When you think about crystals, the last thing that may come to mind is whether or not they should be in your bedroom. However, you may not know that certain crystals and precious stones can either help or hinder your sleep!
With this in mind, I’m going to take you on a journey to explore which crystals should not be kept in your bedroom and why, detailing everything you need to know to set up for the best night’s sleep possible!
7 Crystals That Should Not Be In The Bedroom
Gypsum
Gypsum is a prime example of a crystal that should be kept outside the bedroom, mainly because it’s famed for its ability to promote mental activity and focus.
If you find yourself having a hard time winding down at night or if you’re the type of person who wakes up in the middle of the night and can’t get back to sleep, then Gypsum is likely not the right crystal for you.
Or you should at least keep it away from the bedroom and closer to areas where you want these benefits, such as a lounge, home office, or by the door, so you can benefit from its presence before leaving home.
Selenite
Selenite is another crystal known for its ability to cleanse and clear other stones and the environment around it. While this is generally a good thing, it can have the opposite effect in the bedroom.
If you’re the kind of person to find your mind racing at night, a classic bout of overthinking, selenite can actually make matters worse by amplifying any negative thoughts or energy you may be holding onto.
This is because selenite can channel and focus energy, good or bad.
While this is fine if you’re mindfully working with the crystal and you’re looking for answers or a sense of direction when journeying into yourself, it’s not ideal when you’re trying to get a restful night of sleep
If you’re someone who is prone to anxiety or depression, it’s best to steer clear of selenite in the bedroom.
Pyrite
Pyrite is a beautiful crystal, but it’s another crystal that should be far away when you’re trying to sleep and relax. This is because Pyrite is known as a stone of protection.
While this is great when you’re out and about during the day, it may work against you at night.
Pyrite can create an energetic shield around you, and while this is fantastic when you’re trying to ward off negative energy, it can also prevent you from thoroughly relaxing.
If you have other stones and crystals you’re working with to help you relax; such as celestite which is a fantastic crystal to have in the bedroom, Pyrite can dampen or even entirely block the energy from this crystal, preventing you from experiencing its benefits.
Pyrite is also known for its stimulating properties, especially regarding how the mind works. It’s a powerful tool for engaging your intellect, kickstarting your problem-solving abilities, and working your memory, all of which are amazing when you’re not trying to switch off for the day.
Hematite
Hematite (see also ‘Is Hematite Magnetic?‘) is another crystal that’s beneficial for protection, but it’s also great for grounding.
This is because Hematite has a powerful connection to the earth, which can be helpful when you’re trying to find balance and calm in your life.
However, while the benefits are clear, Hematite is also another stimulating crystal. Its powerful healing abilities are exceptional when restoring the body, strengthening your cells, muscles, and overall being, and can even regulate your blood supply.
While these may seem ideal for sleep, the opposite is true. Your blood pressure drops when you sleep as your body enters a deep state of calm, so rather than keeping your blood flow stable, you want it to calm down.
Hematite is also renowned for boosting creativity, so unless you’re looking to jerk awake with your mind flowing with ideas but not enough energy to carry them out, leave Hematite in another room.
If you want to make the most of it, wear this stone within a necklace or bracelet and put it on as you wake up (perhaps when you first go to the bathroom), and you can benefit from its effects all day!
Azurite
Azurite is a beautiful crystal that’s most well known for its deep blue color. It’s a stone of intuition and insight, so it’s great for anyone looking to explore their spirituality or psychic abilities.
Azurite is also known as a stone of transformation, so it’s perfect for anyone who’s going through a tough time or is looking to make some significant changes in their life.
However, while Azurite can be incredibly helpful, it’s also a very powerful crystal (see also ‘What is the Most Powerful Crystal‘). Its ability to stimulate the mind can make it difficult to relax and can even cause insomnia.
Since this is a stone renowned for its ability to open the Third Eye (see also, ‘How to Open Your Third Eye‘) Chakra, which is the energy center associated with psychic abilities and intuition, it can be overstimulating when trying to sleep.
If you want to work with Azurite, it’s best to do so during the daytime when you’re looking to engage your intuition or work on some personal transformation. You can carry it with you in your pocket or place it on your desk while you work.
Malachite
Malachite is a striking crystal (see also, ‘10 Best Crystals to Combine Malachite With‘) that’s most well known for its bright green color. It’s a stone of transformation, helping to facilitate change in all areas of your life.
From improving your ability to take risks and aligning with your thoughts, emotions, and actions, Malachite is a powerful crystal to have on your side.
It’s also known as a stone of protection, shielding you from negative energy, absorbing toxic and harmful energies, and keeping them away from you.
While none of these are explicitly stimulating, they aren’t precisely calming either, at least not enough for sleep.
Instead, Malachite (see also ‘What Does Malachite Do?‘) should be used within a spiritual practice or ritual where you can really work with the auras and feel the benefits mindfully and proactively.
Lepidolite
Finally, Lepidolite is the most well-known stone for its calming and peace-promoting abilities.
It’s a stone that helps to dissolve unwanted negative energy into nothingness and helps you always aim for the true highest good within yourself and your world. It’s a great way to heal deep emotional issues and soothe stress and depression.
Nevertheless, this is perhaps a crystal that should be used just before bedtime rather than during it. While it’s true this is a calming stone, this crystal can stimulate the third eye and heart chakras.
When stimulated, these chakras can become very active, and if you’re not mindful of what’s going on, it can feel very unsettling, thus, it can become disruptive to your sleep.
Conclusion
While many crystals are wonderful for sleep, some should be avoided. This is because they can be overstimulating or cause certain auras and energy channels within the home that will keep someone awake, even if that’s not just you.
If you share your room with your partner, then remember that they may also connect and experience the energies of crystals differently from you, so make sure you’re having the conversation with them to create the perfect energy balance in your bedroom for every member of your household because we all know what it can be like when we don’t get enough proper sleep!
Hi, my name is Andrea Daehma and I have been collecting and using crystals in my everyday life for just over six years now.
I have my own collection of crystals gracing my house, several for every scenario I could think of.
Learning about crystals has truly changed my life, and I want to help others turn their life around too. Please enjoy my website and find your own small stone to begin your crystal journey with!
