Few things are as frustrating as going through the motions of a relaxing bedtime routine—soaking in a hot bath, drinking chamomile tea, changing into your softest pajamas—and then lying in bed, wide awake and pleading with sleep to come. Your eyes are shut, yet your thoughts keep racing. The mattress feels fine, but your body refuses to unwind.
After a night of bad sleep, getting through the next day can seem nearly impossible: concentration slips, your head feels foggy, and on top of that, drowsiness sets in. A poor night's rest can leave you irritable and disconnected from everything around you.
Now and then, unexpected events disrupt our routines and may cost us a night or two of sleep. Still, it's crucial to establish a steady sleep schedule—doing so strengthens you and supports your spiritual growth and evolution.
“Sleep is the best meditation” – Dalai Lama
What do you do about sleepless nights? Some people try supplements such as melatonin or antihistamines. These may work for a short time, but in the long run they can throw off your sleep schedule and make it harder to fall asleep without medication.
For this reason and others, I suggest a gentler, more natural way to slip into pleasant dreams.
“We are such stuff as dreams are made on; and our little life is rounded with a sleep.” – William Shakespeare
Certain activities, like exercise and hard work, can prime our bodies for a solid night's sleep, and they should be done daily alongside other natural sleep promoters. Calming scents such as lavender can also comfort the spirit and relax the body.
There is one tool, however, that can greatly improve your sleep patterns with almost no effort, a very small investment, and just a bit of faith.
Crystals can help us navigate this wild existence; they can heal the mind, body, and soul. Their energy has resonated for hundreds, thousands, even millions of years, and they wait patiently in the earth for us to find them and use them on our life's journey.
Crystals can help us relax or raise our energy, assist us in expressing our feelings or knowing when to stay silent, show us our life's path, and lead us toward our future. Some crystals and gemstones are especially helpful for promoting sleep.
Placing these crystals on your bedside table, tucking them under your pillow, or even infusing your water with their essence can help you absorb their sleepy energies and ease into a dream state.
“The nicest thing for me is sleep, then at least I can dream.” – Marilyn Monroe
Let's look at the best crystals for encouraging calm, restful sleep.
Quartz Crystal
Quartz crystals are stunning, transparent, and gleam like diamonds. This stone helps guide your dreams, offering comfort and peace while you sleep. It can bring focus and power to your dreams, putting their outcome in your hands. Quartz crystal also amplifies the energy of other crystals nearby, empowering them and giving them a charge.
Keep quartz crystal near your other sleep stones and let its magnifying presence super-charge them.
Amethyst
Amethyst helps cleanse and soothe the energy around you, or your aura. It is linked to the crown chakra, which works to open and connect you with your spiritual energy and guides. The energy of amethyst encourages lucid and spiritual dreaming, but this energy can interfere with restful sleep.
If nightmares are keeping you awake, this stone might help by calming dreams, but if your dreams are not the issue, this stone can actually over-stimulate your third eye and crown chakra, keeping you up.
Angelite
Angelite is a stone that helps align your spirit with your destiny, surrendering to what is meant to be—including deep sleep. Angelite is closely tied to the angelic realm and brings your spirit closer as well.
Selenite
Selenite is an excellent crystal for helping you in your battle with insomnia. It covers your body and aura with a protective energy that relaxes your cells. It actively cleanses your energy while you sleep so you wake up feeling refreshed and inspired.
Black Tourmaline
Black tourmaline helps clear any negative energy from your personal space. It is extremely relaxing to the body, allowing your muscles to loosen and your body to unwind.
While these crystals are very useful for promoting a good night's sleep, it is also important to remember that some crystals may disturb sleep and should never be kept in the same place where you rest your head.
It can be tempting to fill your room with stones, especially after first discovering their magical nature; however, too many stones can create erratic energy in the space where they are kept.
Stones associated with fire and sun, such as sunstone, may be too energizing for the bedroom, causing restless legs and constant tossing and turning. As mentioned with amethyst, stones linked to the third eye or crown chakra may be too mentally stimulating to promote restful sleep. Too many crystals directly near your head may also disturb sleep.
“Sleep is an investment in the energy you need to be effective tomorrow.” – Tom Roth
It is important to get enough sleep to maintain your love and energy throughout the day; the world around you can sense it when you're exhausted, and you can't put your best foot forward when you're tired. A proper diet and exercise are essential, but using these crystals will help you drift off when nothing else is working.
