Written by: Christin Ritz
There's a good chance you already have this week's crystal in your collection, but there is SO much you might not know about rose quartz! From translucent to cloudy, bright to pale, so many are drawn to its pink hue. It makes a popular gift because of its appealing look, but it's also an energy powerhouse!
Known as the "love stone," it isn't just for romance, rose quartz connects us with family, our mothers, friendship, tender-loving-kindness, compassion, self-love and every other type of love you can think of. I think we can all agree the world needs more love!
There are lots of ways you can work with rose quartz to invite its energy into your life. You could display it in the places in your home you want to bring loving vibes, whether it be in the center of your dining room table for family dinners, or at your bedside for romantic nights. Try meditating with your rose quartz in hand a few minutes to connect to its vibration. Since it is water safe, you can add it to a bath and relax into its energy as you soak (perhaps add some rose petals too!)
As part of the quartz family, it pairs well with its quartz sisters:
citrine for some really feel-good energy
amethyst for a calm, love-thy-neighbor outlook
green aventurine for a lucky in love combination,
smokey quartz to not only detoxify negative thoughts, but to welcome the love we need for ourselves
Another amazing fact about rose quartz is that it’s one of many minerals that have triboluminescence. What that means is that when it is put under physical stress, it emits light! You can try it yourself if you rub two rough pieces together with a lot of friction in a dark room (wear eye protection for safety.) You will see a flash coming from inside the stone! This phenomenon is still not completely understood by scientists, but it sure seems to prove that crystals have real energy. The first documented use of triboluminescence was in rituals by the Uncompahgre Ute, indigenous people of Colorado and Utah, which are pretty fascinating to learn about.
If you already have rose quartz, hopefully this will help you find ways to make an even stronger connection with it, and if not, it is a must-have for every crystal lover!