What is Astral Travel?
So what is astral travel? While the term sounds a little space-age to some, astral travel is the belief that we have the ability to leave the physical body and travel to the astral plane and to other levels of consciousness. In short, it’s an out-of-body experience but one that you bring about deliberately. One of the most popular methods of astral travel can happen during lucid dreaming, deep spiritual encounters, breathwork sessions, and of course by training your brain to stay awake as your body glides away.
Astral travel is an exciting endeavor and can enrich your life however it is essential to stay protected and grounded. This is where crystals can also help. Not only can the right crystals help you to tap into that spiritual astral power but they can also ensure that you wear a cloak of protection every single time you float out the door. Let’s take a deep dive into a beautiful range of healing crystals to help you with your astral projection dreams.
The Specific Gems You Should Use
Agate for putting your body into a calming state
Clear Quartz for opening doorways to the divine
Rose Quartz for choosing love over fear
Citrine for shutting out negativity and traveling with joy
Amethyst for crown chakra vibes and lucid dreaming
Selenite for a white light that keeps the shadows at bay
Carnelian for taking the warrior spirit with you
Aventurine for emotional stability
Lapis Lazuli for prophetic magic and infinite wisdom
Hematite for grounding and strengthening the connection between spirit and body
Smoky Quartz for bringing light to darkened corners
Labradorite for seamless journeys into the unknown
Angelite for positive vibrations and connecting with your guardians
Black Obsidian for use as a compass in the dreamworld
Ametrine for spiritual sunshine that helps you unblock
Calcite for refreshing all your energy
Tigers Eye for grounding and spiritual amplification
Black Tourmaline for keeping you protected
1) Agate
blue lace agate
What it looks like: Beautiful in baby blue shades, this gem invites you to float with the clouds.
What it does: An essential part of your spiritual awakening and going deeper into the potentials of astral projection is to still the mind and calm the heart. Blue Lace Agate is all about emotional balance and stability which can keep you upright even when spinning on your head. As a hugely calming stone, it helps your body to go into a nurturing calm state prior to great journeys. Find out more about the meaning of Blue Lace Agate.
When to use it: Use Blue Lace Agate to get you into a meditative state. The calmer you are the more likely to are to experience this out-of-body adventure.
2) Clear Quartz
clear quartz
What it looks like: Like a shooting star of pure light.
What it does: The master healer does so much more than bring you back to balance and sweep out toxicity. Clear Quartz is a great all-around stone for spiritual healing and adventuring. It is also connected to your crown chakra which is one of the great gateways to higher consciousness and out-of-the-box thinking. The ancient Egyptians believed that Clear Quartz could call on the powers of the heavens. Find out more about the meaning of Clear Quartz.
When to use it: Place Clear Quartz under your pillow during sleep and open doorways to divine thinking and deeper consciousness.
3) Rose Quartz
rose quartz
What it looks like: Soft in pale pink and with the mood to match.
What it does: Surround yourself with the pale dawn of love and let this stone open you up to all the possibilities that sit beyond the periphery. Rose Quartz is a heart chakra opener and is brimming with goddess energy which preps you to embrace all the elements of astral travel without a hint of fear. Find out more about the meaning of Rose Quartz.
When to use it: If you feel like you hold yourself back when it comes to cosmic adventures or if you dare not delve in too deep, Rose Quartz is a gentle reminder to choose love and dreams over fear.
4) Citrine
citrine
What it looks like Golden sunshine and strokes of pure positivity.
What it does: This joyful gem glows with good luck and endless optimism and can fill your glass right up. It's important to shake off any negativity before you astral travel as you don’t want to carry that bad energy out there with you. Find out more about the meaning of Citrine.
When to use it: Do some meditative practice or a cleansing ritual with Citrine before bed or when planning to astral travel so you can be clear and charged and free from bad thoughts.
5) Amethyst
amethyst
What it looks like Vibrant purple and with mega mystical vibes.
What it does: Ever the crown chakra connector, Amethyst was practically made for leaping higher. This stone has mighty magical properties and has long been a talisman of the spiritually minded. For centuries this gem has been used to facilitate lucid dreaming and to tap into any prophetic messages the universe has to share. Find out more about the meaning of Amethyst.
