# What's Your Favorite Stone/Material to Work With? **URL:** \ **Category:** Witchcraft\ **Tags:** ritual-tools\ **Created:** [April 26, 2026, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/whats-your-favorite-stone-material-to-work-with/3146 "2026-04-26T19:01:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![WrenTalbot](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.pagangrimoire.com/wrentalbot/32/1156_2.png) [@WrenTalbot](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/WrenTalbot)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2026, 7:01pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/whats-your-favorite-stone-material-to-work-with/3146/1 "2026-04-26T19:01:20Z")
What are your favorite stones or materials? I’ve never seen a general topic on this (which is weird) so I thought I would start one. I recently have discovered the majesty of white jade. I picked up a bracelet from my local metaphysical shop and I don’t want to take it off my arm. It’s so calming and gentle, yet emits an impressive kind of power. It has a bunch of benefits. I’ll put a link here: [Properties of White Jade](https://crystalsbyrob.com/blogs/metaphysical-healing-properties-of-stones/metaphysical-healing-properties-of-white-jade) Another thing I’m keen on trying is associated with one of my deities; [Rudrakasha](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rudraksha) beads. They’re sacred seeds. Finally ordered one yesterday! I wonder if anyone here has any experience with these? So share with us your favorite stones, shells, plant materials, animal materials, natural tools, you get the idea! It’ll be fun reading and it might give some of our newbies here ideas on what to start with. 😉 Cheers. 🪷 🔔 ---
**Author:** ![Sedim\_Haba](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.pagangrimoire.com/sedim_haba/32/845_2.png) [@Sedim\_Haba](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/Sedim_Haba)\ **Post date:** [April 26, 2026, 9:49pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/whats-your-favorite-stone-material-to-work-with/3146/2 "2026-04-26T21:49:52Z")
The stone closest related to Shamanism in the Americas is probably Turquoise. I have some authentic pieces from my mother, who traveled to the Southwest often and knew what to look for. I wear those mostly. They’re silver settings. I have a small brass [Singing Bowl](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Standing_bell). Hope to get a bigger one I do love brass and bronze and copper. ---
**Author:** ![WrenTalbot](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.pagangrimoire.com/wrentalbot/32/1156_2.png) [@WrenTalbot](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/WrenTalbot)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2026, 5:50am UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/whats-your-favorite-stone-material-to-work-with/3146/3 "2026-04-29T05:50:20Z")
Turquoise is such a beautiful stone, I love blue-green stones. Love singing bowls too, I’m waiting to get a nice one - likely in brass or the 7-metal blends that seem to be popular in Nepal and India. Bronze has a nice earthy quality that I also like. Brass I like a lot too, I see it as a good substitute for gold. Copper is pretty, but for strange reasons I can’t work with it! ---
**Author:** ![Exploding\_Hyacinths](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/cdc98d/32.png) [@Exploding\_Hyacinths](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/Exploding_Hyacinths)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2026, 9:14am UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/whats-your-favorite-stone-material-to-work-with/3146/4 "2026-07-21T09:14:40Z")
I’m new so I’m feeling things out. Right now I’m really enjoying learning Oracle and tarot cards, and getting a feel for my many crystals and what works when. I’m mostly doing this by intuition and which crystal I’m drawn to for a ritual. Right now I’m doing a nightly candle ritual and I drew crystals called to me based on my intention for the ritual. A week later, they still feel right and very powerful. I had a succulent that I had to deadhead some flowers from, which I saved for no particular reason. A few days later I began this ritual and it felt right to add them. Last week I collected about a gallon of rainwater I plan to charge as moon water. I’m Very drawn to sigils, especially if they get burnt after or if they are drawn on the skin. Wow lol I guess I didn’t realize how much I’m dabbling in but it all feels so intuitive. I must have like 15 books on different subjects (thank goodness for eBay). The only thing I really study is the meaning of each tarot card when i pull it in a spread and the moon meanings and phases and when you should do what. My favorite tool i guess is my intuition, bc none of this is written in stone, it’s all suggestive and what feels right. And that feels right to me. ---
**Author:** ![tihomirvulchev61](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/fbc32d/32.png) [@tihomirvulchev61](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/tihomirvulchev61)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2026, 3:43pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/whats-your-favorite-stone-material-to-work-with/3146/5 "2026-07-21T15:43:46Z")
A wonderful topic that is not bad to keep up with constantly. One always has something to learn more. My main stones: 1. Malachite - Protection for Shamans and Healers. 2. Carnelian - Good relationships 3. Mountain crystal - All possibilities 4. Jade - The favorite stone of the Tao path Spiritual Beings love Rose Quartz. Stone you show a desire for Love. Stones always help, put them on your Altar or just carry them with you. I wish you health! Tihomir Valchev ❤✨🌿 ---
