7 Best Crystals For Grounding (Complete Guide)

The first time I experienced the power of grounding crystals was during a particularly stressful period in my life. My thoughts felt scattered, anxiety kept me awake at night, and I struggled to stay present.

A wise mentor suggested I work with black tourmaline. Within days of carrying this stone, I noticed a remarkable shift.

My racing thoughts slowed, my sleep improved, and I felt more connected to my body.

Grounding is the practice of energetically connecting to the earth's stabilizing frequencies. In our increasingly digital world, many of us experience symptoms of being "ungrounded". We feel anxiety, scattered thinking, difficulty focusing, and feeling disconnected from our bodies.

Grounding crystals help establish a secure energetic connection to the earth.

Here are the seven most effective crystals for grounding.

1. Black Tourmaline

Black tourmaline creates a powerful energetic shield while simultaneously drawing excess and scattered energy downward into the earth.

This jet-black crystal is often considered the ultimate grounding stone.

How black tourmaline helps with grounding:

• Creates a protective barrier against electromagnetic frequencies
• Absorbs negative energy from your field and environment
• Transforms scattered energy into stable, usable power
• Anchors your root chakra to earth energy

For maximum benefit, place black tourmaline near electronic devices, at the corners of your home, or carry a small piece in your pocket or bag.

Our Crystal Shelves collection offers the perfect way to display larger black tourmaline specimens in spaces where you need grounding energy, like home offices or bedrooms.

2. Smoky Quartz

Smoky quartz excels at transforming negative or chaotic energy into stable earth energy, making it ideal for highly sensitive people and energetically challenging environments.

This understated brown to gray crystal contains both the amplifying properties of quartz and the grounding qualities of earth elements.

Smoky quartz grounding benefits:

• Neutralizes negative thought patterns
• Transforms anxiety into calm awareness
• Provides gentle protection without heaviness
• Enhances focus and practical thinking

Our Coppermoon Small Moon Shelf creates the perfect display space for your smoky quartz crystals.

The crescent moon design symbolizes cycles and natural rhythms, complementing smoky quartz's ability to transform energy.

Available in dark brown or matte black, these handcrafted poplar wood shelves provide an ideal platform for displaying grounding crystals exactly where you need their energy most.

3. Hematite

Hematite's high iron content creates a powerful magnetic connection to the earth, making it one of the strongest and most immediate grounding stones available.

This silvery-black, metallic crystal has been used for grounding since ancient times.

How hematite grounds:

• Creates an almost magnetic pull downward
• Helps you feel the physical sensation of being in your body
• Supports logical thinking and mental clarity
• Provides an energetic anchor during meditation

Hematite works best when in direct contact with your body. Consider hematite jewelry worn on the left side of the body or placing a tumbled stone in your pocket.

Our Crystal Grids collection offers beautiful platforms for creating dedicated grounding arrangements. Try placing hematite at the center of a grid with supporting stones radiating outward.

4. Red Jasper

Red jasper connects you to the vital life-force energy of the earth, promoting physical stamina, emotional stability, and practical action in the material world.

This rich red stone has been called the "supreme nurturer" for its supportive properties.

Red jasper grounding benefits:

• Builds physical energy and endurance
• Supports taking practical action rather than just thinking
• Creates slow, steady energy rather than quick fixes
• Helps maintain boundaries and personal power

For those struggling with fatigue alongside feeling ungrounded, red jasper provides both stability and vitality.

Our Hamsa Hand Light Up Shelf provides an ideal setting for red jasper, combining the protective symbolism of the Hamsa with red jasper's nurturing energy.

This handcrafted poplar wood shelf features botanical cutouts that allow light to shine through, creating a warm glow that complements red jasper's earthy energy.

5. Obsidian

Obsidian's volcanic origins create an immediate connection to earth's core energies, providing powerful grounding alongside shadow work and truth-revealing properties.

This glossy black stone is actually natural glass formed during volcanic eruptions.

Obsidian grounding properties:

• Creates rapid and deep grounding during anxiety attacks
• Reveals hidden truths that may be causing instability
• Cuts etheric cords that may be draining your energy
• Provides a protective shield while doing spiritual work

Obsidian comes in several varieties, including black, snowflake, mahogany, and rainbow. Black obsidian provides the strongest grounding, while snowflake obsidian offers a gentler approach.

For those experiencing major life transitions or feeling particularly unrooted, obsidian provides the strong stabilizing presence needed to navigate change.

6. Moss Agate

Moss agate's connection to plant energy creates a gentle, nature-based grounding that helps you harmonize with earth's cycles and natural rhythms.

This semi-transparent stone contains green inclusions that resemble moss or plant life.

How moss agate supports grounding:

• Connects you to nature's stable, cyclical patterns
• Promotes patience and gradual growth over quick fixes
• Helps new beginnings take root firmly
• Supports gardening and plant-based grounding practices

Our Sun & Moon Oracle Display Tarot Box provides not only storage for your divination tools but also features long compartments at the top and bottom that create the perfect display space for grounding crystals like moss agate.

Made from solid pine in either natural or dark oak finish, this handcrafted box allows you to incorporate grounding energy directly into your spiritual practice space.

7. Shungite

Shungite contains fullerenes (carbon molecules) that provide uniquely powerful protection against electromagnetic frequencies while creating a stable energetic foundation.

This rare black stone from Russia has gained popularity for its exceptional protective properties.

Shungite grounding benefits:

• Shields against EMFs from technology
• Filters and purifies energies in your environment
• Creates a strong but flexible grounding connection
• Supports detoxification on physical and energetic levels

For those whose ungrounded feelings are connected to technology overuse, shungite creates the perfect antidote. Place pieces near computers, Wi-Fi routers, and other electronics.

How to Use Grounding Crystals Effectively

To maximize the benefits of these powerful stones, consider these practical approaches:

Direct Contact Methods

• Carry tumbled stones in pockets or pouches
• Wear as jewelry, particularly on the left side of the body
• Hold during meditation or stressful moments
• Place directly on the root chakra during relaxation

Environmental Placement

• Position larger specimens near workspaces or in corners of rooms
• Create crystal grids in areas where you spend significant time
• Place under your bed or chair for continuous grounding
• Display on dedicated shelves at eye level as visual reminders

About the Author

Janie Fagan is the lead writer and resident crystal expert at Coppermoon.

With over 20 years of experience in spiritual practices and crystal work, Janie comes from a lineage of spiritualists who have passed down their wisdom through generations.

Her approach combines traditional knowledge with practical, modern applications, helping readers create sacred spaces that honor both ancient traditions and contemporary needs.

When not writing or working with crystals, Janie can be found tending to her moon garden, practicing sound healing, and exploring the connection between celestial movements and earth energies.

She believes that everyone deserves access to the tools and knowledge that make spiritual practice accessible and meaningful in everyday life.