Crystals and Stones to Assist with Forgiveness

When you have been wronged or harmed by someone, it’s natural to feel hurt and betrayed. The feelings of sadness and anger that you experience afterwards are perfectly normal, and need to be worked through in a positive way in order for you to heal and move on. One way to help you move on after being harmed is through the act of forgiveness. Sometimes, the concept of forgiveness is mistakenly equated with condoning someone’s bad behavior and taking away their responsibility. But in actuality, forgiveness is more for the person who has been wronged and is doing the act of forgiving. Through forgiveness you release the constrictions of resentments and grudges. In this way, the energy of the heart chakra softens and expands, allowing love to enter more easily and for healing to take place.

There are many ways in which you can begin to forgive, such as through prayer, meditation or a ritual such as cutting cords of attachment. One helpful tool in the process of forgiveness is the use of crystals and stones. They work in subtle ways to open areas where energetic blockages are occurring so these energy channels will flow freely and smoothly. Certain stones and crystals are especially helpful for the process of forgiveness and these include:

Rose Quartz

The crystal of unconditional love, rose brings compassion, kindness and forgiveness. Rose quartz also helps with the healing of past traumas while increasing inner awareness.

Amethyst

Heightens a deep sense of awareness while assisting the development of inner reflection. Amethyst also relieves tension, strengthens intuition and helps align the chakras.

Green Jade

Associated with the heart chakra, green jade promotes inner peace and harmony while helping you maintain healthy relationships.

Amber

Absorbs negative energy and transforms it into positive. Assists with psychic pain and helps bring about a sense of calm and peace.

Hematite

An excellent stone for emotional stress, hematite helps release stress from the body, neutralizes anger and can encourage an overall sense of calm.

Choose whichever of these crystals or stones that feels best to you, and keep it with you as you go about the process of forgiving. You can carry it in your pocket throughout the day or keep it near you as you meditate, pray or sleep.

Forgiveness is not always easy to do, but the benefits of this act can release you from the restrictions of emotional pain and allow you to again move forward in life.