There are many potential Libra birthstones to choose from, but which ones are the best? The answer to that question requires an understanding of their various properties and potential benefits.
This guide will walk you through each of the best stones for Libras to help you pick the ones that make the most sense for you!
What Is The Birthstone For Libra?
Anyone born between September 23 and October 22 is a Libra. If this is your zodiac sign, then you are a star sign, and your element is air. Venus is considered to be your ruling planet.
Libras are known to be fair, diplomatic and refined. People born under this sign like balance in their life, and they will do just about anything to maintain peace. They tend to be very social, and luxury and elegance are important.
On the flip side, Libras can be very idealistic, kind of vain, flirtatious and insecure. A Libra will often exhibit only the best behavior in order to avoid any type of confrontation.
While there are many Libra birthstones out there, the main one is Opal. This stunning, iridescent stone is all about purity, hope, and positivity.
One of the wonderful things about Opal is that no two will ever look alike. This Libra birthstone can range from an absolute riot of psychedelic colors to single colors like yellow, green, orange or even blue. Each color and type has its own special healing abilities and chakra connection, so choose the one or ones that resonate with you the most.
Opal is known to enhance a Libra’s love of fairness, and it may give Libras the positivity and balance they crave. A Libra using Opal may feel more creative, inspired and grounded.
A point that we would like to make is that you should ideally never let anyone else touch your Opal. Once you have established a connection to your Opal, letting someone handle it can weaken that connection (requiring a cleanse).
Additional Birthstones
As we mentioned above, there are many birthstones associated with Libra. This is a good thing because each stone has its own vibrations, chakra connection and healing powers. By using a variety of birthstones, a Libra can benefit from a wide range of healing properties.
If you are new to healing with birthstones, then you may not realize that it can be beneficial to use several different stones. These Libra crystals can be used separately or together.
Take a look at some of the Libra birthstones below to see which of them speak to you. We think that once you begin to utilize crystals for healing, you will want to make it a regular part of your daily routine.
Chrysoprase
You may have never heard of Chrysoprase, but we think that it’s a stone any Libra should get to know. This beautiful stone is all about the heart, and the loving positive vibes associated with Chrysoprase are perfect for Libras.
Not only is Chrysoprase a powerful crystal, it is also visually stunning. Its apple green color mixed with flecks of nickel will enchant you at first glimpse. Chrysoprase is actually a type of Chalcedony which is itself a form of Quartz.
This is a compassionate stone that radiates hope, spiritual protection and adaptability. Libras can use Chrysoprase for deep internal healing by releasing painful childhood memories, discovering self-love and finding inner balance.
Open your sacral and heart chakras to find your spiritual truth, get a hold of angry impulses and heal your inner child.
Bloodstone
Bloodstone, sometimes called “Warrior Stone”, is a crystal we really like for Libras. This stone is thought to empower Libras by giving them the courage to speak their minds. Instead of holding emotions in for the sake of peace, a Libra can use Bloodstone to feel free to express their true feelings.
This crystal is known to be a powerful mood stabilizer, and it is used by healers to combat negative energy in the environment. It may also stimulate positive dreaming, increase intuition and bring about good fortune, abundance and peace of mind.
Resonating with both the heart and root chakras, Bloodstone can give Libras needed grounding while filling them with confidence and self-love.
Aventurine
Aventurine (especially the green version) is a Libra stone that strongly connects with many zodiac signs. Libras can benefit from using Aventurine in all of its many forms, so choose the one that seems to fit your particular needs the best.
Green Aventurine is mostly known for its vibrations of good luck and fortune, and Blue Aventurine is all about love and self discovery. If you’re a Libra in need of a little more focus, then you may want to add Orange Aventurine to your daily practice. Yellow Aventurine is thought to be a great crystal for creativity, and Purple Aventurine will get you motivated to take on the project of your dreams.
No matter which one color you choose, all Aventurines have some common properties. They are known to increase will power, clear out negative emotions, heal old wounds, and they can help Libras have the courage to just embrace the moment.
Eucryptite
Eucryptite is a rare but powerful Libra birthstone. It’s so rare that it is almost never made into jewelry. Instead, practitioners either hold it during meditation, or it can be placed on the body during healing sessions.
