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12 Because the crystal craze is back

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Amethyst Purported benefits: Reduces stress and negative energy, encourages intuition and communicat­ion. Celebrity fans: Lady Gaga keeps a large amethyst at her bedside, and Gwyneth Paltrow uses them during meditation.

Citrine Purported benefits: Stimulates focus, prosperity and good luck. Celebrity fans: Sheryl Crow regularly wears citrine pendants, and Adele reportedly won’t go onstage without one.

rose Quartz Purported benefits: Fosters compassion and love, promotes emotional healing and forgivenes­s, nurtures relationsh­ips. Celebrity fans: Katy Perry carries them to attract male suitors, and Goldie Hawn gave Kate Hudson a bowl of heartshape­d rose quartz to keep in her house.

Clear Quartz Purported benefits: Manifests intentions into reality, provides balance and clarity. Celebrity fans: Miranda Kerr has said her most prized possession is a clear quartz wand she keeps in her purse, while the Olsen twins gave the crystals to attendees at their fall 2018 fashion show.

Obsidian Purported benefits: Helps users confront their sadness, trauma, anger and stress, then absorbs that negative energy. Celebrity fans: Victoria Beckham’s first crystal was a black obsidian skull, and she says she still takes it everywhere.

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