10 Crystals for Letting Go and Breaking Attachment

Letting go of something, or someone, can be challenging. Sometimes, you invest days, months, if not years, in the things and people that inspire you, only to end up at a crossroad where letting go of what you once loved and cherished is the only option you have left. 

Yet, breaking an attachment is often necessary for your mental, emotional and physical wellbeing, even if it is really not that easy. 

“You will find that it is necessary to let things go, simply for the reason that they are heavy. So let them go, let go of them. I tie no weights to my ankles.”

― C. JoyBell C.

If you are looking for ways to make the healing process of letting go easier, using crystals can give you that added strength and courage you need to move on. 

When you are attached to a person, there is an etheric cord that keeps you connected to them. Through this, there is an energy exchange between you and this person. However, when someone you are attached to becomes toxic, it can negatively influence your life. 

Crystals can affect you on an energetic level. They can help break ties between you and others by severing the energetic cord that keeps you connected, and lessening the influence others have over your mental and emotional space. 

If you have been through a breakup or divorce, many crystals for breaking attachment can help you move on easier. Crystals for letting go are beneficial for helping you get past old relationships, and can also help you release negative habits and toxic thoughts in your daily life.

If you have undergone trauma, or suffer from anxiety, there are many crystals for release that can help you overcome challenging emotions related to past experiences.

Top 10 Crystals for Letting Go

Aquamarine

Aquamarine provides clarity and insight into why you experience certain emotions, and how you can find healthy ways to navigate and overcome them. 

As one of the best crystals for acceptance and allowing you to come to terms with the past, Aquamarine can transmute your negative thoughts into positive ones, allowing you to overcome challenging emotions that cause you to hold onto what you are trying to let go of. 

In addition, Aquamarine helps others know where they stand with you, by allowing you to speak up for yourself and to have clarity in your speech and intentions. 

If you are a Pisces (February 19 – March 20), you will benefit the most when using Aquamarine, as it allows you to face your challenging emotions instead of deflecting and avoiding what makes you uncomfortable.

Amethyst

The Greeks used Amethyst goblets in ancient times to prevent intoxication. In addition, Amethyst is a gemstone used to let go of and release addiction, allowing users to overcome habits that have a hold over them. 

Amethyst is one of the best crystals for letting go of bad habits, as it helps you form and develop new routines and mindsets that benefit your future and growth. 

If you are an Aquarius (January 20 – February 18), you will find Amethyst extremely helpful, as it helps you make decisions that bring you emotional fulfillment, instead of solely doing what feels logical.

Smoky Quartz

Smoky Quartz is one of the best crystals for letting go of negativity, as it removes toxic thoughts from your mind space. If there are emotions and memories you can’t seem to shed, Smoky Quartz can banish them from your life for good. 

By allowing you to forget the past, Smoky Quartz will enable you to focus on building a bright and happy future. 

If you are a Capricorn (December 22 -January 19), you will benefit the most from Smoky Quartz, as it helps you focus on the future, and prevents emotions and thoughts that are influenced by the past from distracting you.

Aragonite

By allowing you to see the authentic truth in each person and situation, Aragonite lets you know what you are dealing with. As one of the best crystals for moving forward after a relationship has ended, Aragonite can help lessen the pain of heartbreak and loss. 

Aragonite is also one of the best crystals for letting go of an ex, as it reduces the overwhelming impact of heartbreak and challenging emotions.

If you are a Leo (July 23 – August 22), you will benefit the most from Aragonite, as it helps you see your actual value and worth, without basing it on your relationships with others.

Carnelian

Carnelian improves your sense of confidence and self-worth, and is one of the best healing crystals for letting go. By allowing you to see how certain situations are not suitable for your sense of self-love and growth, Carnelian enables you to release that which keeps you stuck in a loop and causes you to devalue yourself. 

If you are a Virgo (August 23 – September 22), Carnelian is one of the best crystals for letting go of limiting beliefs, as it allows you to see your potential and what you are truly capable of.

Rose Quartz

By allowing you to invite love and forgiveness into your heart, Rose Quartz is one of the best crystals for letting go of resentment. Rose Quartz will enable you to love and value yourself more; this teaches you to let go of people and situations that drain you.

If you are a Libra (September 22 – October 23) or Taurus (April 20 – May 20), Rose Quartz is one of the best crystals for letting go of fear, as it allows you to see the good in yourself and what you are truly capable of.

Kyanite

Kyanite is a powerful protector of your energy field, and is one of the best crystals for detachment. By only allowing that which benefits and serves your growth to enter your life, Kyanite repels people and situations that drain you of happiness and inner peace. 

Furthermore, as Kyanite is a powerful cleansing stone, it helps cleanse any impurities in your physical body, and removes anything from your life with a low vibration.

If you are an Aries (March 21 – April 19), Kyanite is one of the best crystals for letting go of fear, as it gives you the courage to pursue your goals and dreams without hesitation.

Citrine

Citrine helps you focus on creating a happy future filled with richness and abundance, and is one of the best crystals for letting go of the past. By making you see the good in life, Citrine allows you to focus on creating a positive life, instead of suffering by holding on to that which no longer serves you or provides you with growth. 

In addition, Citrine minimizes the anger and resentment you might feel, allowing you to move on and let go much easier.

If you are a Scorpio (October 23 – November 21), Citrine is one of the best crystals for letting go of trauma, as it lets you process unresolved emotions, allowing for inner healing to occur.

Moonstone

Moonstone is connected to the Moon, and wearing, or using, it allows you to come to terms with, and accept, the rapidly changing cycles of life and what comes along with it. As one of the best crystals for letting go of an ex, Moonstone lets you see what a relationship was supposed to teach you, and why moving on might be the best for your future happiness and growth. 

If you are a Cancer, (June 21 – July 22), Moonstone can help you navigate challenging and overwhelming emotions, by helping you find healthy ways to heal and overcome what burdens you.

Obsidian

Obsidian is one of the best stones to cut etheric cords, and is one of the best crystals for letting go of someone. As a black protective stone, Obsidian draws in that which debilitates and drains you. and makes space for your more positive qualities to grow and shine through. 

If someone has been abusing you or causing you trauma, Obsidian will help push that person out of your life.

If you are a Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21), you will benefit greatly from using or wearing Obsidian, as it lets you see how certain relationships and people influence your ability to be positive and optimistic.

Conclusion

All of the above mentioned crystals and stones are great for letting go and breaking attachments. Even though certain Zodiac signs benefit more from them than others, all can be used, no matter what Zodiac sign you are. Pick your favorites, and let them get to work!