When we talk about conflicting crystals, we either mean they are extracted from conflict zones or that their properties work against each other. In both situations, there is an issue on the fore. Particularly for healing stones users, conflicting crystals aren’t good for them. The golden rule is to mix no more than three separate crystals together, whether that’s in the form of a bracelet or other jewelry, or just the number of crystals you keep on you at all times.
When people search for the conflicting crystals, they are mostly talking about gemstones. However, before we address that issue, let us explain one key aspect of this phenomenon, which is referred to as ‘Conflicting Zones’.
Conflicting Zones
Gemstones that are mined in the war zones are called conflict stones or conflict crystals. There is always an ongoing conflict, war, or legal issues on their discovery. In fact, in many African regions, we see blatant human rights violations as well; many criminal or tribal groups use child labor for mining or use them as the pawn of wars to defend their stakes.
This happens mostly in diamond-rich countries, such as Angola, Botswana, Ghana, etc. The idea is that the violence and bad energy that is being concentrated in these areas is liable to affect the crystals that come out of them. We want our crystals to be pure and kept clean of any negative outside influences, so we don’t attract these energies to ourselves.
There are conflict-free gemstones primarily for this reason. They are ethical and don’t fund any offensive regime or practices. From the mining process to the market, the companies ensure they are holding human lives in high respect, keeping the illegal miners out of business, creating minimum standards for fair labor practices, keeping the environments safe, etc.
Therefore, before purchasing any gemstone or crystal, make sure it is ethically sourced and you are buying from a reputable and respected company.
The conflicting gemstone is often associated with expensive items like diamonds. If you are buying traditional or standard crystals like ruby, sapphire, or agate, even from a local seller, it won’t be a conflicting crystal. These types of crystals are ethically mined.
What Happens with Crystals that have Conflicting Properties?
Crystals that have conflicting properties are known as ‘Incompatible Crystals’. They are those crystals that nullify the properties of each other. When you wear them together, you don’t gain any benefits that you normally would. In fact, things can actually work against you and become confusing for you in some cases.
Keep in mind, conflicting crystals don’t attract negative energies.
Most people think conflicting crystals bring bad vibes or create chaos in their lives. This is actually far from the truth, as there is no evidence that crystals bring bad luck in any way.
When we talk about popular crystals that are often used for healing or acquiring success, combining them with opposing forces won’t bring you harm in any way.
But if you do use conflicting crystals together, they CAN cancel out each other properties, or at the very least not work to their full potential. If you wear multiple stones and things aren’t working in your favor, there is a high chance you are dealing with conflicting properties. You have to get rid of one or more of those crystals and focus on those that you need the most in your life. And, this should be the case with every healing crystal user.
Zodiac Signs and Their Influence on Conflicting Crystals
Many experts claim that crystals that are directly connected with astrological signs create the most problems. They work effectively only in their zodiac sign.
If you aren’t from their zodiac sign, their properties can clash and cause disharmony in your life.
This statement seems authentic because unfortunately the relationship between the crystals and zodiac signs is poorly explained by the experts. They just inform their users which crystals are suitable for their zodiac sign, but don’t reveal what the reason behind their effectiveness is.
This creates so many problems.
An average person doesn’t know which crystal combos can work for him, or how he can use them to his advantage.
It is tough for him to be picky; he doesn’t know which combos work well together, particularly for his zodiac sign, especially if he wants to improve different situations of his life.
Besides, healing stones/crystals experts need to understand that it is incredibly common for people to use multiple crystals together in the form of jewelry or just for fun or satisfaction. If they won’t clear this confusion, it will be tough for a common person to comprehend which combinations are the best for him.
Conflicting Crystals to Look Out For
There is no definitive list of conflicting crystals, but here we have done a small effort to reveal which crystal combination should be less than ideal and avoided as much as possible.
Clear Quartz and Motivational Crystals
Clear Quartz is famous as an amplifier among gemstones. When you use it with other crystals, it amplifies their power. For that reason, avoid using it with motivational crystals, as they already activate your nervous system. If you amplify their power more, you will feel edgy or anxious; it would be tough for you to feel relaxed. You may think that more motivation is the result, but instead it will lead you to being restless and potentially getting nothing done in the end as you attempt to juggle too many ideas at once.
Red Jasper or Orange Calcite + Blue Stones such as Blue Lace Agate
Red Jasper and Orange Calcite are motivational stones. Their main purpose is to motivate you and push you to take action, while helping stimulate your mind with new ideas and a boost in creativity. On the other hand, many bluish stones such as Blue Lace Agate tend to bring your energy down and ease your mind. People use these to feel calm when it seems like things are moving too fast and their life is getting out of control a bit. You might not need more creative ideas when you are trying to focus on a single issue affecting your daily life. Rather than tackle multiple new problems, you might want to simply clear the fog with Blue Lace Agate. Keep these away from Red Jasper, Orange Calcite, and other high creativity and energy stones. Other blue stones include Turquoise and Larimar.
Smoky Quartz + Tiger’s Eye
This is a very unusual combination that often doesn’t work. Since one gemstone, the tiger’s eye, give you revitalizing energy and helps you in living boldly; it is great for those who are shy by nature. But smoky quartz is for empathy and it shields you from the energy; it is suitable for extroverts as they require more kindness and empathy in their lives.
Tiger’s Eye + Amazonite
Amazonite is meant to be a crystal that aids relaxation, sleep, and general peace of mind. You can guess what happens when you pair a relaxing crystal with a high energy crystal – the effects either cancel out or cause tension in the wearer. Always separate such opposite effects from one another when you start combining crystals.
Conclusion
This should give you a good idea of what type of crystals can be conflicting.
It will be easier for you to do your research before opting for a crystal since even if you ask a bazillion questions in rapid-fire succession from a healing stone expert, he won’t be able to tell you which combo is the best for you.
Independent research is your best friend since there are simply too many crystals to list all the various combinations here. The combinations are endless, and some may affect you more strongly or subtly than someone with a different zodiac sign or at a different phase in their life. Check out books like the one on the right, The Book of Stones. They will shed some light on intricacies about certain crystals that may not have been covered in depth here.
It is ultimately you who will decide which combination attracts you the most, but it’s a good idea to know that you’re not starting out disadvantaged with a bad combination.
In case you want to make things easier for you, choose combinations according to the ruling planet. If multiple crystals have the same ruling planet, their properties won’t conflict.
What’s your favorite crystal combination, and how have you noticed it working for you?