**Author:** ![RuledbyJupiter88](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.pagangrimoire.com/ruledbyjupiter88/32/1567_2.png) [@RuledbyJupiter88](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/RuledbyJupiter88)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2026, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/whats-your-favorite-stone-material-to-work-with/3146/6 "2026-07-21T16:20:02Z")
Love Turquoise! It’s energy is so calm yet so protective at the same time & helps me bring truths to light & stay balanced. It’s one of the main stones for my sign as well (Sagittarius). Other great crystals & stones are Golden Healer Quartz which is great crystal to clear chakra imbalances & realign them, amplify energy, helps assist in deep emotional release, mental clarity & physical support, Prehnite is great for increasing intuition, helps connect to higher consciousness & heals emotional wounds, Lapis Lazuli is a great stone for enlightenment, intuition, opening the third eye chakra, self-awareness, helps promote clear & honest communication, Black Tourmaline is great for protection for the aura that provides an energetic shield helping to remove & keep negative energies away, Black Obsidian is volcanic glass which is also highly protective, helps with emotional blockages & helps us face hidden truths, Citrine is a great crystal for attracting abundance & success, boost confidence, self-esteem, promotes positivity, increases imagination, Pyrite also known as fools gold is great for increasing motivation, focus, a great manifestation crystal for attracting wealth & abundance. ---
**Author:** ![tihomirvulchev61](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/fbc32d/32.png) [@tihomirvulchev61](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/tihomirvulchev61)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2026, 6:34pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/whats-your-favorite-stone-material-to-work-with/3146/7 "2026-07-21T18:34:03Z")
If the first publication in on 26.04. it’s not bad to revive this topic about Precious stones. Tihomir Valchev ❤✨🌿 ---
**Author:** ![PTCLIFL](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.pagangrimoire.com/ptclifl/32/754_2.png) [@PTCLIFL](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/PTCLIFL)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2026, 8:40pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/whats-your-favorite-stone-material-to-work-with/3146/8 "2026-07-22T20:40:52Z")
I love minerals! It’s funny that many minerals i like are from the cubic system, such as pyrite, garnet and fluorite I also resonate with lead but i would only use it metaphorically bc it’s poisonous XD ---
**Author:** ![Sedim\_Haba](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.pagangrimoire.com/sedim_haba/32/845_2.png) [@Sedim\_Haba](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/Sedim_Haba)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2026, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/whats-your-favorite-stone-material-to-work-with/3146/9 "2026-07-22T22:04:28Z")
> [@PTCLIFL](#): > > I also resonate with lead but i would only use it metaphorically bc it’s poisonous XD I’ve worked with it my whole life. (Soldering irons) it’s not that bad. It’s not like Mercury… 😬 Just gotta use some common sense protocols. Like not eat while you do. I test OK for Pb. ---
**Author:** ![PTCLIFL](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.pagangrimoire.com/ptclifl/32/754_2.png) [@PTCLIFL](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/PTCLIFL)\ **Post date:** [July 22, 2026, 10:27pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/whats-your-favorite-stone-material-to-work-with/3146/10 "2026-07-22T22:27:50Z")
That would be great​🥺I will remember to keep safe when handling heavy metals ---
**Author:** ![JennyWren](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.pagangrimoire.com/jennywren/32/1472_2.png) [@JennyWren](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/JennyWren)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2026, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/whats-your-favorite-stone-material-to-work-with/3146/11 "2026-07-24T21:11:28Z")
I know I’m a little late on this one but hopefully this doesn’t count as _too_ late. I find I’m very into crystals right now. The ones I am using on a regular basis are: Black Onyx — grounding, protection Selenite — cleansing, peace Black Tourmaline — powerful protection, banishing negativity Green Fluorite — clarity, focus, purification (ADHD) Dark Rose Garnet — passion, courage, protection Amethyst — intuition, calm, protection Tiger’s Eye — strength, courage, grounding Clear Quartz — amplification, cleansing, clarity, protection Let me know if these correspondences are the same as you understand them. ---
**Author:** ![WrenTalbot](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.pagangrimoire.com/wrentalbot/32/1156_2.png) [@WrenTalbot](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/WrenTalbot)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2026, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/whats-your-favorite-stone-material-to-work-with/3146/12 "2026-07-24T21:36:44Z")
I don’t mind if people want to continue adding to this topic. That’s what I’d hoped actually! I did end up getting a couple rudraksha seeds. Very interesting little talismans they are! Kind of makes me want to work with more seeds. > [@JennyWren](#): > > Selenite — cleansing, peace Selenite is also a great charger for other stones and magick tools. When there’s no moonlight for cleansing and charging, a selenite bowl or plate can do the same job! Your correspondences look good! By far my favorite protective and grounding stone is Karelian Shungite. From my experience with it I find it’s incredibly strong. I prefer it over black tourmaline. ---
