Rhodonite 101: How To Work With This Stone For Love, Balance & More

There's always room for more love in our lives, with plenty of ways to welcome it in. For crystal enthusiasts, opting for a crystal that supports loving energy is a good place to start, and rhodonite is one of the first crystals you'll want to reach for. Here's why, plus how to work with this stone, according to experts.

Known as a crystal to support love, new beginnings, and more, Leavy explains that the bold black lines that go across rhodonite's pink background are "a great metaphor for the balance that we need between tenderness and sternness."

"It helps you get rid of some of that baggage from the past, when you need to release fear or shame or resentment or regret," she says. All together, this results in energy that supports a fresh start or a beginning of some kind.

"It is excellent for encouraging generosity and giving," she says, adding that it also helps new friendships grow, which can be especially helpful if you're more on the introverted side.

And lastly, according to Leavy, rhodonite helps you to prioritize both your physical and emotional health. If you tend to overlook one or the other, she says, rhodonite serves as a good reminder to check in with both. "It's great for facilitating independence, and helps rebuild self esteem and self worth after you've gone through some difficult times or challenges," she adds.

Anytime you feel a shift or a fresh start happening, consider it a good time to work with your rhodonite.

Leavy notes that some people use rhodonite to facilitate really meaningful meditations, and if you were looking to meditate on loving kindness, or forgiveness, or starting fresh, this would be a great crystal to hold in your hand as you do.

Crystals can be powerful tools to incorporate into manifestation rituals. Perhaps you place your rhodonite near your vision board, or you add it to a crystal grid for love. Whatever you're looking to manifest, rhodonite can help you clear away any baggage that may be blocking your goals, and help you approach your situation with clarity.

Rhodonite is a heart stone, and as such, can be used in heart chakra work. You could simply lay down and place a piece of rhodonite on your chest, allowing yourself to absorb its energy. You could also try this breathwork practice for the heart chakra, from naturopathic doctor, Erica Matluck N.D., N.P., while holding a piece of rhodonite in your hand:

And of course, one of the easiest ways to work with any crystal is to simply keep it on your during the day, whether you wear it as jewelry, keep it in your pocket, or have it stashed in your purse. You can also place it somewhere meaningful in your home where you'll see it often, such as on an altar, near your bed, or even by your bathroom mirror.

In addition to rhodochrosite, rhodonite would also pair well with other crystals that support love and/or the heart chakra, such as green aventurine, rose quartz, green jade, or moss agate.

"You could also charge it with rose petals if you wanted to enhance the quality or property of rhodonite assisting with new friendships," she says, adding that " it really depends on your intention and what quality or property you're looking to enhance."

Rhodonite can help us show up as the most loving and balanced versions of ourselves, in our relationships and out in the world. With the support of this loving and compassionate crystal energy, your heart will be that much more open.