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Skip navigation!ADVERTISEMENTStory from SpiritFeeling Blue? Astrologers Are Using These 6 Crystals To Combat Bad MoodsElizabeth GulinoLast Updated April 13, 2020, 6:58 PM ADVERTISEMENTSee All SlidesBegin SlideshowPhotographed by Ryan Williams.Everyone has off days. Maybe something happened to bring you down, or maybe the bad energy appears out of thin air. When one of these gloomy periods descend, you probably have some pick-me-ups in your back pocket — a good run, a favorite food, a talk with friends. And increasingly, people are turning to the power of crystals to lift their moods. Some even use healing crystals to address depression, though there's no medical evidence to back its effectiveness. Those suffering from depression should see a physician. But as the wellness industry explores non-traditional avenues to seeking wellbeing, people like Narayana Montúfar, senior astrologer at Astrology.com and Horoscope.com, suggest that crystals are worth trying. "When it comes to handling blue moods, crystals can have a positive impact because of their stimulating and energizing properties," says Montúfar. She says that believers think that each special stone holds a spirit — and that humans can connect to that spirit by being able to communicate with it. "This is the reason working with crystals involves meditating while holding them close to our bodies, it helps activate their powers," she explains.We asked Montúfar to name the crystals with the most uplifting energy. Try grabbing one of these the next time you're feeling unmotivated, lonely, or sad. Maybe it will work for you.Begin Slideshow ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENT HoroscopesThe First Full Moon Of 2026 Will Take You On A New JourneyThe supermoon kicks off 2026 on the right foot for us all! Mark your calendars: January 3rd brings the Super Full Wolf Moon in the sign of Cancer. As the fby Lisa StardustHoroscopesYour January Horoscope Will Bring The Most Meaningful Fresh Start...Cosmic beings, we’ve made it to January 2026. And this isn’t just another new year…it’s a true reset. Numerologically, 2026 adds up to a 1, the numby Dossé-Via TrenouHoroscopesYour New Year’s Eve Horoscope Is Here — & It’s All Po...Happy New Year! It’s fair to say we are all ready to move on from 2025, which is why it’s fantastic that the horoscope for the last night of thby Lisa StardustHoroscopesYour Horoscope This Week: December 28 To January 3Cosmic beings, we’ve made it to the final week of 2025, and the threshold of 2026. And honestly? This doesn’t feel like a light, glittery end-of-year mby Dossé-Via TrenouHoroscopesYour 2026 Horoscope Is Here — & It’s Going To Be A Very Pro...2026 is poised to be a highly productive year. Numerologically, 2026 is a number one year, promising a fresh start, which is exactly the kind of energy we by Lisa StardustHoroscopesYour 2026 Money Horoscope Is Here — You’ll Be Thinking Fast...Cosmic beings, 2026 is the money year many of us have been preparing for without even realizing it. In numerology, 2026 adds up to 1, the number of beginniby Dossé-Via TrenouHoroscopesVenus In Capricorn Is Bringing All The Love & RomanceSometimes when we least expect it, love appears. Venus in Capricorn is going to bring a lot of rizz to our hearts, allowing us to elevate our romantic gameby Lisa StardustHoroscopesYour Horoscope This Week: December 21 To 27Welcome to a major transition week, R29 babes. On December 21st, the solstice strikes and Capricorn Season officially begins, marking one of the most powerby Dossé-Via TrenouHoroscopesCapricorn Season Will Tap Into Your Quiet & Calm EnergyRejoice! The last days of 2025 bring the onset of Capricorn season. On December 21st, the sun officially enters Capricorn and it’ll be a potent momenby Lisa StardustHoroscopesWhat Does The Winter Solstice Mean For Your Zodiac Sign?It’s time to put on our warmest scarf because winter is finally here! December 21st marks the onset of a new season and the sun’s entrance into Capby Lisa StardustHoroscopesThe Final New Moon Of 2025 Will Bring A Major Shake UpIn true form, the New Moon in Sagittarius on December 19th is going to be a wild roller coaster of emotions. It’s officially the last new moon of 2025 anby Lisa StardustHoroscopesYour Horoscope This Week: December 14 To 20R29 babes, we’ve made it to the final full week of Sag Season, and the energy shift is major. The highlight of this week is Mars leaving Sagittarius and by Dossé-Via TrenouADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENT