Tarot crystals
There is something grounding about holding a smooth stone while you think about a card. Many readers enjoy it, so we pair each card with a crystal based on common associations of color and symbolism.
How to use a crystal with tarot
- Draw your card and read its meaning.
- Hold the paired crystal, or simply look at a picture of it.
- Read the reflection prompt and write a few lines.
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Crystal guides by suit
Crystal for every card
| Card | Crystal | Why |
|---|---|---|
 | Clear quartz | Clear quartz is often linked with clarity and new starts, a simple match for a card that begins the whole journey with a blank page. |
 | Citrine | Citrine is commonly associated with confidence and creativity, which echoes the Magician's bright, active focus. |
 | Moonstone | Moonstone is traditionally linked with the Moon, the planet tied to this card, and with themes of intuition and inner cycles. |
 | Rose quartz | Rose quartz is widely associated with love and gentleness, a natural echo of the Empress and her ruling planet Venus. |
 | Red jasper | Red jasper is often linked with grounding and steadiness, qualities the Emperor values. |
 | Lapis lazuli | Lapis lazuli has long been associated with wisdom and teaching, fitting a card about knowledge passed down. |
 | Rhodonite | Rhodonite is often associated with compassion and emotional balance, a fit for a card about connection and choice. |
 | Black onyx | Black onyx is commonly linked with focus and steadiness, matching the Chariot's steady will. |
 | Tiger's eye | Tiger's eye is often associated with courage and steadiness, echoing the card's calm lion-taming confidence. |
 | Smoky quartz | Smoky quartz is commonly linked with grounding and calm introspection, suiting the Hermit's quiet search. |
 | Green aventurine | Green aventurine is popularly associated with luck and openness to opportunity, a fit for a card about turning fortunes. |
 | Lapis lazuli | Lapis lazuli is associated with truth and clear expression, which suits a card of honesty and fair judgement. |
 | Amethyst | Amethyst is often linked with calm and contemplation, a match for the Hanged Man's peaceful pause. |
 | Black obsidian | Black obsidian is commonly associated with release and clarity, suiting a card about letting go. |
 | Amethyst | Amethyst has long been associated with moderation; its name comes from a Greek word linked with sobriety. |
 | Black tourmaline | Black tourmaline is popularly linked with protection and boundaries, matching the Devil's lesson about what we allow. |
 | Smoky quartz | Smoky quartz is commonly associated with grounding during turbulent times, a steadying companion for the Tower. |
 | Aquamarine | Aquamarine is often associated with calm and clarity, echoing the Star's peaceful waters. |
 | Moonstone | Moonstone is traditionally linked with the Moon and with dreams and intuition. |
 | Sunstone | Sunstone is commonly associated with warmth and optimism, a natural match for the Sun. |
 | Malachite | Malachite is often associated with transformation and change, fitting a card about renewal. |
 | Clear quartz | Clear quartz returns at the end as at the start, a quiet symbol of the full circle. |
 | Rose quartz | Its soft pink color has long been linked with tenderness, which makes it a gentle focus for a card about an open heart. |
 | Rhodonite | Rhodonite's pink and black banding is often associated with balance in relationships, a fitting focus for a card about meeting halfway. |
 | Carnelian | Carnelian's warm orange is often linked with joy and sociability, which suits a card about laughter shared with friends. |
 | Amethyst | Amethyst's calm violet is traditionally linked with quiet contemplation, which suits a card about sitting with your thoughts before choosing. |
 | Apache tear | Apache tear is a smooth, dark obsidian whose name recalls tears, making it a quiet companion for a card about honoring grief. |
 | Pink opal | Pink opal's soft, milky color is often associated with gentleness, a fitting focus for a card about tender memories. |
 | Fluorite | Fluorite's banded colors are often associated with mental order, a useful focus when you need to sort dreams from plans. |
 | Labradorite | Labradorite shows flashes of color when turned toward the light, a fitting image for a card about seeking something more by moving. |
 | Citrine | Citrine's sunny yellow is popularly linked with contentment and plenty, a cheerful focus for the wish card. |
 | Rose quartz | Rose quartz is widely associated with love and warmth at home, a natural focus for a card of shared happiness. |
 | Moonstone | Moonstone's soft shimmer has long been linked with dreams and intuition, a fitting focus for a card of gentle inner messages. |
 | Aquamarine | Aquamarine's sea-blue color is traditionally linked with calm, clear expression, which suits a card about offering your feelings openly. |
