Crystals

What Are The Best Crystals and Gemstones for the Leo Zodiac Sign?

 

Leo traits and personality

Leo is a Fire element Zodiac sign. Leos are generous, creative, faithful and loving. On the negative side Leos can be bossy and interfering, dogmatic and intolerant.

Here are the best Leo crystals for those born under the Leo Zodiac sign, to help you enhance Leo’s positive qualities and subdue any negative influences. Let’s jump right into more details of the best crystals and stones for those born under the Leo Zodiac sign.

 

 

1. Black Onyx

The traditional stone for Leo

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Black Onyx properties

Black Onyx is the traditional Zodiac crystal for Leo. Onyx enhances Leo's strength, determination and courage. It promotes vigor, steadfastness and stamina. Onyx imparts self-confidence, helping you to be at ease in your surroundings.

Onyx has grounding qualities, that help those born under Leo, to control their energy and stimulates their power of wise decision-making. It promotes happiness and good fortune.

Black Onyx Associations

Chakras: Base Chakra
Zodiac: Gemini, Leo, Capricorn
Element: Earth
Vibration: Number 6
Colors: Black

 

2. Carnelian

Stone of creativity

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Carnelian Properties

Carnelian helps Leos in boosting their self-esteem and creativity.  It encourages steadfastness and helps Leos to stay dedicated to their goals.

Carnelian helps boost the Sacral Chakra to restore vitality and motivation and stimulates creativity.  It promotes courage, luck, and motivates for success. You can use Carnelian affirmations to channel the crystal’s energy and set your intention.

Carnelian Associations

Chakras: Base Chakra, Sacral Chakra
Zodiac: Taurus, Cancer, Leo, Virgo
Planet: Mars
Element: Fire
Vibration: Numbers 5 and 6
Colors: Clear-to-translucent red brown which may vary from a pale orange to pink, or from gray to an intense almost black.

 

3. Ruby

Stone of nobility

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Ruby Properties

Ruby has great affinity with people born under the sign of Leo. It promotes leadership and courage which are Leo’s natural characteristics. Ruby’s fiery energy encourages passion and a zest for life. It improves motivation and setting of realistic goals. Balances the heart and instills confidence.

Ruby encourages the positive qualities of a Leo: joy, spontaneity, laughter and courage. Ruby also aids in acquiring and retaining wealth and passion.

Ruby Associations

Chakras: Base Chakra, Heart Chakra
Zodiac: Aries, Cancer, Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius
Planet: Sun
Element: Fire
Vibration: Number 3
Colors: Pinkish-red to red

 

4. Peridot

A Stone of renewal and good fortune

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Peridot Properties

Peridot is the traditional Leo’s birthstone and is a stone for August. It opens the heart to joy and new relationships. Its green light energy enhances new growth, luck, confidence and financial success.

Peridot sharpens and opens the mind to new levels of awareness. Peridot releases attachments. It banishes lethargy, apathy and exhaustion. Peridot enables Leos to take responsibility for their own lives.

Peridot Associations

Chakras: Solar Plexus Chakra, Heart Chakra
Zodiac: Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio, Sagittarius
Planet: Mercury
Element: Earth
Vibration: Numbers 5, 6 and 7
Colors: Olive green, bottle green, yellowish-green

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5. Tigers Eye

Best crystal for confidence and courage

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Tigers Eye Properties

Tigers Eye has great affinity with Leos. Tigers Eye carries the energy of the Sun with its high vibration to stimulate Leos natural abilities and to manifest Leo's intentions. It promotes will power, purpose, courage and self-confidence. Tigers Eye promotes Leos’ abilities and talents and unleashes their creativity.

Tigers Eye helps focus the mind, promote mental clarity, and assist Leos in resolving problems objectively, unclouded by emotions. Tigers Eye opens Leo’s eyes to see opportunities and overcome any challenges. It is truly an empowering stone for Leo.

Tip: Wear Tigers Eye on the right-hand side of your body for maximum results.

Tigers Eye Associations

Chakras: Sacral Chakra, Solar Plexus Chakra
Zodiac: Capricorn
Planet: Sun
Element: Fire, Earth
Vibration: Number 4
Colors: golden-brown, blue, red

 

6. Amber

A Stone for confident self-expression

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Amber Properties

Amber is a perfect stone for Leo. Amber clears depression; stimulates the intellect and promotes self-confidence and creative self-expression.  It encourages decision-making, spontaneity and brings wisdom, balance and patience.