When to use it: Place Amethyst under your pillow to prime yourself for a lucid dreaming event. You can also place it on your forehead or hold an Amethyst sphere during meditation for astral projection practice.
6) Selenite
selenite stone
What it looks like: The color of an angel feather, this stone keeps you soaring.
What it does: Just like the cloud passing in the heavens, Selenite is high vibrations and tight-knit links to the divine. It’s a gorgeous stone for connecting you with your guardians and helps you stay protected from the fleeting shadows of nightmares or any bad vibes out there. Find out more about the meaning of Selenite.
When to use it: Wear Selenite to bed so it can protect you while dreaming. This stone surrounds you in a white light that makes it very difficult for any shadow to pass through.
7) Carnelian
carnelian
What it looks like: The flame heart of mother earth, this gem glows with potential.
What it does: A stone soaked in creative energy and good time vibes, Carnelian also works to remove negative energy and encourages both your warrior spirit and your inner child out to play. These are great tools for taking you into higher dimensions as they bring a sense of protection and play. Find out more about the meaning of Carnelian.
When to use it: A glorious stone to keep with you at all times to stoke your inner fire. Carnelian is also an energy bringer in a crystal grid.
8) Aventurine
aventurine
What it looks like: Gentle in green and soaked in joy.
What it does: Aventurine is an omen of good fortune always and a heart chakra healer. It’s a gentle gem of courage, strength, and stabilizing the emotional body. Before you leap into the plains of astral travel it helps to be in a place of strength and stability so you can move into new realms without rocking your boat. Find out more about the meaning of Aventurine.
When to use it: Aventurine is a stone of flow and this is exactly the energy you need to help transport you to new realms. Wear it daily to loosen your grip and learn to let go or place it on the bedside table to invite this easy energy into your dreams.
9) Lapis Lazuli
lapis lazuli
What it looks like: A mini swirling cosmos of blue and silver and distant dreams.
What it does: With super strong ties to ancient civilizations, Lapis has long been used for its prophetic magic. This gem connects to the third eye and the throat chakras which help you to tap into innate knowledge and infinite wisdom and to communicate with the universe. This is another awesome stone to have around when deepening your relationship with lucid dreaming. Find out more about the meaning of Lapis Lazuli.
When to use it: Place Lapis under your pillow or hold it close during your bedtime meditation to tap into that lucid power that awaits you.
10) Hematite
hematite
What it looks like: Shot with silver and protective powers.
What it does: The shiny silver gem of Hematite is potent with protective powers and can keep you grounded no matter how high or how far you leap. This stone is also a yin-yang balancer, meaning that it strengthens both your spirituality and the body making it easier to leave and return with ease. Find out more about the meaning of Hematite.
When to use it: Keep Hematite close during times of astral travel or surround yourself with this stone during your spiritual practice to keep you safe.
11) Smoky Quartz
smoky quartz
What it looks like: Silvery smoke, brown mist, and clean cold air.
What it does: Thinning the veil between worlds, Smoky Quartz is here to help you let go of negative energies and bring light to darkened corners. This stone is known for its mystical properties and for being a truth seeker. For those seeking prophetic visions, Smoky Quartz can lead the way. Find out more about the meaning of Smoky Quartz.
When to use it: Meditate with Smoky Quartz before you embark on astral travel either through dreaming, meditation, or spiritual practice. It’s also a good stone to keep close to your bed to ward off negative energies.
12) Labradorite
labradorite
What it looks like Flashing blues, silvers, and greens – styled from the Aurora Borealis.
What it does: Labradorite is an awesome stone for astral travel and not least because it encourages you to explore. This stone fills your cup with the desire for adventure and not just the desire to step out of the door but the desire to step out of your body too. Find out more about the meaning of Labradorite.
When to use it: Wear Labradorite whenever you are planning to try an astral travel experience. Keep it close during meditation or spiritual sessions to encourage that levitating feeling.
13) Angelite
angelite
What it looks like: As the name suggests, this pale gem is heaven-sent.
What it does: Move towards serenity and love no matter how far you travel with the power of Angelite. This sweet stone connects you with your guardian angels and brings positive humming vibrations that surround your spiritual self with light. Find out more about the meaning of Angelite.
When to use it: Hold Angelite in your hand or wear Angelite so that when you astral travel it is easier to connect you with your spirit guides to help show you the way and keep you safe on your journey.
