The Best Crystals For Attracting Good Luck

Have you ever felt like absolutely nothing is going your way? Maybe you're having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day à la young Alexander. You know those days — you sleep through your alarm, miss the bus, forget your lunch, and by the time you're off work, you've called it quits. Surely tomorrow will be better; your streak of bad luck can't last that long, right?

As it turns out, there may be an unexpected aid to your seemingly never ending string of bad luck. We're talking about crystals, and how they can be used to replace your bad luck with some, well, good luck, for a change. New to the idea of incorporating crystals into your life? Crystals have been used in rituals and a variety of spiritual practices for centuries, with evidence found of ritual use dating all the way back to Mayan civilizations.

Different crystals have been said to have effects on diverse areas of your life, and some can even bring you good luck. Before you get started on your crystal journey, make sure you know how to get the most out of your healing crystals. You'll want to cleanse them before you do anything else; popular cleansing methods include placing crystals in a windowsill on the night of a full moon, or holding them briefly under a running source of fresh water. Here are the different types of crystals said to bring luck to the user.

There's a lot of ancient symbolism surrounding jade. Green jade has been used for centuries in making weaponry (it's incredibly durable), healing rituals, and rituals honoring the dead. Jade has also been used to make offerings to spirits of departed ancestors, and has even been believed to slow down the decomposition of dead bodies. Given all the power jade's been said to have in the past, it's unsurprising that it carries associations with good luck today.

Jade is said to bring good fortune, especially in matters of love and friendship. Now, we're not saying that carrying jade around in your pocket for a day will guide you into a meet-cute with the love of your life (but if it does, let us know). Rather, jade is closely associated with the heart chakra, and Cosmic Cuts explains the stone can help you open your heart to greater love, empathy, and understanding, all of which provide a great foundation for a long-lasting friendship or romance. So before you head out the door to go on that first date, or to meet a new friend, or to get together with someone you may be at odds with, arm yourself with jade — it just may bring you good luck in deepening valuable relationships.

Tiger's eye was named for — you guessed it — its close resemblance to the colors of a tiger's eye. It's a type of quartz that ancient Egyptians would use to fashion eyes for their statues of the gods. Ancient Romans would also carry the stone into battle with them, as it was considered an incredibly powerful force of protection, and at one time, it was even more expensive than gold. As such, tiger's eye has long been believed to be an incredibly powerful crystal, especially when it comes to matters of luck and abundance. 

As you may be able to guess from its close association with the tiger, Tiger's Eye can assist greatly in situations that require strength or clarity of mind. Nervous for a hard discussion you're going to have with a friend or coworker? Wear a tiger's eye necklace and see if it makes you feel more capable of holding the conversation well. Conscious Items explains that tiger's eye is a great stone for drawing wealth to you, with minimal effort. It can attract abundance in all areas of your life and make you feel more focused in all your endeavors, so carry around some tiger's eye when you're racing after a goal — you might notice it's easier to accomplish than it seems. 

We wouldn't be surprised if you already have some amazonite in your jewelry collection — after all, it's a stunning crystal that makes for gorgeous beach-themed accessories. As far as ancient uses, amazonite was used for a plethora of things, like healing, carving, and even as a tablet for writing upon.

Amazonite is a particularly soothing stone, especially when worn around the neck, as it's associated with your heart and throat chakras. Fire Mountain Gems notes amazonite can help balance your emotions as it has a generally soothing effect on everything affected by your nervous system. It also can bring the wearer a great deal of good luck, especially regarding money; in fact, it's even been called the "gambler's stone" because of the financial luck it's been said to attract. Whether you need a healthy dose of healing and calm or you're headed to the casino for a night of fun, try taking some amazonite along and see what good fortune comes your way.

Aventurine differs from the other stones on this list in a few different ways. First, its appearance is enhanced by its natural glittery sheen, called "aventurescence," and it's one of only two stones to have this glittering property (sunstone is the other). Aventurine is also relatively newer than many other crystals on this list — it was discovered and named in the 18th century, and its name refers to the Italian phrase "a ventura," meaning "by chance."

Aventurine is another great crystal to keep around if you want an all-around dose of good luck in your life, but it's especially effective when it comes to fostering newness in your life. Searching for a job? Keep aventurine close by when you're job hunting and you may have an opportunity spring up out of seemingly nowhere. Want to foster a new habit in your life or break an old one? Aventurine can give you the fortitude needed to do so. The Conscious Club explains that aventurine is a powerful anti-inflammatory as well, and can help reduce physical ailments. Its calming properties can also provide balance when your emotions are a bit out of whack. 

Turquoise has been around for quite a while — since about 3000 BCE, to be exact. It was apparently considered just as gorgeous then as it is now, as the ancient Egyptians would commonly use it for jewelry. In fact, King Tut's burial mask was decorated with the stone. It's been used for jewelry ever since then, but it's also garnered a number of other uses. For example, the Persians used it for protection during battle, and the Apache tribe would attach turquoise to bows and firearms, believing it would help them hit their targets.

Nowadays, we wouldn't be surprised if you have a piece or two or turquoise jewelry in your jewelry box. You can wear it whenever you want, of course, but wearing (or carrying) turquoise could bring you luck in a few different scenarios. Most notably, turquoise is a powerful protection stone if you're flying somewhere, so pop on that turquoise necklace the next time you're getting ready to jet set somewhere. Good Luck Symbols reports turquoise is also particularly pertinent to matters of love, and has been used as a symbol of love for centuries — if you want to profess your love to someone, try incorporating turquoise into your grand gesture for added effect.

Garnet has been thought of as a powerful healing and protective stone for centuries on end. It got its name from its distinctive, beautiful red hue, which is reminiscent of pomegranates. In fact, garnets used to be so associated with pomegranates that in areas where pomegranates were more popular, garnets were as well. Like a few other stones on our list, garnet was worn as a protective talisman in battle or while traveling, especially on return trips. 

Regarding matters of luck, garnets are said to be vessels of good fortune, but with one condition — Variance Objects notes garnets will only bring good luck if you're on your best behavior. If not, you might find yourself facing a couple doses of bad luck. Because of this, we could call garnets great vessels of karmic energy. Luck aside, garnets are also associated with your root chakra, and can help you feel grounded and stable in your endeavors. It's also said to help cleanse your body of toxins and inflammation, making it a great stone to carry around if you feel like you're holding onto extra stress.