and reduce the signs of pains and inflammation. Find out more about the meaning of Hematite.
When to use it: For those who have anaemic related headaches, Hematite can be an awesome stone for keeping your body strong.
12) Angelite
What it looks like: Soft in shades of grey, blue, and white just like the passing clouds where angels sit.
What it does: This pale angelic stone is known for balancing fluids in the body and keeping your circulation flowing smooth and strong. It also heals stress and tension and keeps you in a state of uplifting calm. Find out more about the meaning of Angelite.
When to use it: When everything feels like it has hard edges, Angelite brings its softening healing vibes to flush our pain and keep stress and anxiety at bay. For those headaches that make you crave calmness, this is the time to call on the sweet deep breath of Angelite.
13) Moonstone
What it looks like: Soft and round and as pale and white as mother moon.
What it does: Another stone that comes with high feminine energy vibes, the Moonstone is awesome as healing headaches and brain fog associated with your monthly cycle. Beyond the pull of the tide, Moonstone can also help heal headaches that come from hormonal imbalances and from a place of burnout. Find out more about the meaning of Moonstone.
When to use it: Turn to Moonstone to help guide you through whenever you feel a headache closing in around your cycle. You can also use Moonstone when you are stressed about the idea of change as it will encourage you not to resist and cause blockages but instead to go with the flow.
14) Aquamarine
What it looks like: Like the gentle Greek sea on a soft summer day, Aquamarine invites you to plunge right in.
What it does: With its blue-green shades and its fabulous ability to fend off negativity, Aquamarine is awesome when it comes to bringing positivity ebbing to every chakra in the body. Because of this power, it can instantly wash away aches and pains associated with bad vibes and tight thinking. Find out more about the meaning of Aquamarine.
When to use it: Aquamarine is a great stone for clearing out cluster headaches and easing neck and shoulder tension which can lead to migraines and tension headaches too.
How to Use these Stones for Crystal Healing
Now you know which stones can bring a healing hand and cooling touch to a heavy head, it helps to know just how to call in that power. There are some amazing ways that crystals can connect with your energy and here are just a few tips to get you started on soothing that headache…
- Lie on your back and place the crystal on your forehead and visualize the pain flowing away and being replaced with a clear white light.
- Place your crystal in a glass of water (if appropriate) and sip the water. This is also known as a crystal elixir.
- Wear crystal jewelry pressed against the skin and let those healing vibrations enter the body and shift stagnant energy.
- Place a crystal under your pillow to encourage restful sleep so you feel refreshed throughout the day.
- Make a crystal grid to bring your body into full healing.
Conclusion
Next time you feel a headache coming on and want to leave the painkillers on the shelf, reach for a little crystal healing first. By soothing stress, reducing tension, and stepping up the power of positivity you may find spiritual relief can quickly bring physical bliss too. Be sure to keep your powerful crystals cleansed and charged so they are ready to be your rescue remedy the next time your head starts to twinge.
