Fossils can be found in nearly every part of the earth, though for some reason, they’re often overlooked by crystal healers who are perhaps lacking the knowledge of all the fossil stone benefits they're missing out on! Perhaps it’s because they often lack the bright colors and glittering, gemmy appearance of many crystals…or perhaps it’s because many crystal workers are unsure of how to work with them. Whatever the reason, it’s time to change that, because incorporating fossils into your crystal work can be deeply rewarding and fulfilling.

Though the types of fossils vary, they do share a set of energetic qualities whether they're plant or animal fossils, no matter the mineral type. Individual fossil types have added properties, but all fossils share the following qualities:

Common Healing Properties of Fossils:

 

Enhances your connection with nature and its flora and fauna

Promotes journey work

Facilitates access to your past life memories

Enhances communication with your guides

Promotes energetic protection

Connects you to your ancestors (familial, spiritual, land spirits, etc.)

Facilitates grounding

Connects you with the energy of the Earth element

 

 

If you’re interested in developing a relationship with fossils, here are a few of my favorites to explore…

Top 5 Fossils for Crystal Healing:

 

#1 - Ammonite Fossils for Crystal Healing

Of all the fossils I’ve worked with, Ammonites may be my favorite. They’re a type of cephalopod and their spiral formation evokes a mystical quality that humans have been attracted to for thousands of years. Ammonite fossils are particularly beautiful, and the best are found in Madagascar, England, and Peru. There are various legends and folklore surrounding Ammonite fossils. For example, in England, people referred to Ammonites as “snake stones.”

The story behind this is that St. Hilda of Whitby (614-680) prayed for dangerous snakes to be turned to coiled stones, in order to clear the land for a convent (other versions of the lore say St. Hilda turned the snakes to stone to protect the nuns at Whitby Abbey). People believed these “snake stones” to be holy, or at least lucky, and wore them as charms, often with a snake head carved at the end. One genus of ammonites is still known as Hildoceras in the saint’s honor.

Properties of Ammonite Fossils:

Promotes acceptance

Facilitates spiritual journey work and inner work

Enhances your connection with Goddess energy

Facilitates past life recall

Enhances your present moment awareness

Facilitates animal communication

Assists with receiving guidance from your ancestors

Promotes grounding

Enhances your connection to Earth energy and nature

Aids in recalling your dreams or uncovering past life memories

Assists in developing a regular meditation practice

Learn more about Ammonite Fossils here.

 

#2 - Belemnite Fossils for Crystal Healing

Also known as Thunderstones, Belemnite Fossils are records of a type of squid-like Cephalopod that inhabited the earth from the Triassic period until the Cretaceous period. The “cone” is the most common fossilized portion of the creature, and they’re often found in a sort of bullet- or horn-shaped fossil.

Properties of Belemnite Fossils:

Aids in decision-making

Encourages you to take action

Promotes mental clarity

Assists with enhancing focus

Enhances your connection to your inner voice

Facilitates the process of receiving intuitive guidance

#3 - Echinoid Fossils for Crystal Healing

Echinoids are fossilized Sea Urchins that go by many colloquial names depending on their specific shape. According to Kenneth McNamara, some of the names used to describe them include Thunderstones, Shepherd’s Crowns, Sheep’s Hearts, Bishop’s Knees, Fairy Heads, Fairy Loaves, Chedworth Buns, and Snake’s Eggs. My favorite name for them is “Fairy Loaf” because they really do look like tiny little loaves...