An absolutely beautiful type of quartz - smoky quartz gets its grey / black / brownish colouring from aluminium. It has wonderful grounding properties that help connect us with the earth, healing the earth star and root chakra.
Smoky quartz is known for its protective qualities as well as its ability to absorb negative energy. This includes your own negative energy so it is particularly good for those who suffer anxiety and depression and low self esteem. If you are struggling to move forward due to negative self talk it is a great crystal to have around. It’s also great for those who are around energy vampires as it creates a barrier particularly when kept or worn within the aura.
It is also a great crystal for protection you from electromagnetic frequency (emfs) - which may leave you feeling tired or drained.
Smoky quartz is a crystal for anyone who is going through radio or chemotherapy, but be sure that you have a naturally coloured piece and not a piece that has been made darker using irradiation (these pieces will often be very dark black - this does occur naturally but is more rare and would be stated at the time of buying.)
Affirmation:
I feel grounded and connected with earth energy, my root connection allows me to control my emotions.
Meditation:
Take your Smoky quartz outside and connect with the earth, or if you can’t lay or sit on the floor.
Hold your smoky quartz or place at your root chakra, close your eyes and breathe deeply into the lower part of your lungs, expanding your tummy.
Imagine roots growing down from the root chaka down into the ground dispelling any negative energy down to the earth. Ask the earth to take your stress and worries and replace the energy with peace. When you breathe out allow the negativity and stress to leave your body via your roots, and when you breathe in imagine calm and grounding travelling back into your up and through your whole body.