 | Moonstone | Moonstone's milky glow is traditionally associated with intuition and emotional depth, a natural focus for this queen. |
 | Blue lace agate | Blue lace agate's soft bands of blue are commonly linked with calm and gentle communication, which suits this composed king. |
 | Carnelian | Carnelian's fiery orange is commonly linked with energy and motivation, a natural focus for a card about starting. |
 | Tiger's eye | Tiger's eye, with its golden bands, is often associated with clear vision and confident decisions, a fitting focus for planning. |
 | Citrine | Citrine's warm yellow is often linked with optimism and growth, a cheerful focus for a card about watching plans unfold. |
 | Sunstone | Sunstone's warm glitter is associated with joy and warmth, a bright focus for a card of celebration. |
 | Blue lace agate | Blue lace agate's gentle blue is often linked with calm communication, a useful focus when tempers flare. |
 | Pyrite | Pyrite's bright metallic shine is often associated with confidence, a fitting focus for a card about being seen. |
 | Black tourmaline | Black tourmaline is commonly associated with boundaries and steadiness, a good focus for a card about holding firm. |
 | Citrine | Citrine's bright energy is often associated with momentum, a lively focus for a fast-moving card. |
 | Smoky quartz | Smoky quartz is commonly associated with grounding, a steady focus for a card about enduring the last stretch. |
 | Lepidolite | Lepidolite's soft lilac is commonly associated with calm, a gentle focus for a card about heavy loads. |
 | Fire agate | Fire agate's flickering colors are often linked with playful energy, a bright focus for a curious, adventurous card. |
 | Red jasper | Red jasper's earthy red is commonly associated with grounded energy, a balancing focus for a fiery, fast card. |
 | Sunstone | Sunstone's warm sparkle is often linked with confidence and joy, a fitting focus for this radiant queen. |
 | Garnet | Garnet's deep red is often associated with commitment and drive, a strong focus for this visionary king. |
 | Clear quartz | Clear quartz is often associated with clarity of mind, a natural focus for a card about seeing truly. |
 | Amethyst | Amethyst is commonly associated with calm reflection, a quiet focus for a card about inner deadlock. |
 | Rose quartz | Rose quartz is often associated with gentleness toward oneself, a soft focus for a card about grief. |
 | Lepidolite | Lepidolite's soft color is commonly linked with calm, a quiet focus for a card about rest. |
 | Blue lace agate | Blue lace agate is commonly linked with calm communication, a gentle focus after conflict. |
 | Aquamarine | Aquamarine's sea blue is often associated with calm passage, a fitting focus for a card about crossing water. |
 | Sodalite | Sodalite's deep blue is often linked with truthful thinking, a fitting focus for a card about honesty. |
 | Amethyst | Amethyst is commonly associated with calm perspective, a soothing focus for a card about anxious thoughts. |
 | Lepidolite | Lepidolite is commonly linked with calm, a gentle bedside focus for a card about worry. |
 | Obsidian | Obsidian is often associated with grounding, a steadying focus for a card about endings. |
 | Fluorite | Fluorite is commonly associated with focus and learning, a fitting companion for a curious mind. |
 | Hematite | Hematite is often associated with grounding, a steadying focus for a fast-moving knight. |
 | Sodalite | Sodalite is commonly associated with clear thinking, a fitting focus for this perceptive queen. |
 | Lapis lazuli | Lapis lazuli is often associated with wisdom and truth, a fitting focus for this just king. |
 | Green aventurine | Green aventurine is commonly associated with opportunity, a fitting focus for a card of practical beginnings. |
 | Moss agate | Moss agate is often associated with balance, a grounding focus for a juggling card. |
 | Amazonite | Amazonite is commonly associated with harmonious communication, a fitting focus for teamwork. |
 | Smoky quartz | Smoky quartz is often associated with grounding, a fitting focus for a card about security. |
 | Garnet | Garnet is commonly associated with steadfastness, a warm focus for hard times. |
 | Jade | Jade is often associated with generosity and balance, a fitting focus for this card. |
 | Moss agate | Moss agate is commonly linked with patient growth, a fitting focus for this card. |
 | Hematite | Hematite is often associated with focus, a fitting focus for craft. |
 | Peridot | Peridot is commonly associated with contentment, a fitting focus here. |
 | Pyrite | Pyrite is often associated with abundance, a fitting focus here. |
 | Green aventurine | Green aventurine is commonly linked with new starts, a fitting focus here. |
 | Smoky quartz | Smoky quartz is often associated with steadiness, a fitting focus. |
 | Moss agate | Moss agate is commonly associated with nature, a fitting focus. |
 | Tiger's eye | Tiger's eye is often associated with grounded confidence, a fitting focus. |