This stone exudes calm and peaceful vibrations, and it’s thought to help the user release helpful endorphins. Eucryptite is a very powerful stone that may protect Libras from harmful waves and other types of environmental radiation. It can also help Libras calmly express their thoughts to others.
Eucryptite is an excellent meditation stone, and many people use it to connect to their animal totems. It is also thought to assist with healthy communication, increase prosperity and is also a great crystal to help with focus.
Citrine
If you’re a Libra, you’ll be able to find your inner “happy place” with Citrine on your side. This stunning, sunny gemstone comes in a range of bright citrus hues that are guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
Often referred to as “Light Maker”, Citrine is thought to be a powerful mood enhancer that can help Libras find inner peace, enjoy increased mental health and put a damper on debilitating anxiety.
Citrine is also known to actually repel dark and negative energies, and this is good for Libras who sometimes need support from negative thinking. Think of Citrine as a kind of invisible shield that can keep dark and toxic influences away from your auric field. Negativity doesn’t stand a chance against the bright and happy vibes of Citrine.
Use Citrine to strengthen and balance your sacral chakra for healing and self-confidence.
Labradorite
Labradorite is a crystal that seems to embody the magic of the far north. Inuits believe that Labradorite is a mystical stone that’s full of the radiance of the Aurora Borealis. We suggest using Labradorite to bring its unique vibrations into your life and spiritual practice.
This crystal can be a very dynamic tool for Libras because it’s known to help curb impulsive behaviors. We are aware that Libras like their luxuries, and that’s fine, but Labradorite can help Libras keep their lust for the better things in life under stricter control.
Labradorite is also known to decrease nervousness and stress, increase positivity and help a Libra reach higher levels of thought. Libras needing a dose of spontaneity can depend on Labradorite to give them the courage to just go for it.
Pink Tourmaline
Pink Tourmaline is a very potent healing crystal when used by Libras. This stone, sometimes referred to as the spiritual birthstone of Libra, is thought to foster more love, compassion and emotional healing.
Found in various shades of pink, from pale, almost white to deep magenta, Pink Tourmaline is as beautiful to look at as it is powerful to use.
Libras can use this crystal to open energy blockages, to develop a greater sense of tolerance and compassion and to bring about greater clarity.
Pink Tourmaline is also known to heal emotional issues such as the death of a loved one, a painful break up or unresolved emotional sadness.
Related to the heart chakra, Pink Tourmaline can bring healing to anything related to love, and this includes self-love.
Aquamarine
Aquamarine may be the birthstone of March, but it can be very useful to a Libra wishing to build up inner strength and courage.
Aquamarine means, “Water Of The Sea”, and this stunning blue-green stone seems to embody the ocean and all of its various shades and moods. Just as the ocean ebbs and flows, so too can Aquamarine help a Libra “go with the flow.”
Another name for Aquamarine is “Stone Of Courage”, and this stone is thought to have the power to bring the user the inner strength to face fears and feel a sense of resilience that’s needed to roll with the punches.
Aquamarine is known to have clairvoyant properties that can sharpen intuition and bring a Libra closer to the vibes of the universe.
Agate
If you’re a Libra embarking on a journey of self-discovery, then Agate is the crystal to guide you on your way.
You’ll find this Libra birthstone in a rainbow of colors such as green, blue, red, pink, purple and even brown. Each different color has its own property and chakra connection, so Libras can choose the one or ones that seem to resonate the best.
Use Green Agate to connect your spirit closer to the beauty of nature, and Red Agate may increase passion and ambition. Libras can utilize White Agate to connect to higher powers, and Black Agate is well known for its strong protective properties.
Agate resonates as a throat, heart and sacral chakra stone for increased self-confidence, better decision making and a feeling of balance and grounding.
Peridot
While Libras are known for their sense of justice and fairness, this quest for justice can often lead down the path to judgmental and sometimes resentful behavior. Peridot is known to help a Libra let go of any egocentric behaviors that could be holding them back from true fairness.
You may hear Peridot referred to as “The Evening Emerald”, “The Poor Man’s Emerald” or even “The Study Stone.” No matter what it’s called, this striking green stone is all about focus, purpose and getting rid of negative emotions.
Because Peridot works as both a heart and solar plexus chakras stone, a Libra may feel more grounded, more open to the ideas of others and less centered on self.
