Meet Rose Quartz: The Lovey-Dovey Crystal That's Great For Your Heart Chakra

Here's why you might want to include this gemstone in your collection if you haven't already.

Its properties, according to Heather Askinosie, crystal expert and author of CRYSTAL365 and Crystal Muse, are "equally powerful for manifesting new relationships and deepening existing ones—whether it's the relationship you have with yourself, a romantic partner, or friends and family. Whenever you're seeking more love in your life, this is the go-to stone."

If you're looking for love (or heart chakra healing), rose quartz is probably the crystal to turn to. It's the ultimate stone of love, Askinosie tells mbg, adding, "It has a very soft and gentle energy that heals and mends your heart, allowing you to open yourself up to the energy of love."

And that goes for love from others but also love from yourself. As we know, the two go hand in hand, and rose quartz can help when it comes to clearing out the things that keep you from loving yourself and others fully while encouraging trust, compassion, and emotional healing.

As author of Evolution of Goddess, Emma Mildon, previously explained to mbg, rose quartz is like "a Band-Aid for your heart—one that can help heal old love wounds, forgive lovers, and release any lingering emotional baggage."

If this crystal sounds up your alley, it couldn't be easier to put it to use with a simple heart chakra ritual. Here's Askinosie's favorite:

For all-day loving energy, you could also wear a rose quartz necklace that falls right at your heart chakra. However you use this stone, be consistent. "Rose quartz is a stone that likes to be near you, so make sure to connect with it every day," Askinosie says.

Askinosie says meditating with crystals is one of the simplest ways to connect with them. "Start by holding your crystal in one or both hands as you close your eyes and focus on your breath," she explains. Meditate with the rose quartz and notice how it makes you feel. Given that rose quartz is all about love, it would be ideal for a loving kindness meditation.

Whether you have an altar space you'd like to add to, or just want to keep your rose quartz on your nightstand, Askinosie says adding crystals around your home offers a beautiful boost of energy. "A crystal point with one sharp edge can also help magnify the intentions you set in your space," she adds.

"This serves to stir the energy around that chakra and bring up the emotions that you need to heal," Askinosie notes, adding, "Putting crystals on your body has a completely different effect than simply holding them."

When it comes to rose quartz, the standard rules for clearing, activating, and storing apply. Askinosie notes it's a good idea to cleanse your crystal at least once a month—or whenever you change the intention you're working with. For cleansing, Askinosie recommends the following strategies:

When not "charging" or cleansing, you can display your rose quartz, keep it on you in person, or tuck it away wrapped in a cloth to prevent tarnishing or damage.

While rose quartz is not an official birthstone, it is often associated with the sign of Taurus. Taurus is ruled by Venus, the planet of love, hence its connection to rose quartz.

As aforementioned, being such a love-promoting stone, rose quartz is strongly associated with the heart chakra and heart chakra work.

Depending on what you're looking for, yes, you can sleep with rose quartz if you wanted to invite more love into your heart as you sleep. It wouldn't be the best stone, however, if you wanted to do something like dreamwork, for instance. (Obsidian and/or malachite would be better for that!)

You can wear your favorite rose quartz jewelry however you like, but if you really want those heart chakra benefits, wearing a rose quartz crystal as a necklace so it falls just over your heart would be optimal.

However you choose to use your crystals, understanding their properties makes them that much more impactful. For all things love-related, rose quartz is a good one to reach for.