The Top Trending Crystals of 2025 (And How to Use Them for Healing and Empowerment)

Crystals have been cherished for centuries as tools for healing, magic and personal empowerment. In 2025, the collective energy is shifting toward emotional wellness, spiritual sovereignty and intentional living. And the crystals people are gravitating toward reflect just that. 

Whether you're building your collection, starting your journey or looking for a boost in your magical practice, here are the top trending crystals of 2025 and how to use them to align with the energies of the year.

A beautiful mix of crystals.

Lepidolite: The Soothing Crystal for Emotional Balance

Lepidolite. The colors can vary from light to dark purple.

Crowned as the 2025 Crystal of the Year, Lepidolite is your go-to ally for calming anxiety and restoring emotional balance. Rich in lithium, it's ideal for stressful times, energy shifts and when you need to center yourself.

This soft lavender crystal is known to gently ease nervous tension and support emotional regulation. It resonates with the heart, third eye and crown chakras, helping to clear away emotional blockages and old thought patterns.

Lepidolite is a stone I was drawn to many years ago when I felt my anxiety picking up. I like to keep one in my pocket during stressful times. Just having it near helps me to feel calmer.

Use it for:

• Stress relief and emotional regulation

• Meditation and sleep

• Supporting shadow work

• Easing transitions and emotional detox

  
  

Labradorite: For Psychic Protection and Intuition

Known for its mystical flash, Labradorite is a favorite among empaths and energy workers. It shields the aura while opening up intuitive pathways, making it an excellent crystal for divination and dreamwork.

Labradorite can come in many colors from blues, greens, yellow and purple.

Labradorite carries the magic of the Northern Lights within its structure, often showing iridescent flashes of blue, green and gold.

Variations of purple can even be found. It’s deeply protective, shielding the aura from negative influences while enhancing psychic abilities and spiritual awareness.

Labradorite is one of my favorite stones. It is said to aid in transformation. I feel drawn to it when life seems to be changing faster than I can keep up. 

Use it for:

• Enhancing intuitive gifts

• Protecting your energy field

• Boosting creative inspiration

• Deepening meditation and dream recall

Carnelian: The Fire Starter of Motivation

This fiery orange crystal is all about courage, confidence and vitality. It's trending among creatives, entrepreneurs and those seeking to manifest goals with boldness.

Carnelian stimulates the sacral chakra, igniting your inner fire and pushing you toward bold action. It’s also a stone of passion and endurance, making it ideal for anyone pursuing a big goal or navigating a major life transition.

Use it for:

• Motivation and goal-setting

• Energizing the sacral chakra

• Creative expression

• Building confidence and sexual energy

Rose Quartz: Unconditional Love and Heart Healing

Rose quartz has a beautiful pink hue.

Forever a favorite, Rose Quartz is surging again as people prioritize healing from heartbreak, building self-love and deepening relationships.

Its gentle energy supports forgiveness and compassion.

This soft pink crystal radiates loving energy and is deeply connected to the heart chakra. It encourages healing of emotional wounds, opening you up to give and receive love freely.

During times of grief, I like to keep a rose quartz near as I work through the ebb and flow of emotions. It can help you feel the self-love that is needed during times of grief or loss.

Use it for:

• Attracting or healing love

• Emotional soothing and inner child work

• Creating a loving home altar

• Promoting compassion and forgiveness

Amethyst: Spiritual Clarity and Calm

Amethyst can come in a variety of purple shades.

Beloved for its serene vibration, Amethyst is still a top choice for spiritual seekers.

It promotes peaceful energy and mental clarity and it’s perfect for both beginners and advanced practitioners.

Amethyst connects to the third eye and crown chakras, making it a powerful tool for meditation, dreamwork and intuitive development.

It also supports sobriety and balance, both emotionally and energetically.

Keep an amethyst near your bed to help promote restful sleep and dreams. 

Use it for:

• Meditation and spiritual practices

• Calming anxiety or overthinking

• Enhancing dreams and intuition

• Balancing emotions and addiction recovery

Moonstone: Divine Feminine and Emotional Insight

Moonstone, especially Rainbow Moonstone, is rising in popularity for those wanting to honor the sacred feminine, tap into lunar cycles and trust their intuition more deeply.

One of my favorite stones and in the same family as labradorite, this shimmering stone is tied to the moon and feminine energy, making it perfect for those exploring their inner wisdom and emotional rhythms. It supports hormonal balance and emotional awareness.

Use it for:

• Honoring your intuition and inner wisdom

• Emotional balance and hormonal harmony

• Moon rituals and cycles

• Fertility, menstrual health and new beginnings

Malachite: Transformation and Deep Healing

Malachite’s rich green hues reflect its power to detoxify and transform. As people release old patterns and embrace change, this stone supports healing at the heart and soul level.

Malachite is a potent stone of protection and transformation. It draws out deep emotional wounds and negative energies from the body and aura, making it ideal for shadow work and releasing trauma.

Use it for:

• Releasing trauma or toxic patterns

• Protection during major life changes

• Chakra healing, especially the heart and solar plexus

• Breaking free from unhealthy relationships

Citrine: Attracting Success and Joy

Citrine's warm, sunny energy makes it the ultimate crystal for manifesting abundance and maintaining a positive mindset. It’s trending again as people seek prosperity and clarity.

Often called the "merchant's stone," Citrine energizes every level of life. It clears negative energy, inspires confidence, and enhances mental focus—all while drawing abundance your way.

Citrine is a form of quartz like amethyst. Many citrines on the market today are actually heat-treated amethyst. Natural citrine has a natural, even color whereas dyed citrine may have more abrupt color changes.

Use it for:

• Manifestation and business success

• Boosting energy and mood

• Charging your sacred space with joy

• Clearing blocks in the solar plexus chakra

Obsidian: Grounding and Psychic Protection

Mahogany obsidian

In uncertain times, obsidian offers grounding and energetic protection.

Its reflective surface acts like a spiritual mirror, helping you identify and clear negative energy.

This volcanic glass is a stone of deep truth. It can unearth hidden emotions and patterns, while simultaneously shielding you from psychic attacks and energetic vampires.

There are many different types of obsidian: snowflake, mahogany and rainbow to name a few. Each one has its own specific properties, but all obsidian has a protective quality to it. 

Use it for:

• Protection in spiritual work

• Cutting cords or energetic ties

• Shadow work and inner truth

• Grounding after intense energy work

  
  

Clear Quartz: Amplify Everything

Clear quartz can often have rainbows in it.

Clear Quartz remains a classic favorite and for good reason. It’s a master healer and energy amplifier, making it ideal for any intention or combination with other stones.

This crystal harmonizes with all chakras, making it incredibly versatile. It can be programmed with your intention and used to enhance the effects of other crystals or rituals.

Clear quartz can be used in place of most different types of stones due to it’s ability to take on any color. 

Use it for:

• Charging and programming with intentions

• Amplifying other crystals

• Daily energetic resets

• Creating custom crystal grids

Final Thoughts

Crystals are more than pretty stones, they’re energetic allies for healing, growth and transformation. Whether you’re drawn to Lepidolite’s calm or Citrine’s glow, the key is to work with your crystals intentionally and often. Let them guide you toward your best self in 2025.

Which crystal are you working with this year? Let me know in the comments or tag me on Instagram @WithintheWitch

Disclaimer: The information in this article is intended for educational and spiritual purposes only. Crystals are not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any physical or mental health concerns.