It’s February, and in a few short days it will be Valentine’s Day. I thought it would be good to promote a more “self love” vibe this Valentine’s Day rather than romance and that kind of relationship to the Holiday. After all, we are the most loving to others when we are taking care of ourselves first. And taking care of ourselves is the best example of self-love. Taking time to nurture our own needs, to give ourselves the attention and kindness we deserve, and to give thanks to our minds and bodies for housing and holding our spirits is not only essential to our well-being, but how we in turn treat those around us. We can love easier and better when we practice with ourselves!

Rose Quartz is the stone of unconditional love, making it the perfect stone for all things love related. Self-love, friendship, family, and even romantic love. It promotes harmony and gives a sense of security, so carrying it around can feel like a warm hug.

If you are needing to work on any emotional healing, it’s a great stone to hold during meditations and workings centered around healing old emotional wounds, or releasing emotional trauma. If you are working on relationship issues in any capacity (self, friendship, romantic, family) it can help promote healing and peace, and bring in a sense of calm and understanding to the situation.

Rose Quartz is said to have some physical benefits as well. It is believed to help the heart and circulatory system. Also, it may aid in the repair of unhealthy skin cells, promoting healthier, glowing skin. Some believe it has the ability to release impurities in the body, creating a detoxifying effect so that the body can heal itself easier.

Rose Quartz is mined all over the world in places like Brazil, Madagascar, India, South Africa, Australia and the United States of America. Making it easily accessible and one of the most popular stones to have in a crystal collection. It’s usually one of the first stones collected, along with Amethyst, Citrine, and Clear Quartz. Paired with its awesome healing qualities, it’s a stone everyone should have in their personal collection!

It also makes a great gift, especially for Valentine’s Day, for friends and family and even partners. We have lots of heart shaped Rose Quartz carvings in the shop as well as bracelets, earrings, necklaces, towers, and tumbled stones.

And if you were looking for a more “spicy” stone for Valentine’s Day, try checking out Garnet. You can read more about it here. Pair the two together for a powerful combo for your lover that gives both tender romance AND fiery passion *wink*.