Aries season is here! This astrological season, you may feel a bit preoccupied with what others think about you. Even if you're typically grounded in more practical matters, your self-image may feel quite important to you this month. As we dive into Aries season (March 21 - April 19), the focus shifts to developing your sense of courage and inner strength. Discover more about this special time, and some of the best crystals for Aries season to use in your healing practice...

Perhaps you want to put your best foot forward or make a good impression, but be aware of any unchecked self-confidence struggles or self-worth issues that are surfacing. The right crystals can help you shift your focus to courage, bravery and inner strength to address these self-worth issues head on. Working with your crystals to call in this energetic support will be incredibly helpful in making any necessary shifts.

Working with the following Aries-aligned stones aligns you with the current celestial energies and is an excellent way to enhance the positive aspects of this astrological phase while balancing its challenges.

Aries Season Correspondences:

 

Dates: March 21 - April 19

Symbol: The Ram

Ruling Planet: Mars

Modality: Cardinal (Outgoing - related to imagination, resourcefulness, and talent)

Element: Fire (Click Here to learn more about working with Elemental Crystals)

The Body: Head (Neck, Face, Crown)

Keywords: Adventure, Courage, Determination

Aries Season Gifts: Bravery, Enthusiasm, Flexibility, Honesty, Leadership, New Beginnings, Outgoing, Strength, Willpower

Aries Season Challenges: Arrogance, Fiery Emotions, Impulsiveness, Jealousy, Rashness

Best Crystals for Aries Season:

During Aries season, select crystals that amplify courage, personal power, and confidence. It’s important to note that Zodiac crystals are a little different than birthstones (more on that here). You can work with the following crystals to enhance or balance the energies of Aries season. Whether enhancing positivity or addressing challenges by balancing out the more difficult energetic aspects of Aries, these stones are the best companions for the celestial journey ahead.

 

 

Apricot Botswana Agate

Fire Agate

Amber

Bloodstone

Carnelian

Citrine

White Diamond

Yellow Diamond

Red Pyrope Garnet

Heliodor (Yellow Beryl)

Mookaite Jasper

Red Jasper

Lava Rock

Mahogany Obsidian

Pyrite

Clear Quartz

Pyrite-Included Quartz

Golden Rutilated Quartz

Smoky Quartz

Rhodochrosite

Ruby (Red Corundum)

Red Spinel

Vanadinite

Top 3 Crystals for Aries Season:

Lava Rock: Lava Rock aligns well with the energy of Aries season. It provides a great boost of self-confidence, especially when you're feeling self-conscious in unfamiliar group settings. This stone helps you feel comfortable in your own skin. Lava Rock helps you draw on your inner strength to take control of any internal thoughts that may be impacting your sense of self-worth.

Red Pyrope Garnet: This crystal is known for its association with courage and bravery. If you’ve been letting your focus get preoccupied with how you stack up to others rather than focusing on your own strengths and gifts, you can reach for a Pyrope Garnet to help you ditch the unproductive comparisons. Though it's natural to compare yourself to someone you know or admire, if these thoughts become unhelpful, Red Garnet can encourage you to be brave, authentic, and just be yourself.

Ruby: This red variety of Corundum is filled with fiery, passionate energy. Working with this stone can help you overcome mindset blocks that may be keeping you from recognizing your true worth. This is especially useful for those in positions of leadership or for folks in the spotlight. Ruby helps you overcome negative self-thinking so you shine your inner light with confidence and ease.

 

Best Crystals for Aries’ Ruling Planet (Mars):