Chiastolite
Chiastolite is thought to have the ability to bring flighty Libras more down to earth. This powerful crystal, also known as “The Cross Stone”, is often used to open the root chakra. This can give Libras a connection to the grounding influence of Mother Earth.
This Libra birthstone is also prized for its power to encourage self-healing, inner peace, clarity and more joy for life.
Used by Native Americans during ceremonies, Chiastolite is thought to be a strong talisman against dangerous, negative vibrations.
Lapis Lazuli
If you know a Libra who finds it difficult to express their true feelings, then Lapis Lazuli is a crystal that can help them speak their truth.
Lapis Lazuli has been valued throughout history from ancient Egypt to the Renaissance, and it’s been used in jewelry, amulets, painting pigment and as a healing stone.
We highly recommend this stone for anyone, Libras especially, who may be having trouble with self-expression. Lapis Lazuli is known to build self-esteem, and a strong sense of self can make it possible to speak truthfully from the heart. This crystal may also help a Libra deal with repressed anger.
Using Lapis Lazuli during meditation may bring Libras a sense of harmony between the need for justice and the tendency to be judgmental of others.
Rose Quartz
Rose Quartz is the perfect healing crystal for Libras who could use a little balance in the love realm. This can mean giving or receiving love in romantic, family or other relationships. It can also help Libras find their own self-love. This is why Rose Quartz is the most popular love crystal and is sometimes called “The Stone Of Unconditional Love.”
This Libra ascendant and moon stone is simply brimming with compassionate energy and the ability to cleanse and heal the mind, body and spirit. Using Rose Quartz can help you recover from old emotional wounds, decrease your anxiety level and connect to your high power.
Use Rose Quartz for heart chakra work to open yourself up to feelings of empathy, forgiveness and patience.
Why These Stones Are Helpful For Libras
As we already discussed earlier, Libras crave balance, fairness and justice. They also enjoy beauty, luxury and the good things in life. However, because of their love of justice, they tend to be over-idealistic and judgmental of other people who don’t share their values. They’ll also often suppress their true feelings in order to keep the peace.
The stones mentioned above are very helpful for Libras because they can both enhance positive traits and smooth out the edges of less than desirable ones.
Some of these stones, such as Rose Quartz and Pink Tourmaline, can help a Libra work on relationships, love and matters of the heart. Other stones, like Peridot and Aquamarine work to temper a Libra’s more judgmental, resentful tendencies.
Using birthstones for healing can really help a Libra become the well rounded, fair person that they strive to be. These stones, when used with intention, will create inner harmony and purpose.
The Main Libra Birthstone Colors
Libra birthstones come in so many gorgeous colors. Greens like Chrysoprase, Aventurine and Peridot reflect the lush abundance of the earth, while pinks such as Pink Tourmaline and Rose Quartz embody love and harmony. The warm, honey color of Citrine is like trapped sunshine, and the deep red of Bloodstone brings to mind magical powers.
Revel in the rainbow of colors, and enhance your life through the natural beauty of these stones.
Recommended Ways To Use Them
Each of these Libra birthstones can be used in a multitude of ways. There is no right or wrong way to use them, and how you use them one day may differ from another day.
Maybe the most obvious and beautiful way to use one of these birthstones is in jewelry. Stones can be placed in necklaces, bracelets, earrings or rings. In fact, birthstones have been made into stunning jewelry since the times of the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans and early Chinese. It can be very beneficial to have the crystal near the body, and placing the jewelry near the appropriate chakra is even more powerful.
Another very potent way to use a Libra birthstone is during meditation. Holding the stone in your hands against your skin while meditating is an excellent way to enjoy the full benefits of these crystals. When you relax, set your intention and focus on the healing vibrations, you will be able to absorb the incredible powers of these stones.
Libras can also benefit from these crystals by placing one or more around a home or office, or they can be kept in a pocket or purse.
Give one of the above methods a try, and you will see how these Libra birthstones can enhance your life and healing practices.
Wrapping Up
Each of the Libra birthstones above can make a positive impact on your life (in a number of different ways). By understanding their potential benefits and healing properties, you’ll be able to choose the ones that resonate with you the most!
If you’re still unsure about which stones to choose after reading this guide we’d be more than happy to help. Simply send us a message with your question and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can!