Amber is a powerful healer and cleanser of the body, mind and spirit.  It also cleanses the environment. 

Amber Associations

Chakras: Sacral Chakra, Solar Plexus Chakra, Throat Chakra
Zodiac: Leo, Aquarius
Planet: Sun
Element: Fire
Colors: yellow, golden – transparent or translucent

 

7. Citrine

A Stone for luck and success

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Citrine Properties

Citrine raises self-esteem and self-confidence.  Stimulates the brain, strengthening the intellect.  Citrine promotes the positive quality of Leos. It enhances motivation, activates creativity and encourages self-expression.  Citrine promotes concentration and revitalizes the mind. 

Citrine Associations

Chakras: Sacral Chakra, Solar Plexus Chakra, Crown Chakra
Zodiac: Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra
Planet: Jupiter
Element: Air
Vibration: Number 6
Colors: Yellow to yellowish brown or smokey grey-brown

 

8. Yellow Topaz

Stone of true love and success

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Yellow Topaz Properties

Yellow Topaz matches Leo’s sunny qualities. It strengthens faith and optimism. Wearing Yellow Topaz assists in recognizing Leo’s hidden abilities and talents. It helps Leos win the recognition they seek and deserve. It also helps to overcome limitations and attract the right people.  Yellow Topaz enhances a Leo’s charisma and confidence with pride in abilities and achievements.

Yellow Topaz Associations

Chakras: Solar Plexus Chakra, Third Eye Chakra
Zodiac: Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius
Planet: Jupiter
Element: Air
Vibration: Number 6
Colors: Yellow

 

9. Garnet

Stone of passion

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Garnet properties

Garnet brings enhances a Leo’s love life and adds passion and luck to relationships. Garnet balances a Leo’s sex drive and alleviates emotional disharmony.  Garnet sharpens perceptions of oneself and others.  Garnet removes inhibitions and taboos.  It opens the heart and strengthens a Leo’s self-confidence.

Garnet Associations

Chakras: Base Chakra, Heart Chakra
Zodiac: Aries, Leo, Virgo
Planet: Mars
Element: Fire
Vibration: Number 2

 

10. Rhodochrosite

Stone of love

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Rhodochrosite Properties

Rhodochrosite opens the heart, lifting depression and encouraging a positive and cheerful outlook.  Rhodochrosite helps Leos heal their emotional wounds and soothes their emotional stress.  Rhodochrosite promotes Leos’ positive attitude, creativity and innovation.

Rhodochrosite is a stone that integrates physical and spiritual energies, stimulating love and passion while energizing the soul.

Rhodonite Associations

Chakras: Heart Chakra
Zodiac: Taurus
Planet: Venus
Element: Earth
Vibration: Number 9
Colors: Red, pink, brownish-red, gray

 

How to Use Healing Crystals for Leo Sun Sign

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Cleanse Your Crystal or Stone

Always start by cleansing your crystals. 

Meditate with the stone

Meditate with the stones before going to bed. You can hold your favorite confidence crystal in your hand and focus upon it during your meditation.

To program your crystals, hold your favorite stone in your hands and meditate on it, then focus your intention on attracting your heart’s desire.

Place them under your pillow

At night, place your favorite crystals under your pillow, or you can place them on your nightstand close to your bed. In the beginning, experiment with one or two crystals at a time to avoid excessive crystal energies.

Carry the stones on your person

The crystals and stones can be carried on your person, or in your pocket, as you go around your daily activities.

Wear the crystals as jewelry

You can wear your favorite crystals as jewelry in the form of a necklace, pendant, bracelet, earrings or ring. After cleansing and programming the crystal jewelry, you can wear it and let the frequencies of the crystal boost your energy.

Sleep with your crystal

You can sleep with your favorite stones under your pillow or close to your body. You can do a brief meditation, focusing on the qualities you need, as you drift to sleep.

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Summary

While you can also complement the use of crystals with other techniques such as counseling, positive affirmations, and a positive mental attitude, the above crystals for Leo can give you the support you need in boosting your Leo Zodiac sun sign qualities and balance any negative influences.

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To get started, I suggest that you start with a crystal that you feel most drawn to, then you can experiment with other crystals or combine 2 or 3 crystals together for amplifying the crystals’ properties.