14) Black Obsidian
black obsidian
What it looks like: Bold and black and forever the protector.
What it does: A grounding stone that keeps you safe in exploration but also invites you to embrace the truth. For centuries sages and healers have been turning to the power of Obsidian to tap into the all-seeing powers that this mirror-like stone can bring. It’s a third eye chakra stone that guides you to higher consciousness and deeper knowledge. Find out more about the meaning of Black Obsidian.
When to use it: This is an awesome stone for keeping on you at all times for those who want to keep connected to their higher self and is especially useful for carrying with you into the dream world as it keeps you safe all while being a compass on your journey.
15) Ametrine
ametrine
What it looks like: A paler version of Amethyst shot with the yellow sun hues of Citrine.
What it does: A beautiful booster stone, Ametrine is all about blending that spiritual energy of Amethyst with the sunny pleasures of Citrine. The blend of both energies turns you into a comet of light and love and sends you rocketing out into the cosmos. Because of the unique blend, Ametrine also brings a beautiful sense of harmony which is essential when keeping you balanced during far-flung travels to other dimensions.
When to use it: This stone is awesome at releasing blocked energy which could be holding you in place and preventing you from opening up to new spiritual quests and otherworldly possibilities.
16) Calcite
Orange calcite
What it looks like: Citrus summers tempt you outdoors and to higher plains with this sunny bright stone.
What it does: Popping with fresh and positive energy, Calcite is a stone that can prep you for spirit work and astral travel without the weight. For those who want to fly as light as a feather, this sunny gem shines its light and soaks your soul in warm light. Find out more about the meaning of Calcite.
When to use it: Have this gem in your crystal arsenal especially when it comes to crystal grids and reiki healing either before or after any kind of spiritual work. This gem infuses you with feel-good energy which is what you need if you have been feeling pulled or drained.
17) Tiger's Eye
tigers eye
What it looks like: banded black and gold, the glint of the Tigers Eye is fierce protection.
What it does: Strong and resilient, the Tiger’s Eye is a stone of courage and endurance. This stone is all about vitality and getting the root chakra sorted so that you have the foundations you need in order to fly high. It also connects to the third eye and is a spiritual amplifier that illuminates dreams all while keeping you connected to the world beneath your feet. Find out more about the meaning of the Tiger’s Eye.
When to use it: Tiger’s Eye is a great stone to keep on your person or to place on the lower chakras as you enter a meditative state to align your energy and cleanse your aura. It also is good to meditate when you are feeling like you need a dose of extra strength.
18) Black Tourmaline
black tourmaline
What it looks like is Raw earth and mother energy, Black Tourmaline keeps you tethered even when traveling far.
What it does: Black Tourmaline is one of the best crystals for protection and grounding. While you are flying high you want to make sure that you are protected from any negative energy or anything that could try to pull you down. Having this crystal close is like having a forcefield of warriors around you. Find out more about the meaning of Black Tourmaline.
When to use it: Whenever you are planning to astral travel be sure to keep a piece of Black Tourmaline close by. Wear it on the body or make a crystal grid or sacred circle with the stone involved to ward off negativity.
How to Use These Effective Crystals
gemstone bracelets, rings, and worry stones
Want to know how to call on the powers of these astral travel crystals? There are lots of ways you can harness the powerful energy of these divine stones from the depths of the earth. Whether its making a magic circle or slipping a stone upon your wrist, here are the best ways to use crystals for all of your astral travels…
Lay crystals on your pillow to guide you into a lucid sleep
Wear crystal jewelry to keep you tethered and protected at all times
Place crystals on your third eye when delving into a deep meditation
Make a crystal grid
Make dream sachets with crystals and herbs like lavender, rosemary, mugwort, and verbena.
Use your crystals when practicing tarot to enhance mystical connections
Other stones that work beautifully with astral travel and witchcraft practices include Moonstone, Fluorite, Moldavite,
Conclusion
Carrying your astral body away is exciting stuff. The power of dreams, journeys that take you higher or plunge you in deep, messages from the other side, and connecting with spirit guides, all of these adventures are open to those who dare to dream. Making sure that you stay consciously connected, tethered, and that you leave all strands of negativity behind is how you stay cloaked in protection and this is where crystals can help.
What are your experiences with astral travel? How far have you gone? Share your stories with us in the comments.