Green Aventurine: What To Know About The Luckiest Crystal Of Them All

There are tons of different crystals available today said to help usher in everything from abundance to protection. But when it comes to luck, there's no better crystal than green aventurine. Here's what experts want you to know about working with this special stone.

"Aventurine is believed to be the luckiest stone in all games of chance. Thought to be 2.5 million years old, it has seen many uses," Askinosie tells mbg. For instance, Ethiopian cultures used aventurine to make different kinds of tools, including axes. Ancient Tibetans often adorned their statues' eyes with aventurine because they believed it would increase its powers, she explains.

This crystal helps you to create your own luck and take matters into your own hands, rather than believing some people are simply luckier than others. "Working with this crystal helps you become one of those 'lucky people' by teaching you to find opportunity in every situation and that luck awaits you at every turn," Askinosie notes.

Green aventurine also helps bring opportunities into your life, by way of encouraging you to jump on them when they make themselves known. "This stone reminds you to expect good things to come out of all your endeavors. In working with this crystal, you will find yourself being consistently in the right place at the right time—just like all the other lucky people you know," Askinosie says, adding, "Aventurine helps you believe in your own luck, which, in turn, makes you luckier."

As spiritual author Kalisa Augustine previously explained to mbg, this crystal is ripe with opportunistic energy and is well known for attracting wealth, winning games, and provoking random windfalls.

For a quick and easy practice you can do in the morning with your green aventurine, hold it and say, "I am lucky," three times, Askinosie suggests. "Carry it in your pocket or purse throughout the day, and squeeze it, knowing that luck is on your side. Whenever your aventurine is with you, expect the best outcome in every situation," she adds.

If you're looking for some financial luck, Augustine recommends placing green aventurine in places where you might expect cash to grow, such as a cash box, a drawer where you keep your bills, or in your wallet.

From there, lay your grid out using sacred geometry, perhaps keeping it on an altar or in some space where you'll see it, to remind you of your intention. (Check out our full guide to crystal grids for more information.)

Askinosie tells mbg that green aventurine guides earthly energy up into the roots of plants, to pulse vitality through them. "Bury a clean stone in the soil of your garden or potted plant, and add a clear quartz for some extra energy amplification," she explains.

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Given its green color, this crystal is also great for working with the heart chakra (which is also associated with green). Askinosie recommends placing your green aventurine over your heart to open your heart chakra to giving and receiving love.

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And since this crystal is also associated with the heart chakra, it can be paired with other crystals for love, such as rose quartz or emerald.

One of the easiest ways to cleanse and charge green aventurine, though, she says, is to place it on top of a selenite plate overnight so that it will be restored and recharged for you to use in the morning.

While green aventurine isn't the official birthstone for any months or zodiac signs, Askinosie does say she associated it with March, as it's an especially luck-filled month. And March is, of course, the month for some Pisces and Aries folks.

As aforementioned, green aventurine is associated with the heart chakra.

Askinosie says she considers green aventurine as more of an "active" crystal, so she doesn't think it's a great one to have in your bedroom. Softer, more soothing crystals like selenite, amethyst, or rose quartz might be a better fit for sleep, she adds.

You can wear green aventurine however you like, but because it is associated with the heart chakra, it can be good to wear as a necklace, over your heart center. And as Askinosie notes, every time your green aventurine catches your eye, it reminds you of your own luck and opportunities. So in that case, having it in a visible spot, like wearing it on your wrist as a bracelet, or finger as a ring, will keep it front and center.

It's never a bad idea to include a diverse array of crystals in your collection to get all the varied benefits. And if you're looking for more luck and abundance in your life, green aventurine is definitely one worth having.