**Author:** ![JennyWren](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.pagangrimoire.com/jennywren/32/1472_2.png) [@JennyWren](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/JennyWren)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2026, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/whats-your-favorite-stone-material-to-work-with/3146/13 "2026-07-24T22:18:48Z")
I’m typically using the little white Quartz chips, selenite chips, and black Onyx in a dish to cleanse and recharge the other crystals that I wear to work every day. I basically wear crystals like a little suit of armor. ---
**Author:** ![WrenTalbot](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.pagangrimoire.com/wrentalbot/32/1156_2.png) [@WrenTalbot](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/WrenTalbot)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2026, 11:07pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/whats-your-favorite-stone-material-to-work-with/3146/14 "2026-07-24T23:07:01Z")
> [@JennyWren](#): > > I basically wear crystals like a little suit of armor. lol, that’s a natural habit I think most practitioners develop. It’s how you know how far you are in the conversion. 😝 I’ve always got at least one talisman and two bracelets on. On rare occasion I will feel the need to be fully “suited up” and let me tell you… it’s a _lot_ of stuff. LOL ---
**Author:** ![JennyWren](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.pagangrimoire.com/jennywren/32/1472_2.png) [@JennyWren](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/JennyWren)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2026, 11:22pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/whats-your-favorite-stone-material-to-work-with/3146/15 "2026-07-24T23:22:40Z")
I double up on the green fluorite everyday (bracelet and pendant) because my brain needs to be seriously corralled. Also, many, many heavy energies come through my office door everyday and I need to keep that force field strong so crap just bounces off. ---
**Author:** ![JennyWren](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.pagangrimoire.com/jennywren/32/1472_2.png) [@JennyWren](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/JennyWren)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2026, 1:45am UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/whats-your-favorite-stone-material-to-work-with/3146/16 "2026-07-25T01:45:33Z")
> [@WrenTalbot](#): > > By far my favorite protective and grounding stone is Karelian Shungite. How do you use it? Do you wear it or keep it in a particular spot? ---
**Author:** ![Littlefield01](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.pagangrimoire.com/littlefield01/32/1607_2.png) [@Littlefield01](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/Littlefield01)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2026, 2:59am UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/whats-your-favorite-stone-material-to-work-with/3146/17 "2026-07-25T02:59:38Z")
I remember using onyx when I was starting to practice occult magik. It was mostly to give myself clarity to see in the spiritual realm which I personally feel worked. ---
**Author:** ![tihomirvulchev61](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/fbc32d/32.png) [@tihomirvulchev61](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/tihomirvulchev61)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2026, 9:00am UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/whats-your-favorite-stone-material-to-work-with/3146/18 "2026-07-25T09:00:33Z")
Hello, Precious stones are a wonderful feeling. On my Altar I have: Rock crystal, Aquamarine, Malachite, Carnelian, and a few other smaller but essential stones for me and the Spiritual Beings. I love them, they have a wonderful radiance. I wish you health! Happiness and success! Tihomir Valchev ❤ ✨ 🌿 ---
**Author:** ![JennyWren](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.pagangrimoire.com/jennywren/32/1472_2.png) [@JennyWren](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/JennyWren)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2026, 9:23pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/whats-your-favorite-stone-material-to-work-with/3146/20 "2026-07-28T21:23:52Z")
![IMG_1430](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/uploads/pagangrimoire/original/2X/e/e4841d39075e090e1a1485a29aa749be4528b20c.jpeg) My cleanse and recharge station. I’ve added black tourmaline to the mix. ---
**Author:** ![WrenTalbot](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex003/user_avatar/forum.pagangrimoire.com/wrentalbot/32/1156_2.png) [@WrenTalbot](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/u/WrenTalbot)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2026, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/whats-your-favorite-stone-material-to-work-with/3146/21 "2026-07-29T23:41:34Z")
Sorry it’s taken me a bit to get back to this! I use shungite for a bunch of different things. It can also neutralize EMFs from electronics. I have a small plate of shungite glued to the back of my cell and tablet case. If you had a set of shungite obelisks you could set them up as an energetic shield around your space. I’ve also put smaller pieces with other small stones under my pillow to help me sleep. It can be worn too. I have a large crescent shungite pendant that I wear as part of my “_suited up_” form lol. When worn, I find it gives a very centered and grounding sense of protection. You can also get it in large plates to ground things on or massage rods to roll over your body as a therapeutic. There’s a lot of uses. lol The only thing is you don’t want to get it wet. It will start to erode if it’s exposed to water. And if you do get it make sure you get it from a reputable store that spells out that it’s from the Karelian Republic. There’s a bunch of fake sellers sadly. 🪷 [Next page](https://forum.pagangrimoire.com/t/whats-your-favorite-stone-material-to-work-with/3146.md?page=2)